Dine Out Escondido! Restaurant Week Celebrates Its Sixth Year This January 27 - February 2

January 12, 2019

Enjoy delicious specials from more than 30 highly-acclaimed chefs, restaurateurs, and eateries in San Diego's North County during the 6th incarnation of Dine Out Escondido! Restaurant Week, taking place from January 27 through February 2 to benefit North County Food Bank.

After More Than A Decade At Urban Kitchen Group, Chef Joe Magnanelli Signs On To Lead Brian Malarkey's Incoming Animae Asian Restaurant

January 11, 2019

After more than a decade with Urban Kitchen Group (Cucina Urbana, Cucina Sorella, Cucina Enoteca), Executive Chef Joe Magnanelli is joining the team of celebrity chef Brian Malarkey to take the lead at his incoming Animae - a multi-million dollar, upscale Asian fusion restaurant opening as early as this Spring within the luxurious Bosa Pacific Gate building in downtown San Diego.

Details Emerge About Bankers Hill's Incoming Il Dandy Ristorante | San Diego's Civico 1845 Owners Partner With Michelin-Starred Calbrian Chefs For New Modern Italian Restaurant

January 10, 2019

We broke the news last year that the family behind Little Italy's popular Civico 1845 had plans for a new restaurant concept in San Diego's Bankers Hill community. We now know that the upscale "Calabria meets San Diego" fusion restaurant will be named Il Dandy - a $3 million, modern Italian dining destination operated in partnership with father-and-son chefs behind a Michelin Star awarded Italy-based eatery.

Project Bar & Grill Ends Short Run In Hillcrest

January 9, 2019

Previously operated as The Brew Project for nearly three years before rebanding last Spring, Project Bar & Grill has ended its short run in San Diego's Hillcrest community, shuttering earlier this week.

Michelin-Starred Chef Signed On To Lead Rooftop Japanese Restaurant At RMD Group's Revamp Of Downtown San Diego's Former Grand Pacific Hotel

January 8, 2019

Two time Michelin-starred chef, Akira Back, is signed on to lead the 5,000 square foot rooftop, modern Japanese restaurant being installed as part of RMD Group's multi-concept revamp of the historic Grand Pacific Hotel in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

Six San Diego Restaurants Named On Yelp's Top 100 Places To Eat In U.S. For 2019 List

January 8, 2019

For the 6th year in a row, Yelp, has released its list of the top 100 places to eat in the United States. Like last year, six San Diego eateries have made the cut.

Former Brew Project GM To Launch Invoak Brewing & Blending In Miramar

January 7, 2019

Opening in the Miramar industrial complex that also houses Pure Project and Duck Foot Brewing Co. is Invoak Brewing & Blending, a new San Diego craft brewery focused on barrel-aged beers.

San Diego Restaurant Week Returns With Eight Days Of Discounted Dining This January 20-27

January 5, 2019

The biannual San Diego Restaurant Week returns for its 15th year with 8 days of discounted dining this January 20 - 27. Ring in the New Year and join more than 150,000 diners on a culinary tour throughout the diverse and thriving food culture of San Diego, as more than 180 restaurants across the county will present a diverse selection of cuisine available as either 2-course lunch menus or 3-course fixed-price dinners. Mark your calendars, start making reservations, and get ready for a delicious week!

The Balboa & Pizzeria Luigi Teams Join Forces For Garlic Shack Revamp | Sister Ray's To Open Soon In San Diego's Sherman Heights

January 4, 2019

The teams behind two San Diego hotspots, The Balboa Bar & Grill & Pizzeria Luigi's, have teamed up for the opening of Sister Ray's - a "low-brow" neighborhood watering hole centered around chili, dogs, burgers, and tall cans set to debut next week in the space that last housed Garlic Shack in Sherman Heights.

Phil's BBQ Closes In Point Loma For $1Million+ Renovation

January 3, 2019

San Diego's iconic barbecue destination shuttered its flagship location yesterday for a six-week overhaul. Phil's BBQ Point Loma is expected to reopen in mid-February.

The Morning After Launches In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

January 2, 2019

Now open in the Gaslamp space that last housed the extremely short-lived Off The Strip Bar & Bistro is The Morning After, a breakfast, brunch and bar concept from the team behind FSix Nightclub.

Breakfast-Focused Flap Your Jacks To Open In San Diego's North Park

January 1, 2019

The brunchification of America's Finest City continues with the impending opening of Flap Your Jacks, a cook-your-own pancake concept with a neighboring dessert parlor anticipated to debut this summer in San Diego's North Park community.

Carlsbad's Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria To Rebrand Into Toast Gastrobrunch

December 31, 2018

After only a year in business, the Carlsbad location of Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria will rebrand into a brunch-focused restaurant called Toast Gastrobrunch, set to debut in early 2019.

Owners Of La Jolla's The Cheese Shop To Open Beach Burger Across The Street

December 30, 2018

The owners of San Diego's long established The Cheese Shop will get into the burger game with the opening of Beach Burger, taking over the space that last housed the short lived Krispy Krunchy Chicken in La Jolla Shores.

40-Year-Old Natural Style Chicken Expands Into Hillcrest

December 20, 2018

A Point Loma institution for almost 40 years, Natural Style Chicken is opening a full service bar & grill in San Diego's Hillcrest community, taking over the space that last housed Tokyo Ramen.

Only One San Diego Restaurant Makes OpenTable's 100 Best Restaurants In America List For 2018

December 19, 2018

Online restaurant-reservation service company OpenTable surveyed more than 12 million user reviews to determine its 100 Best Restaurants in America for 2018 list and only one San Diego restaurant made the cut.

Point Loma's To The Point Cafe To Become Cesarina Italian Trattoria

December 18, 2018

Point Loma's To The Point Cafe will soon shutter to reopen in early 2019 as Cesarina, an all-day Italian restaurant with scratch made pasta - all inspired by strong Italian women.