Meatballs No More | Normal Heights' Soda & Swine To Reopen On July 1 With New Italian-Inspired Comfort Food Menu

June 23, 2019

Consortium Holdings - the hospitality group that operates more than a dozen bars & restaurants around San Diego - closed the original location of Soda & Swine in Normal Heights earlier this month to reopen on July 1 with a refreshed menu. We have the first look at the revised offerings and the restaurant has moved away from a meatball focus and will now serve more Italian comfort food dishes.

Mexico City's El Peladito Seafood Restaurant To Open First U.S. Location In San Diego

June 22, 2019

With 6 locations dotted around Mexico City, El Peladito will open its first United States location in San Diego later this year, offering a menu of Sinaloa Mexican seafood.

San Diego's Rapidly Expanding City Tacos To Open Sorrento Valley Location

June 21, 2019

In addition to currently building a new pierside outpost in Pacific Beach and finalizing an Encinitas location, San Diego's popular City Tacos fast-casual chain of Mexican eateries will soon bring delicious designer tacos to an office complex in Sorrento Valley.

Take A Peek At San Diego Born Modern Times Beer's New Santa Barbara Brewpub

June 21, 2019

San Diego's own Modern Times Beer has just unveiled The Academy of Recreational Sciences, a brand new Santa Barbara vegan restaurant and tasting room. Check it out!

Miguel's Cocina Shutters South County San Diego Location After 15 Years In Business

June 21, 2019

San Diego's Brigantine Corporation has shuttered its southernmost restaurant. After 15 years in business, Miguel's Cocina has closed in Eastlake.

The Owners Of OB Noodle House May Finally Unveil The Holding Company In Ocean Beach As Early As This Weekend

June 20, 2019

Over a year and a half in development, the team behind San Diego's popular OB Noodle House is almost ready to open The Holding Company, a 7,000+ square-foot, three story bar, restaurant and live music venue in Ocean Beach with a rooftop patio overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

After Nearly 50 Years In Business, Harbor Island's The Boathouse Restaurant To Shutter At Month's End

June 20, 2019

It's been a tough year for longtime San Diego restaurants. After nearly 50 years in business, Harbor Island mainstay The Boathouse Restaurant has announced it will permanently close at month's end.

San Diego Ramen Empire Tajima To Open San Diego State University College Area Location

June 20, 2019

The first of San Diego's expanding chain of Japanese ramen restaurants, Tajima will soon open a new location in the SDSU College Area, taking over the space last occupied by Union BBQ in Rolando.

UPDATE: The Owl Drug Company Reopens In Downtown San Diego

June 19, 2019

After receiving word from patrons and employees that downtown San Diego's The Owl Drug Company Social Eating House was shuttering after weekend service (they did close Sunday around noon until this morning), ownership informed us today that they were back to regular business hours.

Family Friendly Craft Beer Oasis My Yard Live To Unveil In San Diego's North County During The Week Of July 1

June 19, 2019

Clocking in at more than 17,000 square feet and housing a brewery, restaurant, beer garden, arcade and playground, My Yard Live is set to officially debut as early as the week of July 1 in San Diego's North County neighborhood of San Marcos.

An Authentic Japanese Matcha Cafe Is Coming To San Diego

June 18, 2019

A rapidly expanding chain of authentic Japanese green tea houses serving everything from soft serve ice cream to unique parfaits, Matcha Cafe Maiko will soon open its first San Diego location.

Where To Get Your Firework Fix In San Diego This 4th Of July | 19 Independence Day Parties Taking Place Around America's Finest City

June 18, 2019

San Diego is a prime destination for an epic 4th of July celebration, so break out the barbecue and get ready for the sky to light up, as no matter what part of America's Finest City you reside, there is somewhere to relax and enjoy an amazing fireworks show. Here are the top Independence Day spectaculars taking place around San Diego County this year.

Social Media Fueled Pop-Up Dome Dining Is Coming To San Diego | Dinner With A View Announces Limited Run In America's Finest City

June 17, 2019

In a city with a plethora of scenic dining options, a Top Chef champion believes dining under a transparent plastic dome constitutes "dinner with a view." We will see when roving pop-up Dinner With A View takes over "a highly unexpected setting" for a limited run in San Diego early next year.

Japan's Prolific Gyu Kaku Japanese BBQ To Open In San Diego's Gaslamp

June 17, 2019

Japan-based super-chain Gyu Kaku Japanese BBQ will bring its second San Diego location to the Gaslamp space last occupied by Analog Bar.

Normal Heights' Incoming Pachamama Organic Restaurant Appoints Cafe Gratitude Alum To Lead Kitchen

June 16, 2019

We broke the news earlier this year that controversial Argentinean former-model and tennis pro Victoria Vannucci had relocated to San Diego to open an organic, mostly plant-based South American restaurant in Normal Heights. Pachamama will open this July with a menu from former Cafe Gratitude Chef Ernesto Moreno.

Downtown San Diego's Former AD Nightclub To Become Blyss & Chaos

June 15, 2019

Opening this fall in the downtown San Diego space that last housed AD Nightclub is Blyss & Chaos, a lounge, bar and restaurant hoping to become the next nightime hotspot.

Chef Changeup At La Jolla's Pink Lady | San Diego's Historic La Valencia Hotel Appoints New Executive Chef

June 14, 2019

La Jolla's La Valencia Hotel has appointed a new Executive Chef. Chef Alex Emery, who has led the historic hotel's onsite culinary programs since 2016, is returning to Hilton's employ and taking the reigns at the Coastal Kitchen at the Hilton Del Mar. Meanwhile, Timothy Ralphs is relocating from Los Angeles to take the position of Executive Chef at The Pink Lady.