Slater's 50/50 Founder Launches Firebird Breakfast Burritos In San Diego's La Jolla

January 12, 2021

The founder of SoCal-born burger & beer chain Slater's 50/50 has launched a new "virtual" restaurant concept in San Diego's La Jolla. Firebird Breakfast Burritos is now available through most 3rd party delivery apps.

Karl Strauss Brewing Company Closes La Jolla Restaurant After Nearly 25 Years In Business

January 11, 2021

After nearly 25 years in business, Karl Strauss Brewing Company has announced the permanent closure of its La Jolla brewpub and restaurant.

Gorillas At San Diego Zoo Test Positive For COVID-19

January 11, 2021

Several gorillas at the San Diego Zoo have reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 in what is believed to be the first cases among primates in captivity.

Ambrogio15 Team To Bring Semola Pasta Bar To La Jolla

January 11, 2021

The team behind Pacific Beach's popular Ambrogio15 restaurant has taken over the former PrepKitchen space in La Jolla and will be relocating its Semola Pasta Bar concept from the Little Italy Food Hall.

Owners Of San Diego Italian Trattoria Cesarina To Open Chef-Driven Bakery & Pizza House

January 10, 2021

One of San Diego's more popular Italian restaurants, Cesarina has taken over the 3,000 square-foot space across the street in Point Loma and will open Angelo, a bakery and pizza shop with a full bar set to debut later this year. 

San Diego Union Tribune Alleges Gaffe To Explain Rightwing Facebook Comment

January 9, 2021

A former San Diego Union Tribune staffer is allegedly to blame for a rightwing comment made from the U-T Facebook page account.

San Diego Coffee Shop Owner Receives Online Backlash After Reportedly Attending Washington DC Capitol Insurrection

January 8, 2021

The owner of The Koffie Co. in San Diego's North County is facing online backlash after posting a video on social media, reportedly from outside the January 6 Washington DC capitol insurrection.

After 5 Years, Soda & Swine Ends Run In San Diego's Liberty Station

January 8, 2021

Consortium Holdings, the hospitality group behind such San Diego hotspots as Born & Raised and Morning Glory, has permanently closed the Liberty Station location of Soda & Swine after 5 years in business.

El Prez Owner Unveils Flamingo Deck In San Diego's Pacific Beach

January 7, 2021

The owners of El Prez and The Truck Stop are continuing to expand in San Diego's Pacific Beach with the unveiling of Flamingo Deck, a new bar & restaurant now open for take-out in the former Tony Roma's space within the Promenade at Pacific Beach shopping plaza.

Ataraxia Aleworks To Open In Former Circle 9 Brewing Space In San Diego's Kearny Mesa

January 6, 2021

Opening soon in the industrial space that last housed Circle 9 Brewing for more than 3 years is Ataraxia Aleworks, a new craft brewery from a longtime Ballast Point brewer.

El Avocado Plant Based Food Opens In San Diego's La Jolla

January 5, 2021

Now open in the La Jolla Village space that last housed Gelateria Frizzante is El Avocado Plant Based Food, a scratch-made vegan eatery.

Local Restaurant Group To Revive Saska's & Surf Rider Pizza In San Diego's Mission Beach

January 5, 2021

San Diego-based restaurant company OMG Hospitality Group (Union Kitchen, PB Alehouse) has taken over the historic Saska's in Mission Beach and neighboring Surf Rider Pizza and will revive both concepts later this year.

San Diego's Pure Project Brewing To Open New Locations In North Park & Vista

January 4, 2021

San Diego's 5-year-old Pure Project Brewing is gearing up for a big expansion year with plans to open new locations in North Park and Vista. 

San Diego Mayor Signs Executive Order To Ramp Up Enforcement Against Those Violating Health Orders & Suspends Parking Enforcement

December 30, 2020

San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria today announced the signing of an executive order directing enforcement for those blatantly defying provisions of California state and San Diego County public health orders.

California Regional Stay-At-Home Order Extended Into 2021 In San Diego County

December 29, 2020

The regional stay at home order that went into effect earlier this month and restricts onsite operations for a multitude of business sectors, including restaurants, has been extended indefinitely through the new year. 

A Parisian Boulangerie Is Now Open In San Diego | L'Atelier De Paris Debuts In Encinitas

December 28, 2020

A new all-day 1950s-style Parisian bakery and restaurant has unveiled in San Diego's North County. L'Atelier de Paris has taken over the space previously occupied by 2GOOD2BE Bakery in Encinitas.

Group Behind "Michelin Star Of Italy" Awards San Diego's Cori Pastificio With New Restaurant Of The Year Honor

December 27, 2020

Italy’s top food & wine rating group Gambero Rosso has recognized San Diego's Cori Pastificio as the "New Opening of the Year" for 2020.