San Diego's Liberty Public Market Temporarily Shut Down By Health Department Due To Sewage Issue

Point Loma’s Liberty Public Market was unexpectedly shut down earlier today after San Diego County's Department of Environmental Health and Quality issued a closure order citing an "imminent health hazard" stemming from "sewage in food facility".

Swagyu Burger’s Sinaloa Takeover: Burgers, Buyouts, And A Cloud Of Suspicion In San Diego

Swagyu Burgers, once a homegrown San Diego chain celebrated for its indulgent Wagyu beef smash burgers, has taken a dramatic turn in 2025. What began as a local chef's passion project has morphed into a corporate juggernaut under new ownership, leaving a trail of shuttered restaurants, forced buyouts, and a whiff of scandal tied to its Sinaloa-based backers. 

Mom’s Chicken & Waffles Becomes A Go-To San Diego Breakfast Spot With New Daily Brunch Hours

Mom’s Chicken & Waffles, the beloved San Diego eatery inside U-31 Cocktail Lounge in North Park, has launched a daily brunch option. 

Ono Hawaiian BBQ Expanding In San Diego With Three Locations In The Works, Including Clairemont

Ono Hawaiian BBQ, the family-owned fast-casual chain known for serving up traditional Hawaiian-style plate lunches, is making major moves into San Diego County with three new locations on the horizon—including one just confirmed for Clairemont.

The Fresh Monkee To Open First California Location In Carlsbad’s La Costa Town Square

A fast-growing East Coast smoothie concept is heading west. The Fresh Monkee, a meal-replacement protein shake brand founded in Connecticut in 2014, is set to open its first California location in San Diego County, moving into the former Jamba Juice space at La Costa Town Square in Carlsbad.

Sprouts Farmers Market Officially Replacing Recently-Shuttered Pancho Villa Mercado In San Diego's North Park/Normal Heights

Public records confirm that Sprouts Farmers Market is officially replacing the recently shuttered Pancho Villa Mercado on El Cajon Boulevard in San Diego’s Normal Heights/North Park community. 

An’s Electronics Repair Gelato Shop Ready To Open In San Diego's Ocean Beach

An’s Dry Cleaning Gelato Shop, named the #1 ice cream in America by USA Today in 2024, will open its fourth location, An’s Electronics Repair, on April 17, in Ocean Beach.

What Are The Pink Lights In The Sky Above San Diego's Mission Valley?

Throughout the night and early morning, San Diegans reported a striking pink glow in the sky above Mission Valley, sparking curiosity among residents. While some speculated about a geomagnetic storm or even aliens, the true source is far more practical.

Modern Times Beer To Transform Longtime The Local Eatery & Drinking Hole And Resident Brewing Spaces In Downtown San Diego As The Local Relocates To Former Bootlegger

Modern Times Beer is set to take over both the longtime space of The Local and the adjacent, previous Resident Brewing facility in downtown San Diego. The Local, a 22-year fixture, will relocate to the former Bootlegger location in East Village. 

Popular San Diego County Beach Chosen To Host Surfing Competition At 2028 Summer Olympics

A popular North County San Diego beach has been chosen to host the surfing events for the 2028 Summer Olympics, which will take place primarily in Los Angeles.  

Celebrity Pastry Chef & Wold Renowned Chocolatier Christophe Rull To Open Patisserie In San Diego's North County

Christophe Rull, a celebrated pastry chef with a global reputation, is set to open a new bakery and pastry shop in San Diego's North County this summer. 

Silent Movie Mondays At Balboa Theatre Delivers A Swashbuckling Night Of Nostalgia With ‘The Mark of Zorro’

San Diego’s Balboa Theatre transported a near-capacity crowd back to the silent film era on April 14 with a captivating screening of the 1920 swashbuckling classic The Mark of Zorro during its Silent Movie Mondays series. The 101-year-old venue, paired with a 105-year-old film, created a magical experience that felt like stepping into history. 

Northern Pine Brewing In San Diego's North County To Close Doors Amid Kitchen Sale Dispute, Plans For Future Revival

North County San Diego's Northern Pine Brewing will close its doors this week after seven years, following a sudden fallout with its landlords over the sale of its kitchen.

Una Más Baja San Diego Fusion Bar & Restaurant Coming To Adams Avenue In Space Previously Destined To Become German Beer Garden

A new Baja-San Diego fusion bar and restaurant, Una Mas on Adams, is set to open in San Diego's University Heights/North Park area, replacing the previously planned Adams Avenue German Beer Garden. 

StarBread Bakery Ready To Unveil Second San Diego With Signature Filipino Treats

StarBread Bakery, a cherished Filipino bakery known for its Señorita bread, will open its second San Diego location this week.

What's Going On With The Former The Patio On Lamont Space In San Diego's Pacific Beach?

Once a vibrant dining hotspot in San Diego’s Pacific Beach, The Patio on Lamont property has devolved into a neighborhood eyesore since its 2019 closure, sparked by a $300 million Ponzi scheme orchestrated by founder Gina Champion-Cain. For years, construction gates have encircled the site with no redevelopment in sight, while a man living in an RV on the property and recent allegations of a 100-year-old Monterey Cypress tree being chainsawed have only deepened local frustration.

Junior League Of San Diego Hosts Spring Fundraiser To Combat Food Insecurity With A Night Of Dancing, Giving, Food & Beautiful Views

The Junior League of San Diego (JLSD) will host its annual Spring fundraising event, Party for a Purpose: Dancing in the Moonlight, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bali Hai Restaurant, promising an evening of lively music, delicious food, and bayfront views, all in support of fighting food insecurity in the San Diego community.