Little Italy's Bracero Introduces Weekend Bottomless Mimosa Brunch

December 18, 2016

Little Italy’s favorite Mexican restaurant, Bracero Cocina de Raiz, is now serving a bottomless mimosa weekend brunch. Based on authentic Mexican family recipes, Chef Javier Plascencia's new weekend brunch menu is hearty, heartwarming, and available every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.

Team Behind Hillcrest Hotspot Trust To Open Hundred Proof At Former S&M Sausage And Meat Location

December 17, 2016

Trust restaurant in Hillcrest has been the talk of the town since opening earlier this year, and the crew is already ready for expansion, even if it's only up the block. The team behind Trust has taken over the nearby space previously occupied by S&M Sausage and Meat for the opening of Hundred Proof, a cocktail-focused eatery to debut mid-2017.

The Nardcast Presents: Behind The Stick With Hagan Schenck Of Halcyon & Stella Public House

December 17, 2016


Jarnard Sutton sits down with East Coast native, Hagan Schenck, who has been the bar manager at Halcyon and Stella Public House in San Diego's East Village for almost a year and has been revamping the cocktail menu since. In this episode of The Nardcast's 'Behind the Stick,' Hagan shares his recipe for Rye Bubbles and chats about the San Diego & NYC cocktail scenes. Visit The Nardcast for the full recipe and interview.

Enjoy Napa-Made Wine From Barrel To Glass (Or Growler) At LJ Crafted Wines In Bird Rock

December 16, 2016

Move over craft beer, vinification is making waves in America's Finest City! Located in the quaint neighborhood of Bird Rock is LJ Crafted Wines - a family-run wine bar and shop helmed by a 4th generation winemaker who developed a cutting-edge process that allows wines to be served directly from barrel to glass.

Aqui Es Texcoco Owner Opens Chilaquiles & Torta Food Truck | Chilatruck Warms Up In Chula Vista

December 15, 2016

The owner of San Diego's most famous barbacoa spot, Aqui es Texcoco, has launched a food truck that specializes in chilaquiles and tortas! Chilatruck is now dishing out traditional Mexican urban food in South County San Diego.

Cookie Monster To Bring Handcrafted Ice Cream & Flavored Cones To El Cajon

December 14, 2016

Cookie Monster will open its first San Diego location in the El Cajon neighborhood on Saturday, December 17 at noon, offering handcrafted ice cream that can be made into colorful sandwiches or stuffed into one of the exotic flavored "Monster Cones." In honor of the grand opening, the first 100 customers get a free gift.

Slater's 50/50 Sold To New Restaurant Group | SoCal-Born Burger, Bacon & Beer Chain Eyes National Expansion

Scott Slater of Slater's 50/50

December 13, 2016

After closing his S&M Sausage and Meat concept in North Park last month, Scott Slater took to social media today to announce that he has sold all six Slater’s 50/50 restaurants, including the two San Diego locations, to Elite Restaurant Group, with hopes of a future national expansion of the Southern California chain of burger-centric gastropubs.

SoCal Seafood Sensation Slapfish Swims Into San Diego In 2017

December 13, 2016

Known for its "boat to plate dining" and an incredible social media following, Southern California based Slapfish Restaurant Group is hunting a San Diego space as part of its plans to open more than 50 franchised locations in six states in the coming years. The company has confirmed that it plans to open its first Slapfish eatery in America's Finest City by the end of 2017.

Port Of San Diego To Test Bay For Future Oyster Aquafarms

December 12, 2016

The Port of San Diego has announced that it is working on an Oyster Nursery Research Project as part of efforts to explore new aquaculture and blue technology opportunities. Small amounts of oysters will be grown in a controlled environment in San Diego Bay to test them against health standards. This is the first of six local sites where oysters will be grown for this research to see if there is a potential for future aquafarming.

Dave & Buster’s, Yardhouse & Cheesecake Factory Coming To The Shoppes At Carlsbad In 2017

December 12, 2016

Dave & Buster’s will open its 93rd "gamebar" and second San Diego area location this January at The Shoppes at Carlsbad and is currently looking to hire nearly 300 people. A Yardhouse location and a Cheesecake Factory restaurant is also planned for late 2017 openings at the North County shopping plaza, which was purchased by Rouse Properties last year and is in the midst of a major overhaul and multi-phase renovation.

El Zarape To Open Chic New Adams Avenue Location On December 12

December 11, 2016

A staple for Mexican food in San Diego for nearly two decades, El Zarape will unveil its sister restaurant El Zarape Mexican Eatery in the former Casa Adams space at 3038 Adams Avenue in North Park on December 12.

Little Italy's Ironside Fish & Oyster To Host 'Chinese Pop Up' On Christmas Day

December 10, 2016

Ironside Fish & Oyster in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood will host a multi-course, family style Chinese supper on Christmas Day, tapping into the tradition held by many of going out for Chinese food annually on December 25.

The Sausage Party Has Come To An End | Hillcrest's Salt & Cleaver Announces Closure

December 10, 2016

This will be the second San Diego sausage shop to close within the past month. Salt & Cleaver in Hillcrest, which opened in April 2013, has announced that it will end the sausage party on December 21.

Famous Filipino Fried Chicken Returning To San Diego In 2017

December 9, 2016

Philippines-based Max's Restaurant is returning to San Diego and has secured a space in Chula Vista, with the hopes of opening a total of three outposts in America's Finest City. The Filipino fried chicken destination, which started in 1945, currently has more than 200 locations around the globe.

Bao Beach Unveils In Mission Beach | The Patio Group Opens Asian-Inspired, Fast Casual Eatery

December 9, 2016

The Patio Group has once again teamed up with Chef Antonio Friscia's Legal Restaurants for the opening of Bao Beach in San Diego's Mission Beach neighborhood, set to debut softly on Saturday, December 10. Located nearly across the street from The Patio's historic Saska's Steak & Seafood, Bao Beach will offer a menu of Asian-inspired street food from its fast-casual, 600 square foot space on Mission Boulevard.

Another 'Top Chef' Touches Down In San Diego | Chef Casey Thompson Takes The Lead At The Inn At Rancho Sante Fe's Morada

December 8, 2016

We have more than our fair share of former Bravo TV Top Chef contestants cooking up a storm in America's Finest City. There's Brian Malarkey (Season 3) at Herb & Wood, Rich Sweeney (Season 5) at Waypoint Public, Giselle Wellman (Season 13) at Pacific Standard, and Richard Blais (Season 4, All-Stars) at Juniper + Ivy and The Crack Shack. The latest former cheftestant to enter San Diego is former Season 3, Season 8, and current Season 14 competitor Casey Thompson, who recently accepted the role of Executive Chef at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe’s Morada restaurant.

Queenstown Public House Transforms Into Life-Sized Gingerbread House To Benefit Little Italy Holiday Toy Drive

December 8, 2016

Queenstown Public House has transformed into a charming, life-sized gingerbread house to celebrate the holiday season and gather donations for the Little Italy Association’s annual toy drive for the foster children of New Alternatives, taking place until December 20. Stop by the New Zealand-inspired and American fare restaurant located inside a quaint, historic craftsman cottage in San Diego’s Little Italy, and be sure to bring an unwrapped toy for donation.

Stuffed Burgers To Open Brick-And-Mortar Location & Donut Shop In Pacific Beach

December 7, 2016

Adding to its Liberty Station hub, AG Industry Concepts will expand its Stuffed! burger concept with the opening of a second location in Pacific Beach. The local restaurant group will also tap into the donut trend and open Frat Boy Donuts in the neighboring space within the new shopping plaza at 1380 Garnet Avenue, which we recently reported will also house a Mission Brewery tasting room.