Golden Road Brewing Co-Founder Purchases Downtown's The Beer Company Space For New Brewpub Restaurant

March 15, 2017

Golden Road Brewing Co-Founder Tony Yanow has been on a bar buying spree in Los Angeles to start 2017 and now his company Artisanal Brewers Collective is in the process of taking over the space currently occupied by The Beer Company at 602 Broadway in downtown San Diego for a new brewpub.

Cohn Restaurant Group To Unveil BO-Beau Kitchen + Caché & 100% For-Charity Libertad Tacos On May 18 | Get Your First Look & Check Out The Menus

May 14, 2017

Earlier this year we broke the news that San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group was revamping its former 100 Wines space in Hillcrest into the 4th incarnation of its French-bisto BO-beau concept and taking over the neighboring space for the city's first 100% for-charity eatery - Libertad Tacos a la Brasa - and a Parisian speakeasy cocktail lounge - Caché. We are excited to report that all three concepts will open on May 18!

Sushi Diner To Open Second San Diego Location

May 14, 2017

Popular Claremont Mesa Japanese restaurant Sushi Diner will open its second San Diego location at 10330 Friars Road in San Diego's Grantville area within the space that currently houses Sushi Bar Kazumi.

Whisknladle Crew To Open Gravity Heights Brewery & Restaurant In San Diego's Sorrento Valley

May 13, 2017

Whisknladle Hospitality, the crew behind San Diego's Prepkitchen, Catania & Whisknladle restaurants have obtained the 7,000 square foot building at 9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard in Sorrento Valley for the opening of Gravity Heights, a brewery, outdoor beer garden and restaurant which are set to debut sometime in 2018.

North Park's Tacos Perla Space To Become 4th Location Of The Taco Stand

May 13, 2017

Popular San Diego taqueria The Taco Stand will soon take over the 750 square-foot space currently occupied by Tacos Perla at 3000 Upas Street on the base floor of The North Parker building for the opening of its 4th outpost.

Chef Daniel Barron Out At Hillcrest's Bull & Grain

May 12, 2017

Last month, Daniel Barron quietly was let go from his position as Executive Chef of Hillcrest's Bull & Grain restaurant, which opened late last summer, and the talented local chef is currently looking for his next suitor.

Eating Champion Joey Chestnut To Compete In Ice Cream Sandwich Eating Competition In San Diego

May 12, 2017

Number-one-ranked competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut, known for his annual 4th of July hot-dog consumption, will make his way to San Diego to compete at the first-ever Baked Bear World Ice-Cream Sandwich Eating Championship, which will take place on Sunday June 4, at 1pm at Park at the Park in Petco Park before the San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies game.

San Diego Culinary Elite Join Forces To Benefit Chef Celebration On May 31

May 11, 2017

Nine highly celebrated San Diego chefs will join forces on Wednesday, May 31 at The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla for a four-course dinner to benefit local non-profit Chef Celebration, which raises money for an annual seminar scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America Greystone for aspiring chefs.

Seasoned Industry Professionals To Open NYC-Inspired Cocktail Lounge In Downtown San Diego | Queensborough To Open In Former Maloney's Space This Summer

May 11, 2017

San Diego industry pros have joined forces for the launch of Queensborough Cocktail Lounge, a Prohibition-era, New York City-inspired bi-level bar and eatery taking over the former Maloney's Tavern space at 777 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp for a mid-summer opening.

Gigantic Cutwater Spirits Distillery, Bar & Restaurant Opens In San Diego's Miramar Neighborhood

May 10, 2017

From former Ballast Point executives comes Cutwater Spirits, the 50,000 square-foot distillery, bar and restaurant now open in San Diego's Miramar area - the largest distilling facility on the West Coast.

Liberty Station's Solare Ristorante To Host 3rd Annual Heart Of Spring Outdoor Feast On Sunday, May 21

May 9, 2017

San Diego's Solare Ristorante Italiano will host its hyper-local 3rd annual Heart of Spring Feast outside of the Liberty Station restaurant on Sunday, May 21, featuring a multi-course, paired dinner under the sky!

Mother Earth Brew Co. To Open Vista Brewpub | Mother's Provisions Coming Soon To North County San Diego

May 9, 2017

Mother Earth Brew Co., which launched in San Diego's North County in 2010 as a brewery and brewing supply store, is expanding its tap house location for the opening of Mother's Provisions - a gastropub and tasting room in dowtown Vista, which will offer indoor and outdoor areas to enjoy house brewed beverages and a menu of small plates.

Red O Restaurant Finally Unveils In San Diego's La Jolla

May 8, 2017

Over 2.5 years after the news first broke, Red O Restaurant is now open at 4340 La Jolla Village Drive in the 9,000 square-foot former Donovan's space across from Westfield UTC in La Jolla, offering a Mexico-inspired menu from consulting celebrity chef Rick Bayless.

Mike Hess Brewing To Open Seaside Imperial Beach Brewpub With Incarnation Of City Tacos

May 8, 2017

Mike Hess Brewing Co. is in the process of taking over the seaside space at 805 Ocean Lane in Imperial Beach that is currently occupied by IB Yoga for the opening of its 3rd San Diego County tasting room with an outdoor patio, rooftop beer garden and a restaurant in partnership with the crew from City Taco.

Playful & Healthy Cafe To Open At New Children's Museum In Downtown San Diego

May 7, 2017

The New Children’s Museum will introduce a nationally-recognized café concept to downtown San Diego. Bean Sprouts will open its 9th national location, offering kids and families a chance to participate in a playful eating experience with a menu of healthier choices that are fun to eat for children and adults alike. 

Doughballs Wood Fired Pizza Coming Soon To San Diego's Pacific Beach

March 6, 2017

The most recent fast-service concept from James Markham - one of the founders of MOD Pizza, Pieology, Project Pie, Rolled Up, and Crack Heads - Doughballs will open beachside this summer in the former CBW Crazy Bowls & Wraps location in Pacific Beach, offering a menu of wood-fired pizzas & custom salads made to order.

San Diego Festival Of Arts Returns To Downtown's Waterfront Park This June 10 & 11 | Enter To Win Tickets

May 4, 2017

After a successful relocation and renaming in 2016, the San Diego Festival of the Arts will return to Downtown San Diego's beautiful Waterfront Park on the weekend of June 10 & 11 for a celebration centered around all things art - from painting and sculptures, to jewelry and music, to culinary arts and craft brewing. We are raffling off 2 tickets to this always mesmerizing event, so read on and be sure to enter.

Owners Of Pacific Beach's TapRoom To Open Brewpub In San Diego's University Heights

May 3, 2017

The owners of SD TapRoom in Pacific Beach are in the process of construction TapRoom Beer Company, a 5,000 square-foot, 7 barrel brewery and pub heading to San Diego's University Heights neighborhood for a late 2017/early 2018 debut.