San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (May 9-15) By County Health Department

Here is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from May 9-15, 2025.

Too Good To Go App Aims To Save Money And Fight Waste Across San Diego

San Diego residents looking to save money and reduce food waste have a new ally in their corner. The Too Good To Go app, a global platform designed to combat food waste by connecting consumers with restaurants and shops offering discounted surplus meals, has been steadily expanding in San Diego since its local launch.

San Diego's Historic Tip Top Meats Confirms New Lease For Reopening After Legal Battle And Landmark Sale

North County San Diego's cherished European butcher and market, Tip Top Meats, is officially mounting a return after closing its iconic doors in 2024. Following months of speculation and silence, Tip Top Meats has confirmed the signing of a new lease for a smaller location in Carlsbad, with hopes to reopen as soon as this summer.

The Friendly Reopens All Locations Following Sudden Loss Of Founder Brandon Zanavich; GoFundMe Launched To Support Family

After a two-day closure in the wake of founder Brandon Zanavich's unexpected passing, all four locations of The Friendly restaurant group have reopened as of Wednesday, May 14, and a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist his family. 

Soaring Beyond Limits: San Diego Nonprofit Launches Adaptive Paragliding At Historic Torrey Pines Gliderport

A new nonprofit is taking flight from San Diego’s legendary Torrey Pines Gliderport. Adaptive Impact is transforming lives by helping individuals with mobility challenges experience tandem paragliding, proving that a diagnosis does not have to define one's limits.

Four San Diego County Restaurants Added As "Recommendations" In Prestigious Michelin Guide

San Diego's culinary scene continues to shine, with four local restaurants newly added as "recommendations" in the prestigious Michelin Guide California.

Jack In The Box Brings Iconic Foul Pole Head To San Diego Little League Fields, Expanding Local Legacy

San Diego's own Jack in the Box is stepping up to the plate by bringing one of its most recognizable symbols from the major leagues to neighborhood ballfields across the county. The fast-food chain has begun installing giant replicas of its mascot’s signature round head on foul poles at select San Diego County Little League fields, giving young players a big-league feel with a playful local twist.

Aladdin Mediterranean Café in San Diego Reopens After Salmonella Outbreak Investigation

San Diego's Aladdin Mediterranean Café has announced it has been given clearance to reopen after a salmonella outbreak linked to its Clairemont location resulted in 37 confirmed and probable cases and at least nine hospitalizations. 

San Diego's Historic Red Fox Steakhouse & Piano Bar Closes Doors After Allegedly Terminating All Staff Without Notice

San Diego's dining scene has been dealt a blow with the sudden closure of The Red Fox Steakhouse & Piano Bar, a historic institution that shuttered its doors this week following the alleged termination of all employees without notice. 

San Diego Mourns Sudden Loss Of Brandon Zanavich, Visionary Behind Beloved The Friendly Restaurant Group

San Diego's culinary community is in mourning following the unexpected death of Brandon Bronislaus Zanavich, the beloved founder of The Friendly, a local chain of burger and pizza restaurants that helped define the city's casual dining scene.

Why Are So Many Young People All Of A Sudden Going To Lahaina Beach House In San Diego's Pacific Beach?

Once the divey domain of sunburned locals and cash-only regulars, Lahaina Beach House in Pacific Beach is suddenly the hottest beach hangout for San Diego's Gen Z crowd.

San Diego Hotel Heir & Husband Of Jailed Elizabeth Holmes Launches Questionable New Blood-Testing Startup

What do you get when a San Diego hotel heir and the partner of a convicted biotech fraudster launch a new blood-testing startup? A story that's raising eyebrows from La Jolla to Silicon Valley. Billy Evans - the heir to San Diego's Evans Hotels empire and partner of convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes - has launched a new blood-testing company that bears uncanny similarities to Holmes' criminal venture, raising serious concerns about history repeating itself.

Review: Elton John Lights Up San Diego's Petco Park With Passion, Purpose, & Piano Power To Raise Millions For Curebound's Cancer Research

Under the balmy San Diego night sky, music icon Sir Elton John returned from retirement to take center stage at Petco Park for a one-night-only performance that was equal parts electric spectacle and heartfelt charity. The legendary British singer headlined Curebound’s 2025 "Concert for Cures" on Friday, drawing thousands of fans to downtown for a cause that hits close to home.

Breeds & Brew Dog-Centric Beer Garden Opening In San Diego

A dog-focused brewpub named Breeds & Brew is opening in San Diego, aiming to become a lively community hub for both humans and their canine companions.

Half Door Brewing To Pour Its Last Pints In San Diego's East Village As Villains Brewing Prepares To Take Over

After nearly a decade of serving up craft beer and community charm in San Diego’s East Village, Half Door Brewing Company will close its doors following service on Sunday, May 11, 2025.

La Familia Restaurant & Bar From Salud Tacos Ownership Closes Abruptly After Just Six Months In San Diego's Mission Gorge

La Familia Restaurant & Bar, the much-anticipated follow-up to Salud Tacos, has quietly shuttered after just six months in business in San Diego's Mission Gorge neighborhood.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (May 2-8) By County Health Department

Here is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from May 2-8, 2025.

Blick Art Materials Sets Final Day In Little Italy, Announces Temporary Move To Point Loma

After more than four decades of serving San Diego’s creative community from its storefront in Little Italy, Blick Art Materials has announced it will close its doors at the longtime India Street outpost in early June before opening the very next day at a temporary location in Point Loma.