The Cow Shed Bar & Grill Reopens In San Diego's North County With New Owners And Fresh Energy

After briefly closing its doors in May 2025, the Cow Shed Bar & Grill in San Marcos has reopened under new ownership, blending its decades-old dive-bar charm with a refreshed energy and subtle upgrades that honor its long history.

CTZN Basque-California Fusion Bar & Restaurant To Open This August In San Diego's Solana Beach

After more than a year and a half in development, CTZN - a full-service restaurant blending the bold, ingredient-driven flavors of the Basque Country with California coastal sophistication - is finally set to open this summer in San Diego's Solana Beach. 

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (July 25 - July 31) By County Health Department

This 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 July 25 - 31, 2025.

Founder Of Hash House And Wolf In The Woods Bringing 'The Lake Poet' Restaurant To Historic Building In San Diego's Mission Hills

San Diego restaurateur Johnny Rivera - best known for revolutionizing brunch with Hash House A Go Go and The Great Maple, and more recently launching the intimate Mission Hills bistro Wolf in the Woods - is preparing to open a brand new restaurant in 2026. The upcoming concept, dubbed The Lake Poet, will be located in a Mission Hills building steeped in over a century of neighborhood history.

The Boy & The Bear To Bring Colombian Coffee Craftsmanship To San Diego’s Little Italy

A celebrated name in Los Angeles' specialty coffee scene is making its San Diego debut. The Boy & The Bear, a Colombian coffee roaster known for its close relationships with farmers and commitment to direct trade, is set to open a new location in Little Italy, marking the brand's first expansion outside of LA County.

Tijuana’s Taquería Tijuanazo Set To Open New Location In San Diego’s Little Italy

Beloved Tijuana-born taco chain Taquería Tijuanazo is bringing more of its signature flavor to San Diego. The family-run taquería, which has drawn a steady following since opening in Hillcrest earlier this year, is now preparing to open a second San Diego outpost - this time in the heart of Little Italy.

Ultimate List Of Things To Do In San Diego - August 2025 Edition

With Comic-Con and the holiday rush behind us, August kicks off San Diego’s final full month of summer - a time when the weather’s golden, the crowds thin out, and the city’s energy hits just the right groove. From blockbuster concerts and beachfront beer festivals to nostalgic throwbacks, art openings, and world-class performances, San Diego’s August calendar is stacked with more than 50 can't-miss moments and events.

Award-Winning Actors Emma Stone And Jonah Hill Attend San Diego Padres Game At Petco Park During Sweep of Mets

San Diego Padres fans at Petco Park were treated to a surprise mid-summer celebrity sighting on Wednesday, as Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and actor-filmmaker Jonah Hill appeared together on the Jumbotron during the team's 5–0 shutout victory over the New York Mets.

Review: Beck & San Diego Symphony Dazzle At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park, From Introspective Elegance To Alt-Rock Glory

On a balmy Tuesday night in San Diego, Grammy-winning icon Beck delivered a breathtaking performance at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, teaming up with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for a one-of-a-kind concert that effortlessly bridged classical instrumentation with alternative rock charm. The July 29 show marked a standout moment in the Symphony’s summer season and was nothing short of a masterclass in musical versatility and restraint.

Round Table Pizza Closes In San Diego's University City After 44 Years of Service

After more than four decades of serving its signature pies to generations of San Diegans, Round Table Pizza has officially closed its doors in San Diego's University City. 

Skateboard Legend Tony Hawk And Celebrity Chef Claudette Zepeda To Debut Novecientos Grados Bar & Restaurant At San Diego Airport This September

Skateboarding icon Tony Hawk and celebrity chef Claudette Zepeda are rolling out a new culinary concept at San Diego International Airport this fall. Dubbed Novecientos Grados, the stylish restaurant and bar is set to open this September as part of the $3.4 billion Terminal 1 redevelopment project. It marks Hawk’s latest attempt to carve out space in the hospitality world, even as his long-delayed Chick & Hawk project in Encinitas continues to miss promised opening dates.

After Years of Delays, Shorebird Restaurant Finally Opens In San Diego's Seaport Village

Four years after first announcing plans to expand to San Diego, Shorebird Restaurant has officially opened in Seaport Village, taking over the historic two-story, over-water space formerly occupied by Pier Café.

Mom’s Chicken & Waffles Set To Take Over Legendary Lucky’s Breakfast Corner In San Diego's North Park

A new era is on the horizon for one of North Park’s most storied corners. Mom’s Chicken & Waffles, the popular breakfast and comfort food spot currently operating out of U-31 Cocktail Lounge, will soon move into its own brick-and-mortar space - taking over the iconic corner unit formerly home to Lucky's Breakfast, which served the neighborhood for nearly 50 years.

San Diego's LOLA 55 To Close Carlsbad Outpost, Focus Shifts To Downtown Flagship, La Jolla, & Upcoming Liberty Station Expansion

LOLA 55, the Michelin-recognized modern taqueria known for its elevated take on Mexican street food, has announced it will permanently close its Carlsbad location after less than two years in business. The decision marks the end of a chapter for the North County outpost, which was LOLA 55’s first major expansion beyond its flagship East Village location.

San Diego's Secret Yard Hookah Lounge Hit With $1.3 Million Civil Judgment, Permanently Shut Down Following Years Of Crime & Chaos

After years of neighborhood complaints, violent incidents, and flagrant legal violations, the City of San Diego has announced the permanent closure of the Secret Yard Hookah Lounge in Logan Heights. The move comes as part of a civil settlement that includes $1.3 million in penalties against the lounge's owner - marking the conclusion of a lengthy enforcement effort that has come under scrutiny for taking so long.

Tacos El Franc Nearly Ready To Bring Borderland Taco Royalty To San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

Just weeks after opening its long-awaited U.S. debut in National City to lines that haven't let up since day one, Tijuana’s Michelin-recognized Tacos El Franc is already preparing to unveil a second San Diego location - this time in the heart of the city.

Todo Pa’ La Cruda Mexican Comfort Food Restaurant To Open New Outpost In San Diego's Pacific Beach

Pacific Beach is about to get a dose of serious comfort food as Todo Pa’ La Cruda Mexican Restaurant prepares to soft open its third San Diego location. 

Taylor Tomlinson Brings Her Critically Acclaimed "Save Me Tour" To San Diego’s Civic Theatre This August

One of the sharpest and most beloved voices in stand-up comedy today is headed to San Diego. Taylor Tomlinson, the rising superstar hailed by Rolling Stone as “conquering comedy” and named to TIME100 Next and Forbes 30 Under 30, will bring her smash-hit Save Me Tour to the San Diego Civic Theatre for three performances across two nights this August 8 & 9.