San Diego's Social Syndicate Hospitality Company To Take Over Rosie O'Grady's In Normal Heights & Open Monarch Ocean Pub In Del Mar Plaza

August 6, 2019

In addition to developing a new Mexican restaurant concept at the longtime Nati's Mexican space in Ocean Beach, San Diego-based hospitality company Social Syndicate (Wonderland Ocean Pub, The Local Pacific Beach, The Local, OB Surf Lodge, The Rabbit Hole and Bootlegger) will soon take over operations at Normal Heights' Rosie O'Grady's. The local restaurant group is also in the process of opening the 5,600 square-foot indoor and outdoor Monarch Ocean Pub atop Del Mar Plaza.

North Park Hawaiian Spot Chris' Ono Grinds To Open Location Inside San Diego's Liberty Public Market

August 5, 2019

North Park's popular destination for Hawaiian comfort food, Chris' Ono Grinds Island Grill will soon launch a second area outpost inside Liberty Public Market.

A New Classic American Sports Bar Unveils At Viejas Casino And Resort In San Diego's East County

August 5, 2019

Viejas Casino and Resort in San Diego's East County has unveiled its newest dining option, Baron Long Bar & Grill, a lively sports bar and grill offering American classics, craft beer and cocktails.

The U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge & Dimensional Art Exposition Returns To San Diego From Saturday, August 31 - Monday, September 2

August 4, 2019

Hailed as one of the best Labor Day events in the country, the U.S. Sand Sculpting Challenge and Dimensional Art Exposition returns to San Diego’s downtown waterfront for three days of sun, family-fun and spectacular scenery from Saturday, August 31 through Monday, September 2.

Team Behind Ambrogio15 To Open Semola Artisan Express Pasta In Little Italy

August 3, 2019

The team behind Ambrogio15, which currently has two locations in San Diego with a third on its way, will soon open a new fast-casual, scratch-made pasta concept called Semola Artisan Express Pasta, taking over the space currently occupied by Roast Meat & Sandwich Shop within the Little Italy Food Hall this fall.

San Diego Margarita Fest To Return To Downtown's Waterfront On August 17 With Live Performance By Everclear | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

August 3, 2019

A festival centered around margaritas, spirits, local food and upbeat live music is taking over downtown San Diego's Waterfront Park on Saturday, August 17, offering a fun lineup of local and national concert acts including headliner Everclear, a sold-out cornhole tournament with cash payouts, and a showcase stage featuring salsa dancing, a tequila competition, cooking demonstrations, interactive experiences and more. Use promo code SDVILLE to save on passes and enter to win VIP tickets to the San Diego Margarita Fest!

Little Italy's Born & Raised Steakhouse Is Being Sued By A California Animal Protection Group Over Serving Illegal Foie Gras

August 2, 2019

California non-profit Animal Protection and Rescue League (APRL) has filed a lawsuit against San Diego's popular Little Italy steakhouse Born and Raised for violating a state animal cruelty law after the restaurant refused to stop selling foie gras, which is the enlarged liver from force-fed ducks and is illegal in California under a law APRL helped pass.

Los Angeles-Based Song Hak Korean BBQ To Open San Diego Location

August 2, 2019

A new Korean BBQ restaurant based out of Los Angeles will soon open a location in the space currently occupied by Josun Korean BBQ on San Diego's Convoy Street. Song Hak is set to unveil later this year, specializing in the Korean delicacy of grilled beef intestines.

An Expanding Crafts & Cocktails Bar Concept Is Coming To San Diego | Upstairs Circus To Open North Park Location

August 1, 2019

Do-it-yourself crafts and cocktails will converge when expanding Denver-based, Parisian circus-themed bar concept Upstairs Circus opens its first California location in San Diego's North Park later this year.

After Nearly Two Decades Serving San Diego, Pampas Argentine Grill Has Shuttered

July 31, 2019

For nearly two decades, Pampas Argentine Grill has been serving San Diego a menu of authentic Argentinian cuisine, but the longtime area restaurant announced today that it has ceased operations.

The Cheesecake Factory To Take Over Ownership Of San Diego's North Italia, Blanco's Tacos, Flower Child & Incoming The Henry

July 31, 2019

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated announced today it has entered into a nearly $400 Million deal to purchase Arizona-based Fox Restaurant Concepts, which operates multiple restaurants in the San Diego area, including two locations of North Italia, Blanco's Tacos & Tequila in Mission Valley, Flower Child in Del Mar, and an incoming outpost of The Henry all-day restaurant in Coronado.

Longtime Little Italy Restaurateur To Open Siamo Napoli In San Diego's North Park

July 31, 2019

A longtime San Diego restaurateur with ties to numerous Little Italy eateries, including popular Civico 1845, has taken over the North Park space last occupied by Il Postino and will open Siamo Napoli - a full-service Southern Italian-inspired bar and restaurant.

Highly-Hyped El Jardin Closes In San Diego's Liberty Station For Concept Revamp Without Founding Chef

July 30, 2019

Despite a public relations-fueled hype campaign that included a glowing New York Time's review, a James Beard nod, and Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand recognition, El Jardin will suddenly shutter in San Diego's Liberty Station tonight after only a little over a year in business, aiming to revamp and reopen next month as a more traditional, casual Mexican restaurant.

The Guy Fieri Road Map Of San Diego | All The Local Spots Featured on 'Diners, Drive-Ins And Dives' & What Was Eaten Along The Way

July 30, 2019

Food Network star Guy Fieri is known for making family restaurants overnight sensations through the popularity of his Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives television show, and the polarizing culinary personality is no stranger to America's Finest City. Here is a road map of the 12 spots Guy has visited in San Diego over the years and what he's eaten along the way.

Los Angeles Ramen Expert To Open Artisan Noodle Tatsuki In Downtown San Diego

July 29, 2019

Scheduled to open next month in the downtown San Diego space that previously housed Ramen Yamadaya is Artisan Noodle Tatsuki, a Japanese izakaya from an alum of one of Los Angeles' most highly reviewed ramen shops.

The Friendly Founder To Take Over Operations At Short-Lived The Porchetta Shack In North Park, Converting It To New Biscuit-Based Bar & Restaurant

July 28, 2019

The owner of The Friendly will soon take over operations at short-lived The Porchetta Shack (formerly Carnitas' Snack Shack North Park) and will be changing the concept into a biscuit-fueled bar & eatery.

55 Thai Kitchen Opens Sprawling Location In San Diego's Pacific Beach

July 27, 2019

San Diego's flourishing 55 Thai Kitchen has unveiled its 4th area outpost in the space that last housed Buddy's Diner in Pacific Beach.

A White Out In Mexico! Sabor De Baja Returns To Rosarito For 7th Year On August 28

July 27, 2019

On Wednesday, August 28, diners dressed in white will converge on the ocean front gardens of Rosarito Beach Hotel for a Baja-style culinary celebration and competition. Organized by popular Rosarito dining destination Mi Casa Supper Club, Sabor de Baja is an annual “end of summer,” all-white-attire festival that always sells out well in advance and features a culinary competition among more than 20 of Baja’s top chefs, a tasting of a variety of Baja delicacies, live entertainment, and samples of an array of the finest Mexican wines and area craft beer in a most beautiful setting. We are raffling off 2 Silver tickets to the event, so read on for details and be sure to enter!

Wet Stone Wine Bar Owner To Shutter Sister Restaurant In Mission Hills

July 26, 2019

Two years ago, the owner of Wet Stone Wine Bar & Cafe took over the blue building that previously housed Mission Hills Coffee Company and opened Fools and Kings - an old-world-style, globally inspired restaurant, but the eatery will close after this weekend's service.