Is It Safe To Order Take-Out Food During The COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic?

April 1, 2020

Being we've been tracking local restaurants that continue to stay open for take-out and delivery during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, many have asked us if it is safe to order out. This is an especially important question in light of recent news that five San Diego food handlers have tested positive for the virus. Here are my thoughts on the subject with links to sources. We encourage you to take from this what you will and do your own research on the subject, knowing that the information and research available is constantly updating and changing.

California Governor Issues Emergency Orders Banning Sales Of Alcohol & Cannabis Products

April 1, 2020

To further slow down the rapid spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, California Governor Gavin Newson has issued an emergency order calling for the immediate stoppage of sales of any alcohol and cannabis shops, deeming those businesses to be non-essential.

Chef-Driven Fast-Food Eatery Nitros Launches In San Diego's South County

March 31, 2020

The team behind San Diego's roving wagyu supper club Cosecha has launched a new take-out exclusive eatery in South County called Nitros, a chef-driven fast-food concept centered around dishes incorporating the namesake "nitros" - potatoes that are frozen with liquid nitrogen before frying.

Del Mar Fairgrounds & San Diego Food Bank To Provide Emergency Food Distribution This Friday, April 3

March 30, 2020

The San Diego Food Bank is stepping up to feed a growing number of vulnerable families and seniors during the COVID-19 crisis with drive-thru food distribution sites, including hosting an emergency food distribution event at Del Mar Fairgrounds this Friday, April 3.

Five San Diego County Food Handlers Test Positive For COVID-19 Coronavirus

March 29, 2020

This afternoon at the daily San Diego County media briefing, health officials stated that five local food handlers have tested positive for COVID-19, including four restaurant employees and one grocery store employee.

San Diego Restaurant Week & California Restaurant Association Announce Efforts To Support San Diego Restaurants In Light of the Recent COVID-19 Outbreak

March 29, 2020 

In light of recent events related to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the California Restaurant Association has tapped into the full power of its San Diego Restaurant Week website and launched an online interface where restaurateurs are invited to upload information on their eatery's status for take-out & delivery orders.

San Diego's Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack To Offer $44 Chef-Prepared Family Meals

March 28, 2020

Starting next week, Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds will offer $44 chef-prepared meals to feed a family of four.

These San Diego Businesses Are Giving Back During A Time Of Loss & Uncertainty

March 27, 2020

In this trying time when the whole world is facing increasing precautionary measures aimed to battle the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, these San Diego businesses are doing their part to give back.

Barons Market Installs Barriers At Checkout To Protect Store Visitors & Employees Alike

March 26, 2020

After being one of the first grocery stores to offer senior-only morning shopping hours amid COVID-19 coronavirus concerns, San Diego-based Barons Markets is installing plexiglass shields at its checkout aisles to help prevent the spread of germs.

Thank Us Later - South Bay Drive-In Theatres Is Still Operating Nightly

March 26, 2020

Are you tired of being cooped up in your home? Are the kids driving you crazy. Although the concessions are closed, San Diego's South Bay Drive In Theatres is still open nightly!

Second Longtime San Diego Area Magazine Folds Due To Covid-19 Coronavirus

March 26, 2020

The second long-running San Diego-area magazine to have folded this week, San Diego Home & Garden Lifestyle has announced that the April issue will be its last after a four decade run.

San Diego City Council Passes Eviction Moratorium & Small Business Relief

March 25, 2020

A special meeting of the San Diego City Council took place today where the governing body voted unanimously to adopted ordinances that will temporarily ban evictions due to the declared state of emergency from COVID-19, as well as a passing a small business relief package.

For First Time In 132 Year History, Hotel Del Coronado Suspends Operations

March 25, 2020

San Diego's historic Hotel del Coronado is temporarily suspending hotel operations for the first time in its 132 year history, citing the impact of the COVID-19 coronavirus as the reason.

For Convenience Sake, These San Diego Restaurants Add Groceries To Take-Out Menu

March 24, 2020

During this difficult time when efficient shopping excursions are more necessary than ever, these San Diego eateries have transitioned into a one-stop-shop for customers to pick up both hot meals and groceries.

San Diego Mayor Announces Closure Of All Parks, Beaches & Hiking Trails

March 23, 2020

After yesterday's announcement of a citywide order forbidding all social gatherings, San Diego's mayor has announced the closure of all beaches, parks, boardwalks, bays, city lakes, and hiking trails to the public.

After Company Wide Layoff, San Diego Magazine Shutters After 72 Years

March 23, 2020

The longest running magazine in the history of America's Finest City, San Diego Magazine has announced it will close its doors after more than 70 years in business and has laid off all employees. The April issue is believed to be the publication's last.

City Of San Diego Bans Gatherings Of Any Size At Beaches & Parks

March 22, 2020

At today's daily COVID-19 coronavirus update press conference, City of San Diego officials announced that gatherings of any size (except for family units) are hereby prohibited at beaches and parks, and parking lots at all city-run beaches and parks are now closed.

After Selling Restaurant Empire For More Than $300 Million Last Summer, Sam Fox Launches GoFundMe To Support Out-Of-Work Staff

March 22, 2020

Sam Fox sold his Phoenix-based restaurant group for more than $300 million last summer, yet Fox Restaurant Concepts is asking for our help in supporting its employees and launched a GoFundMe with a $500,000 goal. This is after Fox Restaurant Concepts' parent company, The Cheesecake Factory Inc., announced that they would not be paying rent to any landlords for the month of April.

Crowd-Sourcing Campaign Raises Funds To Purchase Food From Struggling San Diego Restaurants To Feed Hospital Staff

March 21, 2020

One local husband of a San Diego nurse is doing what he can to support those on the front lines of the battle against the COVID-19 coronavirus while at the same time helping struggling area restaurants.