Coronavirus Quarantine 2020: The Playlist

April 11, 2020

Being we are all confined to our homes to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, we made a curated playlist perfect for quarantine life 2020. Check it out, share, and email us with any song recommendations so we can continuously update.

San Diego's Modern Times Beer Makes Statement With "Medicare For All, Yesterday" Beer Release

April 10, 2020

San Diego-based Modern Times Beer has released a new special release brew named "Extraordinary Times - Medicare for All, Yesterday," a barrel-aged stout that spotlights the fact that the United States is the only developed country in the world without universal health coverage.

San Diego Humane Society Goes Virtual For 2020 Walk For Animals On Saturday, May 2

April 9, 2020

The San Diego Humane Society is taking its annual Walk For Animals fundraiser online in 2020, uniting thousands of animals lovers in San Diego on Saturday, May 2.

Downtown San Diego Gastropub Releases Line Of Boozy Ice Cream Flavors

April 8, 2020

Downtown San Diego's Metl Bar & Grill is making the most out of the COVID-19 pandemic and has released a lineup of boozy ice cream flavors to compliment its extensive take-out food and beverage options.

San Diegans Show Appreciation To Healthcare Workers With Nightly Display Of Gratitude

April 7, 2020

For the last few evenings San Diegans have embraced a growing global campaign of demonstrating appreciation for healthcare workers battling the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus by taking to their front doors, balconies, and windows to cheer for those on the front lines of this global pandemic.

San Diego's Popular Dim Sum Destination China Max Seafood Restaurant Engulfed In 3-Alarm Fire

April 6, 2020

A 3-alarm fire engulfed popular dim sum destination China Max Seafood restaurant tonight in San Diego's Kearny Mesa, causing an estimated $4.5 million in damage and sending two firefighters to the hospital with minor injuries.

Former Local Restaurant Owners Launch Craft Box Food To Support San Diego Culinary Artisans During Difficult Time

April 5, 2020

After closing his namesake restaurant last fall, the chef behind Maestoso Italian restaurant recently converted his online retail business and launched Craft Box Food - a  company launched to help struggling local small businesses by shipping boxes filled with curated San Diego-made artisan foods.

Little Italy Mercato Certified Farmers Market To Return This Saturday With Strict Social Distancing Requirements

April 3, 2020

A much smaller version of the popular Little Italy Mercato Certified Farmers Market will be open this Saturday, although the weekly farmers will be implementing strict social distancing measures and only allowing 1 person per household and 50 people maximum to shop at one time.

San Diego-Based Blenders Eyewear To Donate Safety Goggles For Health Workers

April 2, 2020

San Diego-based sunglasses brand, Blenders Eyewear, is devoting a portion of its manufacturing to make 10,000 safety goggles to donate to area hospitals amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Mandatory Facial Covering Order To Go Into Effect Throughout San Diego Starting This Weekend

April 2, 2020

After discouraging the general public for the past couple weeks from wearing masks unless they are sick or showing symptoms of COVID-19 coronavirus, San Diego County officials today announced an order that starting this Saturday all employees at essential businesses must wear facial coverings, with the general public strongly encouraged to do the same.

San Diego's Trust Restaurant Group Loses Founding Partner

April 2, 2020

After a nearly 5 year tenure building one of San Diego's most progressive and successful restaurant collectives, one of the founding partners has stepped down from his leadership role at Trust Restaurant Group.

Support These San Diego Farms & Help Small Businesses Stay Afloat During A Difficult Time

April 2, 2020

The San Diego Sustainable Living Institute has put together a list of local San Diego farms who are continuing to offer goods during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Choose to support one of these area small businesses while stocking up on essentials.

California Schools To Remain Closed Through End Of Academic Year

April 1, 2020

During a press conference this afternoon, California Governor Gavin Newson announced that schools throughout the state would remained closed through the end of the academic year and also revealed plans in partnership with Google to provide Chromebooks and free Wi-Fi to those in need.

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.