California Restaurant Association Proposal To Allow Restaurant Dining Rooms To Reopen Will Drastically Change Dining Out

May 7, 2020

The California Restaurant Association has submitted draft plans to the state's governor in an effort to guide the industry to reopen for sit-down dining. The proposal includes an array of safeguards that will dramatically change the dining experience.

San Diego Launches 'Great Plates Delivered' State-Funded Program To Connect Local Restaurants With At-Risk Seniors

May 7, 2020

The County of San Diego has launched the Great Plates Delivered program, a state-funded initiative aimed at connecting struggling local restaurants to high-risk seniors to encourage staying at home by arranging delivery of three nutritious meals a day.

Souplantation Is No More | San Diego-Based Restaurant Chain Will Not Reopen

May 7, 2020

Founded in San Diego 42 years ago, Souplantation's parent company Garden Fresh Restaurants has laid off its workforce after announcing it would not be reopening due to uncertainty for the buffet restaurant sector in the face of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.

Grand Ole BBQ Founder Partners With San Diego's Historic Hob Nob Hill Restaurant

May 6, 2020

The founder of popular local barbecue haven Grand Ole BBQ has teamed up with San Diego's historic Hob Nob Hill restaurant to assist in modernizing the 76-year-old Bankers Hill mainstay.

Trust Restaurant Group Debuts Mr. Trustee Scoop Shop In San Diego's Mission Hills

May 6, 2020

Trust Restaurant Group's newest concept Mr. Trustee ice cream shop debuts this afternoon in San Diego's Mission Hills.

Cor Di Gelato To Bring Italian Frozen Desserts With Locally Sourced Ingredients To San Diego's Mission Beach

May 5, 2020

Anticipated to open later this month, Cor di Gelato is an authentic Italian dessert shop eager to serve San Diego's Mission Beach artisanal frozen treats made with locally-sourced ingredients.

California To Enter Phase 2 Reopening Businesses On May 8

May 4, 2020

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the next stage of reopening California's economy will begin on Friday, May 8.

Global Korean Fried Chicken Specialists Bonchon Set To Expand San Diego Presence

May 3, 2020

Adding to its more than 300 locations around the globe, New York-based Korean fried chicken empire Bonchon will open more San Diego locations in the near future.

California's New "High Road Kitchens" Initiative To Unite Struggling Restaurants To Feed Those Most In Need

May 2, 2020

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a new program this week aimed to unite independent restaurants in a mission to provide food on a sliding scale to low-wage workers, health care workers first responders, and others in need.

Why We Should Limit The Use Of 3rd Party Food Delivery Apps

May 1, 2020

A restaurant consultant posted a client's March statement from 3rd party delivery company, GrubHub, revealing the startling reality of a restaurant receiving only 36% of his total sales. This has sparked an online debate and the consensus is clear, we should limit our use of apps like Grubhub, Postmates, UberEATS, etc., and patronize eateries directly if we truly want to support the already-struggling restaurant industry.

Face Coverings Now Mandatory When Entering Public Space Throughout San Diego County

May 1, 2020

All San Diego County residents will be required to wear face coverings when leaving home and entering public starting today.

San Diego County Eases Certain Stay-At-Home Restrictions | Recreational Boating To Resume, Golf Courses & Parking Lots Open

April 30, 2020

Starting May 1, in addition to everyone being required to wear face coverings anywhere in public where they come within 6 feet of another person, San Diego County will relax more restrictions, allowing for recreational boating, sport activities, and parks and golf courses to open so long as they can abide by social distancing.

California Governor Does Not Order Closure Of All State Beaches & Parks Despite Leaked Police Chief Memo

April 30, 2020

Despite assertions made in a leaked "Notification" from the California Police Chiefs Association, California Governor Gavin Newsom did not order all state beaches and parks closed at today's news conference.

California Governor Allegedly Will Close All Beaches & Parks (Again) Starting May 1 According To Leaked Memo

April 29, 2020

A leaked memo sent to police chiefs around the state today alleges that California Governor Gavin Newsom will order all beaches and parks throughout the state closed as of Friday, May 1, citing the well-publicized overcrowding of beaches this past weekend as the reason.

San Diego To Partially Close Certain Streets To Increase Outdoor Social Distancing Space

April 29, 2020

San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer and Councilwoman Dr. Jennifer Campbell announced a new pilot program today that will partially close certain streets around the city to provide more space for people to be able to walk, run and bike away from large crowds.

San Diego County Announces Stay-At-Home Order To Be "Extended Indefinitely"

April 29, 2020

San Diego County officials announced today that the county-wide stay-at-home order, which was set to expire at month's end, will be "extended indefinitely."

California Announces Expanding Farm To Family Program To Support Farmers & Food Banks

April 29, 2020

California's governor announced expanding the state's Farm to Family program today to further connect area farms to local food banks in an effort to help struggling farmers and those in need of fresh produce.

San Diego's Best Coast Beer Festival Accused Of Ignoring Refund Requests Despite Receiving $65,000 San Diego Tourism Grant

April 29, 2020

The 2020 Best Coast Beer Festival and associated Best Coast Brunch Bash were scheduled to take place in late March, but COVID-19 coronavirus precautions caused them to reschedule the events to what was to be Comic-Con Weekend this July. Now many ticket purchasers are complaining that they are not receiving a promised refund despite organizers receiving a $65,000 grant from the San Diego Tourism Marketing District. Organizers also continue selling tickets to a "virtual" beer festival on May 9.

California Governor Details Reopening Phases & Announces Next School Term May Begin This Summer

April 28, 2020

At a press conference this afternoon, California Governor Gavin Newsom discussed a 4-part roadmap for reopening the economy in the coming weeks and stated that the next school term may begin as early as this summer.