Los Angeles-Base Salad Franchise Chop Stop To Open First San Diego Location

June 28, 2020

A Los Angeles-based salad chain known for customizable salads and healthy bowls, Chop Stop will open its first San Diego location this summer.

Serrano's Street Tacos & Bar Will Launch Second San Diego Location In Coronado

June 27, 2020

Serrano's Street Tacos & Bar, which opened its first stateside location in downtown San Diego in 2016, will launch its second area outpost in the space that last housed Famous Mexican Village in Coronado.

Boomers Reopens North County Arcade & Mini-Golf Course

June 26, 2020 

Despite rumors of a complete SoCal shutdown, the Boomers location in San Diego's North County has begun a phased reopening with extensive safety measures in place.

West Coast Deep Dish Pizza To Land In San Diego This Summer

June 25, 2020

Alums of a popular San Francisco-based pizzeria have relocated to San Diego to open The Shop Pizza + Cocktails, a nearly 3,000 square-foot West Coast-style deep dish pizzeria and bar set to open this summer.

43-Year-Old That Pizza Place Ends Run In San Diego's North County

June 25, 2020

Carlsbad's That Pizza Place announced this week that it is permanently closed after 43 years in business.

San Diego Police Department Trends On Twitter After Now-Deleted Replies Clap Back At Critics

June 24, 2020

San Diego Police Department was trending on Twitter yesterday after a now-deleted reply caused online backlash from critics.

Tajima Ramen Founder Launches Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Restaurant This Week In San Diego's East Village

June 24, 2020

The founder of San Diego's popular chain of ramen restaurants Tajima will open a Nashville-style fried chicken eatery this week in the space that last housed Cafe Chloe in the East Village.

After 40 Years In Business, Crab Catcher Permanently Closes In San Diego's La Jolla

June 24, 2020

After four decades perched above La Jolla Cove, Crab Catcher restaurant has permanently shuttered.

San Diego "Karen" Goes Viral After Refusing To Wear Mask At Area Starbucks

June 23, 2020

A San Diego Starbuck's barista is in for a huge tip after a GoFundMe in his honor has amassed more than $8,000 in donations following a viral post from a disgruntled "Karen" who he denied service to for refusing to wear a face covering as required by local and state mandates.

San Diego's Puesto To Unveil Full-Service Brewery & Restaurant Next Week At Former Gordon Biersch Space In Mission Valley

June 23, 2020

San Diego's growing modern Mexican chain of restaurants, Puesto will grand open its 10,000 square-foot brewery and restaurant next week in Mission Valley. 

Popular San Diego Taco Tuesday Spot La Puerta To Open Second Location In Mission Hills

June 22, 2020

A Downtown San Diego destination for Mexican food for more than a decade, La Puerta has taken over the 4,000 square-foot Mission Hills space that last housed The Patio on Goldfinch for a second area location.

An Alice In Wonderland Themed Pop-Up Party Is Coming To San Diego

June 21, 2020

An Alice In Wonderland-themed, spirits-fueled tea party is coming to a secret garden location in San Diego this fall.

El Barbecue To Bring The Smoke To San Diego's Sherman Heights

June 20, 2020

Alums of San Diego's popular Grand Ole BBQ are gearing up to bring smoky goodness to Sherman Heights. El Barbecue is opening in the space that last housed Sister Ray's.

Highly Anticipated Lumi Rooftop To Open In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter On June 23

June 19, 2020

San Diego's RMD Group will grand open its highly anticipated 5,000 square foot modern Japanese rooftop restaurant Lumi in the Gaslamp Quarter on Tuesday, June 23, with a menu from 2-time Michelin-starred chef Akira Back.

San Diego's Historic Hotel Del Coronado To Reopen Next Week

June 19, 2020

After closing this past March for the first time in its 132-year tenure, San Diego's historic Hotel del Coronado will reopen next week.

Los Angeles-Based Tocaya Organica Permanently Closes 6,000 Square-Foot Downtown San Diego Location

June 18, 2020

Los Angeles-based modern Mexican restaurant chain Tocaya Organica has permanently shuttered its downtown San Diego location, with the La Jolla outpost also likely done. The Del Mar branch is scheduled to reopen on July 1.

Facial Coverings Become Mandatory Throughout California

June 18, 2020

At a press conference today, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a statewide order requiring people to wear face coverings while in public or high-risk settings. The requirement is effective immediately.

Little Italy's Nolita Hall Temporarily Closes Following Positive COVID-19 Case

June 17, 2020

Nolita Hall in San Diego's Little Italy has temporarily closed as a precaution following an employee testing positive for COVID-19. The restaurant will reopen at month's end.

San Diego's Historic Gaslamp Quarter To Close Streets For Expanded Outdoor Dining

June 17, 2020

Following a successful launch in Little Italy this past weekend, San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter has received the go-ahead to close certain streets to give restaurants more outdoor space for expanded al fresco dining.