The Patio Group's Gina Champion-Cain Pleads Guilty To Criminal Charges That Could Result In Up To 15 Years In Prison

July 22, 2020

The disgraced founder of San Diego-based The Patio Group - which once operated multiple restaurants around the city including The Patio on Lamont, The Patio on Goldfinch, and Fireside By The Patio, amongst others - pled guilty today to criminal charges of conspiracy, securities fraud and obstruction of justice. She faces up to 15 years. in prison.

San Diego-Based Vegan Fast Food Chain Plant Power To Open Location On UCSD Campus

July 22, 2020

Growing San Diego-based vegan drive-through chain Plant Power Fast Food will open its eighth outpost on the University of California San Diego campus.

Free Virtual Comic-Con San Diego @Home Begins Today

July 22, 2020

Comic-Con@Home will begin today, allowing comic book and pop culture fans to celebrate the first-ever virtual event for one of San Diego's largest conventions.

Family Behind San Diego's Taste Of Himalayas Restaurants Seeking Help Finding Truck That Killed Grandmother In Hit-And-Run

The suspect vehicle taken from a Ring camera

July 21, 2020

The family behind San Diego's Taste of Himalayas East Indian restaurant - which has locations in Carlsbad, La Jolla, Point Loma, Hillcrest and El Cajon - is seeking help in locating the persons that killed their grandmother in a fatal hit-and-run accident this past weekend.

San Diego's "Starbucks Karen" Is Hosting A "Burn Your Mask Bon Fire"

July 21, 2020

San Diego's "Starbucks Karen" isn't done yet! You'll recall her online post about a local barista who asked her to wear a face mask went viral after which he received over $100,000 in tips from a GoFundMe in his honor. Now she is planning a 'Burn Your Mask Bon Fire" on Mission Bay next month.

Pop-up Boat-In Movie Theater Coming To San Diego

July 21, 2020

Beyond Cinema has announced that they will bring their floating cinema pop-up experience to San Diego this fall.

San Diego Burger Destination The Balboa Bar & Grill Permanently Closes In Bankers Hill

July 20, 2020

After 5 years in business, the original location of San Diego burger destination The Balboa has announced its permanent closure in Bankers Hill.

San Diego Expands Outdoor Options For Gyms, Salons & Churches

July 20, 2020

At a news conference today, San Diego Mayor Kevin Faulconer announced a new executive order that will expand outdoor options for hundreds of businesses, including gyms, churches, barbershops and nail salons. The order will allow the businesses to expand their operations into private parking lots.

Where To Find KFC’s Beyond Fried Chicken In San Diego

July 20, 2020

Today KFC releases its plant-based Beyond Fried Chicken in select markets around the country, including in more than 20 locations around San Diego County. Here is where to find it!

Alleged San Diego Navy SEAL Berates 17-Year-Old Coronado Barista Over Mask Requirement

July 19, 2020

In a now viral video posted to Reddit over the weekend, an alleged Navy SEAL officer can be seen scolding what people are reporting is a 17-year-old female Coronado coffee shop employee over the establishment's enforcement of the San Diego facial covering policy.

Tacos El Trompo To Bring Tijuana-Style Mexican Flare To San Diego's Mission Beach

July 19, 2020

Tacos El Trompo, an authentic Tijuana-style taco shop that currently has locations in San Diego's National City & Barrio Logan, will soon open its third area outpost in Mission Beach.

Arson Investigated At Mona Lisa Deli In San Diego's Little Italy

July 18, 2020

San Diego Fire Department officials are investigating a possible arson following an early morning fire at the popular Mona Lisa Deli in Little Italy.

Soi OB To Bring Thai Flare To San Diego's Ocean Beach Starting Next Week

July 18, 2020

Soi OB will open next week in San Diego's Ocean Beach, offering Thai gastropub fare from the owner of North Park's popular Soi 30th.

All San Diego County Schools Banned From Reopening Until COVID-19 Numbers Improve

July 17, 2020

California Governor Gavin Newsom today ordered all school campuses to remain closed when the academic year begins in counties on the state's monitoring list due to spiking coronavirus cases, including San Diego County.

Chef Partner Splits With North County's Popular Campfire & Jeune Et Jolie Restaurants

July 17, 2020

It was announced earlier today that Chef Andrew Bachelier has split with the two popular Carlsbad restaurants he helped found - Campfire & Jeune et Jolie.

The Brigantine Group To Unveil $25 Million Portside Pier Next Week On San Diego Bay

July 17, 2020

Five years in the making, the transformation of one of San Diego’s most iconic waterfront restaurant sites is complete. The Port of San Diego and The Brigantine Restaurant Group will celebrate the unveiling of the 42,000 square-foot, $25 million Portside Pier restaurant development project next week at the site long occupied by Anthony's Fish Grotto in downtown's North Embarcadero.

Is Foie Gras Once Again Permitted On Menus In California? Nope, Not At All

July 17, 2020

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Times declared that "Foie Gras is back on the menu in California" following a federal court ruling this week on the subject, but is it really true? No, it is not at all true, there is no restaurant in the state that can legally serve the controversial delicacy.

Fast-Casual Mexican QDOBA Announces First San Diego Location

July 16, 2020

With more than 700 locations around North American, QDOBA Mexican Eats today announced plans to launch its first San Diego location.

After Two Decades In Business, On The Border Mexican Grill Ends Run In San Diego's Mission Valley

July 16, 2020

After more than two decades in business, On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina in San Diego's Mission Valley has announced its permanently closure.