Gaslamp Tavern Launches Onsite Food Hall To Help Area Restaurants

October 21, 2020

Downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Tavern has launched an onsite food hall to assist area chefs and food purveyors during this difficult time. 

Coal Bros Taqueria Brings Baja Street Food To Downtown San Diego

October 20, 2020

Coal Bros Taqueria has opened in downtown San Diego, offering a concise Baja street food menu made authentic by real fire and smoke.

RakiRaki Offshoot J/Wata Temaki Bar Will Not Reopen

October 19, 2020

In 2017, the owner of San Diego's RakiRaki Ramen & Tsukemen opened a Japanese hand-rolled sushi concept dubbed J/Wata Temaki Bar, but we received word that the Kearny Mesa eatery is permanently closed.

San Diego Live Music Destination Martinis Above Fourth Ends Run After More Than Two Decades In Business

October 19, 2020

After more than two decades as a San Diego destination for live cabaret music and casual dining, Hillcrest's Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage has announced it is permanently closed and filing for bankruptcy. 

Murietta-Based Intazza Café Signs On To Open San Diego Location

October 18, 2020

Temecula, CA-based café and coffee shop Intazza has signed on to open a location at the nearly 2,000 square-foot signature restaurant space within a new San Diego mixed-use development in Golden Hill.

Nova Easy Kombucha Unveils Ocean Beach Tasting Room

October 17, 2020

South Bay's popular Novo Brazil Brewing has taken over the Ocean Beach space last occupied by Culture Brewing and today will open the Nova Easy Kombucha tasting room.

Newly-Opened WestBrew Brewery To Launch Del Mar Tasting Room & Restaurant

October 16, 2020

Only a few weeks after their grand opening in San Diego's North County area of Vista, WestBrew Brewery is already moving forward with the company's first tasting room and restaurant, taking over the Del Mar space that last housed Craft Burrito Company.

Consortium Holdings Owner Takes Over Bar Pink In North Park

October 15, 2020

The founder of San Diego hospitality group Consortium Holdings (Born & Raised, Polite Provisions, Morning Glory) is in the process of taking over Bar Pink in North Park with plans to open a new cocktail bar. 

Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge Ends Run In Solana Beach After Nearly A Decade In Business

October 15, 2020

A mainstay on the Pacific Coast Highway in the seaside community of Solana Beach for nearly a decade, Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge has permanently closed.

More Hot Chicken Is Coming To San Diego | Los Angeles-Based The Angry Chickz To Open In North County

October 14, 2020

The Nashville hot chicken trend is showing no signs of slowing down! Los Angeles-based The Angry Chickz will launch its 7th location in San Diego.

Baja-Devoted El Cruce + 241 Unveils In San Diego's South County

October 13, 2020

A new bar & restaurant devoted to Baja-sourced ingredients has unveiled in the 4,000 square-foot, bi-level space that housed Harper's Music Store for more than five decades. El Cruce + 241 is now open in Chula Vista, offering San Diego's first wholly devoted Baja tap-room, wine bar and kitchen.

Los Angeles-Based Malibu Farm Restaurant To Take Over 40-Year-Old The Harbor House Space In San Diego's Seaport Village

October 12, 2020

Los Angeles-based Malibu Farm restaurant has entered into a lease with the Port of San Diego to open a location in downtown's Seaport Village and will be taking over the 14,000 square-foot space that has been occupied by The Harbor House for four decades.

A Dine-In Ferris Wheel May Be Heading Into San Diego's Balboa Park

October 12, 2020

San Diego's most prolific hospitality group has submitted plans with the city to install an upscale, dine-in Ferris wheel within Balboa Park.

Ocean Beach's Apple Tree Market To Become San Diego's Third Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods Location

October 11, 2020

Apple Tree Market will soon end its more than three decade tenure in Ocean Beach and will be replaced by the third area location of Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods. 

New Rooftop Lounge Harbor & Sky Opens In Downtown San Diego

October 10, 2020

Now open in downtown San Diego is Harbor & Sky, a brand new rooftop restaurant and lounge located on the fifth floor of the Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites just steps away from the iconic USS Midway. 

California Eases Restrictions To Permit Private Gatherings Starting This Weekend

October 9, 2020

The state of California released new guidance that allow private gatherings of up to three households, taking effect in San Diego County on Saturday, October 10.

Karina's Group Takes Over Former Tocaya Organica Gaslamp Quarter Space For Concepts

October 9, 2020


San Diego's Karina Group has taken over the 6,000-square-foot, two-story Gaslamp Quarter space that last housed the short lived Tocaya Organica and will open sister concepts Karina Cantina and an omakase-only version of the company's recently acquired Taka Sushi.

Encinitas-Based Death By Tequila To Take Over El Jardin In San Diego's Liberty Station

October 8, 2020

Encinitas-based Death by Tequila will launch its third San Diego location, taking over the Liberty Station space last occupied by El Jardín Cantina.

San Diego's Resident Brewing To Take Over Former Iron Fist Brewing Facility For New Vista Headquarters

October 7, 2020

After 5 years in downtown San Diego, Resident Brewing Company hopes to soon begin relocating its headquarters to North County, as the company is in the process of taking over the former Iron Fist Brewing facility in Vista.