San Diego's "Starbucks Karen" Sues Sprouts Farmers Market After Store Denied Her Entry Due To Mask Policy

November 20, 2020

San Diego's now-infamous "Starbucks Karen", who rose to Internet stardom following a flip out at a local Starbucks that resulted in the barista receiving more than $100,000 in GoFundMe donations, has sued Sprouts Farmers Market alleging its mask policy violated her civil rights.

San Marcos Brewery & Grill Announces Permanent Closure After 27 Years In Business

November 20, 2020

Citing newly implemented purple tier restrictions as the reason, San Marcos Brewery & Grill has announced it has permanently closed after 27 years in business.

Governor Imposes One-Month 10PM Curfew Throughout Most Of California

November 19, 2020

As COVID-19 infections increase around the country, California Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a curfew for purple tier counties, including San Diego County, that limit non-essential activities between 10pm and 5am. 

Harland Brewing To Open Tasting Room In San Diego's Bay Park

November 19, 2020

San Diego's 2-year-old Harland Brewing Company will soon open its 3rd area location, taking over the space that last housed Benchmark Brewing in Bay Park. 

Top Chef All-Star Winner Richard Blais To Open Steak & Seafood Restaurant In San Diego's North County

November 18, 2020

A former contestant and frequent guest judge on Bravo's hit cooking competition Top Chef, Richard Blais will soon open a new steak and seafood restaurant in San Diego's North County. 

Hamilton's Tavern & South Park Brewing Company Damaged By Early Morning Fire

November 18, 2020

San Diego Fire fighters are investigating a fire that broke out in the early morning hours that caused an estimated $1 million damage to sister concepts Hamilton's Tavern and South Park Brewing Company. 

San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group Announces Permanently Closure of Bo-Beau & Tacos Libertad In Hillcrest

November 17, 2020

San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group has announced the permanently closure of its Bo-Beau Kitchen + Caché concept and for-charity Tacos Libertad in Hillcrest.

San Diego Restaurateur Convicted Of Multiple Sexual Assaults Gets 40 Year Prison Sentence

November 17, 2020

A San Diego restaurateur that was convicted last year of 20 criminal counts stemming from acts of sexual assault was sentenced today to a 40 year prison term. 

Owner Of San Diego's Renown Tuetano Taqueria To Open Mujer Divina Mexican Coffee House & Burrito Shop

November 17, 2020

The owner of San Diego taco destination Tuetano Taqueria will soon aim to replicate her success with the opening of Mujer Divina, a Mexican coffee house and burrito shop opening soon in South County. 

San Diego Sends 17 Cease & Desist Orders To Area Businesses As County Ramps Up Enforcement

November 16, 2020

San Diego County officials held an emergency briefing today where it was announced that 17 cease-and-desist letters were sent to businesses around San Diego after compliance teams monitored areas over weekend and observed businesses allegedly operating in violation of the new purple tier restrictions.

After More Than Two Decades, Amarin Thai Ends Run In San Diego's Hillcrest Community

November 16, 2020

One of the first restaurants to bring authentic Thai cuisine to San Diego, Amarin Thai has permanently closed after more than two decades in business.  

Christmas-Themed Pop Up Cocktail Bars Set To Launch In San Diego

November 16, 2020

First launched in New York City in 2014, Miracle has become a roving Christmas pop-up concept that will install within 100 locations around the country this year, including returning to San Diego at Polite Provisions. A tiki-themed Sippin' Santa will also return to The Grass Skirt in Pacific Beach.

Brooklyn Bagel & Bialy Revives As New Concept In San Diego's East Village

November 15, 2020


A former owner of East Village's Brooklyn Bagel & Bialy, which shuttered in March 2019 after nearly 8 years in business, has revived the concept under the new name BAKED Cafe.

Phil's BBQ Ends Decade-Long Run In San Diego's North County Community Of San Marcos

November 14, 2020

A sign of the mounting troubles facing restaurants as the coronavirus pandemic continues, San Diego's exceedingly popular Phil's BBQ has announced the closure of its San Marcos location.

Iconic San Diego Fishmonger To Host New Television Show & Will Open Tunaville Seafood Market In Point Loma

November 13, 2020

One of San Diego's most well-known food personalities, Tommy Gomes, has announced he will host a new television program dubbed The Fishmonger about the American commercial fishing industry. Gomes will also be opening Tunaville seafood market next year in Point Loma in partnership with the founder of Mitch's Seafood. 

After More Than A Decade In San Diego's University Heights, Small Bar Is Permanently Closed

November 12, 2020

Small Bar has been a destination for craft beer and elevated pub food in University Heights for more than a decade, but the neighborhood tavern has announced it is permanently closed in light of news of San Diego County's impending move into the state's most restrictive purple tier of COVID-19 prohibitions. 

South Beach Bar & Grille Owner Opens Black Sands Hula Lounge In San Diego's Ocean Beach

November 11, 2020

Now open on the ground floor space long occupied by South Beach Bar & Grille in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood is Black Sands Hula Lounge, an island-inspired restaurant & tiki bar.

San Diego County Moved To California's Most-Restrictive Purple Tier | Indoor Operations Must Cease At Restaurants, Gyms, Churches, Theaters & More

November 10, 2020

As speculated over the past week, San Diego County has been moved into California's dreaded purple tier of COVID-19 restrictions, meaning indoor operations will once again be forbidden at restaurants, bars, fitness centers, churches, museums, zoos, aquariums and more.

Decades-Old Northern California Chain DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria To Open In San Diego's North County

November 8, 2020

Northern California's 64-year-old DiCicco's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria will soon open a location in San Diego's North County.