California Wild Ales To Open Tasting Room In San Diego's Ocean Beach

November 24, 2020

San Diego’s barrel-aged sour beer specialist California Wild Ales has taken over the space that last housed Two Roots Brewery in Ocean Beach to open the craft brewery's second tasting room. 

A Mexican Taqueria Is Set To Open In San Diego's Little Italy

November 24, 2020

Little Italy has been one San Diego neighborhood absent an authentic Mexican taco shop ever since Mexican Fiesta shuttered at the close of 2017, but all that will soon change as South County's La Taqueria Tijuana will soon open its second location on Kettner Boulevard. 

North Park's Craft House Signs On To Open Location Within Incoming Sky Deck Restaurant Hall In Del Mar

November 23, 2020

The pandemic-delayed Sky Deck restaurant hall is now set to open in early 2021 at Del Mar Highlands Town Center and the latest addition to its culinary roster is North Park's Craft House gastropub, who will occupy the largest unit within the 2-tier space. 

San Diego Court Denies Restraining Order To Halt Prohibition On Indoor Operations

November 23, 2020

A San Diego Court today denied a temporary emergency order request asking to halt the prohibition on indoor operations that would have had major implications for restaurants and other businesses around the entire county.

Amalfi Cucina Italiana To Bring Authentic Italian Coastal Cuisine To San Diego's North County

November 22, 2020

Several alums of San Diego's popular Buona Forchetta restaurant group have branched off to launch Amalfi Cucina Italiana, a coastal Italian restaurant & bar under development in the Lake San Marcos building that last housed Decoy Dockside Dining.

Chula Vista Brewery To Open New Brewpub & Barbecue Restaurant In San Diego's South County

November 21, 2020

Chula Vista Brewery is gearing up for a big expansion that will include the opening of a brewpub & barbecue restaurant in San Diego's South County.

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.