Starfish Filipino Eatery Unveils In San Diego's Ocean Beach

March 7, 2021

Now open in the space that long housed Pepe's Italian in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood is Starfish Filipino Eatery, a modern restaurant focused on the food of the Philippines.  

Orange County's Nick's Restaurant To Open Second San Diego Location In Carlsbad

March 6, 2021

Nick's Restaurant, an American steak and seafood eatery with 5 locations around California's Orange County and one already in San Diego, will open a branch in Carlsbad.

California Modifies Reopening Plan To Pave Way For Return Of Live Sports & Concerts In San Diego County

March 5, 2021

California officials today announced modifications to the state's reopening plan that will allow outdoor venues and theme parks to reopen with safety modifications and limited capacity as early as April 1.  These changes pave the way for the return of live sports and concerts in San Diego. 

SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival Returns To San Diego From March 5 Through May 2

March 5, 2021

SeaWorld San Diego's Seven Seas Craft Beer & Food Festival returns with limited capacity and enhanced safety measures during the weekends from March 5 through May 2, offering visitors the opportunity to experience a global culinary voyage with more than 50 food options, live musical performances and over 100 beers, wines and cocktails.

Delivery App DoorDash Awards 45 San Diego Businesses With $5,000 Grants

March 4, 2021

Third-party delivery app DoorDash and multichannel business assistance platform Hello Alice have awarded 45 San Diego businesses with $5,000 grants as part of round 2 of the DoorDash Local Restaurant Grants program.

Menya Ultra Ramen Will Launch 3rd San Diego Location On March 19 In Hillcrest

March 4, 2021

Ramen sensation Menya Ultra, which opened its first U.S. branch in San Diego's Kearny Mesa neighborhood in 2017 and was subsequently dubbed "best ramen in the U.S." by culinary personality Andrew Zimmern, will unveil its third area outpost on March 19 in Hillcrest.

Zero Waste Grocery Store The Mighty Bin To Open In San Diego's North Park

March 3, 2021

Opening in San Diego's North Park later this year, The Mighty Bin is a 'zero-waste' grocery store specializing in unpackaged, plastic-free, organic, local and non-toxic foods and goods.

San Diego Sliders Company Opens In Barrio Logan

March 2, 2021

San Diego Sliders Company has partnered with Attitude Brewing Company to bring a second area outpost of the slider-centric eatery to Barrio Logan. 

San Diego Comic-Con Cancelled Again In 2021 Due To Coronavirus Concerns

March 1, 2021

San Diego Comic-Con International is officially taking its second year off. After cancelling in 2020 for the first time in its 50-year history, the highly-anticipated annual pop culture event has announced it would not be hosting in summer 2021 due to the continued global COVID-19 pandemic.

Acclaimed Mexican Chef To Open Restaurant In San Diego Inspired By Baja's Famed Valle De Guadalupe Wine Destination

March 1, 2021

A highly-acclaimed chef from Baja Mexico's famed Valle de Guadalupe wine region is opening a new restaurant in San Diego's North County.

Carlsbad Flower Fields Reopen This Week After Shortened 2020 Season

February 28, 2021

After COVID-19 restrictions caused a much-shortened two-week 2020 season, The Flower Fields in Carlsbad will reopen this week with advanced safety measures in place for a nine-week spring season.

100% Vegan Bakery Split Bakehouse Opens In San Diego's La Mesa

February 27, 2021

A wholly vegan bakery has opened in San Diego. Split Bakehouse is now serving a menu of plant-based baked goods in San Diego's East County community of La Mesa. 

Ruby's Diner Shutters Oceanside Pier Location After Nearly 30 Years In Business

February 26, 2021

A fixture at the end of the Oceanside Pier for nearly three decades, Ruby's Diner has announced its permanent closure in San Diego's North County.

A Champagne-Fueled Cat Lounge Is Opening In San Diego's Pacific Beach

February 26, 2021

A champagne-fueled cat lounge is coming to San Diego. Cat Palace by Champagne Queen is set to open next month in Pacific Beach. 

Isabella Artisan Pizzeria & Craft Beer Garden Relocating From BayHo To Clairemont With Onsite Tasting Room In Partnership With Little Miss Brewing

February 25, 2021

Isabella Artisan Pizzeria is in the process of relocating from BayHo to Clairemont Town Center, and in addition to a full restaurant, the space will serve as a tasting room for San Diego's Little Miss Brewing. 

San Diego Restaurant Workers Cleared To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Starting This Weekend

February 24, 2021

County of San Diego officials announced today that COVID-19 vaccinations will open to people who work in the restaurant & food industry (including grocery stores), as well as employees of certain other business sectors, beginning on February 27.

Paso Robles-Based Record Family Wines Opens Tasting Room & Wine Shop In San Diego's Hillcrest

February 24, 2021

Paso Robles-based Record Family Wines has opened a tasting room and retail wine shop in San Diego's Hillcrest community. 

A Brazilian Bakery Is Coming To San Diego's Pacific Beach

February 23, 2021

A longtime area farmers market vendor and caterer, Coxinha Store will bring Brazilian finger foods to San Diego's beach area when it opens in the Pacific Beach Promenade this spring. 

Calvin’s Korean Hot Chicken Now Serving In La Jolla

February 22, 2021

The team behind once-popular Furaido Premium Chicken Company, which vacated Atlas Market in San Diego's Poway area early last year, has reopened the fried chicken concept in La Jolla as Calvin’s Korean Hot Chicken.