Dobson's Owner Takes Over Longtime The Dubliner Space In San Diego's Gaslamp For New Irish-Mexican Pub Concept

April 15, 2021

The owner of downtown's historic Dobson's Bar & Restaurant has taken over the former The Dubliner space in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter and will open The Patricios, an Irish-Mexican fusion restaurant, cantina and pub.

Sandbox Pizza & Wings To Relocate In San Diego's Pacific Beach

April 14, 2021

After 7 years operating on the corner of Grand & Cass in San Diego's Pacific Beach, Sandbox Pizza & Wings has taken over the PB Cantina space on Garnet Avenue and will be relocating in the very near future. 

Neighborhood, Noble Experiment & New Speakeasy Youngblood To Open In San Diego's East Village On April 19

April 14, 2021

Two years since they were last open to the public, San Diego's Consortium Holdings (Born & Raised, Ironside Fish & Oyster) will open sister concepts Neighborhood gastropub and Noble Experiment speakeasy on Monday, April 19, as well as Young Blood "speakeasy within a speakeasy". 

San Diego Chinese Food Destination Golden Chopsticks To Expand To Mira Mesa

April 13, 2021

After more than 25 years in business, San Diego Chinese food destination Golden Chopsticks is expanding from its original location in National City to a second area outpost in Mira Mesa.

Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen Opens Sprawling Location At San Diego's Westfield Mission Valley Mall

April 13, 2021

San Diego College Area's 5-year-old Pesto Italian Craft Kitchen has unveiled its second area location within Westfield Mission Valley Mall.

Sam "The Cooking Guy" Unveils Samburgers In San Diego's Little Italy

April 12, 2021

San Diego food celebrity Sam "The Cooking Guy" has partnered with the Little Italy Food Hall once again for the opening of a second Samburgers  a burger-centric eatery taking over the central vendor space at the dining destination. 

San Diego Burger Destination The Balboa Bar & Grill To Reopen In Bankers Hill On April 15

April 11, 2021

Last summer news broke that the original location of San Diego burger destination The Balboa Bar & Grill was permanently closing in Bankers Hill, but after expanding into the next door space, the restaurant will reopen on April 15.

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters Is Doubling Down In San Diego's Little Italy

April 11, 2021

San Diego born Bird Rock Coffee Roasters will soon double down in Little Italy with the opening of a new 2,800 square-foot cafe on the base floor of the Kettner & Ash office building.

Shipping Container-Made Food Garden To Open Second Location In San Diego's North County

April 10, 2021

Moving into downtown Oceanside is a second location of an outdoor food hub and cocktail garden constructed out of shipping containers by industry veteran James Markham, the founder of national chains like MOD Pizza, Pieology, and Project Pie.

Los Angeles-Based Main Chick Hot Chicken To Open Second San Diego Location

April 8, 2021


Fresh off last year's opening of its first San Diego location, Los Angeles-based Main Chick Hot Chicken is already gearing up for a second outpost in America's Finest City. 

Brunch-Focused Breakfast Bitch To Make Return To San Diego's Hillcrest

April 7, 2021

All-day brunch destination Breakfast Bitch has decided to make a return to San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, reopening with a refreshed look on Thursday, April 15.

San Diego County Moved Into Less Restrictive Orange Tier Of Covid-19 Related Restrictions

April 6, 2021

Following California hitting its goal of 4 million vaccine doses in low-income areas, San Diego County has been moved into the state's less-restrictive orange tier of coronavirus-related restrictions.

Storyhouse Spirits To Return To San Diego's East Village After Nearly 2 Year Hiatus

April 5, 2021

After opening in early 2019, the 7,600 square-foot Storyhouse Spirits closed abruptly within 4 months in San Diego's East Village. Now after almost 2 years in hibernation, the craft distillery, restaurant and event space will reopen this spring with a new food menu and craft cocktails made with the company's very own line of locally-produced spirits.

RakiRaki Owner Opens Japanese Fried Chicken Restaurant In San Diego

April 4, 2021

The owner of San Diego ramen destination RakiRaki has opened Junya's Crispy Karaage, a Japanese fried chicken restaurant now open in Kearny Mesa. 

Burgeon Beer To Open The Arbor Tasting Room & Kitchen In Little Italy On April 17

April 3, 2021

On April 17, Carlsbad's 4-year-old Burgeon Beer Company will unveil The Arbor, a 2,000+ square-foot tasting room and chef-driven restaurant in San Diego's Little Italy.

California To Allow Indoor Concerts, Sporting Events, Conferences & Other Gatherings

April 2, 2021

California health officials have announced changes to the state's reopening plan that will allow certain indoor activities to resume at limited capacity, including concerts, sporting events, conferences and theater performances.

San Diego's Grand Ole BBQ Brings Authentic Texas-Style Barbecue To Padres' Petco Park

April 1, 2021

After a year without fans in the stands, San Diego Padres will reopen Petco Park to the public at limited capacity for the 2021 season, and fans will soon be able to get authentic, Texas-style barbecue from North Park-born Grand Ole BBQ. 

Native American-Owned Rincon Reservation Road Brewery To Open Tasting Room In San Diego's Ocean Beach

April 1, 2021

Moving into the space previously occupied by Belching Beaver Brewery in San Diego's Ocean Beach is a tasting room from Rincon Reservation Road Brewery, Southern California's first Native American tribe-owned craft brewery.

Harumama Noodles & Buns To Open Location In San Diego's Encinitas

April 1, 2021

Opening later this year in San Diego's Encinitas neighborhood is the fourth location of Harumama Noodles & Buns, a kitschy Japanese restaurant concept known for its animal-shaped buns.