Hamilton's Tavern Confirms Permanent Closure Following Fire & Damning Craft Beer Allegations

July 5, 2021

Following a fire last fall and abundant allegations of impropriety against its owner, Hamilton's Tavern has confirmed it will not be reopening.

Pure Taco To Bring Globally-Inspired Tacos To Carlsbad Village

July 2, 2021

The co-founders of Casero Taqueria and Urban Plates are teaming up to launch Pure Taco, a globally inspired American taqueria set to open in Carlsbad Village later this summer.

Michigan-Based Lefty's Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies & Grill To Open In San Diego's Gaslamp

July 1, 2021

Michigan-based fast casual sandwich chain Lefty’s Famous Cheesesteaks, Hoagies & Grill is opening a location in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

The Camp Store To Bring Live Music, Food, Beer & Wine To San Diego's South Carlsbad State Beach

June 30, 2021

Now in its soft opening stage overlooking South Carlsbad State Beach is The Camp Store, a full service market, cafe, and beach rental facility that will eventually add a pizza component and host live entertainment.

Jaybird Hard Kombucha To Open This Summer In San Diego's Mira Mesa Neighborhood

June 29, 2021

Jaybird Hard Kombucha aims to convert the masses to a more healthy alcoholic beverage when it opens later this summer in the industrial space that previously housed Longship Brewery in San Diego's Mira Mesa.

San Diego's Popular Pizzeria Luigi Opens Ocean Beach Location

June 28, 2021

Over the weekend, Italian-born Luigi Agostini unveiled the fourth outpost of his popular NYC-style Pizzeria Luigi restaurant in the space last occupied by Bravo's Mexican Bistro & Cantina in San Diego's Ocean Beach.

Cohn Restaurant Group Takes Over Urge Gastropub & Common House In San Diego's North County For Opening Of Draft Republic Brewing Company

June 27, 2021

San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group has taken over Urge Gastropub & Common House in San Marcos and will transform the 28,000 square-foot space into Draft Republic Brewing Co.

Park & Rec Owner Buys Former Small Bar In San Diego's University Heights For Dining Concept Dubbed The Regular

June 26, 2021

The restaurateur behind now-defunct Waypoint Public and Park & Rec in San Diego's University Heights has bought the building that housed Small Bar for more than a decade and will open a new bar and restaurant concept called The Regular. 

San Diego's Triton Charters Raffles Private Boat Trip For Up To 40 Guests

June 26, 2021

We are partnering with San Diego's Triton Charters to raffle off a private catamaran trip for up to 40 guests, so read on and enter for a chance to win. 

Harland Brewing To Open Tasting Room & Restaurant In San Diego's South Park

June 25, 2021

San Diego's nearly 3-year-old Harland Brewing Company will soon open its fourth tasting room, this time with an onsite eatery, taking over the space that has housed Grants Coffee Room & Market in South Park for almost two decades.

San Diego Native & MasterChef Winner Claudia Sandoval To Partner With Ready-Made Meal Company Home Bistro

June 25, 2021

San Diego native and winner of Fox's MasterChef home cook competition, Claudia Sandoval is partnering with ready-made meal company Home Bistro to create a co-branded line of traditional Mexican dishes.

A New York City Style Delicatessen With California Influence Is Opening In Downtown San Diego

June 24, 2021

Opening later this year in San Diego's East Village is Cobblestone Delicatessen, a New York City style deli with California influence from a longtime general manager of the Cohn Restaurant Group. 

Sonic Drive-In Shutters In San Diego's Pacific Beach And Will Become Another Starbucks Location

June 24, 2021

After less than 5 years in business, national drive-in fast-food chain Sonic has permanently closed its location in San Diego's Pacific Beach, but the space has already been leased to become yet another Starbucks.

Trust Restaurant Group's The Wise Ox Butcher Shop & Eatery To Open In North San Diego County

June 23, 2021

San Diego's Trust Restaurant Group will open a second location of The Wise Ox Butcher & Eatery in The Beacon La Costa shopping center in Carlsbad. 

RakiRaki Owner To Open Matsuoka Sushi In San Diego's Kearny Mesa

June 23, 2021

A decade in the making, the chef owner of Rakiraki Ramen & Tsukemen is opening Matsuoka Sushi, a Japanese restaurant devoted to multi-course bento boxed meals set to unveil later this year in San Diego's Kearny Mesa. 

AL Fresko Handcrafted Culinary + Experiences To Make Picnicking Easy In San Diego's North County

June 22, 2021

Opening this summer in San Diego's North County, Al Fresko Handcrafted Culinary + Experiences will be a market and eatery offering high quality meats & cheeses, sandwiches, charcuterie boards and picnic baskets. 

Pacific Beach's Scuderie Italia Welcomes New Executive Chef

June 21, 2021

Pacific Beach's Landini's offshoot Scuderie Italia has parted ways with its founding chef and hired a native Italian to take the lead. 

Blended Festival To Take Over Bayfront Embarcadero In Downtown San Diego For Two Days Of Live Music This October 15 & 16

June 20, 2021

Following the success of My Wine Society’s 2019 sold-out inaugural Blended Festival in San Diego, the fast-growing music, food, and wine event is returning this October 15 & 16, featuring headliners The Chainsmokers, Deorro, Nelly, Bryce Vine, Loud Luxury, Blanco Brown, and more. Promo code SDVILLE saves 10% on tickets.

Local Chefs Unite For One Night To Raise Funds For Family Of Dearly Departed San Diego Chef Anthony Sinsay

June 19, 2021

Last month, the local community received news of the loss of beloved San Diego chef Anthony Sinsay, who passed away following a years-long battle with a rare cancer. On June 28, San Diego chefs will unite for one night and offer Filipino-style bowls for sale to benefit Sinsay's family.