San Diego's Historic Sushi Ota Japanese Restaurant Under New Ownership

November 4, 2021

A longtime Sushi Ota head chef has taken over ownership of the historic San Diego Japanese restaurant.

San Diego Police Department Officer Tackles Bicycle In Viral Video

 November 4, 2021

A video of a San Diego Police officer tackling a bicycle to arrest a suspect is going viral, with many commenters calling for the cop to be signed by the Los Angeles Chargers.

First Food Vendors Selected For Incoming San Diego State University Aztec Stadium

November 3, 2021

San Diego State University's incoming Aztec Stadium is still in early construction, but the first lineup of eight food vendors are already signed on and consist of some of San Diego's top brands. 

San Diego's Long-Running Industry Hotspot Hive Sushi Lounge Has New Owners

November 3, 2021

A decades-old industry-driven hotspot for Japanese fare and sushi in San Diego's East Village, Hive Sushi Lounge is now under new ownership and will begin upgrading its menu immediately to have a stronger focus on Japanese whiskey, tapas-style appetizers, and omakase specials. 

Liberty Public Market Food Hall Set To Expand Big In San Diego's Point Loma

November 3, 2021

San Diego's nearly 6-year-old Liberty Public Market food hall is set to greatly expand its footprint in the coming year.

Controversial From The Start, Pachamama Ends Run In San Diego's Normal Heights

November 2, 2021

Controversial Argentinean former-model and tennis pro Victoria Vannucci has shuttered her Pachamama South American restaurant in San Diego's Normal Heights after 2 years in business.

"Vegan Amazon" XMarket Retail Store & Cafe Opens In San Diego

November 2, 2021

Dubbed as the "vegan Amazon", PlantX has opened a branch of its XMarket retail store and café in San Diego's Hillcrest community.

San Diego Take-And-Bake Pizza Concept Allegedly Harassed By Land & Air

November 1, 2021

La Jolla's American Pizza Manufacturing take-and-bake pizza concept is fed up after allegedly being trolled and harassed by both a decal-clad car parked outside the premises and a banner-backed plane flying overhead.

Martinis Above Fourth Reopens In San Diego's Hillcrest Under New Ownership

November 1, 2021

After more than two decades as a destination for live cabaret music and casual dining in San Diego's Hillcrest,  Martinis Above Fourth Table + Stage shuttered last year, but the concept has been revived under new ownership.

The Patricios Ready To Fuse Irish & Mexican In San Diego's Gaslamp

October 31, 2021

The owner of downtown's historic Dobson's Bar & Restaurant is nearly ready to unveil The Patricios, an Irish-Mexican fusion restaurant, cantina and pub opening this week in the longtime The Dubliner space in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter.

A 100% Vegan Farmers Market Set To Launch In San Diego

October 30, 2021

Vegan Depot is a Riverside, CA-based vegan farmers market concept that will launch next month in San Diego. 

Draft Republic Permanently Closes In La Jolla

October 29, 2021

San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group has shuttered the La Jolla location of its beer-centric restaurant concept Draft Republic. 

Orange County's Artifex Brewing Company To Open San Diego Tasting Room

October 28, 2021

San Clemente-based Artifex Brewing has plans to open a tasting room in San Diego's North County as part of a new multi-use property that will also house a second location of Leucadia's Corner Pizza and the third branch of Northside Shack. 

George's At The Cove Team Pulls Plug On Galaxy Taco In San Diego's La Jolla Shores

October 28, 2021

After a 6 year run in San Diego's La Jolla Shores neighborhood, Galaxy Taco has shuttered and will be rebranded by the ownership team behind George's at the Cove restaurant. 

San Diego's Trust Restaurant Group Set To Open Rare Society Steakhouse In Solana Beach

October 27, 2021

San Diego's ever-expanding Trust Restaurant Group will unveil the second location of its Rare Society steakhouse concept this week in the heart of the North County neighborhood of Solana Beach.

An Oceanfront Boutique Hotel & Rooftop Lounge Is Coming To San Diego's La Jolla

October 27, 2021

The former La Jolla Village Inn, which opened in the 1940s, is in the final stages of a complete renovation to transform it into the Cormorant, a boutique hotel set to open this fall with a rooftop bar and lounge dubbed Birdseye.

Little Italy Fish Shop To Bring Fresh Seafood To Downtown San Diego

October 26, 2021

The team behind The Fish Shop restaurants, which has three locations around San Diego County, has plans to open a branch in the Little Italy neighborhood. 

North County San Diego's Bear Roots Brewing To Open Tasting Room & Restaurant

October 25, 2021

Vista-based Bear Roots Brewing Company has plans to open a full-service restaurant & craft beer tasting room in San Diego's North County. 

A "Golden Girls"-Inspired Cafe & Bakery Opens In San Diego's South County

October 25, 2021

A celebrity chef & one-time Cake Boss contestant has opened a new bakery & cafe in San Diego's South County, offering a design inspired by The Golden Girls and a menu of custom cakes and desserts.