San Diego Souplantation Return Hits Huge Snag And Cannot Use Name

August 6, 2022


The return of a former San Diego Souplantation location has hit a huge snag and now cannot operate with the Souplantation name.

Cucina Urbana Founder To Bring Gold Finch Jewish Deli To San Diego's La Jolla

August 6, 2022

The founder of San Diego Italian food destination Cucina Urbana is bringing a modern Jewish delicatessen named Gold Finch to La Jolla.

San Diego Reddit Thread Dishes Dirt On Best & Worst Local Restaurants To Work For

August 5, 2022

A thread on a San Diego Subreddit has amassed nearly a thousand comments with people dishing both dirt and praise about many San Diego bars & restaurants.

San Diego Barbecue Destination Iron Pig Alehouse To Become New Concept Salsa & Smoke

August 5, 2022

Pacific Beach's 8-year-old barbecue destination Iron Pig Alehouse has shuttered and reopen next week as Salsa & Smoke, a new bar & restaurant specializing in "smoked meats and Mexican eats." 

Prominent San Diegan Unveils Jeff's Beach Burgers In La Jolla Shores

August 4, 2022

A prominent San Diego native, who is the co-owner of both the Sacramento Kings and the San Diego Padres, has opened Jeff's Beach Burgers in La Jolla.

Karina’s Group Expands To San Diego's Barrio Logan With New Karina’s Ceviche Bar ‘N Tacos Restaurant & Seafood Market

August 4, 2022


San Diego's Karina Group has taken over the space that last housed South Bay Fishery for the opening of a new restaurant and seafood market concept in Barrio Logan called Karina’s Ceviche Bar 'N Tacos. 

Harumama Noodles, Buns + Sushi Unveils In San Diego's Ocean Beach

August 3, 2022


Now open in the 2-story building that last housed OB Garden Café in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood is the fifth location of Harumama, a kitschy Japanese restaurant concept known for its Instagram-famous, animal-shaped buns.

Oregon's Cult Favorite Dutch Bros Coffee Continues Northern San Diego Expansion

August 3, 2022

Known for its team of 'broistas' and menu of energy drinks, Oregon-based Dutch Bros Coffee has announced its third San Diego location.

Chicago's Instagrammable Technology-Based WNDR Art Museum To Launch San Diego Experience

August 2, 2022

Chicago's immersive, technology-based art museum WNDR (pronounced "wonder") is scaling across the U.S., which includes opening a new branch in downtown San Diego. 

Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro Owners Open Fast-Casual Taco Machin In San Diego's South County

August 2, 2022

The owners of South County San Diego destination restaurant Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro have opened a new, fast casual taco shop concept dubbed Taco Machin.

San Diego Padres Acquire All-Star Juan Soto & Josh Bell In Blockbuster Trade

August 2, 2022

The San Diego Padres have made a deal to acquire All-Star outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell from the Washington Nationals in exchange for Luke Voit and several other young players.

Beshock Ramen Team Behind New Sushi Gaga Restaurant Replacing Melvin Brewing In San Diego's East Village

August 1, 2022


The team behind San Diego's BeShock Ramen & Sake Bar has taken over the neighboring space that last housed Melvin Brewing in the East Village for a new Japanese restaurant concept currently called Sushi Gaga. 

Longtime All-Hours Hotspot Brian's 24 Shutters In Downtown San Diego

August 1, 2022

Downtown San Diego's restaurant that never sleeps is no more! Brian’s 24, the iconic 24-hour restaurant in the heart of the Gaslamp District, has closed for good after more than a decade in business.

Our Green Affair To Bring Build-Your-Own Salads To San Diego's Hillcrest

July 31, 2022

San Diego-based build-your-own salad concept Our Green Affair has announced it will be launching a second San Diego location in Hillcrest.

San Diego Reader To Host Best Of 2022 Party On October 6 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

July 31, 2022

The San Diego Reader is bringing together the best of San Diego for one night only at the Best Of Party 2022, an all inclusive food & beverage tasting event taking over the Fleet Science Center on October 6. Promo code SDVILLE offers $5 savings per ticket and we are also giving away two tickets to attend.

Gaglione Bros Famous Steaks & Subs Ends Run In San Diego's Point Loma After Nearly Two Decades In Business

July 30, 2022

After nearly two decades serving Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks in San Diego's Point Loma, Gaglione Bros Famous Steaks & Subs has shuttered its Midway District location. The space will soon become Evan's Deli & Brew. 

NYC-Based Shake Shack Rumored To Be Opening New Location To San Diego's Pacific Beach Neighborhood

July 30, 2022

Rumors are swirling that New York City-based Shake Shack is opening a new San Diego location in Pacific Beach.

Las Vegas-Based Clique Hospitality To Open Temaki Bar Handrolls & Sake In San Diego This August

July 29, 2022

Las Vegas-based Clique Hospitality (Lionfish at The Pendry, Serēa at Hotel Del Coronado) is nearly ready to open Japanese-inspired Temaki Bar Handrolls & Sake in Northern San Diego.

Tiki-Themed The Islander Unveils At Former Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge Space In San Diego's Coronado

July 28, 2022


San Diego-based restaurant collective Blue Bridge Hospitality has unveiled surf & tiki themed The Islander in the central Coronado space that housed Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge for over a decade.