New Internet Artificial Intelligence Sensation ChatGPT Writes Article About San Diego's Restaurant Industry

December 10, 2022

We tried the Internet's new viral artificial intelligence system ChatGPT and asked it to "write an article about San Diego's restaurant industry." Here is what it spit out in less than 10 seconds. 

Trust Restaurant Group's Cardellino Transitions Into East Coast-Style Italian Chophouse Concept

December 10, 2022

Trust Restaurant Group has transitioned its Cardellino concept in San Diego's Mission Hills from an all-day restaurant, bakery and marketplace to an East Coast-style Italian chophouse specializing in char-grilled meats & seafood. 

Los Angeles-Based Wagyu Specialists La Carniceria Meat Market To Open San Diego Locations

December 9, 2022


Los Angeles-based premium butcher shop chain La Carniceria Meat Market has plans to open as many as four locations around San Diego County.

Graze Craze To Bring Customizable "Charcuterie Boards For Any Occassion" To San Diego

December 9, 2022

A growing Oklahoma-based franchise specializing in customizable charcuterie boards, Graze Craze will soon open its first San Diego location. 

Japan's Round 1 Bowling & Amusement To Open First San Diego Location

December 8, 2022


Japan-based entertainment venue chain Round 1 Bowling & Amusement will open its first San Diego location as part of an aggressive United States expansion.

San Diego's First Cannabis Consumption Lounge Sessions By The Bay Approved For 2023 Opening

December 7, 2022

San Diego County's first combined cannabis dispensary & consumption lounge has finally been approved and is on track for a 2023 opening.

San Diego's 70-Plus Most Anticipated Restaurants For 2023

December 7, 2022

There's an abundance of new San Diego restaurant openings on the horizon for 2023, so we've compiled a list of more than 70 spots we're excited for in the new year. 

San Diego's Most Festive Bars & Restaurants To Celebrate The Holidays

December 6, 2022

It's the most wonderful time of the year, so we've listed off San Diego's most festively decorated bars & restaurants for the holiday season.

San Diego's Addison Restaurant Receives Three Michelin Stars As Three Other Area Restaurants Retain Previous Rankings

December 5, 2022


French tire company and publisher of popular culinary guidebooks, Michelin has announced its selection of star recipients for the 2022 Michelin Guide California and four San Diego restaurants have received highly-coveted Michelin star honors, including Addison in Del Mar receiving the highest honor of three Michelin stars.

University Heights' Short-Lived Basilicò La Pizzeria Rebrands To Become Al Dente Italian Restaurant

December 5, 2022

After only a year in business, Basilicò La Pizzeria shuttered in the space that long housed Pizzeria Bruno in San Diego's University Heights and has reopened as Al Dente Italian restaurant.

New York City's Famed Lady M Cake Boutique Unveils San Diego Location

December 4, 2022

New York City-based Lady M Cake Boutique, known for its world famous Mille Crêpes cake, has opened its first San Diego location.

Global Chain Texas Roadhouse To Open Location In San Diego's South County

December 3, 2022


With more than 600 locations around the world and more to come, Texas Roadhouse will soon bring a new outpost to San Diego's South County.

La Divina Cocina & Cantina Restaurant Brings Upscale Mexican Seafood To San Diego's Barrio Logan

December 2, 2022

The family behind Tacos El Paisa has  grand opened La Divina Cocina & Cantina, an upscale Mexican seafood restaurant and bar sited in the space that last housed Mariscos El Pulpo in San Diego's Barrio Logan.

Zorbas Greek Taverna & Buffet To Shutter In San Diego's South Bay After More Than 30 Years In Business

December 1, 2022

After more than 30 years in business, Zorbas Greek Taverna & Buffet will soon serve its final meal in San Diego's South Bay. 

Izakaya Maíze Brings Chef-Driven Japanese-Mexican Fusion To San Diego's La Mesa

November 30, 2022

Now open in San Diego's East County city of La Mesa is Izakaya Maíze, an upscale, wagyu-focused Japanese-Mexican fusion restaurant. 

A Dozen Of Our Favorite San Diego Burgers

November 30, 2022


We eat a lot of burgers! From San Diego's classic cheeseburgers to crazy creations, we run down our favorite burgers from all around America's Finest City.

Taste of Hong Kong Brings Award-Winning Cantonese Dim Sum To San Diego

November 29, 2022


Now open in San Diego's Kearny Mesa is Taste of Hong Kong, an award-winning Cantonese dim sum restaurant from China.

Common Stock Team To Open New Restaurants In San Diego's Bankers Hill & North Park

November 28, 2022

The team behind Common Stock bar & restaurant in San Diego's Hillcrest has plans to open two new restaurant concepts in 2023, including one at the former Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant space and another in North Park. 

Ambrogio15 Enoteca Brings Wine Room & Specialty Italian Grocery To San Diego's La Jolla

November 27, 2022


The team behind San Diego's Ambrogio15 restaurants has opened Ambrogio15 Enoteca, a wine room and grocery now open in the former Ciao Ciao Piadina space in La Jolla.