San Diego's 22 Most Exciting Restaurant & Bar Openings Of 2022

December 13, 2022

It's been a big year of bar & restaurant openings around San Diego County, so we have listed off our top 22 new spots of 2022. 

San Diego Bans Wood-Fire Beach Bonfires Outside Designated City Rings

December 13, 2022

San Diego officials have rewritten municipal code to officially ban wood-fueled beach bonfires outside designated city fire rings. 

Kaiseki Sushi To Bring Intimate Japanese Dining Experience To San Diego's North County

December 13, 2022

From Wild Thyme Group (Shorebird Restaurant), Kaiseki Sushi will bring an intimate Japanese dining experience to San Diego's North County, replacing the short-lived Jay Bird's Hot Chicken. 

Royal Rooster Team To Open The Raw Bar In San Diego’s Mission Beach

December 12, 2022

The team behind San Diego's popular harborside haunt Royal Rooster has announced plans to open a new locally-sourced, seafood-centric concept dubbed The Raw Bar.

A San Diego Hotel Company's Close Ties To "The Dropout”, Former Theranos Founder & Convicted Felon Elizabeth Holmes

December 11, 2022

From her recent felony conviction to being the subject of several books, podcasts and a miniseries, former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes continues to have close ties to a powerful and deeply-rooted family behind some of the San Diego's most prominent hotels.

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.