Harney Sushi To Open New Location In San Diego's Poway Community

April 15, 2023

San Diego's popular Japanese restaurant Harney Sushi is opening a new branch in Poway, taking over the space previously occupied by Izumi. 

Papalito Ending Run In North Park & No Longer Opening Previously Planned South Park Sister Location

April 14, 2023

Chef Drew Bent, who was the founding chef behind San Diego's Michelin-recognized LOLA 55, is ending his Papalito Sonoran barbecue eatery sited within Little Thief wine bar in North Park by this summer, and he also pulled plans to open a sister location in South Park.

Ben & Esther's Vegan Jewish Deli Announces Impending Closure Of North County San Diego Location After Less Than A Year In Business

April 13, 2023

Portland-based Ben & Esther's vegan Jewish deli, bakery and bagel shop has announced the impending closure of its location in San Diego's North County, which has been open for less than a year.

Long-Awaited Juicy Burgers Opens In San Diego's North Park

April 12, 2023

After more than 2 years in development, Juicy Burgers has opened in San Diego's North Park, offering a menu of custom-made hamburgers. 

San Diego Sushi Master Opens New Japanese Omakase Restaurant In Linda Vista

April 12, 2023

A sushi master who has worked for San Diego's Michelin-starred Sushi Tadokoro and Soichi Sushi has opened omakase-exclusive Japanese restaurant Sushi Ichifuji in Clairemont.

James Beard Award Semifinalist Jonathan Bautista Joining The Fishery In San Diego's Pacific Beach

April 11, 2023

James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalist, Jonathan Bautista, who recently left his position at Kingfisher in Golden Hill, is joining The Fishery restaurant in San Diego's Pacific Beach. 

Karina's Restaurant Group To Bring Santa Gula Bar & Restaurant To San Diego's Gaslamp

April 10, 2023

San Diego's Karina's Group has taken over the space that last housed The Patricios Restaurant in the Gaslamp Quarter for the opening of a new bar & restaurant concept called Santa Gula, which translates to "holy gluttony" in Spanish.

Popular San Diego Food Truck Mr. Shawarma Opens Its First Brick-And-Mortar Restaurant

April 9, 2023

San Diego's popular Mr. Shawarma Halal food truck has opened its first brick-and-mortar restaurant with a second location already in the works. 

San Diego’s Gator By The Bay Music, Food & Crawfish Festival Returns This May 11-14 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

April 9, 2023

The largest Louisiana-themed music and food festival this side of the bayou returns to San Diego's Spanish Landing Park this May 11-14. Gator By The Bay offers attendees four days of live music with more than 100 musical acts on seven stages, as well as a delicious array of southern cuisine, including 10,000 pounds of fresh crawfish trucked all the way from Louisiana. We are giving away 2 VIP Patron Passes, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 off any single day ticket or $10 savings on multi-day and premium passes.

San Diego's Famed Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop Opening New Location In Pacific Beach

April 8, 2023

The third area outpost of popular wrestling-themed Mexican eatery Lucha Libre Taco Shop is opening in the heart of San Diego's Pacific Beach. 

Louisiana-Based Fried Chicken Chain Raising Cane's Targets Imperial Beach For Sixth San Diego Location

April 8, 2023

The sixth San Diego location of chicken tender restaurant chain Raising Cane's is opening in the South County city of Imperial Beach.

Los Angeles-Based Panini Kabob Grill Replacing Great Maple In San Diego's Westfield UTC

April 7, 2023

With 20 locations currently sited around Southern California, Panini Kabob Grill will launch its fourth San Diego outpost later this month in the space last occupied by Great Maple within Westfield UTC Mall.

Old Harbor Distilling Company Out At San Diego's Seaport Village | Mike Hess Brewing Taking Over Space To Open New Tasting Room

April 7, 2023


Old Harbor Distilling Company was previously scheduled to open a tasting room and restaurant in downtown San Diego's Seaport Village, but those plans have fallen through and now part of the space will house a new tap house from Mike Hess Brewing. 

Ever-Expanding San Diego Dining Group To Bring Truffle Neighborhood Cucina To North Park

April 6, 2023

San Diego Dining Group (Farmer's Table, Greystone Steakhouse) has taken over the space that last housed North Park Sushi for the opening of Truffle, a neighborhood Italian cucina opening later this month in North Park. 

Self-Serve Beer Bar Barrel Republic Set To Shutter In San Diego's North County

April 5, 2023

Self serve beer bar Barrel Republic is closing its most northerly San Diego location after this weekend's service.

San Diego's Smokin J's BBQ Planning Huge Bar & Restaurant For Gaslamp Quarter

April 5, 2023

San Diego's Smokin J's BBQ is planning a huge new bar & restaurant for the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, opening later this year in the space previously occupied by Suckerfree Southern Plate & Bar.

Los Angeles-Based Salad Chain Sweetgreen Planning Fourth San Diego Location

April 4, 2023

Extremely popular Los Angeles-based fast-casual salad restaurant chain Sweetgreen is already planning a fourth outpost for San Diego. 

The Shop Pizza + Wine To Replace Mr. Moto Pizza House In San Diego's Ocean Beach

April 3, 2023

Replacing Mr. Moto Pizza House in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood is The Shop Pizza + Wine, a restaurant concept specializing in West Coast deep dish pizza. 

Wife Of Disgraced San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher's Posts Champagne/Hot Tub Selfie With “Sorry, I’m Not Sorry" Tweet

April 2, 2023


Lorena Gonzalez-Fletcher, a former California State assembly person and wife of disgraced San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, posted what many see as a tone deaf tweet in light of current accusations.