Zzang Hotdog & Chicken To Bring Korean Comfort Food To San Diego's Mission Valley

August 1, 2023

Zzang Hotdog & Chicken will bring Korean comfort foods to San Diego's Fashion Valley when it opens a location in the outdoor mall later this year.

FIRST LOOK: Lucrezia To Bring A Contemporary Twist On 1980s Italian Cuisine To San Diego

July 31, 2023

Mexico City's prolific Grupo Hunan hospitality collective is ready to unveil Lucrezia, a 10,000 square-foot Italian restaurant concept opening soon in the space that last housed Larsen's Steakhouse in San Diego's Westfield UTC mall.

Drag-Themed Burger Chain Hamburger Mary's To Open In San Diego's Hillcrest

July 30, 2023

A branch of 51-year-old drag-themed burger chain Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille is in the planning stages to open in San Diego's Hillcrest. 

Empanada Kitchen Targets Little Italy For Third San Diego Location

July 29, 2023

A local purveyor of authentic handmade Argentinean empanadas, Empanada Kitchen will open its third San Diego eatery in downtown's Little Italy neighborhood. 

San Diego Birria Specialist Mike's Red Tacos Opening New Location

July 28, 2023


Nearly a year after the unveiling of its first brick-and-mortar location, San Diego birria specialist Mike’s Red Tacos is working on opening its second area restaurant.

Las Vegas-Based Clique Hospitality To Open Two New Restaurants In San Diego

July 27, 2023

The Las Vegas-based hospitality company behind such San Diego hotspots as Lionfish in the Gaslamp and Serea at Hotel Del Coronado is opening two new area restaurants. 

Yum Zab Bringing Fried Chicken And Poke Bowls To San Diego's Pacific Beach

July 26, 2023

Taking over the quaint space previously occupied by Rhythm's Chicken & Waffles in San Diego's Pacific Beach is Yum Zab, a family-run fried chicken and poke bowl eatery set to open soon. 

The Hen House Closing Exactly One Year From Opening In San Diego's Crown Point

July 25, 2023

After only a year in business, The Hen House all-day brunch restaurant will soon shutter in San Diego's Crown Point. 

Chilaquiles Champs Cocina 35 Sets Early August Opening Date For New Restaurant In San Diego's Liberty Station

July 24, 2023

Known for having some of the best chilaquiles in town, Cocina 35 has set an early August opening date for its newest location sited in San Diego's Liberty Station.

Amps & Ales Craft Beer Music Festival Returns To San Diego's South County This September 16 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

July 23, 2023

Craft beer and live music return to downtown Chula Vista in San Diego South County for the annual Amps & Ales Festival on Saturday, September 16, and promo code SDVILLE saves on tickets.

Toasted Gastrobrunch To Replace Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza In San Diego's La Mesa

July 22, 2023

The veteran restaurateur behind Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza is rebranding his La Mesa restaurant to become a new branch of Toasted Gastrobrunch.

Tiki Oasis Returns To San Diego This August 2-6 With "The Enchanted Sea" Theme

July 22, 2023


Known as the original and largest Tiki event in the world, Tiki Oasis returns to San Diego this August 2 through 6 with a "The Enchanted Sea" theme. 

Italy's 145-Year-Old Venchi Fine Chocolate To Open First San Diego Location

July 21, 2023

Founded in Italy in 1878, Venchi Fine Italian Chocolate will soon open its first San Diego branch.

San Diego's Westfield Mission Valley Shopping Center Sold To Developers For $290 Million

July 21, 2023


San Diego's Westfield Mission Valley mall has been sold for $290 million to a pair of developers who intend to transition the property to become a walkable, livable, mixed-use community.

Sbicca Restaurant Transferring To New Ownership In San Diego's North County City Of Del Mar

July 20, 2023

After 25 years under the same ownership, Sbicca restaurant in Del Mar is in the process of selling to new owners, which includes a San Diego native chef.

The Vibe To Replace SKA Bar In San Diego's Normal Heights

July 19, 2023


The owner of Coffee 'N' Talk and Meraki Cafe has taken over the expansive space that last housed SKA Bar in Normal Heights for the opening of a new bar & restaurant concept called The Vibe.

North County San Diego's Valle Restaurant Awarded Michelin Star

July 18, 2023

French tire company and publisher of popular culinary guidebooks, Michelin has announced the newest selection of star recipients for the 2023 Michelin Guide California, and North County San Diego's Valle restaurant has received its first star.

Little Italy's Ironside Fish & Oyster Recently Shuttered By San Diego Department Of Health

July 17, 2023

Fresh off the reopening of The Lafayette Hotel, Consortium Holdings hospitality company was forced by the County of San Diego Department of Health to temporarily shutter Ironside Fish & Oyster in Little Italy over this past weekend.   

San Diego's Decades-Old The Godfather Restaurant Under New Ownership

July 16, 2023

The restaurant team that recently purchased The Butcher Shop and Studio Diner in Kearny Mesa has taken ownership of San Diego's decades-old The Godfather restaurant.