Two Months After Fire Shutters Restaurant, Celebrity Chef Richard Blais's Ember & Rye Has No Reopening In Sight

November 9, 2023


It has been over two months since a kitchen fire forced the closure of celebrity chef Richard Blais's Ember & Rye restaurant in San Diego's North County, and as of now, there is no clear reopening date in sight.  

After Nearly 60 Years In Business, The Wrangler Family Barbecue Pit To Close In San Diego's East County

November 9, 2023

After nearly six decades serving Texas-style BBQ in San Diego's East County, The Wrangler Family Barbecue Pit has announced its impending closure.

San Diego's Buona Forchetta Group Reopens Carbón Restaurant Following Three Month Closure

November 8, 2023

Following a three month hiatus in order to retool the concept, Buona Forchetta restaurant group has abandoned the Texas-style barbecue idea and reopened Carbón as a rustic-style grill concept in San Diego's South Park.

Callie Restaurant Chef & Owner Travis Swikard To Open New French Restaurant Within Office Park In La Jolla

November 8, 2023


Chef Travis Swikard, who owns and operates Michelin-recognized Callie restaurant in San Diego's East Village, is opening a new French bistro within an office park in La Jolla. 

Pannikin Coffee & Tea Opens New Location In San Diego's North County

November 8, 2023

San Diego's more than 50 year-old Pannikin Coffee & Tea has opened a new location in Carlsbad. 

San Diego's Octavio Tequila Releases Maníball Peanut Butter Flavored Reposado

November 8, 2023

San Diego's Octavio Tequila company has released Maníball peanut butter-flavored Reposado tequila.

Minnesota-Based Nautical Bowls Shutters First San Diego Location After Less Than Five Months In Business

November 7, 2023

Minnesota-based Nautical Bowls health-focused eatery has shuttered its San Diego location after less than five months in business. 

Papalo Brings Sonoran-Style Mexican Barbecue To San Diego's La Mesa Village

November 7, 2023

Chef Drew Bent's Papalo restaurant is now open, bringing the flavors of Sonoran-style Mexican barbecue to La Mesa Village.

Leucadia's Corner Pizza Opening New Location In San Diego's North County City Of Carlsbad

November 7, 2023

The third area location of Corner Pizza will open in San Diego's North County city of Carlsbad. 

First Combined Jimmy John’s Sandwich Shop & Dunkin’ Donuts Opens In San Diego

November 6, 2023


The first location of combined Jimmy John's sandwich chain and Dunkin' Donuts has opened in San Diego. 

Hoxton Manor Ends Run In San Diego's North Park And Will Be Replaced By Chef Drew Deckman's Watershed Restaurant

November 6, 2023


After two years in business, Hoxton Manor has closed in San Diego's North Park and will soon be replaced by a new bar & restaurant from Michelin-star Baja chef Drew Deckman.

Karl Strauss Brewing Company Opens Massive Outdoor Location In San Diego's San Marcos

November 5, 2023

San Diego County's oldest surviving brewery, Karl Strauss Brewing Company has opened a massive new beer garden in San Marcos.

Froggy's Bar & Grill Making Triumphant Return To San Diego's Pacific Beach

November 5, 2023

Following a 12 year hiatus, Froggy's Bar & Grill is gearing up to make its triumphant return to San Diego's Pacific Beach. 

San Diego's Brigantine Restaurant Group Reopens Miguel's Cocina Location Linked To At Least 35 E.Coli Infections

November 4, 2023

San Diego's Brigantine Restaurant Group has reopened the location of Miguel's Cocina linked to an E. coli outbreak that sickened more than 30 people, including 10 who had to be hospitalized.

TikTok-Famous The Red Chickz Sets December Opening For First Of Several San Diego Locations

November 4, 2023


Los Angeles' TikTok-famous The Red Chickz Nashville hot chicken chain will soon open its first of several San Diego locations.

Cork & Stem To Bring Wine And Flowers Under One Roof In San Diego's Hillcrest

November 3, 2023

Cork & Stem is an incoming wine bar and flower shop moving into the space currently occupied by Record Family Wines in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood. 

San Diego's Award-Winning Second Chance Beer Company Closing Carmel Mountain Brewery & North Park Tasting Room

November 2, 2023


After eight years in business, Second Chance Beer Company is closing its Carmel Mountain brewery and shuttering its tasting room in San Diego's North Park. 

Purple Mint Bistro Avoids Closure With Impending Relocation

November 2, 2023

After nearly a decade in business, The Purple Mint Vegan Bistro announced last month that it would likely soon end its run in San Diego, but the Asian fusion restaurant is now relocating to a new space.

Our Top 7 Event Picks For The 19th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival This November 6-12

November 2, 2023

The nineteenth edition of the weeklong San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival takes over America's Finest City this November 6-12, so we've compiled a list of our top 7 picks from the lineup of over 20 meals, events, tours and festivals!