Downtown San Diego TopGolf Location To Include "Eatertainment" District

December 5, 2023

As part of San Diego's Board of Port Commissioners unanimously-approved term sheet for the proposed downtown location of TopGolf driving range and entertainment venue, staff were directed to move forward with the concept of creating an "Eatertainment" district on the adjacent bayfront property.

Louisiana-Based Fried Chicken Chain Raising Cane's Opens South Bay Location

December 5, 2023

The seventh San Diego location of chicken tender restaurant chain Raising Cane's has opened in the South Bay city of Imperial Beach. 

San Diego's Six-Year-Old Wild Barrel Brewing Company Ceasing Operations

December 4, 2023

Another sign of the slow deterioration of San Diego's once-thriving craft beer industry, Wild Barrel Brewing Company will soon cease operations after six years in business. 

San Diego-Based QDOBA Fast-Casual Mexican Restaurant Planning Area Expansion

December 4, 2023

San Diego-based QDOBA Mexican Eats fast-casual chain is opening up to five new area locations as part of an ambitious expansion plan. 

Taiwan's Popular Sunmerry Bakery Cafe Unveils First San Diego Location

December 3, 2023

Following two years in development, Taiwan's popular Sunmerry Bakery Cafe has opened its first San Diego location.

San Diego-Born Burger Lounge Unveils New Location In Carmel Valley

December 2, 2023

San Diego-born fast-casual chain Burger Lounge has unveiled its newest location in Carmel Valley.

Rockin' Baja Lobster Coastal Cantina On The Move In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

December 1, 2023

After 27 years on the corner of 5th Avenue and K Street in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, Rockin' Baja Lobster Coastal Cantina will soon relocate. 

Chipotle Mexican Grill Opening New Location In San Diego's Lake Murray Area

November 30, 2023

A new branch of global chain Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening next year in San Diego's Lake Murray neighborhood. 

San Diego's Eppig Brewing Shutters La Jolla Tasting Room As Company Is Now Under Questionable New Leadership

November 29, 2023

San Diego's 7-year-old Eppig Brewing has shuttered its satellite tasting room in the heart of La Jolla Village as part of a revised strategy under the company's questionable new leadership. 

Three San Diego Restaurants Make Esquire Magazines List Of 50 Best New Restaurants In America

November 28, 2023

Three San Diego County restaurants have been included in Esquire Magazine's 2023 list of the 50 Best New Restaurants in America.

Denver-Based Smashburger Returns To San Diego's La Jolla

November 28, 2023

After shuttering all but one of the San Diego branches over the past few years, Denver-based burger chain Smashburger has opened a new location in La Jolla.

San Diego's Decades-Old Lighthouse Ice Cream Forced To Close In Ocean Beach Following Fire

November 27, 2023

Known for its hot waffle ice cream sandwich, Lighthouse Ice Cream has been forced to close in San Diego's Ocean Beach following a fire.

Angry Pete's To Bring Detroit-Style Pizza To San Diego's Kearny Mesa

November 26, 2023

Angry Pete's is bringing Detroit-style pizza and other Motor City specialties to San Diego's Kearny Mesa community with a new location opening soon in a former Taco Bell building. 

Jose’s Pollos To Bring Acapulco-Style Chicken To Former El Barbecue Space In San Diego’s Sherman Height

November 25, 2023

Taking over the standalone space that previously housed El Barbecue in San Diego's Sherman Heights is Jose’s Pollos, a family-run restaurant with a menu centered around Acapulco-style chicken.

Choi's Korean Brings Asian Comfort Food To San Diego's East Village

November 24, 2023

Choi's Korean has unveiled in San Diego's East Village, bringing South Korean comfort food to the Petco Park-adjacent Park 12 complex.

SantaCon Takes Over Belmont Park In San Diego's Mission Beach For An All-Day Holiday Carnival & Music Festival On December 16

November 23, 2023

Get ready to trade in the snow boots for flip-flops as San Diego’s "official" SantaCon takes over the entire Belmont Park in San Diego's Mission Beach for an all-day holiday festival on December 16. 

Vegan Restaurant Chain Native Foods Cafe Closing Last San Diego Location

November 22, 2023

Vegan fast-casual restaurant chain Native Foods Cafe is closing its last remaining San Diego location after nine years in business.

NYC-Based Shake Shack To Open New Location In Downtown San Diego

November 21, 2023

New York City-based Shake Shack will open its newest area location as part of an incoming, outdoor food hall opening in downtown San Diego.

Costco Wholesale Pulls Plans For Highly-Anticipated North County San Diego Location

November 21, 2023

Costco Wholesale has pulled plans to open a highly-anticipated location in San Diego's North County.