James Beard Semifinalist Claudette Zepeda Out At San Diego's Vaga Restaurant

February 3, 2024

San Diego native, former Top Chef contestant, and James Beard nominated chef, Claudette Zepeda has parted ways with Vaga restaurant in Encinitas.

San Diego's Chef Fest To Unite Music & Food At Downtown's Bayfront Broadway Pier On Sunday, February 25 | Save On Tickets & Enter To Win VIP Passes

February 3, 2024

San Diego's inaugural Chef Fest will bring the finest musicians and area food purveyors together for a music and culinary festival at downtown's bay front Broadway Pier on February 25, and promo code SDVILLE saves big on tickets. 

San Diego Restaurateur Indicted By Federal Grand Jury For Multitude Of Fraud Charges

February 2, 2024

A San Diego restauranteur was indicted by a federal grand jury today on charges including wire fraud, money laundering and tax evasion.

Resident Brewing Taking Over Third Avenue Alehouse Space In San Diego's South Bay

February 2, 2024

San Diego's eight-year-old Resident Brewing has signed on to take over the Chula Vista space last occupied by Third Avenue Alehouse for the company's first satellite tasting room. 

The Gaslamplighter Ready To Bring Cocktails & Karaoke To Downtown San Diego

February 1, 2024

Opening this week in downtown San Diego is The Gaslamplighter, a Sinatra-style cocktail & karaoke bar from the family behind the iconic Lamplighter in Mission Hills.

Alce 101 Kitchen & Tequileria Reopening In San Diego's North County

January 31, 2024

After a three month closure, ALCE 101 Kitchen & Tequileria has announced its reopening in San Diego's North County.

Little Italy Food Hall & Graze By Sam The Cooking Guy Both Up For Sale In San Diego's Little Italy

January 30, 2024

San Diego's six-year-old Little Italy Food Hall and neighboring Graze By Sam The Cooking Guy are both up for sale in Little Italy.

North County San Diego's Ebullition Brew Works Permanently Closes

January 29, 2024

San Diego's withering craft beer industry has lost another member as North County's Ebullition Brew Works announced its permanent closure.

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

January 29, 2024

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

Swami's Cafe Returning To San Diego's Hillcrest Neighborhood

January 28, 2024

The popular San Diego-born healthy breakfast & lunch destination Swami's Cafe will return to the Hillcrest community with a new location opening in the space last occupied by Esca Blu restaurant.

Breakwater Brewing Company Brewpub Ending 16 Year Run In San Diego's North County

January 27, 2024

Considered Oceanside's first craft brewery, Breakwater Brewing Company has announced its impending closure in San Diego's North County.

Tijuana's Iconic Tacos El Franc Opening San Diego Location

January 26, 2024

One of Tijuana's most popular taco shops, Tacos El Franc is finally opening a San Diego location.

Global Restaurant Chain Nobu Opening New Location At San Diego's Historic Hotel Del Coronado

January 26, 2024

A global restaurant chain specializing in upscale Japanese cuisine, Nobu is opening a new San Diego location at the historic Hotel Del Coronado.

San Diego's 17-Year-Old Starlite Bar & Restaurant As You Know It Is No More

January 26, 2024

San Diego's Consortium Holdings hospitality group (The Lafayette, Polite Provisions) has closed Starlite in Middletown after purchasing the beloved bar & restaurant in late 2022, and the company is now in the process of totally overhauling the concept.

Orange County-Based 7 Leaves Cafe Opening First San Diego Location

January 26, 2024

Dubbed the ‘Vietnamese American Starbucks’, Orange County-based 7 Leaves Cafe will soon open its first San Diego location. 

San Diego Restaurant Vandalized Following Attempted Theft

January 25, 2024

The Food Box restaurant in San Diego's Pacific Beach was vandalized after individuals were caught trying to steal food. 

Lavo Italian Restaurant To Shutter In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter After Less Than Two Years In Business

January 25, 2024

New York City-based Tao Group Hospitality will soon shutter its LAVO Italian restaurant concept in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter after less than two years in business.

Best Pizza & Brew Continues Area Expansion With New Location Opening In San Diego's Clairemont

January 24, 2024

San Diego's 11-year-old Best Pizza & Brew chain of restaurants is continuing to expand with an incoming nearly 3,000 square-foot eatery opening later this year in Clairemont Mesa.

Longtime Pacifica Del Mar Owner To Bring Communion Rooftop Restaurant & Paradis French Cafe To San Diego's Mission Hills

January 24, 2024

The longtime owner of Pacifica Del Mar restaurant is opening a new French cafe, as well as rooftop bar & restaurant dubbed Communion, in San Diego's Mission Hills neighborhood.