Joe’s Crab Shack To Close After 22 Years; The Rustic Poised To Take Over San Diego Bayfront Site

Joe's Crab Shack will soon shutter it's decades-old location along downtown San Diego's bayfront Embarcadero near The Rady Shell, clearing the way for a Texas-based restaurant and music venue to take its place.

San Diego Nightclub Faces $7 Million Settlement Over Alleged 'Ladies’ Night' Discrimination

A long-shuttered San Diego nightclub in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter is at the center of a legal battle over alleged sex-based discrimination - one that could soon end in a multimillion-dollar payout. A tentative $7 million class-action settlement has been reached in a lawsuit accusing the now-defunct venue of violating California’s civil rights law by charging men and nonbinary patrons more than women during its popular "ladies' night" promotions.

Pancho Villa Market's Beloved Tortillas Are Back - Now Made Fresh Daily At Windmill Farms In San Diego

Pancho Villa’s beloved flour tortillas are making a return - this time from a new home at Windmill Farms Community Market in San Diego's Del Cerro neighborhood. 

Anaheim-Based Asylum Brewing Moving Into Former Black Plague Taproom Space In San Diego’s North Park

A new chapter is brewing in San Diego's North Park, as Anaheim-based Asylum Brewing prepares to take over the 1,700-square-foot space formerly home to Black Plague Brewing's short-lived “Dearly Departed” taproom. The transition marks yet another shakeup in the highly competitive craft beer neighborhood, which has seen several concepts come and go in recent years.

San Diego's Spill The Beans Coffee + Bagels Launches Long-Awaited Ocean Beach Drive-Thru Location

Ocean Beach has a new spot for coffee lovers and bagel enthusiasts, as Spill the Beans has officially opened its doors. After years in development, the San Diego-born café concept has debuted its fifth location on Newport Avenue, marking its first-ever site with a drive-thru.

Another Breakfast Republic Shutters In San Diego As Rise & Shine Hospitality Group’s Closure Trend Continues

The Breakfast Republic location in Hillcrest has quietly closed its doors, marking yet another in a series of setbacks for San Diego’s Rise & Shine Hospitality Group.

Lilo In Carlsbad Earns Michelin Star Just Two Months After Opening, Joining San Diego's Elite Dining Scene

In a move that is turning heads across the culinary world, Carlsbad’s Lilo has been awarded a Michelin star just two months after opening its doors. The 22-seat fine dining restaurant, helmed by executive chef Eric Bost and restaurateur John Resnick, received the distinction at the Michelin Guide California 2025 ceremony on June 25 in Sacramento.

New Era For San Diego's The Lion’s Share As Acclaimed Sibling Chefs Take Over Dining Landmark

As of this summer, The Lion’s Share, one of San Diego’s most enduring cocktail bars and game-forward eateries, has officially come under new ownership.

Fat Tuesday Frozen Beverage Bar & Restaurant Ready To Grand Opening In Fromer Henry's Pub Space In San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter

After a bittersweet farewell to longtime Gaslamp institution Henry’s Pub, Fat Tuesday New Orleans-born frozen cocktail bar and restaurant is ready to let the good times roll in downtown San Diego.

North County San Diego's Heritage BBQ No Longer Affiliated With Original Ownership, Name Change Still Pending

What was once billed as the San Diego outpost of the celebrated, Michelin-recognized Heritage Craft Barbecue brand is, in fact, no longer affiliated with its original ownership. According to a message received directly from the Heritage BBQ Instagram account, the Oceanside location has been independently operated since early 2024 and despite promises to change the name, the restaurant continues to operate under the Heritage banner.

San Diego Councilmember Faces Scrutiny After Heated Verbal Exchange Caught On Video

A video recently surfaced on social media showing San Diego City Councilmember Henry L. Foster III engaged in a confrontational verbal exchange with a District Four resident identified only as Kenny. In the video, Foster repeatedly taunts the man by saying "go back to your momma's house" and calling him a "punk," even as the man reminds the councilmember that he is speaking to a constituent.

San Diego Police Criticized For Fatal Shooting Of Suicidal Man After Apparent Escalation Instead Of Aid

San Diego Police have released disturbing body-worn camera footage from a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 31, 2025, in the Ocean Beach/Point Loma area. The video reveals a troubling series of events in which officers encountered 32-year-old Jacob Lyle Epple, who was in a visible mental health crisis and repeatedly begged to be shot, only to have his apparent death-by-cop plea ultimately fulfilled by Officer Yosgart Miranda.

San Diego Padres Star Fernando Tatis Jr. Sues Player Investment Group Over Allegedly Exploitive Deal Signed At 18

San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. has filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court against Big League Advance Fund (BLA), accusing the company of engaging in predatory lending practices that exploit young, financially inexperienced athletes - particularly those from Latin America. 

San Diego-Based Rusty Surfboards Responds With Legal Threats After Local Artist Posts Video About Unpaid Mural Fees

In a now-viral video, local artist Hanna's Murals, went public with allegations against San Diego-based Rusty Surfboards, claiming the company failed to pay her for a mural she completed nearly a year ago. Instead of issuing the payment she says is owed, the company allegedly responded by hiring a lawyer and sending her what she described as an intimidating cease-and-desist letter.

San Diego's James Coffee Eyes Vista For Next North County Expansion

James Coffee Co., one of San Diego’s most beloved homegrown coffee roasters, is quietly preparing to expand its presence in North County with a new outpost planned for downtown Vista.

Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival Soars With Country Charm - Plus A Luxurious Stay At South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

For a weekend of wine, country music, and hot air balloons, we headed to Temecula for the annual Balloon & Wine Festival - and were lucky enough to stay at the stunning South Coast Winery Resort & Spa, a luxurious oasis nestled right in the heart of Southern California wine country.

Rosie O’Grady’s Set to Reopen After Soundproofing And Liquor License Suspension Amid Ongoing Noise Dispute

Rosie O’Grady’s, the long-standing Irish pub at the corner in San Diego's Normal Heights, is set to reopen its doors following a nearly two-month closure sparked by a contentious noise dispute and a state-imposed liquor license suspension. 

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Brings Spectacular Spectacular To San Diego's Civic Theatre For Limited Run To Kick Off Summer

The glitz, glamor, and grandeur of Paris' most iconic cabaret are set to dazzle San Diego audiences this summer when Moulin Rouge! The Musical brings its Tony Award-winning production to the Civic Theatre for a limited run this June 24 to July 6.

Brazen Plant Thief Strikes Again At San Diego Cheese Shop

An artisanal cheese shop in San Diego has been the target of a bizarre and brazen theft as surveillance video captured a woman stealing plants from the shop's outdoor grounds - for the second time this year.