Taco Kings Unveils Restaurant & Michelada Bar In San Diego

April 30, 2021

After launching two food truck concepts only late last year, the owners of Birria Kings and Hibachi Kings are opening Taco Kings, a taqueria and Michelada bar debuting today in San Diego's Del Cerro neighborhood.

Bay City Brewing Company To Finally Open East Village Tap Room, Rooftop Deck & Pizzeria

April 29, 2021

Over a year since COVID-19 scratched the scheduled grand opening, Bay City Brewing Company will finally open its East Village tasting room and rooftop lounge this weekend. 

Tao Group Hospitality Acquires Hakkasan Group's Three San Diego Properties In Blockbuster Deal

April 28, 2021

News broke today that dining and nightlife brand Tao Group Hospitality has acquired Hakkasan Group and its 3 San Diego properties - Searsucker, Omnia and Herringbone - which the new parent company plans to reopen imminently. 

Japanese Fried Chicken Concept Naegi Set To Open In San Diego's North County

April 27, 2021

Opening this weekend in San Diego's North County is Naegi, a fast-casual Japanese fried chicken concept. 

Clem's Station To Replace Romeo & Julieta Wine Cafe In San Diego

April 26, 2021

The family behind Clem's Bottle House & Deli and Clem's Tap House have taken over the space previously occupied by Romeo & Julieta Wine Cafe in San Diego's Talmadge neighborhood to open a new bar & restaurant.

Grand Restaurant Group To Open New Rooftop Bar & Restaurant Concept In San Diego's North County

April 25, 2021

San Diego's Grand Restaurant Group (Bellamy's, Nick & G's) is partnering with The Ritz Theater in Escondido to open a new rooftop bar & lounge with an onsite restaurant from Chef Amy DiBiase. 

Padadak Korean Chicken To Open Several Locations Around San Diego

April 24, 2021

It's only been a few months since the flagship location launched in La Jolla, but Padadak Korean Chicken is already in the process of opening several more branches around San Diego County.

Belching Beaver To Open Hard Seltzer Speakeasy In San Diego's North Park

April 23, 2021

San Diego's Belching Beaver Brewery has taken over the space next door to its North Park tasting room and will open hard seltzer-focused speakeasy. 

Kindred Owner To Bring Plant-Based Mothership To San Diego's South Park Neighborhood

April 23, 2021

Moving into the space that currently houses Del Sur Mexican Cantina in San Diego's South Park is Mothership, a new plant-based concept from the owners of nearby Bar Kindred. 

San Diego's Kaiserhof German American Restaurant In Line To Receive Food Network Overhaul

April 22, 2021

After COVID-19 caused a delay in filming last year, San Diego's four decades old Kaiserhof German American Restaurant is in line to be featured on Food Network's Restaurant: Impossible makeover show as early as this spring.

Mic Drop Comedy Club To Replace The Comedy Palace In San Diego's Kearny Mesa

April 21, 2021

San Diego's The Comedy Palace and sister restaurant Greek Palace shuttered late last year after a three decade tenure, but laughs will return to the Kearny Mesa space when Mic Drop Comedy opens later this year.

National Chain Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams To Open Two San Diego Locations

April 21, 2021

Ohio-based Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, which has more than 50 locations around the United States, will open two branches in San Diego.

Old Town Urban Market To Bring Food Hall Experience To Historic San Diego Neighborhood

April 20, 2021

Taking over the longtime Miranda's Courtyard space in the heart of San Diego's historic Old Town neighborhood is Old Town Urban Market, a mostly-outdoor food hall and shopping destination set to unveil this summer.

Da Kine’s Hawaiian Plate Lunch Relocating To San Diego's La Mesa

April 19, 2021

For the third time in its more than 2 decade tenure, Da Kine's Plate Lunches is relocating the restaurant and will reopen this summer in San Diego. 

Reports Of Shots Fired At Movie Theater & Restaurant In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

Apri 19, 2021

On Sunday night, there were reports that shots were fired at Theatre Box and sister concept Sugar Factory American Brasserie in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. 

San Diego Chef To Appear On Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay

April 18, 2021

San Diego chef Drew Bent, who leads the kitchen at East Village taco destination Lola 55, will compete on this week's episode of Food Network's Beat Bobby Flay.

A New Chef Leads The Kitchen At JRDN In San Diego's Pacific Beach

April 18, 2021

Longtime area chef Stephen Gage has been promoted to the Executive Chef role at the oceanfront JRDN restaurant in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

Japanese Katsu Sandwich Concept Ichiban Sando Opens In San Diego's South County

April 17, 2021

Now open in San Diego's South County is Ichiban Sando, a fast-casual eatery specializing in Japanese katsu sandwiches.

San Diego Restaurant Owner Accused Of Litany Of Misdoings In Scathing New York Times Exposé

April 16, 2021

Following an arrest by federal agents earlier this year, a San Diego restaurant owner is accused of a litany of misdoings detailed in a scathing New York Times exposé.