Meet San Diego’s “Porto’s Guy,” The Viral Pastry Dealer Bringing LA’s Favorite Bakery South

A famous Los Angeles bakery has unofficially made its way to San Diego - thanks to one determined couple and their fully loaded SUVs. The mysterious “Porto’s Guy,” who’s become a viral sensation on social media, has been spotted selling boxes of pastries from the trunk of his car.

San Diego's Regal Edwards Mira Mesa Cinema To Add Full Bar Using Historic Captain Keno’s Liquor License

Regal Edwards Mira Mesa is gearing up to offer more than popcorn, soda and candy. The popular theater has applied for a Type-47 full liquor license, allowing the sale of beer, wine, and cocktails - and the license comes with a surprising pedigree. It’s being transferred from none other than Captain Keno’s, the treasured Encinitas dive bar that closed its doors last year after more than half a century in business.

Family Sues City Of San Diego After 4-Year-Old Boy Killed by Falling Eucalyptus Branch At La Jolla Park

The family of 4-year-old Ronan Kerr is suing the City of San Diego after a massive eucalyptus branch fell and fatally struck the child at Villa La Jolla Park this summer - an accident that the family’s attorneys say was both preventable and symptomatic of long-standing city negligence.

San Diego's Historic Las Cuatro Milpas Property Sold For $2.275 Million; Barrio Logan Icon Plans December Closure

A San Diego dining institution is officially closing its doors after more than nine decades. It has been confirmed that the property housing Las Cuatro Milpas, the Barrio Logan restaurant famed for its handmade tortillas and simple Mexican fare, has been sold for $2.275 million. 

Technology-Driven “Dinner + Show” Lands In Downtown San Diego | Le Petit Chef & Friends Serving Up Immersive Animation Dinner Experience

Downtown San Diego has a new kind of dinner show - one where the chef is just two inches tall. Le Petit Chef & Friends, an internationally celebrated 3D dining experience created by the Belgian artist collective Skullmapping, has made its local debut at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, blending fine dining with art, animation, and storytelling.

Rush Bowls Expanding With Second San Diego Location In Former Corner Office Space

Rush Bowls, the Colorado-based smoothie and acai bowl franchise, is expanding its San Diego footprint with a second local location set to open in the Sorrento Mesa building that last housed Corner Office Pizza & Craft Bar, which closed earlier this year after less than 18 months in business.

Car Plows Through Crystal Pier Gate In San Diego's Pacific Beach, Sending 800-Pound Barrier Flying

A shocking scene unfolded Friday night in Pacific Beach when a speeding car plowed through the entrance gate of Crystal Pier, launching an 800-pound barrier into the air and leaving a path of chaos and destruction in its wake.

La Jollita Del Mar Brings Mexico’s Celebrated Seafood Legacy To La Jolla

La Jollita Del Mar Bar & Restaurant has officially opened its doors in La Jolla, marking the U.S. debut of Grupo Los Arcos, one of Mexico’s most acclaimed culinary groups. The opening on Prospect Street brings decades of coastal heritage, refined flavors, and world-class seafood to San Diego’s seaside dining scene.

San Diego's Top Spots For A Great Thanksgiving Handheld Meal

Those craving Thanksgiving flavors this November can skip the leftovers and head straight for one of San Diego’s many Thanksgiving-inspired sandwiches. As the holiday season approaches, stop scrolling, loosen your belt, and get ready for 26 meals worth giving thanks for - all in handheld form.

San Diego Restaurants Closures & Downgrades This Week (October 31-November 6) Due To County Health Department Inspections

This is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from October 31 - November 6, 2025.

Vegan Dining Duo Dreamboat Diner And Vulture In Jeopardy As Building Hits The Market Just Six Months After Opening

Less than six months after opening to great fanfare, University Heights’ high-design vegan sister restaurants Dreamboat Diner and Vulture are already facing an uncertain future. The two-story building housing the dual concepts - positioned directly under the neighborhood’s landmark sign - has quietly been listed for sale, raising fresh doubts about the viability of San Diego’s upscale plant-based dining scene.

Karl Strauss Brewing Company To Open New Santee Brewpub In Former Mimi’s Café Space

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is expanding once again, this time into San Diego’s East County. The city’s pioneering craft brewery has signed a tentative lease for the 7,100-square-foot building that long housed Mimi’s Café, located in the Mission Gorge Square Shopping Center next door to Phil’s BBQ.

Sexual-Harassment Case Against San Diego-Based Swami’s Café Settles; Manager At Center Of Allegations Vehemently Denies Wrongdoing

The federal sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against San Diego–based Swami’s Café and its sister restaurant Honey’s Bistro has officially been settled, concluding a two-year legal battle that brought national scrutiny to the popular local chain. 

San Diego's Iconic George’s At The Cove Temporarily Closing For Renovation Following Sandpiper Shutdown

George’s at the Cove, one of San Diego’s most established fine dining restaurants, will temporarily close its Ocean Terrace rooftop on November 10 for a two-month renovation, marking another major shift for the George’s restaurant group following the recent permanent closure of its sister concept, Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, in La Jolla Shores.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris Bringing “A Conversation with Kamala Harris” Tour to San Diego This April

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is taking her message on the road with a nationwide speaking tour titled A Conversation with Kamala Harris, which includes a stop at San Diego Civic Theatre on April 6, 2026. 

San Diego's 31ThirtyOne Restaurant Quietly Rebrands As Deckman’s North Park Amid Struggles To Capture Valle De Guadalupe’s Magic

Only a year after opening to much PR-driven fanfare, 31ThirtyOne - the San Diego restaurant launched by Michelin-starred chef Drew Deckman and Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove - is undergoing a quiet rebrand. The restaurant, located on University Avenue, is now operating under the name Deckman’s North Park, signaling a shift in both concept and expectations.

San Diego's Mainly Mozart Brings Back Its Intimate Concertmaster Wine Pairing Series For 2025-2026 Season

Mainly Mozart, the San Diego nonprofit behind the acclaimed All-Star Orchestra Festival, has announced the return of its Concertmaster Wine Pairing Series - a rare fusion of fine wine and world-class music designed to engage all the senses. Following the success of its 2024 debut, this year’s series expands to four weekends of performances starting November 15-16, introducing Saturday concerts in addition to Sundays, all set within the elegant Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe.

Lia’s Lumpia Closes In San Diego's Barrio Logan Location Amid Business Struggles And Business Struggles Associated With Fear Of ICE Raids

After a celebrated run bringing Filipino soul food to San Diego’s Barrio Logan, Lia’s Lumpia has officially closed its brick-and-mortar restaurant at 2219 Logan Avenue, citing fear of ICE raids and a resulting downturn in business.

Louisiana Purchase Restaurant In San Diego's North Park Launches “Free Meal Wednesdays” To Feed San Diegans Impacted By Federal Shutdown

As the record-long federal government shutdown continues to stall paychecks and halt CalFresh benefits, San Diego’s restaurant community is once again stepping up to feed its neighbors. Louisiana Purchase, the acclaimed New Orleans–inspired restaurant in North Park, has launched a month-long initiative called “Free Meal Wednesdays” to help those struggling amid the crisis.