Shores American Diner To Open In Former Porter's Pub Space On University Of California San Diego Campus

January 2, 2024

After a series of failed restaurant concepts by Consortium Holdings, Shores American Diner will soon take over the longtime Porter's Pub space on the University of California San Diego campus.

Still Closed Following 2020 Fire, China Max Seafood To Rebrand Under New Ownership In San Diego's Kearny Mesa

January 1, 2024

More than three years since a 3-alarm fire destroyed the once-popular dim sum destination, China Max Seafood restaurant will rebrand under new ownership in San Diego's Kearny Mesa.

Ultimate List Of San Diego's Restaurant Openings, Closings & Most Viral Stories Of 2023, Plus What To Expect In 2024

December 31, 2023

In this ultimate year-end recap, we list off more than 100 San Diego grand openings, dozens of unexpected closures, and the most captivating narratives of 2023, as well as offer a glimpse into the promising projects awaiting us in 2024.

Joyee's Dumpling House Bringing Chinese Street Food To San Diego's North County City Of Oceanside

December 30, 2023

A San Diego-based Chinese restaurant chain, Joyee's Dumpling House will soon expand into the North County city of Oceanside. 

Nation's First Fully-Automated, Self-Serve Ramen Restaurant Coming To San Diego

December 29, 2023

A local celebrity chef is bringing the nation's first, fully-automated self-serve ramen bar to San Diego.

Mexican Seafood Chain La Corriente Cocina Del Pacifico To Open First U.S. Restaurant In San Diego

December 28, 2023


A Mexico based seafood chain with several locations south of the border, La Corriente Cocina del Pacifico will soon open its first U.S. restaurant in San Diego. 

Mermaids & Cowboys Closes In La Jolla To Make Way For New Seafood Restaurant Aldea

December 27, 2023

Mermaids & Cowboys restaurant has closed in the heart of San Diego's La Jolla and will soon be replaced by a new coastal seafood concept named Aldea.

FIRST LOOK: Tijuana's Famed Las Ahumaderas Taco Alley Finally Ready To Unveil San Diego Offshoot

December 26, 2023

Taqueros from Tijuana's famed Las Ahumaderas taco alley are finally ready to bring their authentic Mexican street taco experience to San Diego's South County. 

Ramen Sensation Menya Ultra Permanently Closes Two-Year-Old Restaurant In San Diego’s Hillcrest

December 24, 2023

Ramen sensation Menya Ultra, which recently opened a location in San Diego's Westfield UTC mall, has permanently shuttered its two year old eatery in Hillcrest. 

Washington D.C.-Based Mediterranean Food Chain Cava To Open First Downtown San Diego Location

December 23, 2023

Washington D.C.'s CAVA Mediterranean restaurant chain is continuing its local expansion with the opening of the company's sixth San Diego location.

Houston TX Hot Chicken Opening In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

December 22, 2023

Taking over the space previously occupied by Toscana Cafe & Wine Bar in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter is Houston TX Hot Chicken, a fried chicken restaurant chain with more than a dozen locations.

Trader Joe's Grocery Bringing New San Diego Locations To Poway & Santee

December 21, 2023 

Popular American grocery chain, Trader Joe's, is opening new San Diego locations in Poway and Santee.

Swagyu Burgers Planning Return To San Diego's Pacific Beach

December 20, 2023

This past September, Chef Steve Brown abandoned his Swagyu location in San Diego's Pacific Beach, but he will soon return to the coastal neighborhood to open a new Swagyu Burger on Garnet Avenue. 

Esca Blu All-Day Italian Restaurant Closes In San Diego's Hillcrest After Only Six Months In Business

December 19, 2023

After only six months in business, Cocina de Barrio's modern Italian offshoot Esca Blu has already closed in San Diego's Hillcrest.

San Diego's Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Unveils First South County Location

December 18, 2023

San Diego's beloved Better Buzz Coffee Roasters has unveiled its first South County location.

Live Nation CEO & Electric Daisy Carnival Founder Part Of New Ownership Team At Downtown San Diego's Bloom Nightclub

December 17, 2023

Downtown San Diego's year-old Bloom Nightclub has been taken over by a new ownership group that includes the CEO of LiveNation and the founder of Electric Daisy Carnival.

San Diego's Pannikin Coffee & Tea Opens New Location In North County

December 16, 2023

San Diego's more than 50 year-old Pannikin Coffee & Tea has opened a new cafe in a historic building in North County.

Under New Management, Eppig Brewing Now Closing Main Brewery Tasting Room In San Diego's North County

December 15, 2023

Last month, San Diego's 7-year-old Eppig Brewing shuttered its satellite tasting room in the heart of La Jolla Village as part of a "revised strategy" under the company's new leadership. Now the craft brewery is shuttering its onsite tasting room at their main site in San Diego's North County.

FIRST LOOK: Desserts By Clément Brings French Pastries & Sandwiches To San Diego's Pacific Beach

December 14, 2023


The former executive chef of San Diego's beloved Le Parfait Paris has opened his own French bakery & café in Pacific Beach.

After 30 Years, The Living Room Coffeehouse Is On The Move In La Jolla

December 13, 2023

After 30 years in the same space, The Living Room Coffeehouse will soon relocate in La Jolla.