Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken Restaurant Opening In San Diego

August 2, 2024

From legendary NBA star Shaquille O'Neal, Big Chicken fast-casual chicken sandwich chain will soon open its first San Diego location. 

Chase Sapphire Lounge Coming To San Diego International Airport

August 1, 2024

Chase is opening its newest Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club within Terminal 2 of San Diego International Airport.

Market On 8th Food Hall Under New Management & Revamping Eateries In San Diego's South Bay

August 1, 2024

Market on 8th Food Hall in San Diego's South Bay is now under new management and set to introduce a fresh array of onsite eateries.

San Diego-Based Rubio's Coastal Grill Purchased Out Of Bankruptcy For $40 Million

August 1, 2024

San Diego-based Rubio's Coastal Grill, which shuttered dozens of locations earlier this year, has been purchased out of bankruptcy for $40 million. 

San Diego's KAABOO Music & Cultural Festival No Longer Returning In 2024

August 1, 2024

The ups and downs of San Diego's KAABOO music festival continue as organizers announce that the once-popular event is no longer returning in 2024. 

Empanada Kitchen Partners With Pure Project Brewing Balboa Park Location

July 31, 2024

Empanada Kitchen has partnered with San Diego's Pure Project craft brewery to offer freshly baked empanadas at the Balboa Park taproom.

Earl Of Sandwich Closing Doors In Downtown San Diego

July 31, 2024

A concept from a descendant of the inventor of everyone's favorite midday meal, Earl Of Sandwich will shutter its downtown San Diego branch this summer. 

San Diego's Catamaran Resort Hotel Forced To Close Onsite Restaurant Due To Multitude Of Health Issues

July 30, 2024 

San Diego's Catamaran Resort Hotel was forced to close its onsite restaurant after an inspection uncovered multiple health violations, including major vermin and food holding temperature issues, among several others. 

Northern California-Based Black Bear Diner Opening New San Diego Location In North County

July 30, 2024

A comfort food chain with more than 100 locations around the country, Black Bear Diner will bring its second area outpost in San Diego's North County.

Rubio's Oceanside Restaurant Reopens Following Three Year Closure Due To Fire

July 30, 2024

San Diego-based Rubio's Coastal Grill has reopened a location in Oceanside following a three year closure due to a fire. 

Tender Hooligan Record Store & Japanese Izakaya Opening In San Diego's South Bay

July 29, 2024

Tender Hooligan is a record store, bar, café, and listening lounge opening later this summer in San Diego's South Bay. 

San Diego's Civico 1845 Italian Restaurant Expanding Into Los Angeles

July 29, 2024

San Diego Italian food destination Civico 1845 is expanding into Los Angeles with the impending opening of Civico 2064.

China-Based Seafood Chain Fish With You Opening First California Branch In San Diego

July 29, 2024

China-based seafood stew restaurant chain Fish With You, which has over 2,000 locations, will open its first California branch in San Diego.

Several SeaWorld San Diego Restaurants Forced To Close Due To Alleged "Vermin Infestation" Found During Health Inspection

July 28, 2024

Several restaurants at SeaWorld San Diego were forced to temporarily shut down after an inspection by health officials uncovered unsafe conditions, including reported vermin infestation.

The Surf Club Has Replaced Hello Betty Fish House In San Diego's North County

July 28, 2024

The Surf Club bar & restaurant is now open in the bi-level space that long housed Hello Betty Fish House in San Diego's North County. 

Actress Jennifer Garner Stuck In Elevator For Over An Hour During Comic-Con San Diego

July 28, 2024

Jennifer Garner was stuck in elevator for over an hour while attending her first Comic-Con International San Diego, and the actress documented it for her social media. 

Cherryfish Japanese Fusion Coming To Former Isabel's Cantina Space In San Diego's Pacific Beach

July 27, 2024

Cherryfish restaurant will soon bring sushi and Japanese fusion cuisine to the building that last housed Swagyu/Isabel's Cantina in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

Saiko Sake & Sushi Closing Doors In San Diego's North Park After 10 Years In Business

July 27, 2024

After a decade in business, Saiko Sake & Sushi is closing its doors in San Diego's North Park community.

Rei De Gado Brazilian Steakhouse Closed In Downtown San Diego Following Fire

July 26, 2024

San Diego's 25-year-old Rei De Gado Brazilian Steakhouse is closed for the foreseeable future following a fire that caused substantial damage. 

Florida-Based Arcade Monsters Unveils Psychedelic Comic Video Game Venue In Downtown San Diego

July 26, 2024

A year in the making, Florida-based bar-cade venue Arcade Monsters has unveiled its first California location in San Diego's East Village.