Hilton San Diego Bayfront Workers Strike Amid Contract Negotiations

September 1, 2024

Hundreds of employees from the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel have gone on strike over Labor Day weekend as part of a nationwide worker upheaval demanding better wages and working conditions.

El Viejón Seafood Bringing Asian-Inspired Mexican Mariscos To San Diego's Mira Mesa Community

August 31, 2024

From the owners of Lupes Mexican Eatery and Holy Paleta, El Viejón is bringing the third area location of its Mexican/Asian-fusion seafood restaurant to San Diego's Mira Mesa community.

San Diego Dining Group Continues Area Expansion With Takeover Of Former Lavo Italian/Searsucker Space In Gaslamp Quarter

August 30, 2024

San Diego Dining Group, known for Vincenzo's Cucina and Greystone The Steakhouse, has taken over the prime corner unit in the Gaslamp Quarter that previously housed Lavo Italian and, before that, Searsucker, to launch a new Asian fusion bar and restaurant concept named Aka.

Café Madeleine Bringing New Deli Concept To San Diego's South Park

August 29, 2024

In addition to a third location opening soon in San Diego's Barrio Logan, Latin-inspired French bistro Café Madeleine is bringing a new deli concept to South Park.

Salud Tacos Family Reviving In Original Tio Leo's Mexican Restaurant Space In San Diego's Mission Gorge

August 28, 2024

The family behind Salud Tacos, which closed its location in San Diego's Barrio Logan earlier this year, is opening a new concept in the original Tio Leo's Mexican restaurant space in Mission Gorge.

Grand Comedy Club & Pizza On The Move In San Diego's North County

August 27, 2024

North County San Diego's only comedy club is set to relocate into a former California Pizza Kitchen restaurant space.

Fish Boon By Gami Sushi Opens In San Diego's North County City Of Carlsbad

August 27, 2024

Now open in the space that last housed Ebullition Brew Works in San Diego's North County city of Carlsbad is Fish Boon By Gami Sushi, a new Japanese restaurant.

T&T Tacos And Tequila Grill Replaces Tio Leo's In San Diego's Poway Neighborhood

August 26, 2024

A new Mexican bar and restaurant named T&T Tacos And Tequila Grill has replaced Tio Leo's in San Diego's Poway neighborhood.

NYC-Based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream To Open San Diego Scoop Shop

August 26, 2024

Known for its wild flavors like Kraft Macaroni & Cheese and Hidden Valley Ranch, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will soon open its first San Diego scoop shop.

San Diego "Bubble Man" Ticketed For "Liquid Littering"

August 25, 2024

A San Diego "Bubble Man" has been cited for blowing bubbles in a public park, with law enforcement claiming he was "liquid littering."

The Gumbo Pot Po'Boy Shop Bringing Louisiana Subs & New Orleans Cuisine To San Diego's South Bay

August 25, 2024

The Gumbo Pot Po’Boy Shop will bring Louisiana-style sub sandwiches to San Diego when it opens its first brick-and-mortar location later this year.

Los Angeles-Based Comfort Food Chain Lemonade Ends Run In San Diego's Hillcrest

August 24, 2024

After nine years in business, Los Angeles-based comfort food chain Lemonade has closed the doors to its location in San Diego's Hillcrest community. 

Korean Hot Stone Pot Rice Restaurant Solstot Opening In San Diego

August 23, 2024

San Diego's vibrant culinary landscape is about to get a sizzling new addition as Sostot, a Korean hot pot rice restaurant, prepares to open in La Jolla.

Food Network Star Guy Fieri Is In Town, But It's Not To Film At Area Restaurants

August 22, 2024

Food Network star Guy Fieri, known for his Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives television show, is in San Diego, but it's not to film at area restaurants.

San Diego's Beloved John Lennon Mural Being Revived After It Was Destroyed By Vandal

August 22, 2024 

A cherished piece of San Diego's cultural landscape is being resurrected as a local artist takes on the task of reviving the iconic John Lennon mural in Pacific Beach, which was defaced by a vandal earlier this month.

Japanese Omakase Restaurant Yakitori Tsuta Ready To Open In San Diego's Kearny Mesa

August 22, 2024

San Diego's culinary scene is about to welcome Yakitori Tsuta, an omakase-focused Japanese restaurant opening on Convoy Street in Kearny Mesa. 

Chicago Comfort Food Chain Portillo’s Eyes Expansion Into San Diego County Amidst Ambitious National Growth Strategy

August 21, 2024


Iconic Chicago-based fast-casual chain known for its legendary hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches, Portillo's is believed to be setting its sights on San Diego County as part of a bold national expansion plan.

Valerie's Taco Shop Opening New Location In San Diego's North County Community Of Carlsbad

August 20, 2024

Family-owned San Diego-based Mexican taqueria, Valerie's Taco Shop, will soon open a new location in the North County community of Carlsbad. 

Roppongi Japanese Fusion Restaurant & Sushi Bar Making Triumphant Return To Original Space In San Diego's La Jolla

August 19, 2024

A decade since its abrupt closure, Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar will revive in its original space in San Diego's La Jolla.

All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Restaurant Shabu-Works To Bring New Location To San Diego's North County.

August 19, 2024

Shabu-Works, an all-you-can-eat Japanese-style hot pot restaurant, is set to open a new location in San Diego's North County.