Divina Matcha To Bring Ceremonial-Grade Green Tea To Chula Vista’s Culinary Row

Michelin-recognized chef Priscilla Curiel is expanding her culinary footprint in San Diego's South Bay with the upcoming debut of Divina Matcha, a ceremonial-grade matcha café opening soon in the heart of downtown Chula Vista.

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream Scooping Into San Diego’s Little Italy

Beloved Ohio-born dessert chain Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is expanding once again in San Diego, with a new outpost expected to debut in the city’s bustling Little Italy neighborhood.

San Diego's Bayside Vistal Restaurant To Host Exclusive Yellowtail Dinner Experience Celebrating San Diego's Fishing Heritage

Vistal Restaurant and Bar at the InterContinental San Diego will continue its immersive culinary series with Behind the Catch: California Yellowtail, a one-night-only seafood dinner celebrating the prized local fish and the culture surrounding it. More than just a meal, the event promises an evening of storytelling, education, and hands-on demonstrations, all centered around one of the region's most iconic gamefish.

Hitched Society Brings Pop-Up Wedding Chapel Concept To San Diego This Fall

In a city where rooftop ballrooms and oceanfront venues dominate the wedding scene, a bold new concept is shaking things up and saving couples thousands in the process. Introducing Hitched Society, San Diego's newest pop-up wedding chapel experience, launching in October 2025, in a transformed historic theater near the heart of the city.

San Diego's New High-Price Petco Park Parking Plan Feels More Like A Punishment On Locals Than Smart Fiscal Policy

Starting September 1, the City of San Diego will impose a steep $10-per-hour parking meter rate within a half-mile of Petco Park during Padres home games and major events. Marketed as a congestion-easing and revenue-generating measure, the new "Special Event Parking Zone" reflects a growing trend: a city increasingly leaning on fees and fines to patch budget holes - and it's San Diego working-class residents who are ultimately footing the bill.

SobreMesa Latin American Restaurant To Replace Pioneer BBQ In San Diego's San Carlos Neighborhood

The former Pioneer BBQ in San Carlos neighborhood is getting a bold new life under the direction of experienced San Diego restaurateurs.

Man Shot And Killed At Rooftop Lounge In San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter; Suspect Arrested at Scene

A Sunday evening out in San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter turned tragic when a man was shot and killed inside a popular rooftop bar. 

UC San Diego Professor Confronted And Accused In Child Predator Vigilante Sting Operation

A University of California San Diego associate professor is under public scrutiny after being confronted on video in an alleged online child predator sting operation. The footage, widely circulated on social media, shows the suspect being accused of attempting to meet a person he believed was a 14-year-old boy for sex.

Once Set For Redevelopment, Former The Patio On Lamont Restaurant Space In San Diego's Pacific Beach Now Listed For Sale After Years Of Inactivity

Once a symbol of Pacific Beach's upscale dining scene, the former The Patio on Lamont has turned into one of San Diego’s most notorious vacant properties - a relic of scandal, stalled plans, and mounting frustration. The restaurant shuttered in 2019 after its founder, Gina Champion-Cain, was arrested for orchestrating a $300 million Ponzi scheme that rocked the city’s hospitality industry. Six years later, the corner lot at 4445 Lamont Street remains a boarded-up shell, now officially listed for sale at $3.5 million, leaving locals to wonder if this coastal gem will ever reclaim its place as a neighborhood hotspot.

Review: Primus Dazzles San Diego With Surreal Sonic Spectacle At SDSU’s Open Air Theatre

In a concert that defied genre, expectation, and gravity itself, Primus delivered a transcendent performance on August 2 at San Diego State University's Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, solidifying their place as one of the most uniquely brilliant live bands on the planet. With bass virtuoso Les Claypool at the helm, the legendary trio took fans on a wildly trippy ride through their catalog, twisting funk, metal, jazz, and country into something entirely their own - and entirely mesmerizing.

The Cow Shed Bar & Grill Reopens In San Diego's North County With New Owners And Fresh Energy

After briefly closing its doors in May 2025, the Cow Shed Bar & Grill in San Marcos has reopened under new ownership, blending its decades-old dive-bar charm with a refreshed energy and subtle upgrades that honor its long history.

CTZN Basque-California Fusion Bar & Restaurant To Open This August In San Diego's Solana Beach

After more than a year and a half in development, CTZN - a full-service restaurant blending the bold, ingredient-driven flavors of the Basque Country with California coastal sophistication - is finally set to open this summer in San Diego's Solana Beach. 

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (July 25 - July 31) By County Health Department

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 July 25 - 31, 2025.

Founder Of Hash House And Wolf In The Woods Bringing 'The Lake Poet' Restaurant To Historic Building In San Diego's Mission Hills

San Diego restaurateur Johnny Rivera - best known for revolutionizing brunch with Hash House A Go Go and The Great Maple, and more recently launching the intimate Mission Hills bistro Wolf in the Woods - is preparing to open a brand new restaurant in 2026. The upcoming concept, dubbed The Lake Poet, will be located in a Mission Hills building steeped in over a century of neighborhood history.

The Boy & The Bear To Bring Colombian Coffee Craftsmanship To San Diego’s Little Italy

A celebrated name in Los Angeles' specialty coffee scene is making its San Diego debut. The Boy & The Bear, a Colombian coffee roaster known for its close relationships with farmers and commitment to direct trade, is set to open a new location in Little Italy, marking the brand's first expansion outside of LA County.

Tijuana’s Taquería Tijuanazo Set To Open New Location In San Diego’s Little Italy

Beloved Tijuana-born taco chain Taquería Tijuanazo is bringing more of its signature flavor to San Diego. The family-run taquería, which has drawn a steady following since opening in Hillcrest earlier this year, is now preparing to open a second San Diego outpost - this time in the heart of Little Italy.

Ultimate List Of Things To Do In San Diego - August 2025 Edition

With Comic-Con and the holiday rush behind us, August kicks off San Diego’s final full month of summer - a time when the weather’s golden, the crowds thin out, and the city’s energy hits just the right groove. From blockbuster concerts and beachfront beer festivals to nostalgic throwbacks, art openings, and world-class performances, San Diego’s August calendar is stacked with more than 50 can't-miss moments and events.

Award-Winning Actors Emma Stone And Jonah Hill Attend San Diego Padres Game At Petco Park During Sweep of Mets

San Diego Padres fans at Petco Park were treated to a surprise mid-summer celebrity sighting on Wednesday, as Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and actor-filmmaker Jonah Hill appeared together on the Jumbotron during the team's 5–0 shutout victory over the New York Mets.

Review: Beck & San Diego Symphony Dazzle At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park, From Introspective Elegance To Alt-Rock Glory

On a balmy Tuesday night in San Diego, Grammy-winning icon Beck delivered a breathtaking performance at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, teaming up with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for a one-of-a-kind concert that effortlessly bridged classical instrumentation with alternative rock charm. The July 29 show marked a standout moment in the Symphony’s summer season and was nothing short of a masterclass in musical versatility and restraint.

Round Table Pizza Closes In San Diego's University City After 44 Years of Service

After more than four decades of serving its signature pies to generations of San Diegans, Round Table Pizza has officially closed its doors in San Diego's University City.