Heritage BBQ Oceanside Rebrands As Hill Street BBQ & Brew, Ending Affiliation With Original Ownership

Heritage BBQ in Oceanside has officially shut its doors, marking the end of its run under the acclaimed Heritage Craft Barbecue banner. Later this month, the restaurant will reopen as Hill Street BBQ & Brew under the ownership of local restaurateur Travis Lester.

San Diego’s Most Viral Dish: Slurp Thai’s Crab Rangoon Burrito Takes Over Social Media

San Diego’s food scene has a new viral star - and it’s not tacos, sushi, or a California burrito. It's the Crab Rangoon Burrito from Slurp Thai Street Food, a dish that has exploded across TikTok and Instagram feeds with dozens of videos showcasing its golden crunch and cheesy, crab-stuffed interior.

Faulty Fire Alarm At San Diego’s Historic Hotel Del Coronado Sparks Substantial Firefighters Response

What was initially reported late Monday night as a structure fire at the iconic Hotel del Coronado turned out to be a false alarm caused by a broken sprinkler head, according to Coronado Fire Department officials.

The Billion-Dollar Mirage: Gaylord Pacific And The Future Of San Diego's Convention Scene

San Diego just gained a new $1.2 billion resort and convention center in Chula Vista, but not everyone is celebrating. The Gaylord Pacific Resort has been marketed as a transformative addition to the region, bringing thousands of jobs and major tourism dollars. But behind the glossy renderings and influencer hype lies a tougher truth: this isn't a San Diego institution. It's a Texas-rooted, globally managed machine designed to extract profit from the region while pulling convention business - and dollars - away from downtown and the local businesses that rely on it.

Shoots Fast-Casual Seafood Restaurant Expands To Take Over Bottlecraft Oceanside

Oceanside's fast-casual seafood innovators at Shoots are taking over the very space where their concept first launched in 2021, marking the end of Bottlecraft Oceanside's run inside the Tremont Collective.

Review: Cynthia Erivo Soars Over San Diego Bay In A Night of Pure Transcendence At The Rady Shell At Jacobs Park

On Sunday evening, as the August sun melted into rose-colored clouds above the San Diego skyline, the city's crown jewel of live performance - The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park - became the vessel for pure magic. Cynthia Erivo, radiant and resolute, walked onto the stage with the San Diego Symphony, music director Mark G. Meadows at her side, and conductor Anthony Parnther leading the orchestra. What followed was not simply a concert, but a revelation.

Jimmy Carter, Beloved Owner Of Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Café In San Diego's Bankers Hill, Dies At 83

James Brennan "Jimmy" Carter, the longtime owner of Jimmy Carter’s Mexican Café in San Diego’s Bankers Hill, has passed away at the age of 83.

Bottle Rocket Bar & Grill To Close This Fall In San Diego’s East Village

Bottle Rocket Bar & Grill, the East Village tavern that took over the former Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery space in 2019, has announced it will permanently close later this year.

Michael Franti, Once The Voice Of San Diego Tourism, Rocked By Abuse Accusations That Overshadow SDSU Performance

Michael Franti & Spearhead delivered a high-energy performance at San Diego State University’s Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre on Saturday night, filling the venue with their signature blend of socially conscious lyrics and feel-good rhythms. But by the following morning, the Oakland-born musician who has been the voice of the San Diego Tourism Authority was at the center of a mounting controversy after Spanish-American singer-songwriter Victoria Canal came forward with detailed allegations of sexual abuse and grooming against an unnamed "powerful, decades-older man" in the music industry - a figure that many online quickly identified as Franti.

Japanese Cream Puff Brand Beard Papa’s Returning To San Diego With New Kearny Mesa Location

After shuttering its La Jolla Village shop last year, Japanese cream puff chain Beard Papa’s is preparing a comeback in San Diego - this time in a neighborhood that seems tailor-made for its sweet, cult-favorite pastries.

Encinitas' Biergarden Expanding To Oceanside, Taking Over The Lab Collaborative Space Near The Pier

Biergarden, a coastal beer hall concept that first launched in Encinitas in 2013, is expanding into Oceanside with a second location set to open in the space currently occupied by The Lab Collaborative

Crab Hut To Close Downtown San Diego Location After 15 Years

Crab Hut, one of San Diego's most recognizable Cajun seafood boil destinations, is shutting down its downtown outpost at the end of August.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (August 8 - August 14) 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 August 8 - 14, 2025.

San Diego Farmers Market Favorite Nono José Empanadas To Open First Brick-and-Mortar Location

A popular farmers market favorite is putting down roots in East County. Nono José Empanadas, known for serving handmade Argentinean empanadas at markets across San Diego, will soon open its first permanent brick-and-mortar location.

Acclaimed Pastry Chef Out At Downtown San Diego's Knead Bakery Cafe Amid Accusations University Club Is Struggling

Less than a year after opening Knead Artisan Bakery inside downtown San Diego's Symphony Towers to significant publicity, acclaimed pastry chef Adrian Mendoza has been laid off from the project he helped create amid his accusations that the University Club - Knead’s partner and operator of the private club above - is facing financial struggles.

Brian Malarkey’s Mini Food Hall Scrapped From San Diego Airport’s Upgraded Terminal One Plans

Celebrity chef Brian Malarkey's long-touted "Herb & Air" mini food hall will not be part of San Diego International Airport's massive Terminal 1 redevelopment after all. The concept - originally billed as a spinoff of Malarkey and partner Christopher Puffer's high-profile restaurants Herb & Wood, Herb & Sea, and Herb & Ranch - was quietly dropped from the roster of incoming concessions.

The Friendly’s Chef Collaboration Series Brings All-Star Culinary Talent To San Diego's North Park

San Diego's The Friendly is continuing to back the house with its frequent Chef Collaboration series, a rotating lineup of top tier guest chefs bringing creative, limited-run one-day specials to the beloved burger and pizza spot. 

9-Year-Old Guest Conductor To Join Musician Parents For ‘Barbie: The Movie in Concert’ At San Diego's Iconic The Rady Shell

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra is set to turn an already spectacular event into something truly unforgettable. On August 22, Barbie: The Movie in Concert will light up The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park with a live orchestral performance accompanying the full feature film. But beyond the pink sparkle and blockbuster soundtrack, the evening will showcase a rare and heartwarming moment: a young girl stepping into the spotlight alongside her professional musician parents for her conducting debut.

Review: Heart Delivers Powerful, Emotional Performance In Triumphant San Diego Return

On Thursday night, Pechanga Arena in San Diego hosted an unforgettable installment of Heart’s Royal Flush Tour - a night that soared in emotional intensity, musical precision, and sheer vocal stamina. Opened by Todd Rundgren, the evening ultimately belonged to the Wilson sisters’ timeless rock force.

San Diego’s 619 Spirits Seeks Nearly $200k Crowd-Sourced Investment For Major Relocation And Expansion In North Park

More than a decade after opening its original distillery and tasting room in North Park, San Diego’s first urban craft distillery is preparing for its biggest move yet. 619 Spirits is aiming to relocate from its longtime Lincoln Avenue home to a massive 8,000-square-foot space at 2875 El Cajon Boulevard through a crowd-sourced investment plan, a project that will combine expanded distillery operations with a full-service restaurant, cocktail bar, retail shop, and private event spaces.