Landini's Pizza Owner Opening New Bar & Restaurant Concept At Former Iron Pig Alehouse In San Diego's Pacific Beach

April 3, 2024

The owner of Landini's Pizza has taken over the space previously occupied by Iron Pig Alehouse in San Diego's Pacific Beach for the opening of a new concept named Slowly Bar & Restaurant.

Animae Restaurant Chef Tara Monsod Is San Diego's First Ever James Beard Award Finalist

April 3, 2024

The James Beard Foundation today announced its Restaurant and Chef Award finalists for the 32nd annual James Beard Foundation Awards, and Animae's Tara Monsod is San Diego's first-ever chef to make the coveted list.

Leading Up To Incoming Pacific Beach Taproom & Pizzeria, North Park Beer Company Scales Back Distribution

April 3, 2024

Leading up to the opening of the craft brewery's Pacific Beach taproom and pizzeria, North Park Beer Company has scaled back its distribution around San Diego.

El Viejón Seafood Bringing Asian-Inspired Mexican Mariscos To San Diego's South Bay

April 2, 2024

From the owners of Lupes Mexican Eatery and Holy Paleta, El Viejón is bringing its Mexican/Asian-fusion seafood to San Diego's South County. 

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


April 2, 2024

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

Japan's Largest Udon Chain Marugame Udon Opens First San Diego Location

April 1, 2024

With over 1,000 locations around the globe, Japan's largest udon noodle restaurant chain Marugame Udon has opened its first San Diego restaurant.

San Diego-Based Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey Facing Online Backlash Following April Fools "Joke"

April 1, 2024

San Diego-based celebrity chef Brian Malarkey is facing online backlash following an April Fools "joke" many are saying is insensitive.

Mission + Garnet Food Hall Abruptly Shutters In San Diego's Pacific Beach

March 31, 2024

After a little over a year in business, Mission + Garnet food hall has abruptly shuttered nearly all of its onsite eateries in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

The San Diego Museum Of Art Bringing Back Popular Bloom Bash Party & Art Alive Event | Floral Interpretations Of Famous Works Of Art On View April 25-28

March 31, 2024

The San Diego Museum of Art's 43rd annual Art Alive event returns this April 25 through April 28, showcasing floral designers interpretations of famous works of art from the museum's permanent collection into exquisite flower displays. The highly anticipated exhibition kicks off with the Bloom Bash, which many describe as the "Met Gala of San Diego", and we are giving away a pair of tickets (a $600 value). 

Knotty Barrel Offshoot Opening In Former Plan 9 Alehouse In San Diego's North County

March 30, 2024

The team behind longtime San Diego neighborhood bar & grill, Knotty Barrel, will soon open a new concept in the space that last housed Plan 9 Alehouse in North County.

Izola Bakery Moving Into Former Amplified Ale Works Space In San Diego's East Village

March 29, 2024

After closing its original location late last year due to violation of food permit requirements, Izola Bakery is taking over the former Amplified Ale Works space in San Diego's East Village.

Following In Wendy's Footsteps, San Diego's Puesto Restaurant Introduces Dynamic Pricing

March 28, 2024

Following fast-food giant Wendy's plans to introduce a dynamic pricing model, San Diego-based Puesto Mexican is now lowering and raising menu prices based on demand on some orders from its restaurants. 

Trader Joe's Grocery Bringing New San Diego Location To Former Chuck E. Cheese In Vista

March 27, 2024

Popular American grocery chain, Trader Joe's, is opening a new San Diego location in a former Chuck E. Cheese building in Vista.

Union Kitchen & Tap Opens In San Diego's Pacific Beach

March 26, 2024

Union Kitchen & Tap has opened in the space long occupied by Backyard Kitchen & Tap in San Diego's Pacific Beach.

Swan & Fox To Bring Chinese Regional Cuisine With French Technique To San Diego's North County

March 26, 2024


Two chefs who formerly cooked in the kitchen at San Diego's three-Michelin-star Addison are opening a regional Chinese food restaurant with French-influence in San Diego's North County.