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Chick & Hawk, Tony Hawk’s Long-Delayed Chicken Joint, Claims June Opening In Encinitas

After four years of anticipation, Chick & Hawk - a gourmet fried chicken venture from skateboarding legend Tony Hawk and chef Andrew Bachelier - is now advertising a June opening in Encinitas, promising a blend of Nashville hot chicken flair and North County cool.

San Diego County’s first legal cannabis consumption lounge, Sessions by the Bay, has soft opened its dispensary, with a grand opening weekend for the full venue, including its lounge and restaurant, scheduled for April 18-20.

San Diego’s Monday commute turned into an hours-long standstill as a man perched himself atop the Clairemont Drive overpass above Interstate 5, triggering widespread freeway closures and gridlock stretching well into the evening—and into Tuesday morning.

A new push from San Francisco lawmakers could see California bars pouring drinks until 4am, and if it passes, downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter might just become the epicenter of the state's late-night revival.

San Diego's own celebrity chef Brian Malarkey is stepping back into the national spotlight as the host of Cutthroat Kitchen: Knives Out, a rebooted version of Food Network’s beloved culinary competition series set to premiere this May. Known for his bold flavors and even bolder personality, Malarkey will oversee a kitchen where sabotage reigns supreme, promising a wild ride for viewers and contestants alike.

The San Diego chapter of the "Are We Dating The Same Guy?" Facebook group, with over 50,000 members, has become a significant platform for women to share information and protect each other in the dating world. In an era where digital dating dominates and safety can feel elusive, this global network has become both a lifeline and a legal minefield.

Brisa Latin Bar & Restaurant has soft opened in San Diego’s Little Italy, with its official grand opening set for April 10, transforming the former Zinqué space into a vibrant dining destination featuring a Latin-fusion menu crafted by consulting chef James Montejano.

The San Diego Museum of Art is gearing up for its 44th annual Art Alive event, a vibrant celebration of art and florals, set to take place from April 24 to April 27, 2025, in Balboa Park. This year’s event, themed around the groundbreaking architectural designs of Lord Norman Foster and his renowned studio Foster + Partners, will feature nearly 80 floral interpretations of works from the museum’s permanent collection, alongside a weekend packed with immersive activities. Kicking off the festivities is the 10th edition of Bloom Bash on April 25, a high-energy, late-night party often dubbed the “Met Gala of San Diego,” promising an unforgettable evening of art, food, and entertainment.

A British transplant turned Padres Shoey Queen turned a quiet moment at Petco Park into a viral sensation with her beer-chugging antics during Opening Day Weekend.

Mister A’s, the fine-dining landmark perched on the 12th floor of the Manchester Financial Building in Bankers Hill, is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, a milestone that cements its status as one of San Diego’s most enduring culinary institutions.

San Diego’s Balboa Theatre is set to host its next Silent Movie Mondays event on April 14, bringing the 1920 swashbuckling classic The Mark of Zorro to life with live organ accompaniment by renowned organist Ken Double.

Here 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 March 28 - April 3, 2025.

PopUp Bagels, the fast-growing bagel brand known for its "Not Famous but Known" mantra and viral "Grip, Rip, and Dip" concept, is set to expand into San Diego County with 10 new locations over the next several years.

In a heartfelt tribute to a North Park icon, San Diego District 3 Councilmember Stephen Whitburn announced on Thursday, that the 3800 block of Grim Avenue will be renamed “Lucky Lane” to honor the late Wong “Lucky” Chong, a restaurateur whose warmth and generosity shaped the neighborhood for nearly five decades.

The Tin Fish, a nearly decade-old seafood staple at the end of the Imperial Beach Pier in San Diego’s South Bay, appears to be transferring to new ownership to make way for a different dining concept.

Chef Tara Monsod, the trailblazing executive chef of Animae in downtown San Diego and Le Coq in La Jolla, has once again been named a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Award in the Best Chef: California category, marking her second consecutive year in the prestigious finals.

A San Diego restaurant owner has gone viral on social media after posting a video of a shocking encounter with a dog walker who reportedly threw dog feces at her and her baby.

Henry’s Pub, a fixture in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter for 25 years, will soon be replaced by Fat Tuesday, a frozen drink-fueled bar chain with roots in New Orleans.

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters, a San Diego-born staple in the local craft coffee scene, is expanding its footprint with a new location in Hillcrest, set to occupy the former space of HOB Coffee on Park.