Silent Movie Mondays At Balboa Theatre Delivers A Swashbuckling Night Of Nostalgia With ‘The Mark of Zorro’

San Diego’s Balboa Theatre transported a near-capacity crowd back to the silent film era on April 14 with a captivating screening of the 1920 swashbuckling classic The Mark of Zorro during its Silent Movie Mondays series. The 101-year-old venue, paired with a 105-year-old film, created a magical experience that felt like stepping into history. 

Northern Pine Brewing In San Diego's North County To Close Doors Amid Kitchen Sale Dispute, Plans For Future Revival

North County San Diego's Northern Pine Brewing will close its doors this week after seven years, following a sudden fallout with its landlords over the sale of its kitchen.

Una Más Baja San Diego Fusion Bar & Restaurant Coming To Adams Avenue In Space Previously Destined To Become German Beer Garden

A new Baja-San Diego fusion bar and restaurant, Una Mas on Adams, is set to open in San Diego's University Heights/North Park area, replacing the previously planned Adams Avenue German Beer Garden. 

StarBread Bakery Ready To Unveil Second San Diego With Signature Filipino Treats

StarBread Bakery, a cherished Filipino bakery known for its Señorita bread, will open its second San Diego location this week.

What's Going On With The Former The Patio On Lamont Space In San Diego's Pacific Beach?

Once a vibrant dining hotspot in San Diego’s Pacific Beach, The Patio on Lamont property has devolved into a neighborhood eyesore since its 2019 closure, sparked by a $300 million Ponzi scheme orchestrated by founder Gina Champion-Cain. For years, construction gates have encircled the site with no redevelopment in sight, while a man living in an RV on the property and recent allegations of a 100-year-old Monterey Cypress tree being chainsawed have only deepened local frustration.

Junior League Of San Diego Hosts Spring Fundraiser To Combat Food Insecurity With A Night Of Dancing, Giving, Food & Beautiful Views

The Junior League of San Diego (JLSD) will host its annual Spring fundraising event, Party for a Purpose: Dancing in the Moonlight, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Bali Hai Restaurant, promising an evening of lively music, delicious food, and bayfront views, all in support of fighting food insecurity in the San Diego community. 

Mujer Divina Brunch Cafe Opens In San Diego's South Bay, Marking A New Chapter For Michelin-Recognized Chef Priscilla Curiel

Mujer Divina Brunch Cafe, the latest venture from Michelin-recognized chef Priscilla Curiel, has opened its doors in San Diego's South Bay, bringing a fresh blend of Mexican and European flavors to Chula Vista.

Longtime San Diego Restaurateur Sentenced To 42 Months For COVID Fraud And Tax Evasion

The former owner of several San Diego restaurants, including Streetcar Merchants of Fried Chicken, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for orchestrating a scheme that defrauded COVID-19 relief programs of $1,773,245 and evaded taxes over a decade. 

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (April 4-10) By County Health Department

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 April 4-10, 2025. 

New Restaurant Veranda Set To Open At San Diego's Historic Hotel del Coronado

Veranda, a new al fresco dining concept, will open on April 11 at the Hotel del Coronado, replacing the former Sheerwater restaurant as part of the hotel’s $550 million renovation.

Marisi Shakeup In La Jolla: Puesto-Owned Italian Restaurant Parts Ways With Executive Chef And General Manager

Marisi, an upscale Italian restaurant in La Jolla owned by the Puesto restaurant group, has undergone significant leadership changes with the departure of its Executive Chef and General Manager within the past month. 

Change.org Petition Urges San Diego Zoo To Pay Workers A Livable Wage As Potential Strike Looms

A recently launched Change.org petition is calling on the San Diego Zoo to pay its workers a livable wage, highlighting ongoing tensions following a year of contentious contract negotiations that could lead to the first strike in more than four decades. 

San Diego's Petco Park Slammed For Booking Chris Brown Amid Longstanding History Of Abuse Allegations

San Diego’s Petco Park is facing renewed scrutiny after announcing a September 2025 concert featuring R&B singer Chris Brown, whose history of abuse allegations has sparked local outrage. 

Global Dessert Sensation Bacio Di Latte Aiming To Bring Artisanal Italian Gelato To San Diego

San Diego's dessert scene is about to get a creamy upgrade as Bacio di Latte, a beloved Italian gelato brand with nearly 200 locations, prepares to open its first local outpost at The Shops at La Jolla Village.

Rosie O’Grady’s In San Diego's Normal Heights To Temporarily Close To Make Changes To Remedy Noise Complaints

San Diego's 42-year-old Chicago-style Irish bar Rosie O’Grady's will temporarily shutter in Normal Heights later this month for an estimated 30 days to address noise-related issues following complaints from a neighbor, marking the latest chapter in the venue's fraught relationship with its surroundings. 

North County San Diego's Latitude 33 Brewing Takes Over Northern Pine Brewing Space Within Brewers Deck At Del Mar’s Sky Deck

Latitude 33 Brewing Company, a North County craft beer stalwart, is replacing Oceanside-based Northern Pine Brewing at the Brewers Deck space on the second floor of Del Mar's Sky Deck restaurant collective.

Man Sentenced To Probation For Christmas Day Fire That Destroyed Mission Valley's Former InCahoots Country Bar

A man who sparked a fire that gutted the long-abandoned InCahoots Dance Hall & Saloon on Christmas morning has been sentenced to probation, according to San Diego County prosecutors.

Los Angeles-Based Italian-American Restaurant Chain Jon & Vinny’s Eyes San Diego With New Location In The Works Near Balboa Park

San Diego's dining scene might soon get a taste of Los Angeles flair as Jon & Vinny’s, the beloved Italian-American chain, appears poised to plant its first flag in America’s Finest City, just blocks from Balboa Park. 

Luke’s Lobster Aims For Seaport Village Debut, Pending Port Approval, As Waterfront Dining Evolves

Luke’s Lobster, a national chain renowned for its sustainably sourced Maine lobster rolls, is eyeing a 1,200-square-foot spot at Seaport Village, with a proposed opening later this year - pending approval from the Port of San Diego.