Orange County’s The Brant Expands to Encinitas
When people across the world dream of California, it’s gotta be Encinitas they see in their mind’s eye. It’s…
Saya Brasserie To Open First U.S. Location
If your camera always eats first, it’s in for a feast. Saya Brasserie, a cafe with five locations…
Puesto Taco Bar is the Next Chapter for the Restaurant Group
When the Adler and Lombrozo brothers opened the first Puesto in La Jolla in 2012, they were either…
Vulture and Dreamboat Closing in University Heights
Well, damn. Vulture and Dreamboat are calling it a day. Partners Kory Stetina and CH Projects have announced…
Pastaria Vivi Brings Michelin-Quality Pasta To Encinitas
Variety might be the spice of life, but there can be something strangely comforting about the consistency of…
Stella Jean’s & Pop Pie Co. Opening in La Mesa
In the last few years, La Mesa has gotten new coffee shops, an artisanal cheese shop, and even…
Arely Chavez Launches Amor Ice Cream Pop-Up in San Diego
Arely Chavez has worked for years in some of San Diego’s top kitchens—Born & Raised, Ironside, The Fishery.…
First Look: Nómada Mexican Restaurant Opens in Carlsbad
Want to experience the wonder and variety of Mexico’s desert, beach, and mountain cuisines in one day? Chef Alex…
Where to Get Christmas Dinner in San Diego, 2025
We love an all-out Christmas feast, especially one that you don’t have to dirty the pots and pans…
Nobu-Trained Chef to Open His First Restaurant in Mira Mesa
Meaning “I leave it up to you,” omakase allows a sushi chef to select the best, freshest ingredients…
5 of the Biggest San Diego Food & Drink Trends of 2025
I’m not going to sugarcoat it—2025 was a tough one for the restaurant business. At times, the year…
San Diego Farmers Market Bakery Opening Brick & Mortar in 2026
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: person gets laid off during the pandemic. Bored at home,…