New Blood Arrives at San Diego’s OG Farm-to-Table Shrine
The Lodge at Torrey Pines pulls in a team from Michelin kitchens
Restaurant Review: Tobey’s 19th Hole Cafe
For nearly 100 years, the restaurant has been the city’s not-so-secret spot at the Balboa Park Clubhouse
Harland Brewing Takes A Big Swing In Mission Bay
Harland Clubhouse opens at the Mission Bay Golf Course and Practice Center this spring
Labora Cafe Brings Ceremonial-Grade Matcha to North Park
The specialty coffee shop will open this fall next to The Observatory with the same minimalist-modern aesthetic as the Convoy location
Turkish Flavors Take Center Stage at New Gaslamp Spot Truva
After nearly two years of delays, the renovated ground-floor restaurant at The Sofia Hotel prepares to reopen
This Secret Lemon Grove Spot Serves a Taste of Egypt
The Hidden Gazebo Eatery, a mother-daughter MEHKO restaurant, serves traditional Middle Eastern favorites in a backyard oasis
Koakai Brewing Poised to Bring Japanese Influence to Local Beer Scene
Award-winning brewer and North County native Mike Aubuchon’s long-awaited brewery set to open this April
Oceanside’s Kettle On Coast Reimagines the Coffee Shop Model
Chef David Lay’s menu for Kettle On Coast is a unique and ambitious concept for the former Petite Madeline space
Iconic Dudley’s Bakery Gets a Fresh (French) Future
New owners Michel Malécot and Michael Brewer promise to maintain the 63-year-old bakery legacy while making a few improvements
Restaurant Review: Fleurette by Travis Swikard
SDM’s Chef of the Year opens his big French idea and ultimate dream restaurant in La Jolla
Vanguard Culture Celebrates 10 Years With An Immersive Dinner Series
An Artist @ The Table’s immersive dinner series unites creativity through art and food March 20-22 at Chapel in Liberty Station
North County Bier Garden Brings Its Encinitas Roots To Oceanside
Bier Garden Encinitas debuts its second spot just steps from the pier
Incoming: Copper Kings Burgers Heads Home To Oceanside
Plus, new sushi opening in Point Loma, a local chef gets Italy’s highest award, and more San Diego food news
Where to Get Easter Brunch 2026 in San Diego
From oceanside views and resort restaurants to neighborhood favorites and chef-driven kitchens, these are the best spots to celebrate this year
Burekas Box’s Middle Eastern Pastries Go Green in a First for SD
The city’s only battery-operated commercial food truck brings Israeli pastry traditions to SoCal
Omakase Inu Combines Japanese Technique With Latin Flavors
Chef Daniel Salas brings 14 years of experience back to his old neighborhood for a permanent pop-up at Key & Cleaver
A New Taquería Puts the Spotlight on Sonoran Cuisine
The fast-casual shop focuses on the region’s two specialties: grilled meat and thin flour tortillas
Common Table Taking Over Coin-Op’s Kitchen
Using its original name 86’d, the menu will feature Asian-fusion dishes like katsu sandos and Taiwanese popcorn chicken
Playground Art + Coffee Bringing Nostalgia To North Park
The retro-themed shop will offer coffee, pastries, and art classes for the young at heart
Sky Valley Cellars Aims to Elevate San Diego Wines
The Ramona-based winery is ready to showcase the city as a premium wine-growing region with its new tasting room in the Marina District
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Alum Opening San Diego Eatery
Taste Craft Eatery heads to Carlsbad serving a fully customizable mix-and-match menu featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner options
Global Brand Zuma Opening First California Outpost at The Guild Hotel
Opening downtown this summer, the contemporary Japanese restaurant-lifestyle concept signals a new phase for West Broadway’s growing hospitality corridor
Dimashq Baklava Shows The Sweet Side Of Syrian Desserts
After leaving the Middle East in 2012, Sameh Emghaoech brings his country’s dessert heritage to the US
Communion Taps Dante Cecchini As Executive Chef
The former BoujieMana executive chef lands at the Mission Hills restaurant to re-introduce himself to San Diego
Restaurant Review: Lucien in La Jolla
Michelin-bred chef Elijah Arizmendi is doing wildly inventive things with ingredients both quotidian and strange
10 Must-Try Desserts in San Diego Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including cheesecake banana bread pudding, a blackberry opal basil danish, and a chocolate croissant
