Modern Italian Eatery Sono Coming to North Park
Plus, a future for Las Cuatro Milpas, a beer to celebrate 100 years of art, and more food news
Katsuya Ko Opens in La Jolla as a New, More Casual Spinoff
The national Japanese star debuts at Westfield UTC with shareable plates, sushi, and robata grilling
Chef Drew Deckman is Back
A year after launching in San Diego, the tongs-and-goggles Michelin chef changes course and finds his groove
The Brant Expands to Encinitas With a Rooftop Bar and Community Focus
The Huntington Beach–born bar and grill from brothers Travis and Andrew Brummett takes over a longtime North County space
Dubai’s Saya Brasserie to Open First U.S. Location in Downtown
The all-day cafe from the UAE will open in the former Gaslamp Fish House this spring
Puesto Taco Bar is the Next Chapter for the Restaurant Group
The new Sorrento Mesa counter-service concept is its first fast-casual eatery and now open
Vulture and Dreamboat Closing in University Heights
Kory Stetina and CH Projects pull the plug on their epic plant-based concept on February 8
SDM’s Guide to San Diego Food & Drink
We speak with the city’s top food and drink makers in this exclusive video series hosted by food critic and Food Network judge Troy Johnson
Pastaria Vivi Brings Michelin-Quality Pasta to Encinitas
Chefs Brandon Jennings and William Treff combine decades of kitchen experience to launch their first pasta-centric partnership
Stella Jean’s & Pop Pie Co. Opening in La Mesa
Both eateries will open in the neighborhood’s downtown district this summer
The Find: Amor Ice Cream Pop-Ups
After years at some of San Diego’s top restaurants, pastry chef Arely Chavez launches her own ice cream brand with Mexican roots
9 Must-Try Meals From San Diego Restaurants Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including bites from Puesto, Le Coq, Le Corriente, and more
San Diego’s Viral Crab Rangoon Roll Now in La Jolla
The pop-culture phenom, Slurp, makes its way to Westfield UTC this Friday as the mall’s first Thai restaurant
Incoming: Blank Slate in North County
One of San Diego’s top hospitality duos launching an event space-slash-sometime restaurant in Encinitas
Coffee Omakase Leaves It Up To You
Unison Coffee’s pop-up four-course curated experience is a journey of flavor and technique inside Pizza Kaiju in Barrio Logan
First Look: Nómada Opens in Carlsbad
Chef Alex Carballo’s newest project taps into his Mexican heritage and travels, from the Baja coast to the mountains of Veracruz
Beloved Indie Steakhouse Cowboy Star Launching New Concept
She Rode West will be an everyday sister concept slated for Bankers Hill next year
Tahini & Finjan Coffee Co. Debut New Mission Valley Location
As seen on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, the Middle Eastern restaurant and Turkish coffee shop open a joint concept this weekend
Suzette French Restaurant Opening in Chula Vista
Beloved restaurateur Jerome Gombert returns with help from some talented, Michelin-y friends
First Look: Fleurette, Travis Swikard’s New Restaurant
SDM’s Chef of the Year opens his big French idea and ultimate dream restaurant in La Jolla
Pizza Cassette Brings NY-Meets-Italian Pizza To PB
The permanent pop-up at The Gärten will open its second location in early 2026
Where to Get Christmas Dinner in San Diego, 2025
Give yourself the gift of great food this holiday season with these 31 Christmas specials, buffets, and deals across San Diego
5 of the Biggest San Diego Food & Drink Trends of 2025
The good, the bad, and the best food trends we saw this year, plus a look ahead to 2026
Nobu-Trained Chef to Open His First Restaurant in Mira Mesa
Chef Changjin Oh will debut Momo Sando & Omakase—a grab-and-go version of an omakase experience—later this month
After 30 Years, Milton’s Deli Has New Hands At The Helm
Gilbert Frank and Salvatore Ercolano of Iconic Eateries Group plan to preserve, but improve the iconic Del Mar delicatessen
Farmers Market Favorite Mi Pan Bakery Opening In Mission Gorge
The specialty sourdough bakery will expand to more pastries, sandwiches, and coffee in its first brick-and-mortar space, opening in 2026
