An Emo-Themed Bar & Pizza Joint is Rolling Into OB
Drink 182 will pair pop-punk nostalgia with New England-style pizza starting this summer
5 San Diego Food Trends to Know About
From surprise revivals to changing dining habits, these are the shifts redefining the local culinary landscape
Global Fork Food Hall Opens in Little Italy
Offering everything from smashburgers to sundaes, the latest food hall from Tiger Hospitality opens its doors this weekend
Michelin Chooses San Diego for Its Big Show
How the now iconic rating system became the biggest name in the food and how it made its way to our backyard
A Guide to The 2026 Sapporo Omakase Open
The restaurants and people behind the fastest sold-out event in San Diego Magazine’s history
In a City Obsessed With Coffee, One Pop-Up Is Doing Things Differently
One of One combines creative seasonal drinks, ethical sourcing, and Filipino-American roots to stand out in San Diego’s crowded cafe scene
The Japanese Curry Taking Over Petco Park Is Coming to Hillcrest
CoCo Ichibanya’s wildly popular katsu curry has become a ballpark favorite—and now the chain is opening a second San Diego location
The Perfect Shot with SD’s Top Food Photographers
We ask the city’s best food photographers to choose their favorite pics and share their secrets to capturing a drool-worthy pic
How to Build the Ultimate Home Bar in San Diego
Spruce up your home bar setup with product recommendations from local cocktail aficionado and Collins & Coupe owner Gary McIntire
Steady State Roasting Co. Perks Up In San Marcos
After eight years and numerous awards, the cafe and roastery expands its operations in North County
Carlsbad’s Newest Restaurant Is All About One Perfect Dish
The team behind Harumama and Blue Ocean will open Little Kiki Katsu & More on June 15, serving premium cutlets, Japanese sandos, and curated sake pairings
Spanish Wine, Tapas, Paella & More Coming to UTC
Telefèric Barcelona will open its first San Diego location early this summer
Where is Coral Strong Now?
Talking farm to table, fraud-to-table, and the feasibility of the movement with the beloved restaurateur who saw it all
4 San Diego Dishes We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Food writer Beth Demmon names local bites we love—both at the high and low ends of our budgets
Del Mar Wine & Food Fest Returns With SoCal’s Top Chefs
San Diego’s biggest food and drink festival is back for a week-long celebration of SoCal’s best restaurants, chefs, and wineries from Sept. 30–Oct. 4
From Laguna Beach to Leucadia: Oto Sushi Lands in SD
The sustainability-focused sushi concept offering traditional favorites as well as fusion specialties will open in North County this summer
The Best New Restaurants in San Diego
After 20 years and thousands of meals as a food critic, San Diego Mag Content Chief Troy Johnson picks the city’s top standouts
The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2026
We asked, you voted, and food critic Troy Johnson chose his favorites—these are the top food and drink people and places in the city
You’ve Had a California Burrito, Now Try the CA Banh Mi
Một Bánh Mì melds Vietnamese and Mexican traditions in a new pop-up concept featuring its take on a local favorite
It’s Soft Shell Crab Season, But Not For Long
Where to find the short-lived seasonal special around San Diego
An Immersive Speakeasy Opens In Encinitas
The team behind The Roxy launches Anigma, a hidden cocktail bar with small bites
The City’s Cult-Hit Burger (And More) Comes to North Park
For its 10th anniversary, North Park Beer Co reinvents the kitchen at its flagship location
Infusion Lab Brings Coffee, Culture, and Design to PB
The specialty coffee and dessert shop will open in late June to early July
Encinitas, Here’s the Oyster Bar You Requested
The elevated, yet straightforward seafood restaurant will open behind Coast Thai-Way later this fall
Everything Is Omakase Now
How decision fatigue and pandemic margins are redefining the idea of prix-fixe menus
In San Diego’s Kitchens, Second Chances Are On The Menu
With a new campus, Kitchens For Good is expanding its apprenticeship programs aimed at reducing barriers of employment
