Team Behind Same Same Launching Amor Y Magia This June
The Latin-inspired restaurant melds Venezuelan and Mexican influence with Southern California culture
Pat & Oscar’s Breadsticks Are Hiding in Plain Sight
North Park’s Encontro has been secretly serving these buttery loaves with the Sarkisian family’s original recipe
From Michelin Kitchens to Mochi Mastery
After training in Italy and working in acclaimed kitchens like n/naka and Blue Hill at Stone Barns, Gemma Matsuyama Yamada found her calling in Kimochi’s delicate fruit mochi
9 Must-Try Meals in San Diego Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including bites from Bacari North Park, Pizza Cassette, and Ciccia Osteria
Sushi Gaga To Re-Open As Sake Bar Gaga
Sake master Ayaka Ito is transforming the 10-seat space into a specialized sake experience this June
Bankers Hill’s Coffee Scene Gets a Boost
Five Corners will serve traditional coffee and espresso drinks as well as bites like empanadas and mini desserts
First Comes Galu, Then Comes Luga
The popular Chula Vista cafe will open a sister concept in City Heights this fall
East County Enters Its Steakhouse Era
The Heritage Steakhouse will feature a sixth-floor dining room, classic tableside touches, and a menu built around premium cuts
Isola Pizza Bar Opening In Encinitas
The Neapolitan pizza spot will bring its nonna-inspired wood-burned pies to the beachside town this April
A North Park Icon Gets New Life This December
Chop Suey Lounge & Ginger Roots will reimagine The Peking Cafe as a lounge and chef’s table experience
An Affordable Steakhouse Experience Lands in Liberty Station
Grandson Steaks is now open in the former Wildflour space
Coast Thai-Way Brings Lao-Thai Dishes To Leucadia This Summer
A new Southeast Asian eatery mixes traditional recipes with Southern California flair, featuring pad thai, curries, and Thai beef noodle soup
Where to Get Mother’s Day Brunch 2026 in San Diego
Enjoy the holiday with the city’s best restaurants offering seasonal brunch buffets, prix-fixe menus, and à la carte specials
The Locals’ Guide to San Diego Coffee
From 19th-century imports to the modern craft scene, the city’s coffee culture has grown from a decentralized effort to a thriving collective of indie artisans
9 Must-Try Meals from San Diego Restaurants Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including bites from Katsuya Ko, Oh My Dough, and Deckman’s North
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
