A Guide to the Events at the 2024 Del Mar Wine + Food Fest
Your daily schedule of offerings, including times, pricing, ticket info, and celebrity appearances
Vintage Kitchen Shoppy Shop Opening in North Park
The couple behind Collins & Coupe will debut Tablespoon on August 30
Big Changes Coming to Market on 8th
National City’s food hub is now under new ownership, with a near-full reset of restaurants
Fish to Families Battles Food Insecurity With Seafood
The local nonprofit launched during the pandemic but hopes to continue tackling the issue through grants and donations
First Look: Michelin-Starred Drew Deckman Opens 31ThirtyOne
Two friends sit in a restaurant before it opens and talk about dreams and shamans and the dismantling of ego
A Nice Bar Is Coming To North Park
The concept by owner Anthony Viveros opens early next year in the former Aburi Sushi spot at Upas and 30th
First Look: Haven Farm + Table in Encinitas
Diners at the Encinitas restaurant will eat veggie-driven dishes mere feet from the farm where the produce is grown
First Look: Ponyboy at The Pearl Hotel
Addison alums bring midcentury glamour and cuisine to the former Charles + Dinorah space
Carlsbad Aquafarm Closing Longtime Location
CEO Thomas Grimm explains it’s not the end for the North County destination, just a pivot
15 of the Best San Diego Food & Drinks to Try This August
SDM staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month
New Wine Bar Coming to the Gaslamp in 2025
Wine Girl, based out of Scottsdale, is opening its second CA location in the former Oakley space next year
Restaurant Review: Finca Tapas & Bottle Shop
In North Park, wine nerds meet the tinkering Spanifornian food ideas of a fine-dining chef
J. Brix Wines Opening First Tasting Room This Fall
The local wine label will launch its first consumer-facing space in San Marcos later this year
Cherryfish Bringing Japanese Fusion to Pacific Beach
The team behind Parq and Palmy’s will open a new upscale spot this September
First Look: Roma Norte Opening at Seaport Village
Celebrated bartender Beau du Bois launches Puesto’s latest project inspired by the flavors of Mexico City
12 of the Best Tortas in San Diego
Where to find the tastiest takes on this classic Mexican sandwich
Izola Bakery Opens in East Village & Looks to the Future
Owner Jeffrey Brown shares details of the bakery’s soft launch and looks to City Heights for its next location
A Ramona Farm is Bringing Rare Piedmontese Cattle to San Diego
Thompson Heritage Ranch and partner ranch, Land & Feast, hope to reinvent the beef industry as we know it
Where to Get the Best Oysters in San Diego
We put together a list of 13 of our favorite spots serving freshly shucked bites to bivalve fans
Fishermen’s Market of North County Now Open Sundays
The weekly affair will feature the day’s catch right from the boat and into your hands—plus, a rugby viewing party at Kairoa and more local food news
The Haole Shack Bringing Hawaiian Eats to Pacific Beach
Plus, Bica turns one, vegan market mania, and more food and drink news
Booze Brothers Opening New Family-Friendly Burger Joint
The brewery’s new tasting room, Party Burgers, hopes to satisfy beer lovers and their tiniest family members
Terra American Bistro Switches To Takeout
Plus, Marisi gets a wine nod, a craft beer conference, and more food and drink news
Shawarma Guys Set to Open in Mira Mesa
The #1-rated Middle Eastern eatery has eyes on multiple new locations, including South Park planned for end of year
Review: The Legend of Rocky’s Crown Pub
Driven by readers’ answers to an Instagram call, our food critic heads to one of San Diego’s most iconic burger joints
Phillip Esteban’s Wildflour Opens This August in Liberty Station
After years of delays, the chef’s most ambitious project is almost here—but is hardly the end of his vision
