5 of San Diego’s Favorite Classic Diners
Load up on classic comfort food at these local spots for pancakes, pies, and other greasy spoon faves
Incoming: A Western-Style Saloon Heads To Old Town
Doc Holliday’s from restaurateur Pietro Busalacchi takes inspiration from the Old West and brings it into the 21st century
After 40 Years, J-K’s Greek Cafe Gets New Owners
Liza Tsolirides and Brooke Saunders will revive the old-school Greek eatery while keeping its name the same
20 of San Diego’s Best Rooftop Bars with a View
Court summer breezes and sweet views with a drink in hand
Sugarfish Is Coming to San Diego Next Spring
The LA-founded brand and popular sushi joint will set up shop in Little Italy at 2100 Kettner
Mesa Agricola’s Farm-To-Table Concept Utilizes Its Own Crops
Megan Strom and Juan González are behind Escondido’s most exciting (and possibly most sustainable) new restaurant
Experiential Zones Hit Del Mar Wine + Food’s Grand Tasting
From Novo Dia’s wellness area to a meat-lovers experience, the beach zone, and taco alley, here’s everything to get excited about during this year’s event
We Tested Six Local Bagel Shops—Here’s Our Review
After a blind tasting and plenty of playfully heated debates, one bagel reigns as best overall
Mom’s Chicken & Waffles Taking Over Lucky’s In North Park
The family-owned concept from Brian Foxworth, Jr. will open this fall the former Lucky’s Golden Phenix location
Michelin-Trained Chocolate Master Opening San Marcos Patisserie
French-born pastry chef Christophe Rull will debut his first eatery this September
9 Must-Try Meals from San Diego Restaurants Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite
food finds this month
Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2025: Everything You Need to Know
Find information from tickets to parking, celeb appearances, and more in this guide to San Diego’s premier foodie fest
Your Guide to Exclusive Del Mar Wine + Food Festival 2025 Events
From celebrity pickleball tournaments to intimate dinner parties with your favorite Food Network chefs, here are the can’t-miss happenings going on Sept. 10–14
Review: El Indio Restaurant
The Middletown restaurant reminds us that when you invent something
as iconic as the taquito, you’re allowed to rest a bit on your laurels
J. Kenji López-Alt Bringing Music & Food Event to La Jolla
The New York Times best-selling author will host Tasting Notes alongside celebrity chefs including San Diego’s own Claudette Zepeda
Mission Bagel Adds to Wave of New Bagel Shops in SD
Owner Gabe Rubin brings his NY-inspired recipe to Garnet Avenue, debuting the food truck’s first brick-and-mortar
The Best of San Diego 2025: Food & Drink
San Diego’s food scene is thriving—discover the new restaurants, craft cocktails, and must-try bites that made waves this past year
Despite National Beer Declines, Good Pressure Brewing Remains Hopeful
Longtime San Diego beer veteran Erik Fowler and his wife, Shannon, will open their first brewery by end of year
Where to See Celebs at the 2025 Del Mar Wine + Food Festival
Our guide to the high-profile talent attending the weeklong celebration of food, drink, wellness, and SoCal culture
A New Baja-SoCal Fusion Joint Hits Adams Ave This August
Una Más brewpub brings a jolt of cross-border collaboration along with a roster of high-profile Mexico talent to University Heights
Peruvian Food is Having a Global Moment
The South American fare has been growing in popularity, especially in the US—here’s where you can get it in SD
End of An Era—Las Cuatro Milpas Is For Sale
The 92-year old institution listed five buildings (which include the restaurant) for sale this week
First Look: Lucien in La Jolla
Michelin-star vets from Per Se, Daniel, Spago, and l’Abeille open the newest addition to booming La Jolla restaurant scene
Caught in Immigration Upheaval, Muse Cheesecakes Marches On
Despite facing visa challenges, Ukrainian business owner Lada Sadovnyk hopes to open her first storefront at Broadway Towers
Ciccia Osteria Opening New Pizza Spot in Barrio Logan
Expect the same cozy service and quality food, with a focus on pizza
Local Chef Wins First Season of Martha Stewart’s “Yes, Chef!”
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s chef, Emily Brubaker, takes home $250,000, courtesy the world-famous entrepreneur and chef José Andrés
