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
North County Bier Garden Brings Its Encinitas Roots To Oceanside
Bier Garden Encinitas debuts its second spot just steps from the pier
Incoming: Copper Kings Burgers Heads Home To Oceanside
Plus, new sushi opening in Point Loma, a local chef gets Italy’s highest award, and more San Diego food news
Where to Get Easter Brunch 2026 in San Diego
From oceanside views and resort restaurants to neighborhood favorites and chef-driven kitchens, these are the best spots to celebrate this year
Burekas Box’s Middle Eastern Pastries Go Green in a First for SD
The city’s only battery-operated commercial food truck brings Israeli pastry traditions to SoCal
Omakase Inu Combines Japanese Technique With Latin Flavors
Chef Daniel Salas brings 14 years of experience back to his old neighborhood for a permanent pop-up at Key & Cleaver
A New Taquería Puts the Spotlight on Sonoran Cuisine
The fast-casual shop focuses on the region’s two specialties: grilled meat and thin flour tortillas
Common Table Taking Over Coin-Op’s Kitchen
Using its original name 86’d, the menu will feature Asian-fusion dishes like katsu sandos and Taiwanese popcorn chicken
Playground Art + Coffee Bringing Nostalgia To North Park
The retro-themed shop will offer coffee, pastries, and art classes for the young at heart
Sky Valley Cellars Aims to Elevate San Diego Wines
The Ramona-based winery is ready to showcase the city as a premium wine-growing region with its new tasting room in the Marina District
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives Alum Opening San Diego Eatery
Taste Craft Eatery heads to Carlsbad serving a fully customizable mix-and-match menu featuring breakfast, lunch, and dinner options
Global Brand Zuma Opening First California Outpost at The Guild Hotel
Opening downtown this summer, the contemporary Japanese restaurant-lifestyle concept signals a new phase for West Broadway’s growing hospitality corridor
Dimashq Baklava Shows The Sweet Side Of Syrian Desserts
After leaving the Middle East in 2012, Sameh Emghaoech brings his country’s dessert heritage to the US
Communion Taps Dante Cecchini As Executive Chef
The former BoujieMana executive chef lands at the Mission Hills restaurant to re-introduce himself to San Diego
Restaurant Review: Lucien in La Jolla
Michelin-bred chef Elijah Arizmendi is doing wildly inventive things with ingredients both quotidian and strange
10 Must-Try Desserts in San Diego Right Now
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month including cheesecake banana bread pudding, a blackberry opal basil danish, and a chocolate croissant
First Look: À L’ouest
Top chef Brad Wise finally unveils his French brasserie on North Park’s marquee corner
Incoming: Craft Coast
The North County brewery and taco stand will open a third location this summer in Encinitas
Kaisu Bakehouse Pops Up in San Diego With Sweet Nostalgia
Former dumpling entrepreneur, Katarina Su, brings colorful marshmallow treats inspired by childhood snacks to the city
First Look: Bacari North Park
The LA-based wine bar opens its first (but not last) San Diego outpost on February 9
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
