The Mesa Replacing Effin’s Pub & Grill In College Area
San Diego native Darrien Oliver hopes to revitalize the long-shuttered space with new life
Lilo Ready to Debut in Carlsbad
The duo behind Michelin-star Jeune et Jolie set to open their 22-seat dream concept in Carlsbad
15 Must-Try Meals From San Diego Restaurants This April
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds from across the city
First Look: Far Corner Pizzeria & Bar in East Village
After NYC stints in Daniel Boulud and Andrew Carmellini’s kitchens, local chef opens California-style pizza joint this week
Decore Classic Italian Restaurant Opening in East Village
Chef who worked under Rome’s famed Gianfranco Vissani brings scratch food to the former Cafe Chloe space
San Diego’s First Women’s Sports Bar Aims To Open This Year
The founders of One of Us eye a place in North Park to open the city’s only destination to catch all your favorite women pro athletes
First Look: Starlite in Middletown Reopens
CH Projects brings one of the San Diego’s most beloved culture bars back to life with help from the original cast
18 Must-Try Breweries in San Diego
From sours to stouts, pilsners, and porters, here are our top breweries across the county
Owner of Haven Pizzeria Launching Healthy Retro Cafe
Lauren Passero-Brookes, owner of Kensington Cafe and The Haven Pizzeria, will open Daffodil Cafe this summer in La Jolla
Chef from “Best Restaurant in North America” Doing Breakfast in La Jolla? Yes
At Comedor Nishi, Panchito Ibáñez creates the Mexican-Japanese day-starter of his dreams
12 Burgers to Try Right Now in San Diego
SDM’s food news writer Beth Demmon shares her top picks for the best places to get these charbroiled delights
13 Steakhouses to Try in San Diego Right Now
From dry-aged decadence to a classic steakhouse experience, San Diego has plenty of meat palaces to choose from
17 Wine Bars to Try in San Diego Right Now
A guide to some of the city’s top locales serving natural wines, international pours, and snacks to pair with your glass
First Look: Dive Restaurant & Bar at The Bower Hotel
Coronado’s first-ever rooftop bar will soft open on March 14 featuring a California cuisine–inspired menu
Michelin-Star Chef to Debut New Concept at Padres Games
Ballast Point brings in Drew Deckman for an oyster-centric concept
Callie Chefs Launch Mexican and Vietnamese Pop-Up Series
Gemelos by Nomar Ramirez and Nick Trinh joins the growing roster of pop-up dinner series around town
Nómade Tapas & Records Opening in Normal Heights
The new restaurant will feature small plates from around the world, wine, vinyl, and an all-day menu
First Look: The Crack Shack Pacific Beach
San Diego’s fried-chicken heroes join the food evolution of the city’s classic beach-party town
SD’s Plantible Turns Aquatic Plants Into Sustainable Proteins
The San Marcos-based company hopes its protein could take the place of other functional ingredients that impact food consistency
15 of the Best San Diego Food & Drinks to Try This March
SDM’s staff shouts out our favorite food finds this month
Origen Contemporary Mexican Cuisine Coming to Hillcrest
The restaurant by co-founders Franco Mestre and Sebastian Berho opens on March 2 in the former XOXO Retro Neighborhood Diner space
Restaurant Review: Communion in Mission Hills
At this rosy rooftop restaurant atop The Sasan, the vistas are only part of the charm
10 of the Best Breakfast Sandwiches in San Diego
From ham-filled to herbivore-friendly, here are a few of our favorite morning foods in the city
The Double-Edged Sword of Unexpected Virality for Small Businesses
When viral videos bring an influx of customers, the free marketing can bolster local shops—or drown them under the pressure
Former Leila Chef to Debut Pop-Up Restaurant
Justin Ayoub reimagines the smash patty pita at his new project launching within restaurants across the city
After 10 Years, Half Door Brewing Company Says Goodbye
Owner Stacy Drayne looks back at a decade in East Village and shares why the brewery is to shutting its doors
