Where to Get Valentine’s Day Dinner in San Diego, 2025
These 30 restaurants are serving up prix fixe menus, sommelier-selected wine pairings and cozy, romantic atmospheres this February 14
Pro Surfer Benji Weatherley Opening Breakers in Encinitas
His parents’ house at Pipeline served as the famous “Volcom House”—now he’s opening the Hawaii-style restaurant inspired by his mom
Dry January: Going Cali Sober
SDM staff writer Danielle Allaire documents her journey without drinking for 30 days to better understand her relationship with alcohol in this four-part series
Former Addison Chefs Opening Chinese Restaurant in Oceanside
24 Suns helmed by chefs Nic Webber and Jacob Jordan opens January 31 inside a former North County dive bar
San Diego Snags Three 2025 James Beard Award Noms
Roma Norte is up for Best New Bar while chefs Tara Monsod (Animae) and Roberto Alcocer (Valle) are both up for Best Chef: California
Michelin-Recognized Lola 55 Expanding & Evolving
The gourmet taco shop brings a new outpost in Liberty Station and new direction for East Village
Popular Ensenada Taproom Opening in San Diego
Lucky Irish Beer Garden landing in Bonita, partnering with Bonita Food Market and Monterrey Ribeye Burgers
Dry January: Relapsing and Rebounding
SDM staff writer Danielle Allaire documents her journey with sobriety for 30 days to better understand her relationship with alcohol in this four-part series
Celebrity Chef Claudette Zepeda Opening New Lounge in Leucadia
After Top Chef, Iron Chef, and a 160-mile walk to unclog her spirit, the San Diego talent gets cozy with it at her new concept, Leu Leu
Hi-Fi Listening Bar Coming to Little Italy This Summer
Kiku Room opens this summer in the space featuring “music with a pulse”—dark disco, international dance music, Balearic house music, and more
SD’s First Cannabis Lounge Coming to National City
Sessions By The Bay will begin welcoming patrons in late February 2025 and will feature a ground floor dispensary, second level lounge, and an NA rooftop bar
10 Must-Try Meals from Carlsbad Restaurants
From spicy miso ramen to cauliflower tacos, rosemary lattes, and lamb tikka masala—here’s what to eat in the north county neighborhood
Dry January: An Unsolicited Sojourn in Sobriety
SDM staff writer Danielle Allaire documents her journey without alcohol for 30 days to better understand her relationship with alcohol in this four-part series
Wine Director from Three Michelin-Star Addison Opening Wine Shop
Addison’s former wine director Victoria O’Bryan set to open Electric Wines in Hillcrest
Carbonaro’s Fast-Casual Italian Coming to SDSU
Founder Andrea Carbonaro brings his Sicilian heritage to a new audience in eastern San Diego
Restaurant Review: Le Coq
The people who brought us Herb & Wood and Animae present their grand finale in San Diego
INCOMING: Mia’s Solana Beach
Bluewater Grill Founders Launching Baja-Inspired Concept in Solana Beach
The Top 20: Best New San Diego Restaurants of 2024
With new sushi, sweets, cocktail meccas, pink towers, and French feasts—this was a big year for food
From Iran With Love
Chef Francesca Marjan Pourfard’s pop-up series blends family history with Persian flavors
The Jetty To Open in Former Voltaire Beach House Location
Headed by two longtime local hospitality professionals, the Ocean Beach pub and lounge hopes to open in early spring 2025
15 Must-Try Meals From San Diego Restaurants This Year
Each month, the SDM staff rounds up our favorite eats in the city—here are the ones that topped our list in 2024
Sneak Peek: Chef Brad Wise’s A’L’ouest Coming to North Park
The name behind restaurants like Fort Oak & Rare Society unveils the plans for his new French spot on 30th and University
New York-Style Bagel Shop Opening in North Park
Marigold Bagels is moving from pop-ups to a permanent location in mid-2025
Moniker General Outpost Soft Opens in North Park
The hybrid cafe-store hopes to become a community gathering space for the eastern end of the neighborhood
Where to Get Gluten-Free Pastries in San Diego
No wheat, no problem at these seven locales around town offering fully allergy-free treats and baked goods
New Low- & No-Alcohol Drink Brand Launches in San Diego
Nunya Beverages offers zero percent to four percent beverages for the sober curious
