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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

Is Ozempic Killing Restaurants?

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs slash customers’ appetites for food and alcohol, potentially spelling trouble for your favorite bistro as the meds’ market booms

SE Asian-Inspired Supper Club Launching This Spring

Chao Club hopes to one day move from pop-ups to a permanent location—but chef and founder Dennis Vu is ready to take whatever opportunities come his way

A Weekend at Napa’s Annual Truffle Festival

Northern California’s wine country is the epicenter of the growing American truffle industry—here’s what to expect for next year’s event

Legendary Lancers Bar Getting New Owners

Open since 1963, longtime bartenders (and the founder of The Balboa) are taking the reins in May

15 Aphrodisiac Dishes to Spice Up Your Next Date

Where to get delicious local dishes packed with food to get you in the mood, from sensual shellfish to chiles that turn up the heat

New German-Focused Pub to Replace Hamilton’s

After years of delays, South Park’s newest beer bar hopes to welcome in guests in late February

Pezzi Del Mio Cuore Opens in Point Loma

Brothers and longtime restaurant operators Teodulo and Gaspar Mauricio open an Italian trattoria this week

Vegan Darling Ready to Reopen in North Park

Donna Jean joins Evolution Fast Food this month in the former Village space

First Look: Wildflour Delicatessen in Liberty Station

San Diego Mag’s “Chef of the Year” Phillip Esteban finally brings his all-day concept to Point Loma

Restaurant Review: Ponyboy at the Pearl Hotel

Some of San Diego’s top food and drink minds riff on Cold War classics at Point Loma’s newest hotspot

Frenchy’s Hideout Coming to Hillcrest

The California-meets-France concept opens in early March from “restaurant lifer” Michael Simpson

Dry January: What I Learned During My Sober(ish) Month

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

New Restaurant, The Victorian, is Reviving a 100-Year-Old Oceanside Landmark

The iconic yellow house will reopen with fresh owners later this spring

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