Chef Ambrely Ouimette’s Omakase Pop-Up Hits East Village
The longtime San Diego chef’s newest concept will run eight nights a month with seats for just 10 guests
Can Abundance Be Sustainable? Top Local Food Minds Say Yes
The Progressive Hedonist dinners aim to break the cycle of climate change doom through food and community
Team Behind Common Theory To Open New Korean BBQ
The Chula Vista location will boast 4,500 square feet of space with gas grills at each table and seating for nearly 150 guests
The Caesar Salad Turns 100 This Year
The world’s most famous salad, originating in the 1920s, was a solution to an ingredient shortage at a restaurant on Tijuana’s historic Avenida Revolución
2 New Juicy Burgers Locations Opening
The upcoming joints will be an expansion of the popular chain which shuttered its 28 nationwide locations during the pandemic
Crack Shack Opening in Pacific Beach
The popular fried chicken spot will be located on Mission Blvd. and will feature a bocce ball area, picnic tables, and a large video wall
Found Family
Indian dhaba Punjabi Tandoor is a refuge for both the family that owns it and the South Asian diners they serve
Subway Hates Us
The chain’s new Auntie Anne’s pretzel is representative of larger issues plaguing American society
A New Iteration of Katsuya Coming to Westfield UTC
Plus new dining at George’s at the Cove, a new hot dog menu, and more in food and drink news
The Best Restaurants in San Diego 2024
Chew on this—a butter-drenched bible to our sizzling dining scene, bursting with all the bites, sips, chefs, and trends that make San Diego hallowed ground for food people
Basic Pizza Closing in East Village
The longtime joint on Tenth Ave. will exit its location after baseball season with plans to reopen at Park 12 development
17 Trends and Icons Shaping San Diego’s Food Scene in 2024
The movers and shakers revolutionizing our city’s restaurants and bars
Birria El Rey Opening Brick & Mortar in Golden Hill
The chef and owner of the popular Golden Hill taco truck is setting down roots in the former Krakatoa space this summer
Rose Cafe Blooms in South Oceanside
Plus how local craft beer measures up nationally, upcoming chef dinners with Drew Deckman, and more food and drink news
First Look: Tanner’s Prime Burgers
Partners Brandon Rodgers and Eric Brandt set down roots with their newest brick-and-mortar
Where to Get Mother’s Day Brunch in San Diego 2024
31 of the the city’s best restaurants offering Mother’s Day brunch specials, buffets, and prix-fixe menus
Little Victory Wine Bar Coming to Carlsbad
The natural wine shop will share space with Always Hungry Grocery + Goods
First Look: Gravity Heights’ New Mission Valley Location
The dynamic brewpub’s second location brings high-end craft beer and bites to Mission Valley
First Look: Brickmans at Lakehouse Resort
The new San Marcos restaurant offers a farm-to-table take on the golf course grill
Test Kitchen Nights Bring the Heat at Kyoto Gift and Food
This hole-in-the-wall market in National City offers shoppers the chance to experience a live cook-off
New Restaurant Lana Taking Over CPK in Solana Beach
The new restaurant will take over the popular pizza joint come February 2025 and will serve coastal cuisines
Non-Alcoholic Bars Aren’t Just Serving Glorified Juice
San Diego mixologists are creating free-spirited cocktail lounges that cater to the sober and the sober-curious
Famed Mexican Seafood Eatery La Corriente Lands in La Jolla
The restaurant is best known for its take on fresh Pacific Ocean seafood and ceviches
Where to Get Spam Musubi in San Diego
The outrageously processed meat from a can is more delicious—and available!—than you might imagine
Newport’s Shorebird Restaurant Coming To Seaport Village
After a two-year wait, the coastal eatery will finally open its doors, showcasing an upstairs dining room with 360-degree views
First Look: Donut Bar Opens in Downtown
The social media sugar sensation opened a new flagship location with much more than donuts
