The Haole Shack Bringing Hawaiian Eats to Pacific Beach
Plus, Bica turns one, vegan market mania, and more food and drink news
Booze Brothers Opening New Family-Friendly Burger Joint
The brewery’s new tasting room, Party Burgers, hopes to satisfy beer lovers and their tiniest family members
Terra American Bistro Switches To Takeout
Plus, Marisi gets a wine nod, a craft beer conference, and more food and drink news
Shawarma Guys Set to Open in Mira Mesa
The #1-rated Middle Eastern eatery has eyes on multiple new locations, including South Park planned for end of year
Review: The Legend of Rocky’s Crown Pub
Driven by readers’ answers to an Instagram call, our food critic heads to one of San Diego’s most iconic burger joints
Phillip Esteban’s Wildflour Opens This August in Liberty Station
After years of delays, the chef’s most ambitious project is almost here—but is hardly the end of his vision
New Spanish Bistro Barra Oliba Coming To Little Italy
Partners Ernesto Casillas and Eduardo Bustamante (Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar) will debut their new seed oil–free concept this August
Is This the Best Chocolate Chip Cookie in San Diego?
The city’s gooiest, sweetest, chocolatey-est treat might come from a grocery store
The Best of San Diego 2024: Food & Drink
San Diego is a food-lovers dream—check out these restaurants, bars, and taste makers on your next night out
The Cottage Set To Open In Del Mar
The breakfast, brunch, and lunch joint will debut its third location this July—plus, a new brewery is coming to Oceanside and a retro revival hits Gaslamp
First Look: Le Coq Restaurant
Animae chef Tara Monsod helms the Puffer Malarkey Collective’s new French steakhouse in La Jolla
Mission Brewing Takes Over Rough Draft Brewing
The acquisition includes a brewhouse in Miramar and two tasting rooms in Del Mar and La Jolla
L’Orangerie French Restaurant Now Open on Coronado
Helmed by chef Phillippe Maurin, the new concept is a love letter to his native France—plus more in SD food news
Mexican-Japanese Breakfast Spot Coming to La Jolla
The group behind local concepts such as The Taco Stand and Convoy Music Bar will open Comedor Nishi on July 8
The Best Butcher Shops in San Diego
Japanese A5 Wagyu, dry-aged goodness, and Kobe beef—check out the top places to buy meats for summer grilling
North Park Beer Company Ready to Open in Crown Point
The brewery will open this week near Rocky’s and will debut a new artisan pizza shop soon
Protector Brewery Opening At The InterContinental San Diego
The 100 percent USDA-certified organic brewery debuts its second location this Saturday on the bayfront
Chef Richard Blais’ Ember & Rye Set to Reopen on June 22
Following a full $60M hotel renovation, the new restaurant inside Park Hyatt Aviara will be helmed by executive chef Jonathan Bautista
The Best Croutons in San Diego
What the tiniest, magical detail of Japanese milk bread croutons at AR Valentien says about the whole shebang
Addison Alums Take Over Pearl Hotel Restaurant
The group will be moving into the former Charles + Dinorah space to debut their new venture: Ponyboy
More Allegations of Mishandled Funds Against Wormwood Owners
A former Be Saha employee and the restaurant’s general manager shares her experience with the hospitality group
The Perfect Order at Ciccia Osteria
An Italian chef turned a burned-out home into the place for pasta in Barrio Logan
CH Projects’ Latest Hotel in San Diego Gets a Name
The Baby Grand will open on Coronado this fall with 31 rooms and an oysters and Champagne bar
New Surf-Inspired Restaurant and Bar Hideaway Opening
Southern California–based Baja Sharkeez Restaurant Group brings the Hideaway to PB this June
New Hillcrest Restaurant Jumps on the Hyper-Local Trend
Cellar Hand’s fully local menu will also showcase a who’s who of California wine brands
117 West Spirits Joins CoLab Public House in Vista
The distillery will be taking over the former Laguna Beer Company location this June