12 of the Best Tortas in San Diego

Where to find the tastiest takes on this classic Mexican sandwich
Izola Bakery Opens in East Village & Looks to the Future

Owner Jeffrey Brown shares details of the bakery’s soft launch and looks to City Heights for its next location
A Ramona Farm is Bringing Rare Piedmontese Cattle to San Diego

Thompson Heritage Ranch and partner ranch, Land & Feast, hope to reinvent the beef industry as we know it
Where to Get the Best Oysters in San Diego

We put together a list of 13 of our favorite spots serving freshly shucked bites to bivalve fans
Fishermen’s Market of North County Now Open Sundays

The weekly affair will feature the day’s catch right from the boat and into your hands—plus, a rugby viewing party at Kairoa and more local food news
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
The Perfect Order at Ciccia Osteria

An Italian chef turned a burned-out home into the place for pasta in Barrio Logan