New Cafe, Restaurant & Listening Bar Heads to National City
Friends of Friends will soon hit the streets as the city’s newest one-stop hangout on East 8th, serving up coffees, smash burgers & plenty of vinyl
Lucien Brings Michelin-Starred Talent to La Jolla
Chef and co-owner Elijah Arizmendi brings his stacked resume (Per Se, l’abeille, Spago) to the beach alongside co-owners Brian Hung and Melissa Lang
Nico’s Fish Market Docks in Pacific Beach This Summer
The popular pop-up is getting a permanent location taking over the former La Perla Cocina Mexicana
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Feb. 19–23)
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The Prettiest Restaurant in San Diego (& Some Delicious Carrots)
Finding piano ghosts and lovely things at Bird Rock’s marquee eatery, Paradisaea
Exclusive First Look: Rumorosa
The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina’s new restaurant debuts fine-dining Mexican fare with a side of SoCal chill
A Little Moore Café Reviving in Leucadia
Ellie’s Wood-Fired Pizza moves in from Arizona, Burger Kook launches Bar Food, and Vista awaits a new brewery coming this spring
Eppig Taking Over Former Stone Tap Room Space by Petco
Plus more coffee in Mission Valley, a new Common Theory coming to Chula Vista, and a permanent spot for Nico’s Fish Market in Pacific Beach
Vote Now for San Diego’s Best Restaurants 2024
Help us pick the city’s top places to dine and be entered to win a $200 gift card to Catamaran Hotel Resort and Spa
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings and News (Feb. 12–16)
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Roman Wolves Lands in Little Italy
Plus, the James Beard Foundation comes to Marisi, North Park’s Holy Matcha turns eight, and Green Cheek Beer reopens in Oceanside
Korea’s Most Famous Fried Chicken Joint is Opening in San Diego
Plus, Mujer Divina expands with new grab-n-go spot next week and Dave’s Hot Chicken lands in Mission Valley in early March
First Look: Finca
The new wine shop and tapas-style restaurant opens in North Park featuring Spanish and California small-grower selections
Gaslamp’s Whimsical Rustic Root Heads to the Beach
Comfort food and cocktails head to Solana Beach—plus Bafang Dumpling lands in Mira Mesa and a Lunar New Year celebration on Convoy
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Feb. 5–9)
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Fancy Karaoke Hits the Gaslamp
Mission Hills’ iconic Lamplighter gets a sister location and an upgrade in downtown with the opening of Gaslamplighter
Nobu Officially Opening at The Hotel Del Coronado Next Year
The famed Japanese restaurant and hospitality empire will debut its second location in San Diego in 2025
First Look: Burgeon at the Grove Opens in Vista
The homegrown brewers open their fourth taproom to celebrate seven years of making beer
Clique Hospitality Set to Open Two New Restaurants in Del Mar
The Kitchen and The Clubhouse set to open early 2024—plus 12 years of The Lion’s Share and a Filipino pop-up in Linda Vista
Exclusive First Look: Lala by Busalacchi Restaurant Group
The group behind some of the city’s top Italian eateries is set to open its newest locale on Feb. 5
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Jan. 29–Feb. 2)
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Iron Chef’s Claudette Zepeda’s Guide to Eating in Imperial Beach
The Food Network personality and San Diego native gives us the rundown on her favorite locales in IB
Barrio Logan’s Indie Burger Star Strikes Again
Hayes Burger set to open second location—plus Blind Lady Ale House turns 15 & Roman Wolves comes to Little Italy
Iconic Taqueria Tacos El Franc Coming to the US
A Tijuana institution since 1996, the “best tacos in the world” are finally arriving stateside in National City
5 Chocolate-Infused San Diego Beers To Try on Valentine’s Day
Satisfy your sweet tooth at these local breweries serving up the best stouts and porters on February 14
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Jan. 22–26)
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