Omakase Inu Combines Japanese Technique With Latin Flavors
Chef Daniel Salas brings 14 years of experience back to his old neighborhood for a permanent pop-up at Key & Cleaver
Common Table Taking Over Coin-Op’s Kitchen
Using its original name 86’d, the menu will feature Asian-fusion dishes like katsu sandos and Taiwanese popcorn chicken
Incoming: Craft Coast
The North County brewery and taco stand will open a third location this summer in Encinitas
Katsuya Ko Opens in La Jolla as a New, More Casual Spinoff
The national Japanese star debuts at Westfield UTC with shareable plates, sushi, and robata grilling
The Brant Expands to Encinitas With a Rooftop Bar and Community Focus
The Huntington Beach–born bar and grill from brothers Travis and Andrew Brummett takes over a longtime North County space
Dubai’s Saya Brasserie to Open First U.S. Location in Downtown
The all-day cafe from the UAE will open in the former Gaslamp Fish House this spring
Pastaria Vivi Brings Michelin-Quality Pasta to Encinitas
Chefs Brandon Jennings and William Treff combine decades of kitchen experience to launch their first pasta-centric partnership
Stella Jean’s & Pop Pie Co. Opening in La Mesa
Both eateries will open in the neighborhood’s downtown district this summer
Incoming: Blank Slate in North County
One of San Diego’s top hospitality duos launching an event space-slash-sometime restaurant in Encinitas
First Look: Nómada Opens in Carlsbad
Chef Alex Carballo’s newest project taps into his Mexican heritage and travels, from the Baja coast to the mountains of Veracruz
After 30 Years, Milton’s Deli Has New Hands At The Helm
Gilbert Frank and Salvatore Ercolano of Iconic Eateries Group plan to preserve, but improve the iconic Del Mar delicatessen
Farmers Market Favorite Mi Pan Bakery Opening In Mission Gorge
The specialty sourdough bakery will expand to more pastries, sandwiches, and coffee in its first brick-and-mortar space, opening in 2026
A Bunch of Scientists Are Slinging Healthy Craft Drinks & Shakshuka
The nonprofit eatery and education center SciEats uses a pay-it-forward model to fund nutrition education
Prosperitea Wants to You to Skip Your Daily Coffee
The matcha pop-up is inviting locals to get their caffeine fix while learning more about Japanese tea culture
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
Long Story Short Chef Takes Over The Fishery’s Kitchen
Executive Chef Elliott Townsend (Cowboy Star) joins the team at the Pacific Beach eatery today, plus more in food news
First Look: Bivouac Adventure Lodge Opens in North Park
In the heart of 30th Street, owner Lara Worm is betting it all on cider with a new 5,700-square-foot second location
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 and News (Feb. 12–16)
Your one-stop shop for food and drink happenings around town this week
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)
Your one-stop shop for food and drink happenings around town this week
Fancy Karaoke Hits the Gaslamp
Mission Hills’ iconic Lamplighter gets a sister location and an upgrade in downtown with the opening of Gaslamplighter
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
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Jan. 29–Feb. 2)
Your one-stop shop for food and drink happenings around town this week
Where to Eat in San Diego: Restaurant Openings & News (Jan. 22–26)
Your one-stop shop for food and drink happenings around town this week
