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New to North Park, Cruiser Taco has debuted on El Cajon Boulevard, serving street-style tacos.
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Jo’s Diner has opened in Mission Hills, taking over the former Café Bleu space.
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The bi-level cocktail bar and restaurant Queensborough is now open in the Gaslamp Quarter, offering bar snacks, sliders, and cocktails made with locally distilled spirits. A downstairs lounge will open later this month.
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Horton Grand Hotel’s Salt & Whiskey has taken over the former Ida Bailey’s Restaurant and Palace Bar spaces, with chef Aaron Thomas (Rancho Bernardo Inn’s Avant) at the helm.
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A fixture in its namesake city, Lemon Grove Bakery (formerly Grove Pastry Shop) has reopened after an eight-month closure.
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Bracero has officially closed and in its place, Romesco Mexiterranean Cocina has opened, with tableside Caesar salad preparation, pasta, tostadas, and tacos.
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After success in Ocean Beach, vegan Plant Power Fast Food has opened a second location, in Encinitas.
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The new complex Park 101 in Carlsbad Village is serving barbecue, sandwiches, coffee, donuts, and ice cream sandwiches, plus complimentary cotton candy for kids.
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Rolled Up has launched a second Hillcrest outpost, bringing its signature sushi burritos, rice bowls, and sous vide desserts to The Hub shopping center.
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Suzie’s Farm has shut down its Tijuana River Valley operation due to declining profits.
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