1
El Take It Easy in North Park has closed—and reopened as Hubcap, under the same ownership (Jay Porter).
2
The Biergarten is opening in the former Barracuda Grill space in Encinitas.
3
James Limjoco’s Sublime Tavern is slated to open this month with 60 beers on tap in Del Mar near the polo fields.
4
Newer seafood spot Spike Africa’s has launched a new brunch menu on weekends downtown.
5
Nekter Juice Bar will open soon in La Jolla in the former Extreme Pizza space.
6
The SD County Fair will celebrate local produce with a CSA day at the fair on June 22; farmers and chefs will prepare special samples.
7
The Sunset Bar at the Hotel Del Coronado will kick off the summer season June 1 with fresh-shucked oysters and special cocktail pairings.
8
Miguel Valdez, chef of the Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge, was recently honored by the National Restaurant Association with the Faces of Diversity Award.
9
Roy Yamaguchi has opened a new restaurant, Pacific Rim Cuisine, in the former Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion space.
10
A speakeasy called Magnolia Tap + Kitchen is coming soon to the downtown spot formerly occupied by Bare Back Grill.