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Urban Solace is getting a revamp for the new year. The North Park staple now serves a daily breakfast by day and turns into Bar Solace, with share plates and drinks, by night.
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After success with their ramen, sushi, and Hello Kitty–shaped steam buns in Little Italy, Harumama has opened a second, more intimate location in Carlsbad.
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Louisiana Purchase is slated to debut this month in North Park with a Big Easy–inspired menu.
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Bird Rock Coffee Roasters has opened their fifth location. The Pacific Beach café has all the popular coffee and espresso drinks, plus an expanded food menu.
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DC export ChiKo has landed in Encinitas. The James Beard–nominated eatery pulls from Chinese and Korean cuisines—think crispy chicken spring rolls, pork and kimchi potstickers, and more.
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The group behind True Food Kitchen and Flower Child has opened North Italia at Fashion Valley. The menu includes white truffle garlic bread, spicy pepperoni pizzas, and gluten-free options.
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Replacing the Tostadas space, La Catrina Tapas & Tequila is open in North Park, with ceviches, tacos, cazuelas, and shrimp sopes with bone marrow.
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Kearny Mesa’s Realm of the 52 Remedies is a new Asian-inspired speakeasy turning out cocktails, small plates, and more in a space designed by Michael Soriano (Queenstown Public House).
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Following locations in Oceanside and Carlsbad, Barrel Republic has opened in Pacific Beach, with craft beer and indulgent bar eats.
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SuperNatural Sandwiches, known for their seafood sammies, has opened a new outpost in Little Italy.
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