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Chefs Paul McCabe and Amy DiBiase have launched the bayfront restaurant Vistal inside the new InterContinental Hotel downtown, with a menu of prawns, sea bass, and other Baja-inspired seafood dishes.
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Dark Horse Coffee Roasters has opened its fourth San Diego location. The La Mesa café serves coffee, donuts, waffles, and toast.
3
Taking over the shuttered Candela’s by the Bay, El Roy’s Tequila Bar + Kitchen is now open in Coronado, from the team behind Liberty Public Market, Stake Chophouse & Bar, and Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge.
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Frosted, bagel-like, and croissant-style donuts are on the menu at Frat Boy Donuts’ new location in the East Village.
5
Carlsbad’s new Clara is serving California-inspired bistro fare by chef Alex Carballo (Moto Deli).
6
Blanco Tacos + Tequila is now open in Fashion Valley, serving braised short rib tacos, plus mezcal cocktails and margaritas.
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Kensington’s Tanuki is turning out sushi and Wagyu beef alongside sake and matcha lattes.
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After success in the Portland area, Ramen Ryoma has opened an outpost in Clairemont, with locations in Hillcrest and Pacific Beach coming soon.
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Former BiCE chef-owner Mario Cassineri is behind Oceanside’s new Italian eatery, Blade 1936, in the Irving Gill–designed building once used by the Blade-Tribune newspaper.
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The new Sarap Filipino Kitchen is serving lumpia, pancit, and other traditional plates in Miramar, with live entertainment including stand-up and karaoke to come.
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