San Diego Health Inspectors Shut Down Brigantine Restaurant Location Over Vermin And Multiple Violations

A branch of San Diego-born seafood chain Brigantine Restaurant has been forced to temporarily close after an inspection by the San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality uncovered multiple violations, including a “major” vermin issue.

California’s New Food Delivery Refund Law Takes Effect, Raising Concerns For San Diego Restaurants Already Under Pressure

A sweeping new California consumer protection law governing food delivery apps officially took effect January 1, 2026, dramatically changing how platforms like DoorDash, Postmates and Uber Eats must handle refunds for missing, incorrect, or undelivered orders. While consumer advocates are celebrating the changes, some San Diego restaurant operators warn the law could introduce new risks, abuse, and financial strain for an industry already operating on razor-thin margins.

San Diego's Birch Aquarium Brings Back Oceans At Night, Launches New Evening Series For All Ages In 2026

San Diego’s oceanfront science destination is inviting guests to stay out after dark in 2026. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, perched above the Pacific in La Jolla, is relaunching its popular adults-only Oceans at Night series later this month while also debuting an entirely new evening program designed for guests of all ages.

San Diego–Based Chefs Life Cooking Oils, Founded By Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey, Is Shutting Down After Nearly Five-Year Run

San Diego–based cooking oil brand Chefs Life, founded by celebrity chef Brian Malarkey in 2021, is shutting down operations, bringing an end to a consumer food venture born during the pandemic and built around simplifying how home cooks use oil in the kitchen.

Paul Dobson, Founder of Downtown San Diego Institution Dobson’s Bar & Restaurant, Has Died

Paul Dobson, the founder and longtime proprietor of Dobson’s Bar & Restaurant, one of downtown San Diego’s most enduring and beloved dining institutions, has died. News of Dobson’s passing was shared this week by friends and colleagues, prompting an outpouring of condolences from the city’s legal, business, and hospitality communities, many of whom spent decades gathering inside the clubby, wood-paneled restaurant that bore his name.

A New Live Webcam Is Giving A Real-Time Window Into Daily Life In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

Downtown San Diego’s most recognizable neighborhood just got a digital front row seat. A newly launched live webcam is now streaming continuous footage of the Gaslamp Quarter, offering residents, visitors, and business owners an unfiltered look at one of the city’s busiest and most dynamic areas.

French Master Patrick Ponsaty Named Executive Chef At The Inn At Rancho Santa Fe As Historic Property Enters New Culinary Era

San Diego's The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe has appointed acclaimed French master chef Patrick Ponsaty as its new Executive Chef, a move that reshapes the culinary direction of the century-old property as it undergoes a major transformation.

America’s Pizza Slowdown Is Real. In San Diego, The Price Tag Is Part of the Story

In San Diego, a city that still reveres great pizza, the highly-publicized national pizza slowdown isn’t about losing appetite so much as losing the sense that pizza is the obvious, affordable choice when a single pie can now cost as much as an entire night of takeout.

From The Pit To The Press: A Year Of Becoming A Culture & Music Reporter In San Diego - 2025 In Review

In 2025, I turned a lifetime of attending live performances into a deliberate practice of cultural reporting, using concerts and theater not just as entertainment, but as a way to understand what truly resonates and why. What follows is my recap of the 50 concerts, comedy shows, plays, and musical theater productions I attended in 2025, alongside the moments that reshaped my taste and sharpened my instincts.

Maiden Coronado Set To Debut As Long-Awaited Waterfront Restaurant At Ferry Landing

After more than 17 years of delays, revisions, and unrealized plans, a new waterfront restaurant is finally taking shape at Coronado’s iconic Ferry Landing. Construction is now underway on Maiden Coronado, a large-scale, indoor-outdoor dining destination that will occupy the long-vacant parcel next to Il Fornaio, delivering on a promise first envisioned by the Port of San Diego nearly two decades ago.

What Are Those Giant Tumbleweeds Taking Over San Diego's Mission Bay? Here’s What’s Behind The Post-Storm Phenomenon

Following the first significant rainstorms of 2026, residents walking along San Diego's Mission Bay and surrounding shoreline paths have been greeted by an unusual sight: massive, tangled tumbleweeds scattered across the sand, bike paths, and bay edges, in some cases piled several feet high. Photos shared across social media show the dry, spiky masses clustered near storm drains, trash cans, and low-lying shoreline areas, prompting confusion and speculation about where they came from and whether they pose an environmental concern.

Are Paint Chips From Filippi’s Pacific Beach Location Ending Up In San Diego Storm Drains? Reddit Post Sparks Environmental Questions

A viral Reddit post accusing the Filippi’s Pizza Grotto Pacific Beach location of washing paint chips into San Diego storm drains, and potentially toward the ocean, has ignited a heated online debate, raising broader questions about stormwater regulations, contractor practices, and how quickly public outrage can outpace verified facts.

Owner Of San Diego's Decades-Old La Playa Taco Shop Deported Following ICE Detention

The owner of La Playa Taco Shop, a decades-old Mexican food institution in San Diego's Pacific Beach, has reportedly been deported following his detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marking a devastating turn in a case that sparked widespread community concern and support late last year.

REVIEW: Duran Duran Prove Endurance Is The Ultimate Flex At San Diego's Viejas Arena

With MTV officially shuttered in 2026, Duran Duran’s San Diego stop felt like a living counterargument to the idea that pop relevance expires with its platforms. At Viejas Arena, the band delivered a kinetic, visually rich performance that affirmed their status not as relics of the MTV era, but as victors who long ago transcended it.

A Viral Reddit Confession Has Sparked A DoorDash Boycott And Reignited Fears About The Gig Economy’s Darkest Algorithms

A viral Reddit post claiming to expose how a major food-delivery app profits from “priority” and “driver benefit” fees without paying drivers a dime has exploded into a national flashpoint, racking up more than 80,000 upvotes and fueling calls to boycott DoorDash and similar platforms. While the anonymous allegations are unverified, the thread has reignited long-simmering fears about opaque gig-economy algorithms, dynamic pricing, and whether convenience culture is quietly being engineered to squeeze both workers and customers.

Doc Holliday’s Bar & Grill Saunters Into San Diego’s Old Town

A new Old West–themed bar and restaurant has quietly entered San Diego's Old Town. Doc Holliday’s, the latest concept from restaurateur Pietro Busalacchi and the team behind Trattoria Don Pietro, El Sueño, and Tako Vibrant Sushi, has officially soft opened, with a full grand opening planned for February 1.

Frida’s Express Opens in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, Bringing More Tijuana-Style Street Tacos To Downtown

Frida’s Express has officially opened its doors in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, expanding the growing Frida’s Taqueria brand. The new fast-casual outpost quietly began serving customers in recent days, marking the latest taqueria concept rooted in Tijuana-style street food to enter the now-saturated downtown market.

San Diego’s 70+ New Bar & Restaurant Openings Of 2025

Meet the ultimate guide to 70-plus bars and restaurants that opened across San Diego County in 2025 - including two Tony Hawk-backed eateries, buzzy Asian imports, several highly-rated bagel shops and plenty more.

Morrissey Cancels San Diego Show Yet Again, Cementing His Status As Live Music’s Most Reliable No-Show

San Diego fans hoping that the third time might finally be the charm are once again left empty-handed as Morrissey has officially canceled his January 6, 2026 performance at the San Diego Civic Theatre - a show that itself had already been postponed from May 1, 2025.