Chef Tara Monsod Makes San Diego History Again As James Beard Award Finalist For Best Chef: California

Chef Tara Monsod, the trailblazing executive chef of Animae in downtown San Diego and Le Coq in La Jolla, has once again been named a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Award in the Best Chef: California category, marking her second consecutive year in the prestigious finals. 

San Diego Restaurant Owner Goes Viral After Dog Walker Allegedly Throws Poop At Her And Baby

A San Diego restaurant owner has gone viral on social media after posting a video of a shocking encounter with a dog walker who reportedly threw dog feces at her and her baby.

Fat Tuesday Daiquiri Bar To Replace Henry’s Pub In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter After 25-Year Run

Henry’s Pub, a fixture in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter for 25 years, will soon be replaced by Fat Tuesday, a frozen drink-fueled bar chain with roots in New Orleans. 

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters To Open New Cafe In San Diego's Hillcrest

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters, a San Diego-born staple in the local craft coffee scene, is expanding its footprint with a new location in Hillcrest, set to occupy the former space of HOB Coffee on Park.

Culinary Dropout Sets April 30 Opening In Del Mar, Bringing Cheesecake Factory’s Reach To San Diego’s Luxe Dining Scene

Culinary Dropout, the live music and comfort food chain under The Cheesecake Factory-owned Fox Restaurant Concepts banner, will debut its first California location at San Diego's Del Mar Highlands Town Center on April 30, 2025. 

Former San Diego Padres All-Star Outfielder Jurickson Profar Suspended After Testing Positive For Banned Substance

Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar, a beloved former San Diego Padres All-Star, has reportedly tested positive for hCG, a fertility drug frequently used to hide other PED use, sending shockwaves through the Padres fanbase just days after the team swept the Braves in a four-game opening series at Petco Park. 

San Diego Mourns The Loss Of Pastry Chef Gianna Buzzetta After Tragic Hiking Accident

The San Diego culinary community and beyond are grieving the sudden loss of Gianna Isabella Buzzetta, a beloved executive pastry chef most recently at Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie in Carlsbad, who passed away on March 24, 2025, at the age of 26. 

San Diego-Based Stone Distributing Sold To Multi-State Anheuser-Busch Distributor

In another shake-up to San Diego's struggling craft beer community, North County-based Stone Distributing Company has been acquired by a multi-state Anheuser Busch distributor based in Tennessee.

Chef John Hong Announces Closure Of Hitokuchi In San Diego's Kearny Mesa, Teases New Ventures

Chef John "Kappa" Hong, the visionary behind San Diego's acclaimed Hidden Fish and its experimental counterpart Hitokuchi, has announced that April 2025 will mark the end of Hitokuchi’s current chapter.

Singapore-Based Le Shrimp Noodle Bar To Open In Downtown San Diego’s Waterfront District

Le Shrimp Noodle Bar, a celebrated Singapore-based restaurant renowned for its unique fusion of Chinese and Japanese flavors, is set to make its San Diego debut in downtown's evolving waterfront dining scene.​

Buca Di Beppo Italian Restaurant Permanently Closes At The Forum Carlsbad In San Diego's North County

San Diego's North County dining scene is undergoing a shift as Buca di Beppo has shuttered its location The Forum Carlsbad.

Tijuana's Saint Cocó Coffee Bar To Open First U.S. Location In San Diego's North Park

Saint Cocó, a specialty coffee brand originally launched in Tijuana, is expanding to the United States with its first U.S. location set to open in San Diego's North Park this summer.

Adams Avenue Unplugged Returns April 26 With 80 Free Performances Across Three San Diego Neighborhoods

Adams Avenue Unplugged, San Diego's beloved free musical walkabout, is set to return on April 26, transforming a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue - spanning the neighborhoods of University Heights, Normal Heights, and Kensington - into a vibrant tapestry of live music, culinary delights, and community engagement.​

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (March 21-27) By County Health Department

Here is the weekly list of San Diego County restaurants and food facilities that have faced temporary closures and downgraded status due to health inspections from March 21 - March 27, 2025. 

Schmackary"s Bringing Broadway's Favorite Cookies To San Diego With Hillcrest Location

San Diego’s dessert scene is about to get a lot sweeter as Schmackary’s, the award-winning New York City cookie franchise dubbed the "Official Cookie of Broadway," prepares to open its first West Coast location in Hillcrest.

Lilo Coastal-Inspired Fine Dining Experience Opens April 17 In San Diego's North County Community Of Carlsbad

From the minds behind San Diego's Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie comes Lilo, a bold new fine-dining concept set to open its doors in Carlsbad on April 17. With only 22 seats and an immersive hours-long dining format, Lilo promises a journey through flavor, craft, and connection - all inside a transformed former boogie board factory.

San Diego Restaurants Targeted In Burglary Spree Find Relief As Suspect Arrested

A wave of relief has swept through San Diego’s restaurant community following the arrest of a man suspected of a three-month burglary spree that targeted at least 19 businesses across the county.

Ultimate List Of Things To Do In San Diego - April 2025 Edition

April 2025 has arrived in San Diego County, ushering in a season of vibrant blooms, cultural celebrations, and thrilling events. From classic car shows, beer festivals and eco-conscious events to live music at iconic venues, there's no shortage of activities to enjoy in America’s Finest City. Whether you’re sipping boba at a garden party, cheering at a rodeo, or grooving to a David Bowie tribute, here’s the ultimate list of top events and activities to experience this month.

The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Opening New Locations In San Diego's Pacific Beach & Oceanside

San Diego’s Pacific Beach and Oceanside communities are set to welcome new Mediterranean dining options as The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill prepares to open two additional locations, expanding its footprint in the region.