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A dish of sliced pork loin medalions with bright red mole sauce.

Culture

Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in San Diego

Dining in San Diego is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.

September 26, 2025 06:15 PM

Staff

Small Business

Iconic, longtime businesses in San Diego

You really can’t have San Diego without these beloved local spots.

November 16, 2023

Monica Garske

Food

Copper Top Coffee & Donuts set to reopen in Pacific Beach

The made-to-order donut shop will open in a fresh new space at 4636 Mission Blvd. by the end of this month — here’s the hole story.

November 10, 2023

Monica Garske

Play

75+ festive, seasonal events happening in San Diego County in 2023

There’s a whole lot of jolly to be had — check out our guide to fun, festive events in San Diego this holiday and winter season.

November 8, 2023

Monica Garske

Food

Karl Strauss Outpost opens in San Marcos

The 85,000-sqft beer garden will also be home to the first-ever Karl Strauss Food Truck.

November 7, 2023

Michael Beausoleil

Festivals

What to expect at the 2023 San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival

Oh, the 19th annual celebration — Monday, Nov. 6-Sunday, Nov. 12 — is going to be grand, alright.

November 2, 2023

Monica Garske

SD Thanksgiving Takeout Feast Herb & Wood

Restaurants

Where to feast for Thanksgiving in San Diego — dine-in and takeout

Whether you’re treating yourself to an outing or picking up your feast, these local restaurants have your Thanksgiving spread covered.

November 2, 2023

Monica Garske

Talmadge - a nice place to live pumpkin with glowing neighborhood gate

Arts

SDtoday pumpkin carving contest winners

We’re giving out superlatives to three creations that display creativity and help us get ready for Halloween.

October 26, 2023

Michael Beausoleil

Food

Where to get mouthwatering birria in San Diego

The slow-stewed dish is well-represented in our city.

October 26, 2023

Monica Garske

Food

SDtoday’s candy corn guessing game

We filled a glass pumpkin with candy corn — how many pieces are in there?

October 24, 2023

Michael Beausoleil

SusieCakes pies — pecan, pumpkin (with a heart of crust in the center) and apple crumble.

Food

12 places to preorder Thanksgiving pie in San Diego

Get ready for the holiday by planning your pie in advance.

October 23, 2023

Michael Beausoleil

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Unwrap these 3 gifts given to the city of San Diego

These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.

December 17, 2024

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Culture

“A Coastal Christmas Romance": A San Diego Hallmark-style movie, as told by ChatGPT

December Nights, the OB Christmas tree, holiday lights, and ice skating? We’d watch the heck out of this fictional, AI-generated holiday movie set in America’s Finest City.

December 16, 2024

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SD Restored Botanical Building Balboa Park

City

See it: Balboa Park’s restored Botanical Building reopens

The iconic, highly-photographed structure closed in January 2022 for a $26.45 million renovation project, but reopened to the public in December 2024.

December 13, 2024

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