Restaurants

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
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A glass of cold brew from The Invigatorium
Food
Drink Up Month 2023 recap
Take a look back at all the drinks we drank up and places we covered this month, ranging from coffee to tea and local breweries to speakeasies.
July 28, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD AleSmith Brewing Company Miramar
Small Business
Breweries in San Diego’s Miramar area — aka ‘Beeramar’
Many of San Diego’s most beloved craft breweries are making beer in the heart of Miramar.
July 25, 2023
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Monica Garske
An array of cocktails served at Lime in the Coconut in Chula Vista
Food
Feel the island vibes at San Diego tiki bars
These spots have fruity, tropical-themed drinks and South Pacific decor to put you in an instant vacation mood.
July 25, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
SD Rad Habits Juice Co. Drink Up
Restaurants
Squeeze these in: Delicious juice and smoothie shops in San Diego
Try these local places for healthy, fresh juices and smoothies bursting with flavor.
July 21, 2023
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Monica Garske
A Barbie-themed cocktail at The Blind Burro bar in San Diego.
Bars
Local cocktails inspired by San Diego Comic-Con 2023
From a Barbie-themed margarita to the “The Flash,” the themed drink options are endless around downtown San Diego this weekend.
July 19, 2023
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Monica Garske
Rendering of the storefront and counter of The Red Chickz in Carlsbad
Restaurants
The Red Chickz is bringing the heat to Carlsbad
The Nashville-style chicken shop will open its first location in San Diego County at The Shoppes at Carlsbad later this summer.
July 14, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
A view of downtown Julian in San Diego County's mountains.
Play
The ultimate road trip to Julian
Hit the road and head to San Diego County’s charming mountain town — we’re sharing all the details about what to do, where to eat and drink, and where to stay.
July 7, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Britannia Tearooms Drink Up 2023
Restaurants
The Britannia Tearooms debuting in Midway District
Selina Stockley, of Surrey, England, has been living in San Diego for 31 years and this new business venture has long been her dream.
July 5, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Elvira restaurant
Restaurants
Cesarina Group to open traditional Roman pizzeria in Ocean Beach
Elvira is set to open at the former site of BO-beau kitchen + bar.
June 29, 2023
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Monica Garske
SD Drink Up Month 2023 Preview
Restaurants
SDtoday will celebrate Drink Up Month in July 2023
We’ll be exploring San Diego’s bountiful beverage scene during the month of July — from tea and coffee, to craft beer and more.
June 8, 2023
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Monica Garske
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Lunar New Year celebrations in San Diego
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January 24, 2025
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If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
January 17, 2025
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A man holds his hands up in the air in the shape of a heart during sunset golden hour. The sun is peeking through the heart.
Nonprofits
How San Diegans can help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires
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January 10, 2025
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Local Author Books section at the San Diego Central Library
Arts
Books written by San Diego authors
All of these writers have ties to America’s Finest City.
January 3, 2025
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Meet your New Year’s resolutions in San Diego
The biggest step in completing your New Year’s resolution? Show up.
January 2, 2025
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