A new smash burger joint just shored up in San Diego. For the Win, a popular smash burger micro-chain based in Los Angeles, ...

The 2025 California Michelin Guide was announced Thursday, June 25, in Sacramento’s SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center to a crowd of chefs and restaurant professionals, with new stars awarded ...

San Diego’s foray into the fine dining scene reached a new level when Lilo opened in Carlsbad on April 17. The ambitious restaurant from chef Eric Bost and John Resnick, tucked behind their all-day ...

Valle is one of the few restaurants in the area honored with a Michelin star — the first Mexican restaurant in San Diego to receive the accolade. Its dining options include a tasting menu, a chef’s ...

Novo has been making waves in San Diego since the Carneiro family brought its Brazilian hospitality, beer culture, and top-selling kombucha stateside. The company started with its Chula Vista brewery ...

San Marcos — One of the pioneers in creating a fish market and restaurant in North County, Fish House Vera Cruz, has closed its doors. Anchoring Old California Restaurant Row in San Marcos, the ...

Mission Beach — A breezy new resort restaurant emanates Italian charm, drawing visitors and locals in from far and wide for its excellent Neapolitan cuisine. Anchoring the Bahia Resort Hotel in ...

ENCINITAS— A late-night option has landed in North County with the launch of Sago in the former Home & Away space. Starlight Hospitality Group’s swanky nightlife venue is an 80-seat restaurant and ...

OCEANSIDE— Piper has landed at the beachside Seabird Resort in downtown Oceanside, The anchor restaurant and bar, which has a wrap-around patio, is currently serving dinner Tuesday to Saturday from 5 ...

CHULA VISTA— LA’s legendary Randy’s Donuts has added a second store in San Diego. Operated by local franchisee Emlio Támez, the shop will stock the brand’s broad array of classic and deluxe doughnut ...

LITTLE ITALY— Bay Park area treat shop Sweet Petite Confections is the newest resident at the Little Italy Food Hall. Founded by Michelle Lomelin, who has a background in fashion design, the ...

One of San Diego’s oldest vegetarian restaurants went fully vegan during the winter of 2020. Centered in the heart of Balboa Park, it offers an array of vegetable-based soul food via dishes like ...