San Diego Food & Scene

San Diego's next restaurant growth is unfolding through three distinct paths:

• Neighborhood incubators like Bay Park's Banks Street let concepts like...

San Diego transit riders on CalFresh, Medi-Cal or CalWORKs can now apply for the PRONTO LIFE program to lock in reduced fares before prices rise Oct....

San Diego City Council is weighing a ban on charging city residents for beach and bay parking, igniting discussion over whether local access should come at no cost.

The City of San Diego is adding sand berms to beaches and the Mission Bay shoreline to guard against flooding from high tides and stronger surf ahead of forecasted El Niño conditions.

Goop Kitchen opens its first full-service restaurant in Del Mar's One Paseo on Aug. 31, shifting from pickup-only to indoor-outdoor dining with a...

Oceanside draws top culinary talent with its unpretentious, come-as-you-are vibe and high-quality eats.

• Craft beer nirvana on the edge of “Hops...

The Valley's seven new restaurants are turning the former Mission Valley mall into a stronger dining and shopping draw.

• EM Coffee House (Vietnamese...

Beverage margins face pressure from rising costs, but discounting erodes profits by 30-50%. Smart menu engineering offers a better path.

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One ticket unlocks a binational jazz run spanning San Diego County venues and Tijuana stages.

• Thursday Oct 1: Free Quartyard opener with Jungle...

North Park delivers vibrant breakfast options with local charm and generous portions.

• Swami’s Cafe serves oversized plates, colorful acai bowls, and...

Fleurette introduces a new communal “Market Feast” dining option at the French Provençal-inspired restaurant by chef Travis Swikard. Inspired by the popular Mediterranean Feast at his other spot, it transforms the menu into a shared group experience.

New York leads with heavy hitters like Daniel Boulud's Brasserie Boulud and Sushi Yoshitake, but San Diego earns a spot on the national list.

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San Diego's rooftops, boardwalks and Little Italy corners are serving spritz season with standout pours.

• Oceanside Rooftop: Cococabana pours Mango...

Route 992 buses to San Diego International Airport will now run every 15 minutes from 4:30 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. This directly helps travelers catching late flights or arriving after midnight.

San Diego faces an Extreme Heat Warning through 8 p.m. Thursday, with beach highs in the 80s and inland valleys reaching 108°.

• Beach communities:...

San Diego restaurant owners and partners gathered at Dorothy’s Wine Bar for a What Now networking event, trading stories on the grind of launching new...

San Diego’s milestone sake event returns with 100-plus pours and a downtown vibe.

• 10th anniversary: Sunday, Sept. 27 at JULEP Venue, expecting over...

Saturday in Old Town: Parade, 11:15 a.m. El Grito reenactment, and live music from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Old Globe Celebration: Live music, dance, piñata...

QDOBA's expansion via Hyperion Brands could shift San Diego's fast-casual Mexican market from limited outposts to a major neighborhood presence.

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Sushi Tadokoro, one of San Diego's most acclaimed sushi restaurants, is entering a new era as the intimate Old Town-area Japanese spot faces changes following its splashy opening.