Is Cheese Wheel Pasta An Overpriced, Unsanitary Gimmick? Many San Diego Restaurants Offer It, But Should It Be Avoided?

Cheese wheel pasta has become one of the most viral food fads in recent years, showing up in Instagram reels and TikToks with dramatic tableside flair. But behind the spectacle of twirling hot pasta inside a carved-out wheel of cheese lies a less appetizing reality - one that some San Diego chefs are calling both unsanitary and absurdly overpriced.

Lana Brings Elevated California Coastal Cuisine To San Diego's Solana Beach

A new chapter has begun at the longtime California Pizza Kitchen space in San Diego's Solana Beach, where Lana, a refined California coastal restaurant, has officially opened its doors.  

NASCAR Eyes Downtown San Diego Waterfront For High-Speed Street Race To Take Place As Early As 2026

NASCAR is reportedly finalizing a deal to bring a high-profile street race to San Diego as early as 2026, turning parts of downtown and the city's waterfront into a roaring Cup Series course with sweeping ocean views and urban energy.

Café Madeleine Debuts Latin-French Fusion Concept In San Diego's Barrio Logan

A beloved name in San Diego’s brunch scene has made its way to Barrio Logan with a vibrant new twist. Café Madeleine has officially opened its third location, introducing a menu that blends French café staples with Latin-inspired flair in the heart of one of San Diego’s most culturally rich neighborhoods.

Why Is LA’s Buzziest Chef-Favorite Beer Brewing In San Diego But Not Pouring Here?

Skyduster Beer, the buzzy Los Angeles-born brand favored by top chefs at some of the country’s most acclaimed restaurants, is brewing its crisp, food-friendly lagers and pilsners right here in San Diego County - but you still can’t find it on tap anywhere in town. Here's why.

Anaheim-Based Villains Brewing Company Ready To Unveil New Brewpub & Restaurant In San Diego's East Village

The next chapter for one of East Village’s most iconic buildings is officially underway. Anaheim-based Villains Brewing Company is set to open its first San Diego location as soon as this weekend, taking over the former Half Door Brewing space just steps from Petco Park.

Los Angeles-Based Breakfast Sensation Egg Tuck To Crack Into San Diego With Little Italy Debut

Los Angeles-based, Korean/Japanese-inspired breakfast sensation Egg Tuck is preparing to open its first-ever San Diego location this summer in the heart of Little Italy, bringing its wildly popular, fluffy egg sandwiches to a neighborhood already packed with culinary heavyweights.

San Diego Chef Tara Monsod Misses Top Prize, But Her James Beard Legacy Remains Historic

Chef Tara Monsod did not walk away with a James Beard Award on Monday night, but her presence among the country's most celebrated culinary talents remains a landmark achievement for San Diego. As the first chef from the region to be named a finalist for Best Chef: California, not one, but two years in a row, Monsod has already left a lasting legacy and brought unprecedented attention to the city’s dining culture.

San Diego's Historic Tip Top Meats Restaurant Prepares Comeback At Small Section Of Original Building In Carlsbad

 
Tip Top Meats is officially on its way back home. After closing its iconic North County San Diego grocery and eatery in 2024 and navigating a complicated legal battle, the beloved European delicatessen and restaurant is preparing to reopen in a small section of its original building in Carlsbad this summer.

City Tacos To Close East Village Location Near Petco Park After Padres Buyout

After five years of serving up tacos just steps from Petco Park's Gaslamp entrance, City Tacos will close its East Village location at the end of June. The news was confirmed via a heartfelt Instagram post and follows a lease buyout by the San Diego Padres, who plan to repurpose the space as part of their ongoing efforts to enhance the ballpark experience.

Doc Holliday’s Bar & Grill Bringing Saloon-Style Cocktails & Comfort Food To San Diego’s Old Town

A new Western-inspired bar and restaurant named Doc Holliday's from the team behind Trattoria Don Pietro, El Sueño, and Tako Vibrant Sushi is riding into San Diego’s Old Town this summer. 

Massive Crowds, Trumpet Solos & Handmade Signs: Estimated 60,000+ Fill Downtown San Diego For 'No Kings' Day Protest

Downtown San Diego was transformed into a sea of handmade signs, thunderous chants, and stirring musical performances on Saturday as an estimated 60,000+ people took part in the city’s "No Kings Day" protest. From Civic Center Plaza to Harbor Drive, the streets overflowed with demonstrators waving flags, beating drums, and even tearing up with emotion as a child trumpeter - dressed in an outfit channeling John Lennon - played a soulful rendition of the national anthem at Waterfront Park.

Pride, Politics & Protest: The Controversy Over Kehlani's San Diego Pride Performance

San Diego's 2025 Pride Festival is facing one of its most divisive moments yet, as backlash over the inclusion of nonbinary artist Kehlani for the musician's Palestinian solidarity has prompted withdrawals by local institutions and even Mayor Todd Gloria, who has announced he will not attend the festival component of the annual celebration.

SeaWorld San Diego Brings Back Star-Studded Concert Series For 2025 Summer Spectacular

SeaWorld San Diego is turning up the volume this summer with the return of its popular Summer Concert Series, headlining a season-long celebration filled with music, fireworks, new shows, and nostalgic fun. Running Saturdays from June 21 through August 23, the concert series is a centerpiece of the park's 2025 Summer Spectacular, spotlighting iconic hip-hop and R&B performers from the 1990s and early 2000s.

San Diego Union-Tribune Faces Accusations Of Editorial Censorship After Firing Hispanic Editor For Op-Ed On ICE Raids

The San Diego Union-Tribune is again under fire - this time not for failing to pay rent or shedding longtime staffers, but for allegedly silencing dissent. In a move sparking fresh concern over journalistic integrity and free expression, the paper's ownership is being accused of blocking an editorial critical of recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity - and firing its deputy opinion editor on the same day.

San Diego Restaurants Ordered Closed This Week (June 6-12) By County Health Department

This 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 June 6 - June 12, 2025.