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2 Southern California Pizza Restaurants Serving Unique Pies and Creative Menus

California’s pizza scene offers much more than traditional pepperoni and cheese. Across Southern California, restaurants are … 2 Southern California Pizza Restaurants Serving Unique Pies and Creative Menus Read more

Southern California, CA · 3d

takingthekids.com

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9 Hidden California Dining Gems Locals Love And Tourists Often Miss

A deli inside a working gas station, at the foot of a Sierra mountain pass, serves fish tacos and ahi sashimi. I can’t stop thinking about that combo. Fuel and a souvenir shop sit on one side. A kitchen turning out salads, burritos, and seared tuna sits on the other. That’s exactly the kind of surprise I wanted for this list.

California · 1d
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Coronado-Connected Restaurant Mogul Sam Fox Exits $350 Million Empire Behind San Diego's The Henry, Blanco, North Italia And Culinary Dropout

One of America's most influential restaurateurs has stepped away from the restaurant empire that made him a fortune, leaving behind a collection of familiar San Diego dining destinations and a legacy spanning nearly three decades. His departure comes just weeks after another restaurant chain he helped create filed for bankruptcy and shuttered a prominent San Diego location, although his next hospitality venture could eventually bring him right back to the region where he has already established a substantial presence.

San Diego, CA · 1d
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5 San Diego County restaurants named Top 100 by OpenTable

OpenTable, an online restaurant-reservation service, named five San Diego County restaurants Wednesday to its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 list. The honorees are Callie, Cesarina, Cowboy Star and LEILA in San Diego, along with Lilo in Carlsbad. The list was generated from more than 11 million reviews from...

San Diego County, CA · 2d
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California Dining: New Eateries in LA, SD and SF

* The Aries Rooftop Restaurant and Lounge will open Nov. 11 on the top floor of the 11-story Hotel La Jolla on San Diego’s north side. The project is spearheaded by veteran restaurateur Alessandro Minutella and co-managing partner Giancarlo Guttilla, who together also run Zama and AKA in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Aries’ interiors were designed by Cassandra Builer of Huntress Decor and draw inspiration from the glamour of European seaside destinations such as Saint-Tropez and Cannes, project backers said in a news release. The space has operated under several names over hotel’s 50-plus year history; it was most recently Sea & Sky, a seafood restaurant that opened in 2024. The hotel is a member of Hilton’s Curio Collection.

San Diego, CA · 7h

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Why Locals LOVE This Breakfast Spot’s Unexpected Pancakes and Creative Comfort Food in San Diego, CA

Breakfast Republic in Scripps Ranch gives the morning meal a personality upgrade, trading breakfast autopilot for Oreo pancakes, shrimp and grits, and bacon with a decidedly prehistoric name. Located in the Trader Joe’s shopping center on Hibert Street, this San Diego spot pairs familiar breakfast favorites with enough playful twists...

San Diego, CA · 13h

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What is San Diego’s Best Mexican Cuisine?

There are many traits that make San Diego special, its beaches, weather, and sports. One thing in particular that sets the city apart, is its Mexican food. Street tacos, burritos, carne asada fries, and fresh tortillas are a big part of San Diego’s culture. With so many Mexican restaurants throughout the city, the question is. What is the best Mexican food in San Diego?

San Diego, CA · 7d

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Best Pizza San Diego Families Choose Comes From Seaside Pizza Co.

Seaside Pizza Co. is a local pizzeria located on Mission Blvd in Pacific Beach, San Diego. It serves fresh, made-to-order specialty and custom pizzas, slices, appetizers, salads, cookies, and gelato. Customers can enjoy dine-in, takeaway, delivery, late-night orders, and catering for parties. San Diego, CA, USA - November 5, 2026...

San Diego, CA · 1d

sandiegomagazine.com

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This Tinned Tuna Is About As Local As It Gets

San Diego has always been a tuna town, and our collective love for all things craft—from our beer to the arts and culture scene—has been well documented throughout the years. So when it came to launching Craft Fish Co., a family-owned line of small-batch, pole-and-line-caught tinned albacore, JJ and Jessica Gerritsen decided to keep things (mostly) local.

San Diego, CA · 1d

LOCAL TRAVEL

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5 of the Most Expensive Restaurants in California for Fine Dining

California is known for its diverse food scene, but some restaurants take fine dining to another … 5 of the Most Expensive Restaurants in California for Fine Dining Read more

Los Angeles, CA · 1d

The US Sun

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JCPenney will be reduced to rubble to make way for new restaurants & housing units under ambitious ‘fashion valley’ plan

JCPENNEY will have one of its stores demolished to make way for a new mixed-use development if a proposal is approved. The retailer has closed multiple stores this year, with many falling victim to massive mall redevelopment plans. JCPenney could face this again at the Fashion Valley Mall in San...

San Diego, CA · 11h

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Former FLUXX Nightclub Rebrands as The Quin

The former FLUXX Nightclub at 500 Fourth Avenue in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter has been rebranded as The Quin, a private event venue that combines nightclub production capabilities with customized event services. The venue has completed renovations and is planning a grand opening celebration for mid-November. Owner Chad Cline...

San Diego, CA · 1d

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City Tacos Founder Opens Seafood-Heavy El Punto at Liberty Station's Cursed Address

El Punto, a new family- and dog-friendly Mexican restaurant from the founder of San Diego's City Tacos chain, is set to open Monday at Liberty Station, taking over an 8,800-square-foot indoor-outdoor space at 2885 Perry Road, Suite 102. The address has cycled through several previous tenants, and the new owners are betting their seafood-heavy menu and family-friendly amenities can finally make it stick.

San Diego, CA · 1d

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Din Tai Fung Rival Supreme Dumplings Planning San Diego Debut At Del Mar's One Paseo

San Diego's increasingly competitive soup dumpling scene appears poised to welcome another major player, as rapidly expanding Taiwanese restaurant chain Supreme Dumplings is planning a location at One Paseo in Carmel Valley. The Washington-born concept, frequently compared to the enormously popular Din Tai Fung, specializes in delicate, broth-filled soup dumplings stuffed with everything from traditional pork to Wagyu beef and black truffle, alongside spicy wontons, noodles, fried rice and an extensive selection of Taiwanese-inspired dishes.

San Diego, CA · 2d

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Onigilly Prepares UTC Opening, Sets Sights on San Diego Growth

Onigilly is preparing to open its first San Diego restaurant at Westfield UTC, following its recent soft opening, as the Japanese rice-ball chain works toward a longer-term goal of establishing five locations across the county. Founded by Koji Kanematsu in San Francisco, Onigilly began as a food cart in 2008...

San Diego, CA · 1d

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This Old-School California Diner Dating to 1949 Serves Brimming Breakfast Plates Around the Clock

Some of the best meals in California happen at places you almost drive right past. I went in expecting a quick plate of eggs and walked out with a full belly, a box of old-fashioned candy, and a story to tell. The booths were blue, the music was old, and...

San Diego, CA · 4d

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5 San Diego County restaurants make OpenTable’s Top 100 list for 2026

OpenTable, an online restaurant-reservation service, named five San Diego County restaurants Wednesday to its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 list.

San Diego County, CA · 2d

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Cheers to 50 Years! Dini’s by the Sea Celebrates a Milestone Anniversary

Some places are more than just restaurants. They become part of a community’s story, bringing generations of friends, families, and neighbors together. For 40 years, Dini’s by the Sea has been one of those special places in Carlsbad Village, and this weekend, they’re celebrating an incredible milestone!

Carlsbad, CA · 3d

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Seven California Bakeries Where Families Still Line Up For Pan Dulce Every Weekend

Saturday and Sunday mornings in California have a ritual that never made it onto a postcard. Families grab a tray and tongs, walk past rows of conchas and cuernos, and fill a paper bag with sweet bread for the week ahead. The seven panaderias on this list stretch from San...

California · 4d

northcountydailystar.com

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I Like Beer The Podcast AleSmith: 31 Years of Beer, ,394 & San Diego Craft Beer

Peter Zien from AleSmith joins Jeff, Jeff, and San Diego Brewers Guild President Esthela Davila for a deep dive into more than three decades of San Diego beer. From a tiny 3,300-square-foot brewery and five employees to a 109,000-square-foot operation, Peter shares how AleSmith grew one beer at a time—and how winning Small Brewer of the Year in 2008 helped change everything. Through it all, the philosophy stayed the same: make the best beer possible and worry about everything else afterward.

San Diego, CA · 2d