Nestor
Nestor, CA · Food & Drink
carlsbad-village.com
Nick’s on State Takes Home Both Best Bite Awards at Taste of Carlsbad Village 2026
One restaurant, two winning dishes! Nick’s on State has plenty to celebrate after taking home both Best Savory Bite and Best Sweet Bite at the 9th Annual Taste of Carlsbad Village. Following the October 8 event, attendees voted for their favorite signature dishes from participating restaurants, and Nick’s on...
sandiegoville.com
San Diego's Pop Pie Co. & Stella Jean's Publicly Admit Health Closure Over Vermin
Two of San Diego's most recognizable homegrown food brands have temporarily closed their original University Heights locations after their owners reported that health inspectors discovered evidence of vermin, but rather than quietly shutting their doors, Pop Pie Co. and Stella Jean's Ice Cream took the unusual step of publicly announcing the closure, explaining the findings and accepting responsibility. Newly released county inspection records, however, present an unexpected discrepancy: the official public report makes no mention of vermin or pest droppings despite confirming the closure.
The Desert Sun
New Trader Joe's stores are coming to California. Here's where
sandiegomagazine.com
Stone Brewing’s Original Vision Gets a Second Life
Stone Brewing helped change the way San Diego drinks beer. Now, two decades after opening its sprawling Escondido brewery and restaurant, cofounder Greg Koch is getting back into the business—alongside longtime partner Steve Wagner—to bring Stone World Bistro & Gardens back to life. The original vision was bigger than a taproom with picnic tables: a destination where ambitious beer, serious food, and a sprawling outdoor space could coexist. At the time, Escondido’s dining scene didn’t offer much beyond the usual chain restaurants, and craft beer was still fighting to be taken seriously.
theresandiego.com
Toast the Holidays at Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar in San Diego
Mariah Carey’s Holiday Bar is opening in San Diego, taking over the Beau Hotel for its first season in the city. The pop-up comes from Bucket Listers, Mariah Carey, and Black Irish, her Irish cream liqueur. This is their third holiday run together, and the biggest one they have put together yet.
newsnetmedia.com
Dr. Carlos Sanchez and Calmara Beverage to Be Featured at Sip – Smoke – Savor in San Diego
Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Inc. Physician-Founded Functional Beverage Brand Brings Wellness-First Innovation to FMCG’s Exclusive Lifestyle Event. SAN DIEGO, CA / ACCESS Newswire / October 22, 2026 / Fast Moving Consumer Goods, Inc. (FMCG) along with Keg N Bottle are proud to announce the latest installment of its experiential tasting series, Sip • Smoke • Savor, taking place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at KnB Bistro in San Diego, California. The event will bring together discerning consumers, spirits enthusiasts and cigar aficionados for an elevated evening of premium indulgence and brand discovery.
sandiegoville.com
Controversial San Diego Restaurateurs Take Over Hotel La Jolla Rooftop With Aries, Led By Acclaimed Chef James Montejano
Acclaimed San Diego chef James Montejano is taking the lead in the kitchen of Aries Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge, an ambitious new coastal dining and nightlife destination coming to Hotel La Jolla. But while the chef brings an impressive culinary pedigree to one of San Diego's most spectacular restaurant settings, the restaurateurs behind the venture arrive with a complicated history of health department closures, disputed workplace allegations and a seemingly endless cycle of restaurant rebrandings.
travelmag.com
5 California Pie Shops Where Warm Pie Comes Out of the Oven All Through Fall
Steam curling off a slice of apple pie on a chilly afternoon can turn an ordinary road trip into the best part of your whole week. Across California, a handful of small pie shops keep their ovens busy from the first cool breeze of September until the holidays roll in.
decorhint.com
Step Inside California’s Little Italy Where This Family-Run Market Has Kept Italian Traditions Alive Since 1973
A family business here once supplied Italian provisions to a working tuna fleet. That detail alone made me sit up. Fishermen stocking their boats with Italian goods sounds like the start of a great movie. The same family still runs things today, now in its third generation. The story actually...
sandiegobeer.news
CBS 8 Brewing Local: Pure Project Brewing
This week, CBS 8 Anchor Neda Iranpour invites two guests into the studio to talk about a collaboration that’s big on hops and heart. Watch as Pure Project Brewing co-founder Mat Robar discusses Baja Breach, a just-released West Coast IPA, proceeds from which will be donated to WILDCOAST to support its conservation of gray whales in Baja California. Diving deeper into those efforts is that Del Mar-based nonprofit’s Associate Director, Anne Middleton. Whether you’re into the good work being done by brewers or eco-conscious organizations, this episode has a lot to offer.
foodieandwine.com
Carne Asada Burritos (San Diego Style)
I was born and raised in San Diego, where carne asada burritos are practically their own food group. This is the meat, guacamole and salsa fresca version served at local taco shops. The foundation for all my carne asada recipes is this carne asada marinade. If you’ve ever been to...
whatnow.com
FiveO3 Pupusas Eyes Fashion Valley Location
A family-owned Salvadoran food business founded in 2018 is preparing to expand in San Diego. According to FiveO3 Pupusas’ website, its location at 7007 Friars Road is listed as “In Transition,” with further updates to come. Founded by the Pinto-Ramirez family and led by Tito Pinto, FiveO3...
Coast News
Stone founders save Escondido brewery from closure
ESCONDIDO — Stone Brewing’s founders have stepped in to save the 57,000-square-foot Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens from permanent closure, with plans to reopen the sprawling Escondido property under a new name. The popular restaurant and brewery was scheduled to serve its final guests Nov. 13. While...
hoodline.com
Gaslamp's Coyote Ugly Space Becomes $1.5M Western Saloon Next Year
A $1.5 million project is planned for the space once occupied by Coyote Ugly inside San Diego's historic Keating Building, where Copper Cowboy — a Western-themed restaurant, live music saloon and bespoke hat shop — is slated to open at 820 Fifth Avenue in January 2027. The project...