Nestor
Nestor, CA · Food & Drink
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Coast Coffee Co. to Return to Carlsbad
A beloved North County coffee concept is making its comeback in Carlsbad. According to public permits, Coast Coffee Co. plans to open at 2525 El Camino Real, Suite 131B. Coast Coffee Co. is known for its approachable, coastal café atmosphere and premium fair-trade Arabica coffee beans. According to its...
hoodline.com
Former Jimmy O’s Employees Pursue Wage Claims After Check Problems
Jimmy O’s, a Del Mar bar and restaurant, closed Oct. 5 and had not reopened as of the week of NBC 7’s report. The station reported that two former employees are pursuing state wage claims over pay they say they did not receive. NBC 7 said it sought comment from the restaurant’s ownership multiple times but had no response by its reporting deadline: NBC 7 San Diego.
familydestinationsguide.com
You’ll Feel Like You’ve Traveled Back In Time At These 10 Old-Fashioned California Diners
Ready to discover the most old-fashioned diners in California that take you straight back to the 1950s?. These 10 diners serve up timeless comfort food and a serious helping of nostalgia!. 1. Rudford’s Restaurant (San Diego) There’s a certain kind of diner that doesn’t need to try very hard...
Times of San Diego
San Diego’s events economy is creating new opportunities for bartenders — from weddings to corporate parties
San Diego is known for its beautiful coastline, outdoor venues, vibrant hospitality scene and year-round opportunities to celebrate special occasions. From beachfront weddings and private parties to business conferences and corporate celebrations, the city hosts a wide range of events that bring people together. And behind many of these experiences...
KPBS
What makes a great dive bar? 5 San Diego favorites
Jakob McWhinney is an education reporter at Voice of San Diego and the co-host of the weekly VOSD Podcast. He's also a passionate explorer of San Diego's local dive bar scene. "A dive bar at its best is not just a place that you can get a cheap drink," Jakob said. "It's a place where you can be a regular, you can be known, where you can walk in and everybody will know your name, right? That's like the ideal of a place, and those are the places that I think really build community."
northcountydailystar.com
State Street Farmers Market – Fall Favorites Are Filling the Farmers Market
The weather is finally starting to feel like fall in Carlsbad, making it the perfect time to enjoy the seasonal offerings at the State Street Farmers Market. Join us today, Wednesday, October 14, from 2:30-7 PM in downtown Carlsbad Village for fresh finds, fall flavors, and an afternoon of shopping local.
whatnow.com
Cali’s Kitchen to Open First Fresh Baja Kitchen in Mission Beach
A new walk-up kitchen serving Baja-inspired coastal food is planned for Mission Beach. According to public filings, Cali’s Kitchen plans to open at 839 Santa Clara Place. What Now San Diego reached out to owner Daniel Kalenov, who said the restaurant is targeting a late November opening, ahead of Thanksgiving.
carlsbad-village.com
A Delicious Night to Remember: Taste of Carlsbad Village 2026
Carlsbad Village was buzzing with excitement on Thursday, October 8, as 1,000 guests made their way through downtown for the 9th Annual Taste of Carlsbad Village! From creative signature bites and delicious sips to live music and bustling Village streets, this year’s sold-out event was another wonderful celebration of our local culinary scene and the businesses that make it so special.
Coast News
Del Mar festival showcases wine and food
The fourth Del Mar Wine & Food Festival brought plentiful sunshine, distinguished wines and serious culinary talent to Surf Sports Park. Hosted by Troy Johnson with partners Drew Brees, Alex Morgan and Rob Machado, the festival demonstrated that food needs not take a back seat to wine at tasting events.
carlsbad-village.com
Celebrating Our Local Farmers at the State Street Farmers Market
National Farmers Day was observed on Monday, October 12, but at the State Street Farmers Market, we have the opportunity to celebrate and support our local farmers every Wednesday. For more than 30 years, the State Street Farmers Market has brought local growers and the community together in the heart...
thesandiegosun.com
SAN DIEGO FOOD + WINE FESTIVAL: The Grand Fiesta Celebrates Mexican Cuisine
Anticipation is building for the 2026 edition of the award-winning and nationally acclaimed San Diego Food + Wine Festival, in large part for the programming focused on Mexico’s culinary landscape. This year’s 22nd SDFWF takes place Nov. 1 to 8, with special events leading up to the Grand Weekend...
sandiegoville.com
San Diego Black Bear Diner Ordered Closed For Fifth Time Following Another Major Vermin Violation
San Diego's Black Bear Diner was ordered closed for the fifth time following another major vermin violation, but passed a same-day re-inspection. A San Diego County Black Bear Diner restaurant with a troubling history of health inspection violations has once again been ordered closed after inspectors discovered a major vermin violation, marking the fifth "Ordered Closed" entry for the El Cajon location in less than three years and the fourth such entry in 2026 alone. Yet, in a familiar pattern for the restaurant, county records show that a follow-up inspection conducted the very same day documented no violations, and the business is once again listed with a passing A grade.