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Times of San Diego
Revival of a beloved Chinese restaurant with a historic facade is underway in North Park
Before closing in 2019 under the name Peking Restaurant, the business located at 2877 University Ave. ranked among San Diego’s oldest family-run kitchens. It had operated since 1931 as a place where Cantonese-style fare was served from clattering steel carts under the glow of ornate Asian lanterns. To the...
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Explore ‘The Future is a Verb’ – Where San Diego Artists Reshape Found Objects Into Something New
The future usually gets talked about like weather, something that arrives whether we are ready for it or not. The artists in ‘The Future is a Verb’ treat it as a material instead, something you can cut, weld, and reshape. The show fills the second-level gallery at UC...
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San Diego Zoo: Home to the Largest Koala Colony Outside of Australia
Since 1925, the San Diego Zoo has housed the largest koala colony outside of Australia and China, currently housing 21 koalas. It’s also home to one of the most successful breeding programs outside of Australia. Most recently, San Diego’s efforts towards protecting koalas have increased, especially after wildfires in Australia, which were a major cause of their endangered status because they burned much of their habitat and natural resources. Several factors contributed to these fires’ impact: before them, koalas faced drought, land clearing, and disease, but the Black Summer fires were blamed for their official listing as endangered. As of 2026, the Australian government still lists koalas as endangered, and conservation efforts remain critical.
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The Cottage La Jolla Serves Californian Brunch in a Vintage Home With a Picket-Fence Patio
Some breakfast spots are just places to eat. Others become the reason people set an alarm on a Saturday. In a beach town full of famous views, one small corner keeps drawing crowds with nothing more than a white fence, a patio, and a menu built for slow mornings. People line up for it on weekends, sometimes for an hour, and many of them say the wait is part of the routine.
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Eater
The Saddest Restaurant Closures in San Diego, Fall 2026
Tracking the loss of new and old restaurants in San Diego. In the current dining landscape, San Diego restaurants face challenges like the rising cost of goods, labor shortages, and evolving customer expectations. Everything from longtime city institutions to newer places unable to find their footing can succumb to a combination of obstacles, although San Diego restaurateurs and chefs remain resilient — just check out Eater’s hot new restaurants map for proof. This column keeps track of all the closures you may have missed.
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A Pro Surfer, Star Chef, and Designer Opening Fish Joint in Leucadia
Besides running two locations of Shoots—one in Oceanside, one in Carlsbad—the founders of the local seafood joint and bottle shop all work other full-time gigs. Retired professional surfer Cheyne Magnusson builds wave pools all over the country. Chris Slowey is CEO and principal designer of CLTVT, the local design and architecture firm behind builds like The LaFayette Hotel in North Park, Tremont Collective in Oceanside, and Kingfisher in Golden Hill. Davin Waite is the founder and chef of Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub and The Plot. Craig DeMarco founded Upward Projects, the hospitality group behind concepts like Postino WineCafé and Joyride Taco House in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fabulous California
10 Prettiest Restaurant Patios in San Diego
There's nothing quite like enjoying a meal outdoors with a drink in hand and beautiful views to take in. And in San Diego, there's no shortage of places to do just that. The post 10 Prettiest Restaurant Patios in San Diego appeared first on Fabulous California .
Times of San Diego
Food and Drink Blotter: Japanese food truck and Gladstone’s coming soon, Square Pizza and humorous wines
Look for the upcoming debut of a food truck named Tako Pug, which fills a neglected niche in the world of Asian cuisine. North Park residents Ron and Christina Tolle hope to wheel out the truck in the coming month with a menu of Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian dishes that are entirely gluten-free. The concept reflects his Japanese heritage and her quest for flavorful Asian food since being diagnosed with celiac disease last year.