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12 California Bakeries Specializing In Old-Fashioned Pies Made From Scratch

One apple orchard on this list stays open 363 days a year. I have to admit, that makes me curious what pie lovers do on the other two. That same farm has worked the land for over 100 years and is run by its fifth generation. Another stop on the list started as a simple fruit stand back in 1950.

California · 1d

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OpenTable names 5 San Diego County restaurants to top 100

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 · 1d

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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.

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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...

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5 Best Restaurants in El Cajon, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

El Cajon, California — a city where the foothills cradle neighborhoods stitched with memory and migration, where the sun leans golden on Spanish-tiled roofs and the laughter of families drifts through palm-lined streets. Here, the scent of carne asada mingles with the sweetness of baklava, and every block hums with the stories of newcomers, old-timers, and dreamers who gather at tables to share more than a meal.

El Cajon, CA · 23h

The US Sun

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...

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Where To Get Thanksgiving Dinner in San Diego, 2026

At its core, Thanksgiving is about family, friends, and being thankful for everything you have. But, let’s be real. It’s also, absolutely, about the food. Whether you’ve had tried-and-true traditions since childhood or are hoping to begin a few of your own this year, our list of 30 local restaurants are doing the heavy lifting of creating a feast for your family with dinner specials, buffets, and take-home meals.

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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 · 4d

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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.

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The Best New Restaurants in and Around San Diego, November 2026

Often, readers and friends of Eater have one burning question: "Where should I eat right now?" The heatmap exists to answer that question — offering a prismatic view of what is new and notable in San Diego. While the restaurant and bar industry has faced tremendous challenges, San Diego's restaurants continue to persevere, with new and exciting openings springing up all the time. The restaurants featured on this list are typically less than six months old and give a sense of what's hot and happening around town. For restaurants that have established themselves as one of the city's best, check out Eater San Diego's Essential 38.

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Philadelphia Sandwich Co. Builds on Nearly Five Decades of Tradition

When the Shlemon family took over Philadelphia Sandwich Co. a few years ago, it was about more than acquiring another restaurant. It was an opportunity to carry on a legacy of the longtime San Diego sandwich shop, built over nearly five decades at 6904 Miramar Road. The business was opened...

San Diego, CA · 8d

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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 · 4d

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Supreme Dumplings Expanding to San Diego With Planned One Paseo Location

Supreme Dumplings is expanding into San Diego with a planned restaurant at One Paseo in Carmel Valley, bringing its Taiwanese soup dumpling concept to another Southern California market. The company confirmed the San Diego expansion to What Now San Diego, although the opening timeline has yet to be disclosed. The...

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Family Behind National City's Coleta Brings Mexican Breakfast to Adams Avenue

A Mexican breakfast spot with coffee sourced straight from Mexico is coming to San Diego's Adams Avenue, with owners Norma and Diego Marquez targeting an early 2027 opening at 2611 Adams Avenue. The couple, who previously ran Coleta at Market on 8th in National City, is now building out their first restaurant entirely on their own, in the space most recently occupied by Una Más on Adams.

San Diego, CA · 20h

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Little Italy's Tabac Plus Dishes Up Ottoman Palace Cooking, No Alcohol Required

At Tabac Plus in Little Italy, chef Mehmet Sarı draws on two strands of Turkish cooking: dishes associated with Ottoman palace kitchens and food made in Anatolian homes. He began cooking in Istanbul in 1998 and has worked with Turkish cuisine throughout his career. Sarı started his restaurant career...

San Diego, CA · 18h

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Charlie Royal Starts Coffee Service at Point Loma Biergarten

Charlie Royal has brought its coffee service to Eppig Brewing’s Waterfront Biergarten at 2817 Dickens St., offering its Royal Elixirs alongside traditional coffee drinks. The Point Loma shop is the San Diego-born brand’s first brick-and-mortar location, according to WhatNow San Diego. The Peninsula’s urban mix. According to...

San Diego, CA · 1d

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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...

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How San Diego restaurants are bringing fall flavors to the table

Fall in San Diego may not always bring sweater weather or changing leaves, but the season is bringing new flavors to local restaurant menus.

San Diego, CA · 19h

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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.

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