New to the map this round: the second outpost of taquería Taco Centro and the new Global Fork food hall, which opened in June 2026.

Rebecca Roland is the deputy editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, who covers the evolving landscape of LA’s food scene. On Wednesday, June 24, Michelin hosted its 2026 ceremony at Eve ...

Sisters Chantelle and Crystal Godinez have opened Carne and Hueso, a new Mexican restaurant in North Park focused on Indigenous dishes from Puebla, Jalisco, and Oaxaca. Open for dinner and weekend ...

Orange County–based breakfast spot Coffee Dose Brunch Club has expanded with a new Encinitas location, joining its other outposts in Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Laguna Hills. At the new Coffee Dose, find ...

The local hospitality group behind Harumama, an Asian fusion restaurant known for its character buns, and Blue Ocean Sushi Bar recently opened a new katsu restaurant in Carlsbad. Little Kiki Katsu ...

Below is a list of significant restaurant closures in San Diego over from December 2024 to January 2025. Did we miss something? Drop us a line. For a list of recent openings in the region, click here.

When it comes to burgers, everyone has an opinion: Is a sesame-topped, brioche, or egg bun superior? Do fancy restaurant burgers outrank inexpensive smash burgers at casual places — or is it the other ...

Food news and dining guides for San Diego, California.

Helen I. Hwang is a freelance journalist who covers food, travel, and news. She worked in the food industry as a mechanical engineer for eight years, training as a “supertaster.” She then worked as an ...