Limoncello has opened in La Mesa Village, bringing Amalfi‑coast flavors, a glass‑enclosed pasta room and a $15.95 build‑your‑own pasta Tuesday special. The menu mixes seafood, braised meats and housemade pasta.

Carlsbad roaster Steady State opened a second cafe in San Marcos beside its roastery, with plans for an onsite bakery and expanded sourcing.

Bankers Hill stalwart Hob Nob Hill will close on Tuesday, June 30 after an 82‑year run, owners say financial pressures and a new Coronado concept prompted the move.

Little Kiki Katsu & More soft‑opened in Carlsbad, a compact new spot serving premium katsu, a tonkatsu sando and curated sakes in a 25–30 seat space.

Handel's opened a Little Italy shop Thursday at 2100 Kettner Blvd with 48 rotating flavors and a first-50 free-for-a-year giveaway.

Coffee Dose opens a diner‑style Brunch Club at The Ranch in Encinitas on June 12, bringing disco pancakes and the chain’s cult drinks to North County.

Night Hawk at the Baby Grand pairs $14 mocktails like Agua Fresca and Trophy Wife with babaganoush and za'atar fries in a tented, lagoon-side patio.

Handel's opened a Carmel Mountain Ranch scoop shop Tuesday with giveaways, 48 rotating flavors and pickup through DoorDash, Uber Eats and Postmates.

Little Fawn debuts inside the Fin Hotel with shareable California‑Mediterranean plates, natural wines and a tight cocktail program.

Del Mar Wine + Food Festival returns Sept. 30–Oct. 4 with a stacked chef lineup and a two-day Grand Tasting at Surf Sports Park. Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now.

Oto Sushi is opening a Leucadia outpost this July, bringing yakumi-style nigiri, robata grilling and plant-forward dishes to Encinitas.

Beijing Express held a solid A grade and a cult following for its salt-and-pepper wings. Then one inspection cycle took it from neighborhood favorite to a closure notice on the door — and it's far from the only one in the county this month.

Less than a year ago, Mille Fleurs earned a flawless 100 on its health inspection. This week the Michelin-listed Rancho Santa Fe icon got a closure notice instead — and it turns out it's not the only restaurant on its street to fall to the same problem.