Twinkling lights, treasure chests and rum-spiked cocktails return to LandShark Bar & Grill for a second holiday season.

Chef Sandeep Basrur steps into Kahani's kitchen at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel with a Kerala lobster dish for Diwali.

The Shlemons, longtime owners of Abbey's Real Texas BBQ, became The Red Chickz's first franchisees outside Los Angeles.

Aries opens Nov. 11 atop Hotel La Jolla, swapping Sea " Sky's seafood focus for Pan-Pacific plates, DJs and ocean views.

The California burger chain's third San Diego spot seats 200 and pours handcrafted cocktails at a full bar near AMC Theatres.

The Oceanside-born poke and taco spot is dropping “Fish & Beer” from its name as it eyes a Highway 101 storefront.

Crystal White's beloved Bird Rock bakery is growing for the first time in eight years, with a new partner promising no shortcuts.

Greg Koch and Steve Wagner are taking back the restaurant operation at their old gardens and fire pits, aiming to reopen before the holidays as Quarry Escondido.

Smoking Cannon Brewery and Pamo Valley Winery pour side by side on Main Street, letting beer drinkers and wine lovers mingle under one roof.

Copper Cowboy will pair a cowboy hat bar with Nashville-style live music inside the historic Keating Building.

Wednesday's self-guided crawl supports foster youth through Promises2Kids while Hotel del Coronado backs it with $8,000.

A free trolley will ferry tasters along a five-mile loop through Mission Hills, with only 600 tickets available.

The handcrafted drink chain is eyeing three new San Diego County sites, including the old Daboba spot in Bernardo Center.