Pacific Beach staple The French Gourmet will close on Jan. 4, 2026 after owner Michel Malecot sold the Turquoise Street parcels and said a boycott and falling catering work sank revenue.

On San Diego Magazine’s Happy Half Hour podcast, Brian Malarkey and Chris Puffer unpack reclaiming the Herringbone space and launching Le Coq in La Jolla.

Grater Grilled Cheese is preparing a Carmel Mountain Ranch outpost at 11975 Carmel Mountain Road. Work is underway but the chain hasn’t announced an opening date.

Luna Grill will take a former Jamba Juice unit at Chula Vista Center and is planning a late‑2026 opening with its signature Mediterranean menu.

LuckyBolt’s new evenings-only Lounge in Sorrento Valley pairs sourdough pizza with a Mediterranean mezze built on local farms. Reservations are recommended.

A riddle on Sweet Tomatoes' social feed has locals convinced Souplantation could be coming back to San Diego while the chain tests a Tucson reboot.

Mark Wahlberg's Flecha Cantina has quietly landed in 4S Ranch, taking over the former Miguel's Cocina and bringing an upscale Mexican menu and tequila-forward bar to the town center.

Travis Swikard’s Fleurette brings Riviera‑inspired, vegetable‑forward cooking to UTC La Jolla with reservations open and a planned Dec. 10 opening. Expect sunlit dining and private‑event options.

Chef Accursio Lota opens Dora in La Jolla next Thursday with housemade pastas, a large patio and pre‑theater menus timed to La Jolla Playhouse shows. Reservations are live now.

Las Cuatro Milpas, a historic Mexican restaurant in Barrio Logan, has been sold for $2.275 million. The new owner, a religious organization, has not disclosed future plans for the property. The restaurant's closure marks the end of a 92-year legacy.

Taco Centro opens its second location in Little Italy, San Diego this Saturday, offering a buy two, get one free taco deal and live entertainment at the grand opening.

The Port of San Diego is partnering with The Rustic for a waterfront dining venture at the San Diego Rowing Club; the restaurant will offer live music and a dock-and-dine feature.

The FDA expanded a recall of frozen shrimp to nine states — including California and Massachusetts — after cesium-137 was detected in imported shipments. Consumers should check labels and dispose of or return affected packages.