Tucked into The Headquarters at Seaport, Dorothy's Wine Bar pairs eclectic small‑producer wines with small plates and community nights that have already found a local following.

An's Gelato will open an airport‑themed outpost called an's gate d6 at Oceanside's Top Gun House this summer, replacing High‑Pie and serving rotating small‑batch flavors.

Bier Garden opens a second, patio-forward location in downtown Oceanside this Monday, bringing its beer-focused menu and rotating taps just steps from the pier.

The Little Club on Orange Avenue will close at the end of March, its staff say, bringing a decades-old local tradition to a pause. Regulars and employees are already packing up the bar’s fixtures and memories.

Copper Kings Burgers is returning to Oceanside with a larger kitchen and a soft opening at 326 N. Horne Street at the end of April.

Chef Marcus Twilegar’s Cherryfish opened in Pacific Beach, pairing sculptural sushi and shareable plates with a theatrical 16‑ounce Wagyu in a large dining room and patio.

Little While opened on Adams Avenue with on-site roasting, globally inspired pastries and signature drinks that have already drawn a crowd.

A brewpub and distillery is moving into the former Islands spot at Encinitas Ranch, with on‑site beer and spirits production and a much larger patio.

Tony Gemignani’s Slice House is opening a Carlsbad outpost at Plaza Paseo Real, expected to debut by summer 2026. The franchisee says more local growth could follow.

Tierrasanta’s Sangucheria is expanding to Liberty Public Market in Liberty Station, adding Peruvian sandwiches and rotisserie chicken; Hillcrest opens March 10.

A Miramar bakery has launched San Diego’s first battery‑operated food truck, serving Israeli burekas with a rotating pickup schedule and catering options.

TacoNora, a Sonoran-style taquería, opens March 7 on Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach with grilled meats and paper-thin flour tortillas.

A local Italian market has moved onto Garnet Avenue: Gusto Deli & Bistro pairs imported pantry goods with fresh, made‑to‑order pastas and sandwiches. Regulars say the authentic ingredients set it apart.