Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan may close by end-2024 due to financial struggles exacerbated by the pandemic, with owner David Favela calling for community support to save the cultural hotspot.

Nico’s Fish Market opens in Pacific Beach, San Diego, offering fresh seafood as both a restaurant and retail market, led by local fisherman Nico Gibbons.

Barra Oliba, a new Spanish restaurant focusing on sustainable wines and tapas, is opening in Little Italy, San Diego, with a commitment to environmental friendliness and high-quality, local ingredients.

Paradis, a new café and pintxo bar, opens in Mission Hills featuring morning pastries and evening tapas with plans for a rooftop restaurant, Communion, to follow.

Trader Joe's opens a new store in Poway, San Diego County, bringing fresh grocery options and creating jobs, with a commitment to community engagement through its Neighborhood Shares Program.

San Diego seeks a new operator for the former Village Grill in Balboa Park and has issued a call for proposals until January 16, 2025, for the renovation and management of the site.

Carlsbad's 'Kids & Coffee' is set to open, offering an indoor playground and café serving Mostra Coffee. The venue provides child-focused activities and support for guardians.

Chef Mike Reidy returns to The Fishery in Pacific Beach as executive chef and partner, bringing his culinary experience to reinvigorate the menu and restaurant space.

Michelin-recognized Tuetano Taqueria reopens in Chula Vista, bringing its famed birria tacos and introducing Mujer Divina coffee spot at the same location.

Merenda, a new Southern European bistro and wine bar, is opening in Oceanside on October 17, offering charcuterie, cheeses, and a focus on communal dining.

A new cookbook, "San Diego Seafood: Then & Now," offers over 100 recipes from local chefs, celebrating the city's fishing history and culinary innovation, with proceeds supporting various community causes.

Cocina35, a Mexican eatery known for chilaquiles, is set to open a new 4,500 square-foot branch at Coronado Ferry Landing in early 2025, marking the fifth location in San Diego.

Mom Kitchen, a new Hong Kong-style cafe, opens in Mira Mesa, offering a menu with both British and Cantonese influences, as well as unique beverages and desserts.