Houston TX Hot Chicken is opening a new restaurant in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, offering spicy chicken dishes with varying heat levels and a $1,000 HWHAP Spice Challenge Contest.

Pepper Lunch plans to open five new locations of its Japanese fast-casual restaurants in San Diego County, offering a DIY cooking experience on hot plates.

Rubio's Coastal Grill is opening a new restaurant in Oceanside on August 6, following the closure of 13 locations in San Diego. This opening coincides with a community event and charity support.

Perry's Cafe in Old Town San Diego closed unexpectedly a week early due to staff burnout from farewell crowds. Open since 1985, the beloved diner is giving way to a housing project.

Chef Drew Deckman opens a new restaurant, 31ThirtyOne, in San Diego, offering a diverse dining experience and a menu based on local, sustainable ingredients.

Sura Korean BBQ has opened in Chula Vista, offering all-you-can-eat options with three tiers of pricing. It's a venture by Joon Lee and Cris Liang, featuring grill-topped tables and to-go kits.

Roma Norte, a new cocktail bar in San Diego offering a Mexico City-inspired experience with over 70 unique drinks, opened in the Headquarters at Seaport district.

Leila, a Middle Eastern restaurant and bar, is opening in North Park, offering an immersive dining experience with traditional flavors and a modern twist, under Chef Wesley Remington Johnson.

Bopomofo Cafe is opening in San Diego, offering Asian-American fusion cuisine and ready for the grand opening on July 27. The cafe has a reservation system due to high demand.

Michelin-starred chef Esteban Lluis is set to open Kaluú, a new restaurant and nightclub in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, offering a casual Baja-inspired menu and vibrant nightlife.

Encinitas launches its "agrihood" with Fox Point Farms, introducing regenerative farming alongside a new restaurant, Haven Farm + Table, and Fox Point Brewing Co., emphasizing local, sustainable food, and brews.

North Park Beer Co. opens a new pizza shop in San Diego, offering New York-style pizza and snacks to pair with their selection of 24 craft beers on tap, in a 2,300-square-foot space including a patio.

Sot BBQ, a Korean barbecue restaurant emphasizing traditional cooking with cast-iron cauldrons, is set to open in Kearny Mesa, offering a hands-on dining experience with premium meats and interactive service.