The Pali Wine co-owners are opening Cellar Hand, a restaurant in Hillcrest, highlighting seasonal, local ingredients and Mediterranean flavors, complete with a fermentation chef and a plan for future expansion.

Hotel La Jolla's new restaurant, Sea & Sky, offers panoramic ocean views and a menu by James Beard-recognized chef Anthony Wells, with dishes that highlight the Pacific's flavors.

The Red Lobster on Mira Mesa Boulevard in San Diego has closed, with kitchen equipment being auctioned off, amidst speculation of company financial issues.

Postino WineCafé opens in San Diego's Little Italy and Del Mar, offering a seasonal menu, curated wines, local beers, and a unique décor inspired by the locations' histories.

The team behind Louisiana Purchase is opening a new restaurant, Austin NoLa, in North Park, with offerings like oxtail dumplings and inventive cocktails.

Craft Coast Beer & Tacos opens a new location in San Marcos, offering extended hours for enjoying their beer and tacos. The company, established in 2020, has renovated the 6,700-square-foot space for brewing, particularly focusing on lagers.

Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe in San Diego is relocating to Poway due to high operational costs, with a soft launch scheduled for April 24 amid economic challenges.

Shawarma Guys opens a new restaurant in La Mesa, adding to their San Diego presence, offering their popular wagyu beef shawarma alongside an expanded menu that includes vegan options.

Schmackary's Cookies from NYC is set to open multiple stores in San Diego, bringing its Broadway reputation and a selection of over 100 flavors to the West Coast.

Izola bakery is opening a new 4,200 square foot café in the East Village, promising innovative flavors like ramen croissants and a menu that reshapes the standard for pastries.

Addis Restaurant in San Diego offers a weekly Ethiopian coffee ceremony, steeped in cultural traditions of sharing and communication, inviting locals to experience a unique communal ritual.

Mekong Lao & Thai Cuisine in Convoy Street is expanding, introducing a natural wine bar and new brunch options while continuing to serve authentic Southeast Asian dishes.

Viet Nom, a modern Vietnamese restaurant by SDB Restaurant Group, has opened in University City's Renaissance Towne Center, offering pho, vegetarian options, and other Asian-fusion fare.