Glutenus Maximus Bakehouse, known for its long lines at Poway farmers' markets, is opening a storefront in Vista, CA, offering pastries like Liege waffles and cruffins, plus hot sandwiches.

Pacific Beach's Hideaway is set to open on June 20, offering a blend of Americana cuisine and retro surf culture, with live entertainment and a sizeable space for dining and drinks.

DalBam Moon Night Korean Kitchen, opened by Sun Park, is a new late-night eatery in San Diego's Convoy District offering a family-inspired menu and late hours until 1 a.m.

Mike's Red Tacos opens a new location in San Diego offering a free taco to the first 50 customers, featuring an expanded menu with birria tacos and more.

Sam the Cooking Guy is launching a new Italian restaurant, Basta!, in Little Italy's Piazza della Famiglia on June 6, in partnership with Grain & Grit Collective.

San Diego's first cheese wheel pasta bar, Vincenzo Cucina & Lounge, opens in Little Italy, offering traditional Italian fare and pasta dishes served directly from the wheel.

Shanghai Alley brings Shanghai street food to Clairemont, San Diego, with a menu filled with regional fast-casual favorites and is co-owned by Michael Zhao and his mother-in-law.

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.