Nutmeg Bakery has filed to take a roughly 2,300‑sq‑ft Bay Park storefront on Napier Street. The family-run, gluten‑friendly bakery would be the brand’s southernmost location if approved.

North Park chef Robert Cassidy blends Korean‑Irish flavors at Cloak & Petal, debuts a Zodiac roll for AAPI Month and will open Black Mizu café this summer.

San Diego’s Taco Stand opened its first Broward County location at Sawgrass Mills on Monday, bringing carne asada tacos, California burritos and a salsa bar to Sunrise. The mall listing shows the new counter opens at 11 a.m.

New York chain 16 Handles signed a two‑unit deal for the San Fernando Valley; a Northridge shop is part of an eight‑store California rollout. Expect rotating flavors and a big toppings bar.

LA‑born Spitz has landed on Garnet Avenue. The Pacific Beach outpost blends doner wraps, bowls and a lively happy hour.

Tappi Sushi Lounge has opened at 6062 Lake Murray Blvd., replacing Oyster & Pearl with specialty rolls, ramen and patio seating.

Ayaka Ito is turning her tiny East Village omakase into a 10-seat sake bar with rotating bottles and seasonal pairings starting June 5.

Juice Holler opened in downtown Encinitas with cold-pressed juices, functional lattes and a community-focused space for remote workers and pop-ups. The owner says early response has been strong.

Firehouse Subs is planning a Poway shop at 13452 Poway Rd with a hoped-for September 2026 opening; a Grantville location on Friars Road is also planned.

Arcana, a 47‑seat hidden cocktail den from the owners of The Roxy, is slated to open on South Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas with an astrolabe‑style entrance and classic cocktails.

The team behind Galū Café in Chula Vista is opening Lugā Cafe & Kitchen in City Heights this fall, moving into the former El Borrego space with matcha-driven drinks and sit-down plates.

Made Wright Beer Co. will open a neighborhood taproom at 136 S. Juniper St in downtown Escondido, serving small-batch beer and showcasing local art. Owners are targeting a fall 2026 opening.

A North County restaurant that earned a spot on Eater San Diego's best South Asian food list just months ago is now closed — and the inspection report raises questions that go beyond a single bad day.