Turkish Feast Invades Gaslamp As Truva Takes Over Sofia Hotel Spot
Truva, from owner Meliha Karahan, will open on The Sofia Hotel’s ground floor this spring with house‑made breads, a Turkish‑forward menu and a full bar. The renovated dining room seats about 145 and will offer breakfast and dinner.
Major Vermin Violation Closes Break Point PB — the Bowling Bar's Second Shutdown in Under Two Years
San Diego health inspectors shut down Break Point PB on March 26, 2026 — the bowling bar's second closure in under two years, and part of a vermin problem that has shown up in four of its last five routine inspections. They also found sewage disposal and plumbing issues this time, which is new.
San Diego's Oldest Bar Survived Prohibition, Developers, and 90 Years of Drunks — Now It's Been Shut Down for Vermin
The Waterfront Bar & Grill has survived Prohibition, a condo development that got built around it, and nine decades of late nights on Kettner. It just couldn't get past a health inspector in 2026 — and this is the third year in a row a pest finding has turned up, with the severity finally tipping from minor to major.
Fallbrook Cornerstone Major Market Hits Its First-Ever Vermin Closure in Nearly 40 Years of Feeding San Diegans
Major Market has been the beating heart of Fallbrook's grocery scene since 1988 — and until last week, its inspection record was squeaky clean on pests. A vermin closure on March 16, in a town already classified as a food desert, is the kind of news that does more than just raise a health concern.
Black Bear Diner in El Cajon Got Shut Down for Vermin — Even Though It Had an 'A' Grade
Black Bear Diner's El Cajon location has served East County comfort food since 2019, and it still technically holds an "A" grade — but county health inspectors ordered it closed Monday after finding vermin and improper food temperatures. It's the second time in 17 months the Fletcher Parkway diner has been shut down.
Ramen Pop-Up Fires Up San Diego as Padres Drink Specials Take the Field
From a short-run ramen pop-up at Best of Cluck to a one-night cherry-blossom menu and Wreck Alley cans, San Diego’s spring dining scene has fresh drops to try. Watch for limited runs and Padres-season specials around Petco Park.
Petco Park Turns Into Foodie Field: Curry, Giant Pretzels and Short-Rib Stunners
Padres fans will find new curry, braided pretzels, savory pies and a braised short‑rib sandwich at Petco Park when the team opens next Thursday. Several local vendors and a renovated Stone Brewing bar are part of the new lineup.












