Ceremonial Matcha Invasion: Labora Cafe Locks In North Park Corner
Labora Cafe will open a second San Diego shop at 2899 University Ave in North Park this fall, bringing ceremonial-grade matcha and slow-drip Vietnamese coffee to the neighborhood. The 1,800‑sq‑ft corner space will echo the Convoy aesthetic while adding seasonal, site-specific drinks.
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.
