Merenda, a new Southern European bistro and wine bar, is opening in Oceanside on October 17, offering charcuterie, cheeses, and a focus on communal dining.

Buttermilk Baby, led by CEO Ben Berg, opens in Sugar Land, offering a retro dining experience with a "cool casual" atmosphere and a Carvel partnership, featuring cheeseburgers, milkshakes, and more.

A new cookbook, "San Diego Seafood: Then & Now," offers over 100 recipes from local chefs, celebrating the city's fishing history and culinary innovation, with proceeds supporting various community causes.