15 of the Best Speakeasies to Sneak Into in San Diego

Eater San Diego 10/9 6:02A Candice Woo

Haley Hill Photography A roundup of unique cocktail bars hidden across town Often hiding in plain sight, speakeasy bars hold more than just mystery. San Diego boasts an array of hidden bars, most of...

A Seriously Chic European Bistro Adds to Oceanside’s Booming Scene

Eater San Diego 10/8 6:00A Helen I. Hwang

Inside Merenda. Merenda opens next week with Mediterranean dishes and wine A new Southern European bistro and wine bar opens in Oceanside on Thursday, October 17. Located on the ground floor of the...

A New Cookbook Spotlights San Diego Seafood and Chefs

Eater San Diego 10/7 6:25A Candice Woo

The cookbook’s cover. | Chris Rov Costa San Diego Seafood: Then & Now celebrates San Diego’s fishing community An upcoming cookbook available for pre-order right now shines a spotlight on San Diego’s...

An Established Chinese Restaurant Is Joining the Sky Deck at Del Mar Highlands Roster

Eater San Diego 10/2 6:06A Helen I. Hwang

Array of Asian dishes. | Zen Modern Asian Bistro. Zen Modern Asian Bistro is coming to Carmel Valley Set to open by the end of the year is a second location of Zen Modern Asian Bistro , which will...

The Best Dishes Eater San Diego Ate in September

Eater San Diego 9/26 9:35A Eater Staff

Ankimo at Sushi Tadokoro. | Candice Woo This month’s highlights include a standout sandwich, commendable ceviche, and magical mushrooms In this monthly column, your Eater San Diego editor and...

A Hong Kong Cafe Arrives in Mira Mesa Bearing Milk Tea and Roast Meats

Eater San Diego 9/26 6:45A Candice Woo

The Mira Mesa storefront. | Candice Woo Mom Kitchen is a modern take on a cha chaan teng Touching down earlier this month but already drawing lines at peak meal times is Mom Kitchen , Mira Mesa’s...

San Diego’s Most Irreverent Pop-Up Is Moving to the Desert

Eater San Diego 9/25 6:46A Candice Woo

Oslo Sardine Bar’s Max Daily. | Candice Woo Oslo Sardine Bar is building a solo space out in Jacumba A pop-up that combines food and fun, and — most refreshingly — doesn’t take itself too seriously,...

22 of the Best Chinese Restaurants in San Diego

Eater San Diego 9/24 6:15A Helen I. Hwang

Make-your-own hot pot dish. | Yintang Spicy Hot Pot. From hot pot to dim sum and everything in between, here’s where you can find the best Chinese cuisine in San Diego San Diego’s Chinese food...

New San Diego Restaurants to Try in September

Eater San Diego 9/23 6:24A Candice Woo

New Italian dinner dishes at Farmer’s Table. | Acqua E Farina The latest crop features sushi and Peruvian cuisine Having a tough time keeping up with all the new dining options? Welcome to the Opening...

Knead Bakery Brings Knockout Bread and Pastries to Downtown San Diego

Eater San Diego 9/19 6:04A Candice Woo

Assorted pastries. | James Tran Chef Adrian Mendoza helms the new cafe at Symphony Towers A new daytime cafe is a showcase for the pastry stylings of a veteran chef whose 16 years in the industry have...

Oceanside’s Emerging Sports and Entertainment Venue Is Opening With an Enviable Food Roster

Eater San Diego 9/3 6:07A Candice Woo

Frontwave Arena. | Courtesy rendering. The lineup at Frontwave Arena includes Seaside Market, Gelati & Peccati, and two offerings from Brandt Beef A boon to Southern California-based sports fans and...

A Family-Style Mexican Restaurant Is Replacing the Original Tio Leo’s

Eater San Diego 8/28 6:00A Candice Woo

The existing building. | Google Maps Siblings from the Salud Tacos family are opening La Familia Restaurant and Bar A family-run establishment with a decades-long legacy will move forward as a new...

New San Diego Restaurants to Try Right Now

Eater San Diego 8/20 6:28A Candice Woo

Assorted dishes from Slowly Restaurant & Lounge. | Robert Reyes The latest batch of new openings includes spots for Japanese curry, Mediterranean cuisines, and a beer hall Having a tough time keeping...

A Texas-Born Hot Chicken Chain Flocks to San Diego

Eater San Diego 8/12 6:00A Helen I. Hwang

Hot chicken sandwich and fries. | Houston TX Hot Chicken Houston TX Hot Chicken will open first in the Gaslamp A new hot chicken restaurant from Texas is due to land in the Gaslamp on Saturday, August...

Where to Eat Korean Food in San Diego

Eater San Diego 7/31 6:09A Helen I. Hwang

Gamjatang, a Korean stew made with pork bones, vegetables, and gochujang. | Jomaru From barbecue to spicy tofu stews, check out these mouthwatering Korean restaurants. Though we still have a long way...