Among the 2026 semifinalists, San Diego only received three nods: Realm of the 52 Remedies made the list for Outstanding Bar, ...

Helen I. Hwang is a freelance journalist who covers food, travel, and news. She worked in the food industry as a mechanical engineer for eight years, training as a “supertaster.” She then worked as an ...

The Callie team opens a French-Mediterranean restaurant in La Jolla, PopUp Bagels launches its first San Diego shop, the Cakery debuts a second cafe in Miramar, and more openings to know this month ...

Helen I. Hwang is a freelance journalist who covers food, travel, and news. She worked in the food industry as a mechanical engineer for eight years, training as a “supertaster.” She then worked as an ...

There’s no shortage of coffee roasters and hip cafes in San Diego, though the java landscape wasn’t the same more than a decade ago. Many of the city’s top coffee shops also roast their beans on-site ...

Candice Woo is the founding editor of Eater San Diego. Our never-ending soup and salad days are behind us: Souplantation is permanently closing every location, effective immediately. Headquartered in ...

Often, readers and friends of Eater have one burning question: “Where should I eat right now?” The heatmap exists to answer that question — offering a prismatic view of what is new and notable in San ...

Helen I. Hwang is a freelance journalist who covers food, travel, and news. She worked in the food industry as a mechanical engineer for eight years, training as a “supertaster.” She then worked as an ...

Cathy Chaplin is a former senior editor at Eater LA, a James Beard Award–nominated journalist, and the author of Food Lovers’ Guide to Los Angeles. Lilo’s $265 tasting menu goes heavy on seafood ...

When it comes to burgers, everyone has an opinion: Is a sesame-topped, brioche, or egg bun superior? Do fancy restaurant burgers outrank inexpensive smash burgers at casual places — or is it the other ...

Bill Esparza is a James Beard award-winning food journalist, author of LA Mexicano, and onscreen food television personality covering food in United States and Latin America. The world’s busiest land ...

And finally, the food scene at large is taking notice of San Diego: the 2025 Michelin Guide California includes the one Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie, Soichi Sushi, and Valle as well as the three ...