Filed under:The North Park butchery will revamp over Labor Daybutcher shop, , has changed hands and will now be part of the Trust Restaurant Group (TRG), the hospitality collective behind Trust, Fork Oak, Cardellino, Rare Society and Mr. Trustee. The whole animal butchery, founded by James Holtslag and Trey Nichols, is scheduled to close temporarily on Labor Day for a revamp and will be reopening in mid-September as .The North Park space will continue to offer a variety of meats, from choice and prime beef to premium dry-aged beef and wagyu, as well as pork, poultry, seafood, and a...…Filed under:The North Park butchery will revamp over Labor Daybutcher shop, , has changed hands and will now be part of the Trust Restaurant Group (TRG), the hospitality collective behind Trust, Fork Oak, Cardellino, Rare Society and Mr. Trustee. The whole animal butchery, founded by James Holtslag and Trey Nichols, is scheduled to close temporarily on Labor Day for a revamp and will be reopening in mid-September as .The North Park space will continue to offer a variety of meats, from choice and prime beef to premium dry-aged beef and wagyu, as well as pork, poultry, seafood, and a...WW…

Filed under:The award-winning ice cream is headed to North Park and CarlsbadIce cream fans, rejoice. , the favorite brand of President Joe Biden, a , is coming to San Diego.Headquartered in Ohio, the company was founded in 2002 by Jeni Britton Bauer and now operates more than 50 stores around the country. Bauer has also authored two books on ice cream making; her first, called Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home, won a James Beard Award in 2012.have been available locally at Whole Foods, Ralphs, and Bristol Farms, Jeni’s is now bringing two scoop shops to the area that will both open later...…Filed under:The award-winning ice cream is headed to North Park and CarlsbadIce cream fans, rejoice. , the favorite brand of President Joe Biden, a , is coming to San Diego.Headquartered in Ohio, the company was founded in 2002 by Jeni Britton Bauer and now operates more than 50 stores around the country. Bauer has also authored two books on ice cream making; her first, called Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home, won a James Beard Award in 2012.have been available locally at Whole Foods, Ralphs, and Bristol Farms, Jeni’s is now bringing two scoop shops to the area that will both open later...WW…

Filed under:The prestigious guide’s California edition is on hiatusThe Michelin Guide, which and not award any stars, Bib Gourmand ratings, or Plate recommendations because of the toll that the pandemic and the California wildfires has taken on the region’s restaurant industry, instead hosted a virtual event called California Family Meal. , it raised funds for the California Food Bank Association and featured commentary and discussion about the future of fine dining and awarded sustainability distinctions to famous chefs including Alice Waters, Dominique Crenn, and Thomas Keller.In lieu of...…Filed under:The prestigious guide’s California edition is on hiatusThe Michelin Guide, which and not award any stars, Bib Gourmand ratings, or Plate recommendations because of the toll that the pandemic and the California wildfires has taken on the region’s restaurant industry, instead hosted a virtual event called California Family Meal. , it raised funds for the California Food Bank Association and featured commentary and discussion about the future of fine dining and awarded sustainability distinctions to famous chefs including Alice Waters, Dominique Crenn, and Thomas Keller.In lieu of...WW…

Filed under:Upcoming bar projects in Golden Hill, La Jolla, and North Park pivot with the timesWith San Diego County still in the red tier and COVID-19 continuing to wreak havoc, the hospitality industry has been in a six-month state of stress and flux as bars and restaurants navigate fast-changing restrictions and grapple with how to best keep their employees and customers safe. Bars have been among the hardest hit, many forced to close temporarily or altogether, as the conviviality of cozying up inside a lively bar is all but impossible in the age of coronavirus.But we all need something...…Filed under:Upcoming bar projects in Golden Hill, La Jolla, and North Park pivot with the timesWith San Diego County still in the red tier and COVID-19 continuing to wreak havoc, the hospitality industry has been in a six-month state of stress and flux as bars and restaurants navigate fast-changing restrictions and grapple with how to best keep their employees and customers safe. Bars have been among the hardest hit, many forced to close temporarily or altogether, as the conviviality of cozying up inside a lively bar is all but impossible in the age of coronavirus.But we all need something...WW…

Filed under:La Doña restaurant and bar opens this weekendIf you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our .A sought-after spot in Ocean Beach — the sixty-year-old Bacon Street landmark Nati’s Mexican Restaurant — is starting this decade as a from a team that’s familiar to the local community. Ownership includes Brendan Huffman and Hoffman Leung from e, which runs Wonderland Ocean Pub and OB Surf Lodge, and Matt and Judd Braun, the brothers behind Blue Water Seafood who partnered with the hospitality group last year to open an OB outpost.With Leung says it...…Filed under:La Doña restaurant and bar opens this weekendIf you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our .A sought-after spot in Ocean Beach — the sixty-year-old Bacon Street landmark Nati’s Mexican Restaurant — is starting this decade as a from a team that’s familiar to the local community. Ownership includes Brendan Huffman and Hoffman Leung from e, which runs Wonderland Ocean Pub and OB Surf Lodge, and Matt and Judd Braun, the brothers behind Blue Water Seafood who partnered with the hospitality group last year to open an OB outpost.With Leung says it...WW…

Filed under:The popular eatery should land on Convoy early next yearReaders have been asking for updates on the arrival of Japanese import . Specializing in curry rice, one of the national dishes in Japan, the eatery is known for a customizable menu that lets diners choose their preferred level of spice and how much rice they can eat. Base curry plates come with everything from chicken and pork cutlets to vegetable croquettes and fried squid, with additional toppings that include sausages, garlic shrimp, and mushrooms. The extremely popular chain has more than 1,400 locations worldwide, but...…Filed under:The popular eatery should land on Convoy early next yearReaders have been asking for updates on the arrival of Japanese import . Specializing in curry rice, one of the national dishes in Japan, the eatery is known for a customizable menu that lets diners choose their preferred level of spice and how much rice they can eat. Base curry plates come with everything from chicken and pork cutlets to vegetable croquettes and fried squid, with additional toppings that include sausages, garlic shrimp, and mushrooms. The extremely popular chain has more than 1,400 locations worldwide, but...WW…

Filed under:The closure marks another blow for local independent restaurantsAnother pioneering and much-loved restaurant will not return from the pandemic. opened in 2011 on El Cajon Boulevard, paving the way for countless craft beer bars that followed. The community-oriented eatery had a exceptional beer list but the kitchen was thoughtful too, committed to supporting local from the get-go and dedicated to food traditions like making charcuterie and fresh sausages.Its hands-on local ownership team — Clea Hantman, Jeff Motch, and Jenniffer and Lee Chase — continue to operate (BLAH) and its...…Filed under:The closure marks another blow for local independent restaurantsAnother pioneering and much-loved restaurant will not return from the pandemic. opened in 2011 on El Cajon Boulevard, paving the way for countless craft beer bars that followed. The community-oriented eatery had a exceptional beer list but the kitchen was thoughtful too, committed to supporting local from the get-go and dedicated to food traditions like making charcuterie and fresh sausages.Its hands-on local ownership team — Clea Hantman, Jeff Motch, and Jenniffer and Lee Chase — continue to operate (BLAH) and its...WW…

Filed under:The new orders take effect on July 1UPDATE Wednesday, July 1: Although San Diego County is not one of the 19 counties, including Los Angeles and Orange County, , it seems as if it’s just a matter of time. Due to elevated COVID-19 metrics, officials said that San Diego will likely be moved onto by July 3 and subsequently be eligible for the same government restrictions starting Monday, July 6, which means that for three weeks.UPDATE Tuesday, June 30: At today’s briefing, the county which must adjust their operating hours and close between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The order will be...…Filed under:The new orders take effect on July 1UPDATE Wednesday, July 1: Although San Diego County is not one of the 19 counties, including Los Angeles and Orange County, , it seems as if it’s just a matter of time. Due to elevated COVID-19 metrics, officials said that San Diego will likely be moved onto by July 3 and subsequently be eligible for the same government restrictions starting Monday, July 6, which means that for three weeks.UPDATE Tuesday, June 30: At today’s briefing, the county which must adjust their operating hours and close between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The order will be...WW…

Filed under:India Street will turn into more outside space for restaurantsIt’s looking like Little Italy will be the first local neighborhood in San Diego to put a new state-wide initiative into practice that temporarily lets restaurants increase their available footprint by , helping to mitigate the loss of indoor seating.This Al Fresco dining program is part of a reopening campaign, developed by the of San Diego (LIA), to begin to safely reactivate the area’s 150 retailers and restaurants, 15 hotels and motels, and public spaces.This Saturday, June 13 will mark the first run of...…Filed under:India Street will turn into more outside space for restaurantsIt’s looking like Little Italy will be the first local neighborhood in San Diego to put a new state-wide initiative into practice that temporarily lets restaurants increase their available footprint by , helping to mitigate the loss of indoor seating.This Al Fresco dining program is part of a reopening campaign, developed by the of San Diego (LIA), to begin to safely reactivate the area’s 150 retailers and restaurants, 15 hotels and motels, and public spaces.This Saturday, June 13 will mark the first run of...WW…