Food and drink in San Diego runs on restaurant openings and closings, industry reports, food safety and culinary trends, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on both independent dining destinations and the larger industry shifts.
San Diego-based Out West Restaurant Group seeks court protection from a $449 million debt load as its 61 Outback Steakhouse locations change hands.
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Do you think business conditions in your area are getting worse?
The San Diego-based management company, Outback Steakhouse's largest domestic franchisee, has sought bankruptcy protection in Delaware.
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Do you think restaurant prices in your area are getting better or worse?
The restaurant from City Tacos founder Gerry Torres opens in the former Go Go Amigo and El Jardin space in San Diego.
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Do you think your local community provides enough support for foster youth transitioning to adulthood?
The new facility provides food, hygiene items, and pet supplies to transition-age foster youth in Kearny Mesa.
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Do you trust local businesses to maintain their quality when expanding to new locations?
The Bird Rock bakery will grow its operations while keeping its signature scratch-made production methods.
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Do you prioritize visiting independent local shops over national food chains in your community?
Assenti's Pasta in San Diego earns a seventh-place spot on Yelp’s list of the top 100 pasta places in the U.S.
Coverage takes in local dining culture, industry workforce trends, public health inspections and menu innovation. It reaches across the city and the communities around it. Restaurant density varies significantly between neighborhoods, which creates unique patterns for both foot traffic and supply chains. Seasonal availability and local produce supply are the two factors that most often influence changes in the city dining scene.
