News Summary
San Diego is witnessing a culinary renaissance with fresh restaurant openings featuring diverse menus. From innovative sourdough pizzas to gourmet vegan dishes, new spots like Odie’s Pizza Co., Vulture, and A Lo Fresco cater to various tastes and dietary preferences. This vibrant dining landscape reflects the city’s evolving food culture, showcasing an array of family-friendly eateries, fast-casual health bars, and upscale dining experiences.
San Diego is experiencing a culinary renaissance with a diverse array of new restaurant openings across the city, ranging from unique sourdough pizza and fine-dining vegan cuisine to family-friendly eateries and fast-casual health bars. Each establishment offers distinct menus catering to various dietary preferences and tastes, showcasing the city’s rich and evolving food culture.
Odie’s Pizza Co.
One of the most notable additions to San Diego’s dining scene is Odie’s Pizza Co., located just two blocks from the Oceanside Pier. Founded by Odie O’Connor, who previously worked at Gracie’s Apizza in Portland, Oregon, the restaurant features pizzas with a unique twist, utilizing a 25-year-old sourdough starter.
The dough is crafted to achieve a chewy and crispy texture, fermented for 48 hours using organic flour sourced from the Pacific Northwest. The menu includes creatively named pizzas like Dude Ranch, which features barbecue shredded chicken, ranch dressing, and cilantro, and Benny and the Jets, made with an extra virgin olive oil base, whipped burrata, and hot honey. Customers will also be pleased to find that all pizzas can be made vegan and gluten-free. O’Connor aims to expand the brand to other locations within a year, targeting Vista or Escondido for future eateries. The address is 121 North Cleveland Street, Oceanside, CA 92054.
Vulture
The fine-dining scene in San Diego welcomes Vulture, part of a newly established vegan diner named Dreamboat in University Heights. This establishment focuses on gourmet vegan dishes, offering creative selections such as Steak Diane, featuring wood-grilled lion’s mane mushroom steak, and a tableside Caesar salad accented with chickpea-based cultured Parmigiana. The drinks menu includes sophisticated options like a gimlet made with Japanese gin and a house martini with pickled accouterments and truffle caviar. Located at 4608 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92116, Vulture aims to attract diners seeking upscale vegan dining.
Bianchi Pizza and Pasta
Bianchi Pizza and Pasta, located within the Bahia Resort Hotel in Mission Beach, emphasizes a family-friendly experience with its wood-fired pizzas, pasta, and charcuterie. Chef Ignazio Tagliavia leads the kitchen, delivering comforting Italian cuisine. This establishment further diversifies the dining options available in the area, located at 998 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109.
Jan’s Health Bar
A Lo Fresco
A Lo Fresco, a fast-casual café in San Marcos, serves a menu rich in plant-based and gluten-free dishes, avoiding added sugars altogether. The establishment features a variety of gluten-free bowls, wraps, toasts, and smoothies. Owned by Olga Saldivar and Emillio Herrera, who also run Phatties Vegan Mexican Restaurant in Escondido, A Lo Fresco is located at 205 North City Drive, Suite 5, San Marcos, CA 92078.
Super Dumpling Cafe
Super Dumpling Cafe has opened in Carmel Valley, bringing a selection of soup dumplings and dim sum. This new restaurant replaces Villa Capri Italian restaurant and offers traditional items like xiao long bao, pot stickers, and grilled pork buns. The establishment is operated by the same family behind Sunny Noodle House in Clairemont Mesa, situated at 3870 Valley Centre Drive, Suite 301, San Diego, CA 92130.
Treehouse Collective
Treehouse Collective is a sprawling food hall that has launched in Sorrento Mesa, featuring a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options. With a choose-your-own-adventure style, patrons can select from offerings such as fried chicken sandwiches and poke bowls. The food hall’s address is 9945 Pacific Heights Boulevard, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92121.
Lana
In Solana Beach, Lana has opened its doors, helmed by experienced restaurateurs Travis LeGrand and Mark Whedon. The menu boasts dishes like California seabass ceviche, Wagyu beef burgers, and cast-iron skillet baked meatballs. Guests can find this upscale restaurant at 437 South Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA 92075.
Piedra Santa
Piedra Santa is a new Argentinian steakhouse located in Little Italy, featuring an impressive assortment of dry-aged steaks and a spacious outdoor dining area. Their happy hour special runs from Sunday to Thursday, offering deals on wagyu sliders and cocktails. The restaurant is situated at 555 W. Ash St, San Diego, California 92101.
These new culinary ventures underscore San Diego’s vibrant and diverse dining landscape, providing a wide array of options for food enthusiasts to explore and enjoy.
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Additional Resources
- Eater: New Restaurant Openings in San Diego
- Wikipedia: San Diego
- San Diego Magazine: Odie’s Pizza
- Google Search: San Diego Restaurants
- San Diego Union Tribune: New Restaurants
- Encyclopedia Britannica: San Diego
- Fox 5 San Diego: New Restaurant Openings
- Google News: San Diego Food News
