San Diego's food scene is buzzing with new openings, seasonal delicacies, and nostalgic pop-ups. - Urban Kitchen Group plans a new restaurant in Bankers Hill's Manchester Financial Building, aiming for a 2027 opening.
- Water Grill and King's Fish House are serving Maryland soft-shell blue crabs, with nearly 1,400 imported weekly. - Candy Land Cafe, an immersive pop-up, opens July 9 in Little Italy, celebrating the board game created in San Diego.
- The eighth annual Scoop Ice Cream Festival takes place June 28 in North Park, raising funds for hunger relief. Loving Hut in North Park has closed after 16 years, but its Mira Mesa location remains open.