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A well-known local chef who brings his burgers and butcher shop to a permanent place in PB. The reopening of a popular South Park wine bar. Street tacos. Dumplings. Eater San Diego shares the week’s top stories from our local food and drink scene.
Chef Steve Brown expands Swagyu Burger and Chop Shop
Well-known local chef Steve Brown is bringing his Wagyu beef butcher and burger concept to Pacific Beach, where it will replace Isabel’s, the longtime restaurant on Felsspar Street owned by cook and cookbook author Isabel Cruz. Last year Cruz gave Brown the space for outdoor dinners and a pop-up butcher shop, but now it will be a permanent home for Brown. Opened in June, Swagyu Burger will combine a casual burger bar and meat counter with a dining room where the chef hosts his 12-course tasting dinners.
The Rose reopens in South Park with a new menu and cocktails
South Park’s popular wine bar, The Rose, returns with an Argentine-inspired menu and brand new cocktail menu. Co-owner Chelsea Coleman, who co-founded a local natural wine festival, also curated a wine box for the Eater Wine Club that contains a bottle made right here in San Diego.
Comedian George Lopez brings virtual taqueria to San Diego
The George Lopez Tacos, which arrives in San Diego next month, is a delivery eatery sponsored by Lopez, a well-known actor and comedian who also runs a number of restaurants called Chingon Kitchen. The menu includes street tacos as well as french fries and salsa, as well as churro canapes. The concept falls into the world of virtual or “ghost” kitchens, a trend that really took off during the pandemic.
Juniper & Ivy Begins Nationwide Search for New Chef
Eater’s roundup of the latest food news and events features information on Juniper & Ivy’s nationwide search for a new chef. Eater San Diego also has information on hiring an LA bar star at Carlsbad’s acclaimed Jeune et Jolie, as well as recommendations on top food events.
Kearny Mesa dumpling experts headed north
Joyee’s Dumpling House, which specializes in handmade dumplings and rolls, from Potstickers to Xiao Long Bao, will open another location in the 4S Commons Town Center this June. The Chinese restaurant plans to expand to Karlovy Vary this fall as well.
Check out our scene on the San Diego podcast
For the past year, we’ve talked about virtual kitchens, restaurant reopenings, debuts, and so much more on our podcast. You can check out our episodes below (scroll down for more episodes):
Listen to or subscribe to the San Diego Podcast for the latest local lifestyle stories and news from our local food and drink scene. As we continue to adapt to life (back and forth, back and forth) in these times of the coronavirus pandemic, the way we enjoy our city has changed. We’ll keep you updated on how these changes will affect the things you love to do in our city. Tap here to find Scene in San Diego wherever you’re listening to podcasts.
Candice Woo is the founding editor of Eater San Diego, a leading source of news on San Diego’s restaurant and bar scene. Stay up to date with the latest news from Eater San Diego via Facebook or Twitter and sign up for the Eater San Diego newsletter here.
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