{"id":516082,"date":"2026-01-14T18:32:17","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T18:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/516082\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T18:32:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T18:32:17","slug":"three-major-restaurant-openings-to-watch-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/516082\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Major Restaurant Openings to Watch This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

San Diego\u2019s restaurant scene<\/a> is about to get even better. Three highly anticipated spots are opening across the county over the next few months, each bringing something distinct to the table. Here\u2019s what to know about Bacari in North Park, Pastaria Vivi in Encinitas, and Ikaria in La Jolla.<\/p>\n

Bacari Brings Mediterranean Wine Bar Vibes to North Park<\/p>\n

LA\u2019s beloved Bacari is finally making its way to San Diego, taking over the iconic two-story building used to house Urban Solace. If you\u2019ve been to any of their Southern California locations, you know what to expect \u2013 seasonally rotating Mediterranean plates meant for sharing, wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and a wine list that keeps things interesting. <\/p>\n

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Executive Chef and co-owner Lior Hillel, who has three-Michelin-star Jean-Georges in New York on his resume, is leading the kitchen. The space spans two floors plus an outdoor patio, and the whole vibe is designed to feel like an elevated dinner party. It\u2019s the kind of place where you settle in for a while.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcc6 Opens February 2026
\ud83d\udccd 3823 30th Street, San Diego
\u2139\ufe0f More info here<\/a><\/p>\n

Pastaria Vivi Is Encinitas\u2019 New Pasta Destination<\/p>\n

Michelin-seasoned chefs Brandon Jennings and William Treff are opening Pastaria Vivi in the Encinitas Village Shopping Center this March, and it\u2019s not just another Italian spot. <\/p>\n

The concept blends a specialty retail shop, daily handmade pasta and sauce counter, casual dining, and a monthly pasta subscription box service \u2013 the first of its kind around here. They\u2019re offering more than 75 rotating pasta-and-sauce combinations, all rooted in Northern Italian tradition but showcasing California ingredients. <\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also find curated wines, housemade burrata and focaccia, and hands-on pasta making classes. It\u2019s designed to feel like an extension of your own kitchen, whether you\u2019re grabbing fresh pasta to cook at home or staying to eat.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcc6 Opens March 2026
\u2139\ufe0f More info here<\/a><\/p>\n

Ikaria Arrives in La Jolla with Big Ambitions<\/p>\n

The team behind Marisi, Puesto, and James Beard-nominated Roma Norte is opening Ikaria at One Alexandria Square this summer, and it\u2019s shaping up to be one of the year\u2019s most ambitious projects. <\/p>\n

Inspired by the Greek island of Ikaria \u2013 one of the world\u2019s original Blue Zones \u2013 the restaurant will focus on eastern Mediterranean flavors with bold Middle Eastern influence. New York-based Rockwell Group, the firm behind Din Tai Fung, Nobu hotels and restaurants, and countless Broadway sets, is designing the space. <\/p>\n

Beyond the food, Ikaria plans to offer wine and cooking classes, fermentation workshops, and educational programming, positioning itself as both a restaurant and a cultural hub.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcc6 Opens Summer 2026
\u2139\ufe0f More info here<\/a><\/p>\n

See you there!<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re into shareable Mediterranean plates, fresh handmade pasta, or exploring Blue Zone-inspired cuisine, this year\u2019s lineup has something worth planning ahead for.<\/p>\n

See you there, San Diego!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"San Diego\u2019s restaurant scene is about to get even better. Three highly anticipated spots are opening across the…\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":516083,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5134],"tags":[5229,41032,1582,276,3549,41033,230346,230347,7264,67,586,132,5230,68,2969,89525],"class_list":{"0":"post-516082","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-san-diego","8":"tag-america","9":"tag-best-restaurants-in-san-diego","10":"tag-ca","11":"tag-california","12":"tag-san-diego","13":"tag-san-diego-dining","14":"tag-san-diego-dining-scene","15":"tag-san-diego-restaurant-scene","16":"tag-sandiego","17":"tag-united-states","18":"tag-united-states-of-america","19":"tag-unitedstates","20":"tag-unitedstatesofamerica","21":"tag-us","22":"tag-usa","23":"tag-where-to-dine-in-san-diego"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115894888404519811","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516082","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=516082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/516082\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/516083"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=516082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=516082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=516082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}