City Tacos has turned up the heat on innovative, delicious and unique bites since its inception in 2014. With seven existing locations across San Diego County, the beloved taqueria recently opened its first Los Angeles outpost, located within the Shops at USC Village. The fast-casual eatery joins the USC campus with a one-of-a-kind menu that adds a twist on traditional taco selections. The diverse menu features dishes for all palates with meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan and Paleo offerings, as well as a variety of housemade salsas to customize every bite. Guests can savor house favorites such as the Mexicali Taco, which incorporates mashed potatoes, poblano peppers and onions, grilled Arrachera steak, and cotija cheese or the Pollo City which features grilled chicken breast topped with arugula, diced tomato, golden raisins, and toasted almonds. In addition to flavorful creations, the USC Village location continues the vibrant and welcoming atmosphere City Tacos is known for, complete with bright orange seating, a taco-inspired neon sign and a custom mural featuring the brand’s mascot, Pepe the Pug.
City Tacos USC is located at 835 W Jefferson Blvd. Suite 1735, Los Angeles, CA 90089.
March and Ash recently opened their fifth location, in Chula Vista, found on Telegraph Canyon Road. Since the opening of March and Ash’s first retail location in Mission Valley, in September of 2018, the dispensary takes pride in having the most knowledgeable staff and stocking the highest quality products. March and Ash believes everyone deserves a comfortable and confident cannabis experience and prioritize customer education, safety, and satisfaction. The dispensary also has an in-house design team, which has created award-winning shop designs that reflect the community where each location can be found. March and Ash Chula Vista is an adult-use dispensary, which means that you do not need a medical recommendation shop, but you must be 21 years of age. The location currently offers delivery and pickup services.
March and Ash Chula Vista is located at 684 Telegraph Canyon Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910
Fig Tree Café has opened its third location– a momentous occasion for the brand, as umbrella consortium, Rise & Shine Hospitality Group, hasn’t expanded the flagship concept in nearly eight years! Housed in a 2,714-square-foot space along Sixth Avenue, the location features a spacious 300-square-foot patio, where guests can savor the same innovative brunch creations found at its two existing outposts in Pacific Beach and Liberty Station. Specialties include Breakfast Sushi, Fig Jam & Ricotta Cheese Stuffed French Toast and Braised Angus Beef Short Ribs Benedict, plus a selection of morning libations including bloody Mary renditions, mimosas and house cocktails such as their Fig Tree Mule and Spicy Strawberry Margarita.
Fig Tree Café East Village is located at 695 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101.
Novo Brazil Brewing Company has opened a third tasting room outpost to add to its two locations in Chula Vista, one of which also boasts an expansive dining space. The latest expansion – situated in National City’s new 9,000-square-foot Market on 8th food hall – features 20 total taps comprised of Novo brews plus hard kombucha from the brand’s sister company, Nova Easy Kombucha. A welcomed addition to the National City beer-drinking community, the highly-anticipated tasting room is expected to fare well in conjunction with its food hall neighbors, making this expansion an exciting precursor to what’s to come with the brand’s future growth plans.
COMING SOON:
- Breakfast Republic Hillcrest
- Breakfast Republic Scripps Ranch
- Fig Tree Mission Valley
- Breakfast Company Mission Valley
- Eggies Mission Valley
- March and Ash Chula Vista (2nd location)
- Mr. Moto Mission Valley
- Mr. Moto Phoenix (2 locations)
- Spill The Beans Ocean Beach