The challenges of the coronavirus pandemic haven’t stopped for local restaurateurs. This week on our Scene in San Diego podcast, “Top Chef” alum Chef Brian Malarkey shares how he’s running his local restaurants these days – and what’s changed. Eater San Diego shares that story, plus news of new Mexican food, Thai treats, a gourmet market and scrumptious sandwiches around...

On this episode of our Scene in San Diego podcast, we’re joined by celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey to talk about how he’s running his San Diego restaurants during the pandemic, and how he rebooted one of his spots in the middle of these uncertain times.

We tried making delicious vegetarian spring rolls inspired by a recipe from “Top Chef” finalist Brian Malarkey of Herb & Wood in San Diego.

Top Chef Brian Malarkey checks in with Amber to share what he’s doing to help his workers survive until his restaurant reopens.

Celebrity chef Brian Malarkey announced he would temporarily close all nine of his restaurants across San Diego County – including the wildly popular Herb & Wood in Little Italy – effective immediately, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact life in San Diego.

Puffer Malarkey Collective, a San Diego-based hospitality group led by celebrity chef Brian Malarkey, has debuted another eatery. Wood Yu is in Torrey Pines and specializes in something called “Baja Asian Street Food.”

Well, he’s at it again – and again. Local celebrity chef Brian Malarkey has debuted two more restaurants: one is a fancy seafood and pizza spot in Encinitas, while the other is a casual café in downtown San Diego. Eater San Diego shares the scoop on both, plus other tasty top stories from our city’s food and drink scene.

Eater San Diego shares the top stories of the week from San Diego’s food and drink scene, including a first peek at celeb chef Brian Malarkey’s latest offering: a swanky Asian-inspired restaurant in downtown San Diego.

Brian Malarkey resigned from the Hakkasan Group on March 21 to focus on his company Puffer Malarkey Restaurants.

Local celebrity chef Brian Malarkey is taking his prized Little Italy concept, Herb & Wood, up the coast to San Diego’s North County. Eater San Diego details, plus other top stories of the week from our local food and drink scene.