San Diego’s food and beverage industry is facing unprecedented challenges as longtime establishments close their doors and survivors scramble to adapt their business models to stay afloat.
Kilowatt Brewing in Kearny Mesa has shifted gears, adding cocktails and food to its menu to attract customers as breweries and restaurants across the county struggle to make a profit. Fewer people are going out to get a drink or grab a bite to eat.
“The days of people just coming in to drink a beer are kind of gone,” said Esthela Davila with the San Diego Brewers Guild…