SAN DIEGO -- Jersey Mike’s Subs Hillcrest owners Brad Remy and Jacque Moutier have had a lifelong love affair with good food. Several years ago, when Remy was coaching a lot of youth football and baseball, he wound up meeting the man who owns the Jersey Mike’s Subs in Solana Beach.

“We had a long conversation about the quality and what it represents. When I went there people were smiling, happy and having a good time,” Remy said. “I felt it was a good business venture. I ran it by Jaque and we decided we wanted to be part of the franchise system.”

Mo’s Universe welcomes new chef, Sean Magee, who will oversee the menus at Gossip Grill, Urban Mo’s, Baja Betty’s and the upcoming Hillcrest Brewing Company, due to open June 8. Magee helmed the kitchen at Proper Pub downtown after working for Urban Solace and the Grant Grill. “He has great energy and he’ll bring a lot to all four restaurants,” said Chris Shaw, founder and owner of Mo’s Universe. The position opened recently after Gossip Grill Chef Mary Jo Testa left to launch a restaurant in Italy. Magee said most of his changes will materialize by fall.