Pacifica Del Mar Gets Fresh with New Coastal Happy Hour Cocktails and Bites

Top - Fish tacos
Bottom - Arancini balls

March 31, 2014 

Chef/Partner Chris Idso has raised Pacifica Del Mar’s Ocean Bar with a completely revitalized happy hour menu, making this the most significant change the bar has seen in over a decade. The menu now features an eclectic approach to midday fare at half the price, like lobster pretzel sliders ($4.50 during HH) with chilled Maine lobster salad and Old Bay aioli and goat cheese risotto arancini ($3 during HH) with San Marzano sauces and truffle cream. A rotating selection of flat breads like seasonal veggie and honey cured bacon with arugula pesto and a variety of tacos like blackened fish and pulled pork ($2.50 during HH) are part of the lineup as well.

91X Reveals Early Details for Annual X-Fest Concert | 311 and Surprise Co-Headliner to Rock Out Sleep Train Amphitheatre on Friday, May 30


March 31, 2014

San Diego alternative rock station 91X officially announced this year’s “91X X-Fest,” happening Friday, May 30 at Sleep Train Amphitheatre. Performing artists include 311, Panic! At The Disco, Iration, Phantogram, Bleachers, Kongos, Skaters, Cherub, and Sir Sly. A total of 12 bands will pack the final line-up. The remaining three bands on the bill, including a co-headlining act, will be announced on Monday, April 21.

¡Latin Food Fest! San Diego Announces 2014 Grand Tasting Village Agenda | September 13


March 30, 2014

Last year's Latin Food Fest Grand Tasting
¡LATIN FOOD FEST! returns to San Diego September 11 - 13, 2014 for another star-studded Latin culinary extravaganza – and announces the agenda for its signature event, Northgate Markets Grand Tasting Village, which will take place on September 13 at the Embarcadero Marina Park North.  ¡LATIN FOOD FEST!, the largest Latin culinary festival in California, will transform the Embarcadero Marina Park North into a showcase for 100 restaurants, chefs, artisanal foods makers and renowned wine, beer and spirit purveyors.

Much Anticipated 2nd OB Noodle House to Open May 4 | New Location on Niagra Nearly Ready

March 29, 2014

OB Noodle House's second location at 4993 Niagara Street in the space previously occupied by The Blue Parrot is set to open to the public on Sunday, May 4, and it couldn't come soon enough. Since "The Noodle House" appeared on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in August 2013, waits have been insane, frequently more than 2 hours during peak times. As regular visitors of the Noodle House, we long for the days of 10 minute waits and very much look forward to #2.

Westfield UTC to Host Inaugural 'Uncasked' Event | Outdoor Neighborhood Craft Brew Fest Celebrates Local Brewers, Chefs and Musicians Saturday, April 5

March 28, 2014

Westfield UTC has announced its inaugural Uncasked neighborhood craft brew fest, celebrating San Diego’s exceptional brewing community and a new signature event in the center’s ongoing initiative to provide local residents unique entertainment offerings that reflect and embody the San Diego lifestyle. On April 5 from 4-7pm, the self-guided beer tour will give attendees the opportunity to sample offerings from 8 different local craft breweries, culinary bites from some of Westfield UTC’s gourmet dining options and live performances by award-winning local musicians - all within the center’s relaxed, open-air setting. 100% of the event proceeds will benefit local non-profit, the San Diego Brewers Guild, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and increasing the visibility of fresh, locally brewed beer through education and participation in community events.

Chef Amy DiBiase to Open 'Tidal' | New Waterfront Restaurant at Paradise Point

The waterfront location of Tidal

March 27, 2014

Chef Amy DiBiase’s highly anticipated new dining concept, Tidal, will launch on April 10 on the west shore of Paradise Point Resort & Spa’s 44-acre island. Set in what was once a private home in the 1960s, the new 3,000-sq. ft. restaurant will offer panoramic waterfront dining on San Diego’s Mission Bay. Joining executive chef Amy DiBiase is Chef Kyle Bergman, who recently left his post at La Valencia. On February 17, 2014, Paradise Point's signature waterfront restaurant Baleen closed to make way for this new concept.

Single Fin Surf Grill Takes Over Former Sneak Joint location in Mission Beach | New Eatery to Open in April Will Serve Daily Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

March 26, 2014

Sneak Joint left the space a mess after the owners inexplicably vanished on their employees and creditors back in December 2012, but fortunately, the space at 3844 Mission Boulevard has been taken over and completely renovated for the opening of Single Fin Surf Grill, a surf-themed, modern bar and restaurant set to open this April in Mission Beach.

Draft: A New Restaurant Brewing at Belmont Park is On Tap to Open Late Spring/Early Summer 2014

March 26, 2014

Belmont Park is excited to announce its much ­anticipated concept, Draft, is on tap to open late Spring 2014, at 3105 Ocean Front Walk. Serving “Brews and Views” the inventive menu is influenced by the restaurant’s extensive craft beer selection. Designed by Mauricio Couturier and Hollis Brand Culture, Draft sits on the boardwalk overlooking the Pacific Ocean and all the action on Mission Beach. A laidback aesthetic reigns, but high­tech details including a huge video projector screen, set Draft apart.
With 60+ taps and 80+ bottles, San Diego’s burgeoning beer culture takes center stage in an unpretentious environment beachside in Belmont Park

The Second Annual VinDiego Wine and Food Festival Returns | April 4 & 5

March 25, 2014

VinDiego Wine and Food Festival returns for its second year as a true wine connoisseur’s delight, bringing people together to celebrate a shared passion for great wine and mouth-watering food. The event will be held at Liberty Station in Point Loma on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5, featuring a seminar, a rare and reserve wine tasting, and culminating with a Grand Tasting event where guests will enjoy over 75 of California’s award winning wineries, with more than 300 selections of wine to choose from. VinDiego's Grand Tasting will also showcase some of San Diego's most exceptional and notable restaurants under one roof, offering samples to please every palate.

Just In Time for Baseball Season - Stone Brewing Tap Room to Open Adjacent to Padres' Petco Park

March 24, 2014

On Tuesday, March 25, Stone Brewing Tap Room opens on 8th Avenue and J Street in the space previously occupied by Wine Steals/Proper Gastropub, in the Simon Levi Company building adjacent to Petco Park. The space includes a pizza oven and first floor seating looking out on Petco Park, so in addition to Stone's line up of special releases and year-round craft beers, expect flatbreads and views of the San Diego Padres' home field. We'll be checking the space out tonight, so stay tuned on SanDiegoVille's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for sneak peak photos and updates.

Celebrate the Start of the San Diego Padres Baseball Season at the Free East Village Opening Day Block Party | Sunday, March 30 from 10am-7pm


March 24, 2014

For the fourth year in a row, San Diego's East Village Association celebrates the opening of baseball season as the San Diego Padres open the gates of Petco Park to host the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first game of the season on Sunday, March 30! This FREE, family-friendly, Opening Day Block Party will be the ultimate tailgating scene on J Street between 6th and 10th Avenues from 10am – 7pm.

Is Stone Brewing Co. Heading to Wilmington, NC for its East Coast Brewing Location?

March 23, 2014

After seeking suitor-cities on the east coast throughout this past month, it appears as though Stone Brewing Co. may have decided on a location for its new 130,000-plus square foot, east coast brewery. Candidate cities submitted proposals to be considered by Stone, which were due by March 15, and today, Stone may have announced, via Facebook & Twitter, Wilmington, North Carolina as the chosen location for its next big project.

Chef Matt Gordon to Showcase Sea & Smoke's Daily Brunch Menu at One-Time-Only "Brinner" Event | March 26


March 23, 2014

Experience breakfast for dinner at Chef Matt Gordon's third restaurant Sea & Smoke, located in Del Mar in the Flower Hill Promenade, on Wednesday, March 26. For one night only, the Del Mar hotspot will be serving Brinner (brunch for dinner!) Choose your breakfast for dinner from the new brunch menu which is offered daily at the restaurant from 8:30am-3:30pm, with the regular dinner menu will to be back the following evening with new Spring items.

More than 500 Pacific Beach Businesses Ready for San Diego’s Second CicloSDias | 2.5 Mile Route For All to Walk, Roll and Stroll on Sunday, March 30


March 22, 2014

For the second time, CicloSDias rolls through San Diego streets, this year set for Sunday, March 30. The San Diego County Bicycle Coalition brings San Diego’s only car-free open-streets celebration to Pacific Beach in the interest of promoting local businesses, livable communities and the rights of all people choosing alternative modes of transportation.

The Revitalization of Belmont Park | San Diego Destination Continues Total Modernization for Summer 2014

March 21, 2014

From WaveHouse to the Belmont Park rides and vendors, this historic Mission Beach amusement park and entertainment destination has been undergoing a complete rejuvenation in preparation for Summer 2014. Once believed to be a doomed area due to targeting by the city of San Diego, Belmont Park was taken over in 2012 and has since undergone a continued expansion. Coming soon, expect two 300 foot zip lines, a leap of faith drop, a laser tag area, a timed rock wall, a craft beer bar, a rooftop sushi lounge and more to gear Belmont up for the 21st century. 

Erick Castro Announces the "Spirit Society" Cocktail Class at Polite Provisions

March 20, 2014

General Manager and Partner, Erick Castro of Polite Provisions officially launches his new monthly cocktail education series on Monday, April 7.  The series, dubbed the Spirit Society, is dedicated to providing a fun, highly educational, hands-on learning experience in the world of cocktails. Rather than attempting to cram a broad spectrum of bartending knowledge into a single class, each two-hour session will hone in on one specific topic or spirit.  Classes are open to the public and limited to 12 attendees in order for Erick to give invaluable one-on-one attention. Each imbiber will have his or her own personal workstation complete with all the necessary jiggers, strainers, glasses and ingredients to mix up three distinct cocktails alongside Castro.

Founder of I Love Poke Festival - Nino "Neens" Camilo - Introduces "NorthEats" | A North County-Centric Food & Lifestyle Event on April 13

March 20, 2014

Chefs, restaurants and food brands from north of the 56-Freeway converge with pro skaters and surfers at The Hilton Oceanfront Carlsbad on Sunday, April 13 for NorthEats! Nino “Neens” Camilo, founder of the annual I Love Poke Festival, an always sold out, food festivals in San Diego and Orange County, has teamed up with Baker & Olive to create this new annual event to showcase some of the best North County San Diego has to offer.

Pacific Beach Landmark Armando's The Green Flash to Close | Beachside Location to be Taken Over by Company Behind Cabo Cantina, PB Cantina & Fiesta Cantina

March 19, 2014

Armando's The Green Flash has been a landmark of Ocean Front Walk in Pacific Beach since 1990 , but the restaurant/bar at 701 Thomas Avenue will soon close its doors to be taken over by the crew behind Cabo Cantina, PB Cantina and Fiesta Cantina. The Cabo brand's owner Milton Zampelli will reportedly keep the location restaurant-centric rather than his usual 2-for-1 drink special, Mexican-inspired, rowdy "cantina."

The Headquarters Launches European Style Farmers' Market This Sunday, March 23

March 19, 2014

On Sunday, March 23, The Headquarters at Seaport District will debut Brian’s Certified Farmers’ Market featuring gourmet items in a setting inspired by the eclectic and bustling European markets.  Every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. more than 30 vendors will line Harbor Drive stretching from Pacific Highway to the park offering a bountiful array of locally grown and produced delicacies.  Shoppers will stroll among the charming and cheerful stalls displaying an enticing selection of tempting sweets, such as unusual preserves, honeys, and savories, with flavorful olives and nuts, as well as authentic crusty European breads and artisan cheeses, a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh cut flowers, seafood and wines.   

La Jolla Brewing Company Introduces New Beer Cocktail Menu

March 18, 2014

“Beer before liquor never sicker” might be the old adage and since nothing rhymes with simultaneously (try to find a word, we dare you), the new beer cocktail trend has yet to merit its own catch phrase. Beer cocktails complement the menu from Executive Chef Matt Ham at the recently opened La Jolla Brewing Company. Head brewer Brett Stampf brews five beers on site and this month, La Jolla Brewing Company turned ‘em into five shiny new beer cocktails with a little help from the Blind Tiger Cocktail Company.

SuperNatural Sandwiches Opens Its First Brick and Mortar Eatery in Miramar

March 18, 2014

The "sea to sandwich" approach has taken SuperNatural Sandwiches from a hot commodity at local farmer's markets to a 900 square foot eatery on Miramar Road, which opened its doors to the public on March 17. Owner Tony Nguyen's concept of implementing fresh Catalina Offshore Products' sustainable seafood and ingredients from local market vendors into a lineup of made-to-order, gourmet concoctions has caused SuperNatural to quickly gain a reputation for offering some of the most delicious sandwiches in town. Now, access to these bad boys is easier than ever.

Nine Inch Nails & Soundgarden Announce Summer Co-Headline Tour Stop in Chula Vista | August 21

March 17, 2014

Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden are teaming up for a North American tour that will make a stop at Chula Vista's Sleep Train Amphitheatre on Thursday August 21. Watching these two rock powerhouses play together is a once in a lifetime experience, so get your tickets when they go on sale on Friday, March 21 at 10am PST through the Live Nation mobile app and at livenation.com.  Both bands will play full sets nightly. Special guest Death Grips will open on most dates.

V Elements Festival returns to Liberty Station for Another Day of Yoga & Music Saturday, April 5

March 17, 2014

The 2nd Annual V Elements Festival (pronounced Five Elements) returns to Point Loma's Liberty Station on Saturday, April 5 from 9am to 12am for a day focused on balancing the five elements earth, wind, fire, water, and space as represented through yoga, music, community, art, health, and environment. There will be yoga classes by day taking place on the green and led by some of the most sought after instructors California has to offer, and electronic, funk, hip hop, soul and world music by night from local, regional and national touring artists. Other unique offerings include healthy food options, a libations garden by Ballast Point, free massages, the largest solar powered stage in the country and much more!

El Agave Restaurant to Open its Second Location in Del Mar Plaza This Spring

March 16, 2014

El Agave Restaurant and Tequileria, a landmark of Old Town, is set to open its long-awaited sister restaurant, El Agave Del Mar, in Del Mar Plaza at 1555 Camino Del Mar by mid-March 2014. This second location occupies the former Flavor space and will feature the El Agave menu’s same authentic items with a breathtaking rooftop ocean view. El Agave Del Mar is dedicated to authentic Hispanic Nouvelle cuisine and is the only restaurant of its kind to be located in North County.

Paint Your Heart out at Del Mar's Mia Francesca to Support ArtReach | Sunday, March 23

March 15, 2014
              
San Diegans who have a penchant for painting can create their own masterpiece while benefiting arts education in schools on Sunday, March 23 from 2-5pm at Mia Francesca in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center. Proceeds will support ArtReach free visual arts education workshops in local K-6 schools that have no resources for art. An ArtReach artist will help guests paint a “Flower Close Up” step-by-step. No experience is necessary to participate, all art materials are included in the ticket price of $45, and attendees will be able to enter raffles for theatre tickets and more.

La Jolla Brewing Company Revives the Neighborhood Beer Scene | An Upscale Brewpub Takes Hold

March 14, 2014

Having revamped the old LJ Brew House, the brand spanking new La Jolla Brewing Company has taken helm with an entirely new concept for the prime location on Fay Avenue. The restaurant has been reimagined from the ground up, and managing partner Leigh Gibson (of Dirty Birds and soon-to-open Pillbox Tavern in Solana) has developed an upscale pub menu that appeals to all tastes. Complemented by an experienced brewer, a devout connection to San Diego's burgeoning craft beer scene, and a full bar, expect LJBC to become a longtime destination establishment and a favorite neighborhood watering hole among locals.

Chef Kyle Bergman to Join Team at Paradise Point Resort & Spa

March 13, 2014

Chef Kyle Bergman once again took to Facebook to make the important announcement that he is joining Executive Chef Amy Dibiase at Paradise Point Resort & Spa.  Bergman is no stranger to cooking at San Diego resorts, as his resume includes tenures at La Valencia and most recently The Lodge at Torrey Pines, in addition to a head chef role at North Park's Ritual Tavern.

Bertrand at Mister A's Unveils New Happy Hour

March 13, 2014

Just in time for spring and summer, Bertrand at Mister A’s has announced a new bar menu featuring drink specials, dessert, health-minded plates and a range of fresh seafood.  Mister A’s new happy hour menu has also received a seasonal touch, and is now comprised of bar menu favorites and novel small plates. Mister A’s happy hour is offered Sunday-Thursday from 2:30-6pm, and bites range between $7-10 and include chicken liver pate spread across a grilled baguette, an on-trend toffee-pecan ice cream sandwich flanked in chocolate chiffon and more - all served up with a view!

Slater's 50/50 is Ballin' | The March Madness Burger Bracket is Almost Here!

March 12, 2014

Southern California burger-mastermind, Slater's 50/50 is getting into the March Madness spirit with it's own March Madness Burger Bracket, allowing guests  to vote online for their favorite burgers in an NCAA-style tournament. The bracket features some of Slater's most popular Burgers of the Month from the past, coming out of the "vault" for a limited appearance. Guests will be able to cast their vote for their favorite vintage burger in head-to-head competitions, narrowing down the field to the Elite Eight and ultimately, the Final Four. The Final Four burgers will be featured in each of Slater's six (soon to be seven) SoCal locations throughout May to celebrate National Burger Month. Based on sales of each of the Final Four burgers, Slater's will pick the winner. The online voting will coincide with the NCAA Sweet 16 round starting March 27.

Carlsbad's West Inn and Suites Expands Farm to Offer New Farm-to-Table Dining Experience

March 12, 2014

The West Inn & Suites in Carlsbad has expanded its vegetable and fruit farm from one to three acres in order to create an authentic farm-to-table experience by supplying its West Steak and Seafood and Bistro West restaurants the freshest ingredients to include in their culinary creations. Executive Chef Eugenio Martignago’s farm-inspired dishes have become daily specialties at each eatery, offering guests a seasonal menu experience each time they visit. The three-acre plot of land is currently producing a harvest with more than 35 different vegetables, herbs and fruit.

Marina Kitchen to Host the Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance Wine Tasting & BBQ Dinner | March 30-31

March 11, 2014

Marina Kitchen at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina is partnering up with the Sta. Rita Hills Winegrowers Alliance to host an afternoon of wine tasting and a BBQ dinner to follow on Sunday, March 30. Twenty member wineries will be on-site pouring wines, discussing the unique characteristics of wines grown in the Sta. Rita Hills American Viticultural Area, and sharing their passion for the Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays produced from Sta. Rita Hills’ vineyards.

Papa Luna’s Empanadas Opens Downtown Just in Time for National Empanada Day

March 11, 2014

In honor of National Empanada Day, Papa Luna’s will be offering San Diego customers a buy one  get one free deal on empanadas (limit one per customer). The promotion will be available Monday, April 9 at both their Pacific Beach store as well as in their new downtown location, which recently opened in late February at 1050 Columbia Street.

San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter Introduces “Eat-Drink-Park” Offer for Padres Fans

March 10, 2014

Just in time for baseball season, the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter is bringing back its Eat-Drink-Park special, a new way for game-goers to enjoy an evening of baseball paired with dining, drinks and complimentary valet parking just 90 steps from the Padres’ Petco Park. The hotel’s Eat-Drink-Park promotion offers complimentary same-day valet parking to guests who spend a minimum of $25 at the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter’s Soleil @k or Latitude Lounge. The offer extends throughout the hours of the day’s baseball game, giving guests stress-free parking as they enjoy an evening of dining, drinks and the Padres. The offer is valid on home game days, does not account for overnight parking and is subject to space and availability.

An Evening of Brews, Views and Chews at Tom Ham's Lighthouse's Green Flash Beer Pairing Dinner | March 26

March 10, 2014

Green Flash Brewing Co. and Tom Ham’s Lighthouse have teamed up to provide a five-course, sit-down dinner featuring five of Green Flash’s unique brews paired with unique dishes prepared by Tom Ham’s head chef Lance Repp on Wednesday, March 26 at Tom Ham’s Lighthouse.

Stone Brewing Co. to Donate $100,000 from Sale of Matt's Burning Rosids Imperial Cherrywood-Smoked Saison

March 9, 2014

In 2013, Stone Brewing Co. suffered the loss of a close friend, team member and exceptional brewer, Matt Courtright. After exploring several ways to honor his memory, Stone decided there was no better way than to brew one of his most recent beer recipes and release it nationally for all to enjoy. Matt’s Burning Rosids Imperial Cherrywood-Smoked Saison is currently available in 22-ounce bottles and on draft in select markets across the U.S. To further pay tribute to Matt’s memory, Stone is donating $100,000 to two non-profit organizations close to Matt’s heart and contributing to The Matt Courtright Memorial Brewing Scholarship, all made possible by proceeds from the sale of his beer.

San Diego Celebrity Chefs Support Neighborhood House Association Child Nutrition Awareness Initiative | Lend Your Support on March 23

March 8, 2014

The Neighborhood House Association (NHA) is celebrating 100 years of service throughout 2014, and as part of the celebration, is commemorating a century of building healthy families and communities by hosting a culinary demonstration and charity fundraiser. Celebrity chefs from around San Diego will join NHA in its efforts to promote healthy eating habits and highlight the NHA innovative and award winning approach to child nutrition. The event will take place Sunday, March 23 from 1-5pm at the NHA Central Kitchen located at 1929 Hancock St. San Diego, CA 92110.

Chula Vista's Venga Venga Announces Noches De Venga to Liven Up the Weekends

March 8, 2014

Recently opened by world-renowned celebrity chef and restaurateur Richard Sandoval, Venga Venga Cantina and Tequila Bar in Otay Ranch Town Center is spicing up Friday and Saturday nights with the introduction of Noches de Venga. With over 100 tequilas and mezcals offered on the bar menu and an exposed tequila cellar in the spacious lounge area, Venga Venga provides a natural setting for late night dining, drinking and dancing.

Prepkitchen La Jolla Finishes New Patio Just In Time for 5th Anniversary

March 7, 2014

After nearly eight weeks of construction, the wait (and rain) is over as Prepkitchen La Jolla’s unveils a charming new outdoor patio just in time for its Five Year Anniversary.  The spacious, fully-revamped space provides guests with a relaxed setting where they can linger over the artisanal items on Chef Ryan Johnston’s inventive menu.  Offering a quaint respite from the daily grind, the sleek new facade serves as a bridge between the restaurant and the neighboring stores that surround Sycamore Court, an area that has seen little change over the last decade.

Patio, Please - Four Beach Restaurants With Killer Views

March 7, 2014

Whether it’s catching rays on that perfect sunny day, watching the sunset as you sip your Sea Breeze, or dining under a blanket of stars, patios make for a great experience. Need a date location or brunch spot for a group of friends? We’ve got you covered with this list of four amazing beach patios, one to fit every style.

New Restaurant Don Chido Opens This May - Bringing Handcrafted Mexican Cuisine to Downtown San Diego

March 6, 2014

RMD Group, the development and management team behind recognized venues including FLUXX and Side Bar, along with Ken Lovi, founder and CEO of Knotty Barrel Gastropub, and Chef / Partner Antonio Friscia (of Stingaree and formerly Gaijin), announced the May opening of Don Chido, an authentic, stylish Mexican eatery taking over the former Fred's Mexican space in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter.  Together, RMD Group, Ken Lovi and renown San Diego chef, Antonio Friscia, create a powerhouse team that will surely elevate the social dining scene in downtown San Diego with their new venue.

Little Italy's Ironside Fish & Oyster Assembles All-Star Culinary Team

March 4, 2014

In partnership with Executive Chef Jason McLeod, CH Projects, the San Diego hospitality group behind such projects as Craft & Commerce, Polite Provisions and the Neighborhood, continues the momentum behind their much anticipated Little Italy concept, Ironside Fish & Oyster, by announcing two new exciting powerhouse chefs to their culinary team - Chef de Cuisine Jose "JoJo" Ruiz (Searsucker, Herringbone, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Tower 23) and Pastry Chef, Donna Antaloczy (Gordon Ramsay at the London New York, Thomas Keller's Bouchon Bakery, La Jolla Grand Colonial Hotel’s Nine-Ten Restaurant, Rancho Valencia’s Veladora & Pony Bar Restaurant)

Renovations Underway at Former Nick's at the Beach | Set to Reopen as The Local Pacific Beach in Time for Summer 2014

March 3, 2014

The two story standalone restaurant at 809 Thomas Street that Nick's at the Beach occupied for 18 years before closing last December is getting a full gut and overhaul to become The Local Pacific Beach.  Anticipated to open this summer, as early as June, The Local Group is planning a duel concept, with the bottom level to be a more laid back, casual eatery and the upstairs level and patio to cater to PB's more raucous.

North Park's Waypoint Public Announces Highly Anticipated 2014 Brewery Dinner Series | Executive Chef Amanda Baumgarten Partners With Lost Abbey’s Co-Founder Tomme Arthur for Inaugural Beer Dinner

March 3, 2014 

After the success of their Feb. 24 Supper Club at Green Flash Brewery, Waypoint Public thought it best to continue the momentum. On Wednesday, March 12th, North Park’s notable new bistro & beer bar, Waypoint Public, will team up with one of San Diego’s top rated breweries, The Lost Abbey, to kick off the restaurant’s very first dinner for its brand new brewery series. Housed inside of Waypoint’s newly constructed private event space, dubbed “the bear den”, this inaugural event will feature an incredible nine-course lineup by Executive Chef Amanda Baumgarten, paired perfectly to a variety of Lost Abbey’s rarest and most exclusive brews – a handful of which are off the market and will NEVER be reproduced again!

Stone Brewing Co. Introduces Stone Go To IPA | A New Addition to the Stone Year-Round Release Lineup

March 3, 2014

Intensely hopped and big-flavor brews are known to be quite the passion for Stone Brewing Co. Taking another step in their lupulin obsession, the craft beer company is pleased to introduce Stone Go To IPA. This vibrant hop-bursted session IPA is the tenth addition to Stone’s year-round lineup and, starting today, fans will be able to find the new release in 12-ounce bottle six-packs and on draft at retailers in all of the states where Stone beer is distributed.

2014 Adams Avenue Unplugged Announces Festival Artist Line Up | 3rd Annual Event to Take Place April 26 & 27

March 2, 2014

The third annual Adams Avenue Unplugged will feature more than 100 artists performing on 24 stages along a two-mile stretch of Adams Avenue on Saturday, April 26, noon -10pm, and Sunday, April 27, noon-7pm. The event is free and open to the public, and will feature performances staged in participating restaurants, bars, coffeehouses and galleries, as well as four community stages along Adams Avenue.

Zagat Names Bird Rock Coffee Roasters to List of "Hottest Coffee Shops in 15 U.S. Cities"

March 1, 2014

Zagat’s annual “Coffee Week” feature named local San Diego business, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, as one of the “hottest coffee shops in 15 U.S. cities” this week as well as one of the top 10 “perfect cups of coffee in San Diego.” The article say’s that Bird Rock is “a popular spot for locals and visitors and the recipient of many national awards including 2013's top 30 coffee shops by Coffee Review. All coffee drinks are crafted using free-trade beans that are roasted on-site.”

Festival Honors San Diego's Favorite Fish Monger | ReCappin' San Diego Chefs Salute Tommy Gomes

March 1, 2014

San Diego's best chefs love him.  They respect and trust him.  They depend on him.  Tommy Gomes is the face of Catalina Offshore Products, a wholesale and retail fish supplier that stocks more than 30 local restaurants with the freshest seafood in town, but he is so much more than that to so many.  On Sunday, February 23, our culinary community came together to honor him at a delicious event entitled San Diego Chefs Salute Tommy Gomes.  A pair of breweries, a master mixologist, and over 15 area chefs and food purveyors gathered with 100 or so attendees at Handlery Hotel in Mission Valley where Tommy Gomes was paid tribute the best way possible - with a party featuring scrumptious dishes, desserts, craft beers and cocktails!