The Linkery to Become a "Brewpub"??


May 31, 2011

On Sunday May 28th, the Linkery updated their Facebook status to say, "I (Jay) have become engaged with the idea of transforming the Linkery into a restaurant/brewery." The update also linked to a blog post called "What'll Be Brewing At the Linkery" from Linkery owner, Jay Porter's blog, entitled "The Farm and The City."

More Than Meets the Eye at Bay Park’s Offshore Tavern and Grill

May 28, 2011

With the curb appeal of a neighborhood tavern, the interior attributes of a sports bar, and the food quality of a high-end gastro pub, the Offshore Tavern and Grill is a comfortable place worthy of a trip to Bay Park.

An Event to Relish | The Grand Opening of Downtown’s Smashburger

May 27, 2011

Classic Smashburger with a beer
On Thursday, May 26th, Smashburger kicked off the grand opening of its fourth San Diego location by serving its "smashing" menu to a packed house that boogied to reggae and rock by A Conscious Few to work it off. The newest Smashburger location is shiny white and red, and located at 8th and Market in downtown's up-and-coming East Village.

DEAL SPOTLIGHT - Johnny V’s Friday Night Special – Free Appetizers!


May 24, 2011
Order a drink and get a complimentary personal appetizer!
Johnny V is a restaurant/bar/nightclub that brings class and sophistication to Pacific Beach without the hefty price tag. JV's Friday evening happy hour (from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.) offers a unique palate-party, since with each beverage you purchase, you can choose one of 13 personal complimentary appetizers (which cost $2 each without a drink order).

A Conversation with Giada De Laurentiis | Giada Stars at the 18th Annual San Diego Sicilian Italian Festival

May 22, 2011

As a globally revered celebrity chef, Giada De Laurentiis doesn't enjoy much free time for casual travel, especially since she has to balance raising a growing family with her flourishing career. Given her eventful and demanding schedule, the Los Angeles native rarely has a chance to enjoy San Diego, and says she was especially thrilled to visit as part of her promotion of Italy's Bella Serra wines at the 18th Annual San Diego Sicilian Italian Festival.

The Linkery | Taking a Different Road in North Park

May 20, 2011

The Linkery is a farm-to-table gastro-pub whose motto simply states, "Our friends grow food for you and we cook it." Situated in an airy setting on a lively North Park corner, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in San Diego, this eatery has annoyed some clients with a policy that replaces voluntary tips with a service charge (see the no-tipping policy), and has earned national acclaim for its farm-driven cuisine.

Good Times at the Karl Strauss' 8th Annual Beach to Brewery Fest

May 16, 2011

A Glimpse of Last Year's Sold Out Event
This past Saturday, May 14th, from 2pm to 7pm, Karl Strauss Brewing Company and the Surfrider Foundation, San Diego Chapter, hosted the 8th Annual Beach to Brewery Beer and Music Fest. The benefit took place at the Karl Strauss Main Brewery in Pacific Beach and included 22 beers on tap, live local music, and a non-competitive bike ride from the beach to the brewery.  Each admission came with 5 hefty free beer tasters, live concert with 4 local bands, brewery tours, and more.

West Coast Tavern | Turning Old to New in North Park

May 7, 2011

Once you enter West Coast Tavern at the historic Birch North Park Theater you may recognize that the vaulted ceilings, dark wood and dim lighting are handsome reminders of its origins in 1928. When he took over the space occupied by West Coast, proprietor David Cohen preserved the nature of the theater by showcasing much of the original architecture. West Coast Tavern is a trendy place to eat and drink that offers good-value and imaginative small plates, which allows patrons to experience many flavors without breaking the bank.

Roppongi's New Summer Menu Launch Event | Tasty Bites, Skinny Cocktails, and Models in Bikinis

May 5, 2011

Big Eye Tuna Bite

On Wednesday, May 4th, La Jolla's Roppongi hosted a packed event to debut their new summer menu.  Light summer fare, refreshing new cocktails and models fashioned in Sauvage Swimwear (featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated 2011's Swimsuit Issue!) took over Roppongi's open-air patio and revamped lounge, creating an entertaining and appetizing event that showcased promising new additions to an already expansive menu.

Stone Brewing Co. | World-Influenced Cuisine with a Stone Twist

May 3, 2011

Enter Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens: a desert oasis, exquisitely and artfully designed to take you on a journey to a new Shangri-La. As you enter this food and brew heaven through a lilac-canopied walkway, you are greeted by stoic stone, vaulted ceilings, 30-foot glass walls that peer into the pristine brewery, and an open-air bistro distinguished by koi ponds and glistening fire pits.