Grand Opening of Stone Brewing Co. Company Store in South Park

June 29, 2011

Greg Koch, Mayor Sanders, and
Councilman Todd Gloria

The grand opening of the Stone Company Store-South Park occurred on June 22nd, 2011, and according to the Stone Facebook Page, the event was a huge success with Mayor Sanders even stopping by to learn about brewing and to declare it "Stone Brewing Co. Day" in San Diego.

Brian Malarkey's Lunch Bunch at Searsucker

June 28, 2011

In the past year, Gaslamp's Searsucker has sizzled, sparked and flamed its way into the role of hottest spot in town, and seems unlikely to surrender the title anytime soon (although partners Brian Malarkey and James Brennan want the spotlight shifted to their just-opened Burlap in Del Mar Heights).

An Evening at the Sold Out Del Mar Summer Solstice Event

June 24, 2011

On Thursday, June 23rd, from 5-8p.m., the sold-out Del Mar Summer Solstice event took place in Powerhouse Park, just steps from the rolling waves of Del Mar beach. If you missed it, be sure to mark your calendars for next year, because this event was an amazing time in a beautiful setting, highlighted by delectable tastes from well-known area restaurants to be paired with sips from several California wineries and breweries.

BiCE Ristorante | Old World Italian in the Gaslamp

June 24, 2011

With locations that span the globe from Dubai to Buenos Aires, BiCE (pronounced "Bee-chay") Ristorante has come a long way since Beatrice "Bice" Ruggeri opened the original in Milan, Italy in 1926. The San Diego restaurant stays true to form with a steadfast hold on classic Northern Italian dishes and traditional Italian culinary values, such as using fresh and simple ingredients and enhancing them with wine, cheese and other highly flavored items.

A Shuckin’ Good Time | 2nd Annual San Diego OysterFest

June 13, 2011

The 2^nd annual San Diego OysterFest returns to the Marina Embarcadero this Saturday, June 18^th.  This year, the event features a new local focus with live bands and beer from area microbreweries, as well as plenty of fresh West Coast oysters and restaurant offerings from a variety of San Diego restaurants. Along with oyster shucking contests and cooking demos, this 21-and-over event spotlights some of San Diego's favorite bands, including headliners Pepper, plus The Nervous Wreckords, Vokab Kompany, Paulo Da Rosa, Sic Waiting and several DJs.

Truluck's | The House That Crab Built

June 13, 2011

Truluck's is an upscale, Southern-style seafood haven at which you can savor the freshest catch from a menu that changes with the tides (almost). Along with tender, juicy steaks, nightly live music, more that 100 wines by the sampling, glass, and bottle, and a value-oriented cocktail hour, Truluck's is a charming choice for a delectable meal. It's also a well-rounded establishment that should please both connoisseurs and recreational wine drinkers.