SanDiegoVille: May 2017

Curbside Eatery + Drinkery Heading Into Downtown La Mesa Village

May 31, 2017

San Diego industry professionals, including owners of The Regal Bar and Antica Trattoria, are joining forces to open Curbside Eatery + Drinkery - a 2,200+ square-foot indoor & outdoor bar and restaurant heading into La Mesa Village this summer.

May 30, 2017

San Diego-born budding breakfast empire Broken Yolk Café, which currently has 20 locations across the United States, is in the process of opening a 3,728 square-foot eatery on the San Diego State University Campus.

May 30, 2017

We recently announced that local franchise king James Markham - known for MOD Pizza, Project Pie, and Pieology fast-casual restaurant chains - was in the process of opening Doughballs Wood Fired Pizza in Pacific Beach. Markam will also takeover the former Mess Hall location in Liberty Public Market for another Doughballs outpost, as well as an egg sandwich centric eatery called Crackheads.

May 29, 2017

You know what they say - life should be taken with a grain of salt… a slice of lime... and a healthy dose of tequila. This May, more than 30 bars & restaurants across America's Finest City are competing to see who makes San Diego’s best margarita by offering up their signature concoctions at a discount all month long, culminating in the 3rd annual San Diego Margarita Month Grand Tasting Festival on Saturday, June 17, where attendees will get the chance to taste samples of every cocktail. We are raffling off 2 tickets to the Grand Tasting, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket.

May 28, 2017

The 8th Annual San Diego OysterFest returns to the picturesque Marina Embarcadero North by Seaport Village for two days this June 9 & 10, featuring a weekend of live musical performances, including sets from headliners Ghostland Observatory and Matisyahu. As usual, we are offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket (SDVILLEFRIDAY for $10 off Friday) and are raffling off a pair of backstage passes good for either Friday OR Saturday, so read on for all the details and be sure to enter!

May 27, 2017

Longtime San Diego restaurant Busalacchi's A Modo Mio will close for business on Tuesday, May 31, ending a more than three decade run in Hillcrest for the family-based Busalacchi Restaurant group.

May 27, 2017

North Park's master of porky goodness Carnitas Snack Shack has teamed up with one of San Diego's original ramen destinations for a special collaborative ramen offering, available all this June at any of Tajima's 5 area locations.

May 26, 2017

Fresh off of opening its 4th location earlier this month in Encinitas, San Diego's favorite Roman-style pizzeria Napizza is gearing up for its next outpost - set to debut this fall as part of Westfield UTC's massive half-billion-dollar expansion project, which includes a new bar from CH Projects, a Shake Shack location, a recently announced upscale steakhouse and many more bars and restaurants.

Chicken Charlie's Krispy Cream Ice Cream Fried Chicken Sandwich

May 25, 2017

The San Diego County Fair returns to the Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds this June 2 through July 4 with the theme Where the West is Fun, and although every year it seems impossible that food concessionaires could possibly think up any more new and wild concoctions, this year fairgoers have a plethora of tempting options. Here is the ultimate guide to food concessions at the 2017 incarnation of the San Diego County Fair!

May 24, 2017

Specializing in Northern Chinese cuisine, the recently opened Village North restaurant adds a touch of modern nostalgia to Kearny Mesa’s bustling dining scene.

May 24, 2017

Bracero Cocina de Raiz is in the last weeks of its final act before doors reopen as Romesco Mexiterranian Cocina on Tuesday, June 6. To celebrate its run in San Diego, Bracero is hosting a party on its final night - Saturday, June 3 - featuring giveaways and good times.

May 23, 2017

Blue Bridge Hospitality - owners of Leroy's Kitchen, Stake Chophouse, Liberty Public Market and many more local concepts - is in the process of taking over Islander seafood restaurant on Orange Avenue in Coronado for a rumored ramen eatery to be installed after the restaurant closes this summer.

May 23, 2017

Joining the exciting lineup of culinary additions entering Westfield UTC in La Jolla as part of the shopping center's more than half-billion dollar renovation is Larsen's Steakhouse, an upscale steakhouse brand centered around dry-aged meats with 6 locations currently sited in California & Nevada.

May 23, 2017

Opening in North Park this Memorial Day weekend is DAM Park, a 6,000 square-foot public market inspired by the city of Amsterdam that will host a rotating selection of local food and retail vendors, including incarnations of Le Parfait Paris, Buona Forchetta and Mama Made Thai, as well as two bars, a salon and an event space.

May 22, 2017

After a nearly 5 year hiatus, the highly anticipated Apple Tree Market reopens today in the heart of San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood, taking over the former Bank of America building at 4976 Newport Avenue.

May 22, 2017

Fresh off a press trip across the U.S. promoting his new cookbook - So Good - with stops on The Today Show, Rachel Ray and Wendy Williams to name a few, celebrity chef Richard Blais will be back on his home turf on Sunday, June 11 to host a party at his Juniper & Ivy restaurant in San Diego's Little Italy from 10am-2pm to celebrate the release of the cookbook.

May 21, 2017

On Monday, May 22, The Patio Group will unveil the second location of its Surf Rider Pizza Co. concept at the former Saska's Sushi Bar & Rooftop space in Mission Beach. Get ready for delicious NY-style pizzas at San Diego's newest rooftop dining & drinking spot!

May 20, 2017

Quartyard, the urban park that opened at 1102 Market Street in San Diego's East Village in March 2015, is gearing up to relocate to its new location at 13th & Market Street. Before they pack up, Quartyard is hosting a ticketed farewell party on Friday, June 2, featuring live art, food trucks, live music and more.

March 19, 2017

Cafe Bleu, a French inspired bistro and wine bar located in San Diego's Mission Hills neighborhood, has announced that it will close for business as of Monday, May 23.

May 19, 2017

Nozaru Ramen Bar only premiered within the former Burnside space on Adams Avenue in Normal Heights last month, but the Japanese eatery from the owner of Sushiya Liberty Station & Ototo Sushi Co. is already planning for its second location, set to debut in the retail plaza at 7710 Balboa Avenue in San Diego's Kearny Mesa neighborhood later this year.

May 19, 2017

Owner Todd Ferrari and former Local Habit owner & chef Nick Brune have unveiled their first joint venture - Lot 8 - a new 4,200 square-foot open air event space in San Diego's Mission Valley. Located directly off Interstate 8 in Hotel Circle, the aptly named project is now open for events of a variety of scales in the once-vacant parking lot adjacent to the Atwood Hotel, formerly the Mission Valley Travelodge where the historic Albie’s Beef Inn and Adam’s Steak ‘N Eggs duo were before closing last year.

May 18, 2017

For more than 25 years, Biggie's Burgers & More, known for its massive 3-pattie “King Burger,” has been serving a no nonsense menu of burgers, ice cream shakes and more from its beachside spot in San Clemente. This summer, the popular burger restaurant will join forces with Thrusters Lounge in Pacific Beach and open on Mission Boulevard right across from the beach.

May 18, 2017

On Friday, June 2, from 6-9pm, the best in Baja California food and wine converge at the Estancia La Jolla gardens for the 2nd annual Taste of Baja Food & Wine Festival, where guests will get a chance to sample cuisine by the peninsula’s top chefs, sway to live Spanish guitar, and sip on 20+ wines and beers from Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe. As with any of San Diego's most delicious events, we are offering promo code SDVILLE for $10 savings to this exciting festival!

May 17, 2017

With 11 locations already in the Southern California region, Afters Ice Cream will bring its famous "Milky Bun" - a warm donut-like pastry filled with ice cream and toppings then hot-pressed to seal - to America's Finest City when it opens its first area outpost in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood this summer, taking over the former Yogurtland location at 855 Garnet Avenue.

May 17, 2017

Nestled atop Hotel Solamar and high above San Diego’s downtown, Upper East Bar (previously LoungeSix) is the reimagined rooftop lounge companion to Jsix, grand opening on May 26 with a new menu of creative cocktails and entertaining eats from Executive Chef Anthony Sinsay.

May 16, 2017

A cider brewery & gastropub inspired by the minimalist explorer is heading to North Park's 30th Street this summer. Bivouac Ciderworks will soon offer San Diego a stylishly designed 2,500 square-foot indoor/outdoor space to enjoy house brewed ciders, local craft beer, fine wine, a curated list of brandy, and a West Coast fueled food menu.

May 16, 2017

Longtime Coronado Brewing Company head brewer Ryan Brooks will soon unveil SouthNorte Beer Company, an American brewery that blends the rustic flair of Mexico with the art of San Diego craft brewing - backed by Coronado Brewing co-founders Rick & Ron Chapman.

May 15, 2017

Set to debut within the new mixed-use commercial & residential building on the corner of 13th & F in San Diego's East Village is Lola 55 - an ingredient driven taco shop and Mexican eatery anticipated to open Winter 2018.

March 15, 2017

Golden Road Brewing Co-Founder Tony Yanow has been on a bar buying spree in Los Angeles to start 2017 and now his company Artisanal Brewers Collective is in the process of taking over the space currently occupied by The Beer Company at 602 Broadway in downtown San Diego for a new brewpub.

May 14, 2017

Earlier this year we broke the news that San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group was revamping its former 100 Wines space in Hillcrest into the 4th incarnation of its French-bisto BO-beau concept and taking over the neighboring space for the city's first 100% for-charity eatery - Libertad Tacos a la Brasa - and a Parisian speakeasy cocktail lounge - Caché. We are excited to report that all three concepts will open on May 18!

May 14, 2017

Popular Claremont Mesa Japanese restaurant Sushi Diner will open its second San Diego location at 10330 Friars Road in San Diego's Grantville area within the space that currently houses Sushi Bar Kazumi.

May 13, 2017

Whisknladle Hospitality, the crew behind San Diego's Prepkitchen, Catania & Whisknladle restaurants have obtained the 7,000 square foot building at 9920 Pacific Heights Boulevard in Sorrento Valley for the opening of Gravity Heights, a brewery, outdoor beer garden and restaurant which are set to debut sometime in 2018.

May 13, 2017

Popular San Diego taqueria The Taco Stand will soon take over the 750 square-foot space currently occupied by Tacos Perla at 3000 Upas Street on the base floor of The North Parker building for the opening of its 4th outpost.

May 12, 2017

Last month, Daniel Barron quietly was let go from his position as Executive Chef of Hillcrest's Bull & Grain restaurant, which opened late last summer, and the talented local chef is currently looking for his next suitor.

May 12, 2017

Number-one-ranked competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut, known for his annual 4th of July hot-dog consumption, will make his way to San Diego to compete at the first-ever Baked Bear World Ice-Cream Sandwich Eating Championship, which will take place on Sunday June 4, at 1pm at Park at the Park in Petco Park before the San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies game.

May 11, 2017

Nine highly celebrated San Diego chefs will join forces on Wednesday, May 31 at The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla for a four-course dinner to benefit local non-profit Chef Celebration, which raises money for an annual seminar scholarship to the Culinary Institute of America Greystone for aspiring chefs.

May 11, 2017

San Diego industry pros have joined forces for the launch of Queensborough Cocktail Lounge, a Prohibition-era, New York City-inspired bi-level bar and eatery taking over the former Maloney's Tavern space at 777 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp for a mid-summer opening.

May 10, 2017

From former Ballast Point executives comes Cutwater Spirits, the 50,000 square-foot distillery, bar and restaurant now open in San Diego's Miramar area - the largest distilling facility on the West Coast.

May 9, 2017

San Diego's Solare Ristorante Italiano will host its hyper-local 3rd annual Heart of Spring Feast outside of the Liberty Station restaurant on Sunday, May 21, featuring a multi-course, paired dinner under the sky!

May 9, 2017

Mother Earth Brew Co., which launched in San Diego's North County in 2010 as a brewery and brewing supply store, is expanding its tap house location for the opening of Mother's Provisions - a gastropub and tasting room in dowtown Vista, which will offer indoor and outdoor areas to enjoy house brewed beverages and a menu of small plates.

May 8, 2017

Over 2.5 years after the news first broke, Red O Restaurant is now open at 4340 La Jolla Village Drive in the 9,000 square-foot former Donovan's space across from Westfield UTC in La Jolla, offering a Mexico-inspired menu from consulting celebrity chef Rick Bayless.

May 8, 2017

Mike Hess Brewing Co. is in the process of taking over the seaside space at 805 Ocean Lane in Imperial Beach that is currently occupied by IB Yoga for the opening of its 3rd San Diego County tasting room with an outdoor patio, rooftop beer garden and a restaurant in partnership with the crew from City Taco.

May 7, 2017

The New Children’s Museum will introduce a nationally-recognized café concept to downtown San Diego. Bean Sprouts will open its 9th national location, offering kids and families a chance to participate in a playful eating experience with a menu of healthier choices that are fun to eat for children and adults alike.

March 6, 2017

The most recent fast-service concept from James Markham - one of the founders of MOD Pizza, Pieology, Project Pie, Rolled Up, and Crack Heads - Doughballs will open beachside this summer in the former CBW Crazy Bowls & Wraps location in Pacific Beach, offering a menu of wood-fired pizzas & custom salads made to order.

May 4, 2017

After a successful relocation and renaming in 2016, the San Diego Festival of the Arts will return to Downtown San Diego's beautiful Waterfront Park on the weekend of June 10 & 11 for a celebration centered around all things art - from painting and sculptures, to jewelry and music, to culinary arts and craft brewing. We are raffling off 2 tickets to this always mesmerizing event, so read on and be sure to enter.

May 3, 2017

The owners of SD TapRoom in Pacific Beach are in the process of construction TapRoom Beer Company, a 5,000 square-foot, 7 barrel brewery and pub heading to San Diego's University Heights neighborhood for a late 2017/early 2018 debut.

May 2, 2017

We've received word that Coin Op Game Room is bringing its arcade gastropub concept to downtown San Diego, soon taking over the space at 789 Sixth Avenue that is currently occupied by Crazy Goose Bar & Lounge for its second area location.

May 1, 2017

San Diego Council on Literacy will host its eighth annual Eat.Drink.Read at its new venue, the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park, on Thursday, May 18, from 5:30-8pm. This tasting event & fundraiser will give foodies the chance to savor bites prepared by the city’s finest chefs who will create imaginative dishes inspired by their favorite literature while area brewers, distillers and winemakers will also offer libations. We are raffling off 2 passes to this always delicious & entertaining event.

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