SanDiegoVille: February 2018

San Diego Food Critic Announces Intent To Open Restaurant In Ocean Beach

February 28, 2018

A local food critic may soon be sitting on the opposite end of the table. San Diego Magazine's resident restaurant section editor Troy Johnson took to Facebook this week to announce that he will be opening a "non-traditional taco shop eatery" in his hometown of Ocean Beach.

February 27, 2018

The Buona Forchetta team has signed a lease for the former Rebecca's in South Park and will transform the space into a breakfast restaurant and Italian bakery to benefit local public schools.

February 26, 2018

Heading into the Coronado Municipal Golf Course is a new restaurant from a team of industry insiders that includes the owners of Breakfast Republic and La Jolla's Harry's Coffee Shop.

February 26, 2018

Nearly 3 years in the making, the 15,000 square-foot Mavericks Beach Club has risen from the footprint where Pacific Beach Bar and Grill once sat and will open tonight.

February 25, 2018

North County San Diego's incoming One Paseo mixed-use development in Del Mar Heights is welcoming three new prominent eateries to its handpicked lineup of retailers which already boasts a jam packed culinary lineup.

February 24, 2018

An industry professional has targetted a Carlsbad landmark for a new food hall concept. James Markham, creator and founder of such projects as the popular Pieology and Project Pie restaurant chains, plans to open The Windmill Food Hall in Carlsbad’s historic 12,000 square-foot Windmill Building to debut as early as this summer.

February 23, 2018

San Diego-based RMD Group - the hospitality firm behind such concepts as the new Volcano Rabbit, Rustic Root, Side Bar, F6ix, and Salvucci's - is bringing a new multi-level, multi-concept restaurant, bar and entertainment venue to the historic Grand Pacific Hotel building at the corner of 5th and J in the heart of the Gaslamp.

February 21, 2018

The CityBeat Festival of Beers returns outside North Park's Lafayette Hotel for its 11th year on Saturday, April 7 for a day devoted to two of San Diego’s best known exports - music and craft beer. Enjoy tastes of over 100 beers from more than 60 breweries, as well as live music, local vendors and great food. We are offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 saving per ticket and also raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend!

February 20, 2018

One of San Diego's favorite spots for Italian eats is opening an outpost within Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres. Buona Forchetta will offer an array of woodfired pizzas to baseball fanatics this MLB season.

February 19, 2018

Chef William Eick, arguably one of the most gifted young chefs in San Diego, is transitioning from chef-partner of 608 in Oceanside to executive chef of neighboring Mission Avenue Bar and Grill, where he’ll integrate his conscious approach to cuisine into the cocktail-forward restaurant and bar, refining its menu, and integrating his signature dishes. 608’s last day of service will be February 28.

February 18, 2018

A bucket list experience for any classic car enthusiast, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance returns to the stunning shores of San Diego's La Jolla from Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8, offering multiple events that showcase some of the most exquisite automobile displays in the world, earning the event the reputation as one of the finest internationally renowned classic automobile showcases in the United States. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to the Sunday La Jolla Concours D'Elegance main event (a $350 value), as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for top savings on all the weekend's events!

February 17, 2018

The San Diego Beer & Music Festival returns to rock out 2018, taking over the iconic Humphrey's On The Bay concert venue on San Diego's Shelter Island on Saturday, March 10, from 7-10pm (6pm for VIP). Presented by #RockStarBeer Productions and many area breweries, the festival will showcase over 100 craft beers from more than 50 local and regional breweries as well as live bands, DJ's and a food pavilion. We are raffling off a pair of VIP passes to attend ($100 value) as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 off any ticket. Keep reading and be sure to enter for a chance to win!

February 16, 2018

Nishiki Ramen will bring its tried-and-true ramen recipes to San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood. Opening its second area restaurant just three years after choosing San Diego for its first stateside location, the Japanese izakaya will enter The Hub Hillcrest Market plaza this Spring.

February 15, 2018

Hundreds Seafood Grill Buffet is now open in San Diego's Mission Valley area, taking over the long-dormant space previously occupied by Todai Sushi and offering an expansive buffet of all-you-can-eat seafood dishes, as well as a full raw bar, tepanyaki grill service, ice-cold sushi, gelato, desserts and much more.

February 15, 2018

From Washington DC to Dallas, Seattle to Scottsdale, ofo is rapidly expanding across the United States, providing an affordable and convenient way to get around cities with its dockless bicycle share program. San Diego is the latest city to get this new age mode of transportation and to celebrate the launch, ofo is offering free rides all month long!

February 14, 2018

A pioneer in the farm-to-table movement and one of the originators of California cuisine, Alice Waters will visit San Diego's Chino Farm on February 25 for a special book signing and appearance for her memoir, Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook.

February 13, 2018

Transforming the long-vacant lot at 2221 Fern Street in San Diego's quaint South Park neighborhood, Communal Coffee will launch its second San Diego location, offering a cafe menu, retail shop, community space and outdoor espresso bar.

February 13, 2018

The nearly 8,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor space at 875 Prospect Street in La Jolla that last housed Roppongi for nearly two decades has sat dormant for the past two years, but this Spring it will become Dominic's Table - an Italian/Mediterranean restaurant with a global influence.

February 12, 2018

A note on the door referencing electric issues was all the notice that some received about last week's surprise closure of Rise & Shine Restaurant Group's Breakfast Republic location in San Diego's Pacific Beach, which some area residents are speculating could last for up to 6 months.

February 12, 2018

Today San Diego's Stone Brewing filed suit to defend its STONE® brand against one of the world’s largest beer conglomerates - MillerCoors. Known for being the antithesis to "Big Beer," Stone's suit alleges that MillerCoors is trying to rebrand its Colorado Rockies-themed Keystone beer as "STONE."

February 11, 2018

San Diego ShamROCK celebrates its 24th year as San Diego’s biggest Saint Patrick’s Day bash on Saturday, March 17, featuring a jam-packed lineup of musical performances including headliners Everlast, Too $hort and Black Irish Texas. We are offering our readers top savings in town on this annual block party - promo code SDVILLE for $6 off GA and $11 off VIP tickets - plus raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend.

February 10, 2018

Learn to turn your passion into a flourishing farmers market business at the 2nd annual InTents Conference, returning to San Diego on Monday, February 26 and Tuesday, February 27, with bonus sessions for vendor and market start-ups on Sunday, February 25. The conference also includes the InTents Flavors tasting event on Monday, February 26, where chefs and farmers will team up to host tasting stations in a lively food festival environment.

February 9, 2018

Now open in downtown San Diego is MAKE pizza+salad, a new down-the-line, create-your-own pizza and salad concept.

February 8, 2018

Bowlero bowling entertainment center will debut its second area location in San Diego's South County on February 24, featuring a grand opening celebration with a chance to meet former San Diego Charger Shawne "LightsOut" Merriman.

February 8, 2018

Local fair-trade specialty coffee roaster Mostra Coffee has officially opened their café and retail shop in San Diego's Carmel Mountain Ranch area and will host their grand opening celebration this Saturday, February 10. The new location features San Diego's only Mavam espresso machine and a menu from seafood-sensation SuperNatural Sandwiches.

February 8, 2018

Owners of North Park's The Air Conditioned Lounge have opened a new outdoor event space. Glampishere offers a retro-modern environment featuring an elevated bar, waterfall, firepits, multiple flat screen televisions, technology friendly communal tables, high speed WiFi, and outdoor presenters that make it the ideal destination for a business meeting, work retreat or private event.

February 7, 2018

As Little Italy’s highly anticipated Piazza della Famiglia nears completion, we have the scoop that a new 4,685+ square-foot food hall will open as part of the European-inspired community gathering place. The Little Italy Food Hall will debut within the piazza this summer, and arriving with it will be six locally-driven food stations, a mobile outdoor chefs’ area featuring pop-up cooking demonstrations from names such as Sam the Cooking Guy, and a full bar program complete with local beers and craft cocktails.

February 7, 2018

Eppig Brewing’s new Waterfront Biergarten opens to the public this Friday, February 9. Nestled in the heart of America’s Cup Harbor, Eppig Brewing’s Waterfront Biergarten is San Diego’s first harborside brewery tasting room.

February 7, 2018

A deal has been made for Chicago-based Tronc Inc. to sell the Los Angeles Times, San Diego's Union Tribune, Spanish-language Hoy Los Angeles and community newspapers to Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, a Los Angeles physician and a leading shareholder of Tronc, for $500 Million, making Soon-Shiong the fifth owner of San Diego's top newspaper in less than a decade.

February 6, 2018

A typed sign hanging on the door was all the notice that many received about today's closure of Bottega Americano, an ambitious Italian-inspired restaurant and specialty food marketplace that opened in San Diego's East Village in Summer 2014.

February 6, 2018

It's been nearly two years since we announced what we thought was the impending debut of Depot Springs Beer Co. in La Mesa, but in the hospitality business, plans frequently fail to come to fruition. Despite never opening, the combination brewery, restaurant, distillery and entertainment space is allegedly 70% complete and is ready for new ownership.

February 6, 2018

One of San Diego's top barbecue restaurants is gearing up for the launch of its second location. North Park's Grand Old BBQ y Asado is teaming up with local hospitality group Social Syndicate (The Local, Wonderland, OB Surf Lodge) for a second outpost, heading out to Flinn Springs in San Diego's East County.

February 5, 2018

The long-dormant space that last housed Bijou in La Jolla Village will soon reopen as Covo, a European restaurant, lounge and bar set to debut on Friday, February 13.

February 5, 2018

A San Diego North County destination for unique Mexican creations and at one time a successful chain on the rise, Bull Taco has shuttered its original and last remaining location at San Elijo State Beach's campground after a lease dispute.

February 4, 2018

Downtown San Diego's Don Chido restaurant closed last Thanksgiving, claiming that the business would be renovating its space for an early 2018 reboot. We now know that the prime Gaslamp unit will soon reopen under the same ownership as an entirely new concept called Volcano Rabbit, a Mexican eatery and lounge set to unveil on February 16.

February 4, 2018

The San Diego Winter Brew Fest returns for its 6th year on Saturday, February 24, taking over its new location at Fleet Science Center for an evening of unlimited craft beer from some of the country's finest breweries, as well as live music and a special MythBusters exhibit (rumor has it that cast members of the show may be at the fest). In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE to save on tickets (limited to the first 50 passes purchased), we are also raffling 2 VIP passes. Read on for more information and be sure to enter!

February 3, 2018

The team behind some of Hillcrest's top hotspots - including Baja Betty’s, Hillcrest Brewing Company, Gossip Grill, and Urban Mo’s - is opening a new bar and restaurant called InsideOUT at the soon-to-be unveiled Eitol Towers, the party-focused mixed-use development unveiling this Spring.

February 2, 2018

Heading into the prime Gaslamp space that last housed My Yogurt in downtown San Diego is the second area location of Ike's Place, the popular San Francisco-based eatery known for its expansive menu of super-stuffed sandwiches made on house-baked bread.

February 1, 2018

San Diego Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey and his longtime business partner/general manager Chris Puffer are ready to start expanding...once again. Heading into the heart of Encinitas is Herb & Sea - the latest "social dining" venture from the team behind Little Italy's hit Herb & Wood. The duo also has three more concepts in the pipeline, including a Japanese seafood & steakhouse and a donut & ice cream restaurant.

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February 1, 2018

KPBS Public Media takes us on an inebriating exploration of the very best of San Diego's Craft Beer scene.

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