SanDiegoVille: September 2019

Local Celebrity Fishmonger Tommy Gomes Launches His Own Brand

September 30, 2019

One of San Diego's most well-known food personalities, Tommy Gomes has annnounced that he is stepping down as the face of local seafood purveyor Catalina Offshore Products to launch his own brand.

September 30, 2019

An early morning fire broke out in Encinitas last night around midnight, destroying four businesses before being subdued.

September 29, 2019

A Shelter Island landmark since the 1950s, San Diego's historic Bali Hai will celebrate its 65th anniversary with a Solid Gold Luau on October 24.

September 28, 2019

A 6,000 square-foot restaurant specializing in sushi served via conveyor belt is coming to San Diego's Kearny Mesa. Mikami Revolving Sushi & Cajun Seafood is set to unveil this fall.

September 28, 2019

Presented by Pacific Arts Movement, the San Diego Asian Film Festival returns this month for its 20th year and will kick off with Chew The Scene, a film and food event with food and drink samples from 20 San Diego chefs, restaurateurs and bartenders at the San Diego Natural History Museum on Thursday, October 10.

September 27, 2019

San Diego's popular LOLA 55 modern taqueria, which celebrated its one year anniversary in the East Village earlier this month, is gearing up for a local expansion that includes future outposts in Mission Valley and downtown La Mesa.

September 27, 2019

The 40-year-old Black Angus Steakhouse location in San Diego's Grantville area will soon shutter to be replaced by new outposts of In-N-Out Burger and Starbucks Coffee.

September 26, 2019

Bonita-based Holy Paleta is in the process of opening a paletero in San Diego's Little Italy which will offer a large variety of frozen popsicles, including boozy varieties like Michelada, Paloma and Sangria, as well as variations made to be paired with wine and beer.

September 26, 2019

The Hawaiian shirt-ification of San Diego will be in full force in 2020. First, news broke that Paradise Point Resort would become Jimmy Buffett-themed Margaritaville Island Resort and now we've received word that a Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar concept is set to install within Fashion Valley Mall next year.

September 25, 2019

Fresh off the recent closure of their Oceanside Urge location, the hospitality group behind Urge Gastropub and Mason Ale Works has confirmed it will soon shutter the second location of The Barrel Room Restaurant concept, which opened last spring within the Merge mixed-use complex in San Diego's Carmel Valley, as well as Brothers Provisions in Rancho Bernardo

September 25, 2019

A local purveyor of authentic handmade Argentinean empanadas, Empanada Kitchen has opened its second San Diego storefront in North Park.

September 25, 2019

The team behind San Diego's Rakiraki Ramen + Tsukemen is rebranding their Pokirrito locations in Little Italy and Kearny Mesa to become The Yasai, an all-vegan Japanese izakaya concept set to unveil this fall.

September 24, 2019

The court-appointed receiver for Gina Champion-Cain's American National Investments announced today that it will place The Patio on Lamont, Surf Rider restaurants in La Mesa and Ocean Beach and Saska’s under the operational guidance of San Diego's Cohn Restaurant Group effective September 30. All other concepts, except for The Patio Marketplace, will shutter.

September 24, 2019

Now open in the North County neighborhood of Oceanside is Blade 1946, a newspaper-themed pizza and pasta destination from two experienced San Diego chefs of Italian descent.

September 23, 2019

The house of cards that is San Diego's The Patio Group is beginning to crumble amidst accusations by the federal government alleging a $300 million fraud by the company's founder, as three of the group's businesses have shuttered over the past week.

September 22, 2019

The San Diego International Film Festival returns to America's Finest City for the 18th year this October 15-20, with a lineup filled with star-studded events and film screenings. Produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, the five-day event will feature 100+ independent films, studio premieres, panels with celebrities and industry insiders, red carpet events, parties, all-star tributes and filmmaker awards. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for 15% savings on any festival or film tickets, we are also raffling off 2 Festival Passes (a $700+ value). Read on for all the details and be sure to enter!

September 21, 2019

After less than a year in business in San Diego's East Village, WhipHand American Brasserie + Beer Bank has shuttered.

September 20, 2019

Specializing in Basque comfort foods, Pintxos Spanish Street Food is now open in San Diego's La Mesa neighborhood.

September 19, 2019

San Diego celebrity chef Brian Malarkey will unveil his nearly $6 million, 9,300 square-foot Animae restaurant this weekend on the ground floor of downtown's 41-story Bosa luxury condominium tower.

September 19, 2019

With an asset freeze and a Federal Securities and Exchange Commission complaint alleging $300 million "egregious fraud" looming over the company's founder, The Patio Group continues expansion plans for its The Patio Marketplace mini-market and cafe concept, with new locations in the works for Los Angeles and La Jolla.

September 19, 2019

The founding chef behind Los Angeles' ever popular Bottega Louie is taking a chance at the fast-casual market with the opening of PLUCK, a farm-to-table “slow food” concept focusing on natural, pasture raised chickens and all natural farmers market produce opening this weekend in San Diego's North County.

September 19, 2019

San Diego's expanding chain of popular wing-focused sports bars, Dirty Birds will open its highly anticipated Ocean Beach location this weekend within the newly build Ocean Beach Plaza.

September 18, 2019

Just a few days after finishing up their 5th year in Del Mar and announncing a multiyear parnership with the San Diego Padres, San Diego-based KAABOO Festival has announced it has been sold.

September 18, 2019

The team behind North Park's StreetCar Merchants Of Fried Chicken and Suckerfree Southern Plates & Bar in San Diego's Gaslamp is opening a new concept called ShotCaller.

September 17, 2019

We detailed back in August that multiple parties, including three-time MLB All-Star David Wells, were suing Ocean Beach-based Skrewball Whiskey for breach of contract and related claims. Well we were alerted today (by a representative of the Plaintiff company) that a fourth breach of contract complaint has been filed against the San Diego peanut butter whiskey brand, this time by the glassware company that claims to have produced over one million bottles.

September 17, 2019

Years in the making, the $2 million, 14,000 square-foot third location of Soda & Swine unveils today on the University of California San Diego campus in the space occupied by Porter's Pub for more than two decades.

September 17, 2019

Skip the viral Popeyes craze and get your fried chicken sandwich fix at one of these 10 San Diego eateries. From Nashville hot style to pure California comfort, here are our favorites from all around America's Finest City.

September 16, 2019

Based on the success of their Dirty Flat Top Cheeseburger, the team behing The Friendly expanded the concept into the space that previously housed Carnitas' Snack Shack for the opening of burger-centric The Friendly Tavern.

September 15, 2019

After a successful fifth year at its original home at the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack, San Diego-based KAABOO music, art and cultural festival has announced it will relocated to downtown's Petco Park starting in 2020.

September 15, 2019

Previously held on the sand in front of Hotel Del Coronado, the San Diego Polo Classic is relocating to Del Mar Arena at the Del Mar Fairgrounds for a one-day-only competition and party on Saturday, September 28.

September 14, 2019
The cooperative that owns Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market opened the bi-level OB Garden Café in January 2018, but the vegetarian restaurant has announced it will close after close of business today.

September 14, 2019

Kampai! To celebrate World Sake Day, San Diego's BeShock Ramen and Quartyard are teaming up once again to host the San Diego Sake Festival on Sunday, September 29, from 2-6pm. Patrons will get a chance to taste some of the best sake from Japan, meet local brewers, and enjoy food pairings curated by East Village restaurants. We are raffling off two tickets to this event, so read on for details and be sure to enter!

September 13, 2019

From Hilton's upscale Curio Collection of properties comes Carté Hotel, downtown San Diego's newest hotel which houses three distinctive new dining & drinking establishments including a rooftop bar, an Italian wine lounge and an all-day "sea-to-table" restaurant.

September 12, 2019

Pizza Port has targeted the South County San Diego neighborhood of Imperial Beach for the company's 6th location, expected to move into a nearly 3,200 square-foot retail building a block from the ocean in Imperial Beach.

September 11, 2019

With more than 500 locations around the world, Texas Roadhouse will soon open a more central location in San Diego County.

September 10, 2019

San Diego's own Chef Jose "JoJo" Ruiz has again been recognized as a James Beard Foundation Smart Catch Leader, this time for the newly-opened Serẽa, making it the only restaurant on Coronado Island to receive this recognition for sustainably sourcing seafood.

September 10, 2019

The culinary minds behind San Diego's hit pâtisserie Le Parfait Paris held a soft opening last night in North Park Belgian for Beer & Waffle, a fast-casual waffle concept with a menu based around savory & sweet Belgian street food.

September 10, 2019

The biannual San Diego Restaurant Week returns for its 15th year with 8 days of discounted dining deals from Sunday, September 22 through Sunday, September 29. Welcome the autumn season and join more than 150,000 diners on a culinary tour throughout the thriving food culture of San Diego, as more than 180 restaurants across the county will present a diverse selection of cuisine available as either 2-course lunch menus or 3-course fixed-price dinners. Mark your calendars, start making reservations, and get ready for a delicious week!

September 9, 2019

Opening today on the base floor of Little Italy's newest mixed-used complex is Zinqué, a 3,000 square-foot, all-day French bistro, cafe and wine bar with five Southern California locations in operation.

September 8, 2019

The latest in a string of rotating kitchen inhabitants within San Diego's South Park Brewing, South Park Kitchen is now serving a health focused menu to compliment the onsite brewery's craft beer program.

September 8, 2019

The team behind San Diego-based Liquid City, which threw an epic Cheese Expo last spring, is gearing up for their next culinary event. Don't miss the all-inclusive Meat Ball - a meat extravaganza, costume Party, and Halloween-themed meat and drink festival featuring San Diego's finest purveyors on Sunday, October 27, from 6-10pm! Use promo code SDVILLE to save $10 per ticket!

September 7, 2019

With more than 600 locations around the world, YiFang Taiwan Fruit Tea has opened its first Southern California branch in San Diego, offering a wide array of organic and all-natural teas.

September 7, 2019

San Diego's King of Happy Hour is hosting a self-guided bar crawl of downtown San Diego! Enjoy an afternoon exploring new places and sampling delicious bites at the Taste of Happy Hour, taking place on Saturday, September 28, from 12-4pm. Save $10 per ticket with promo code SDVILLE at checkout!

September 6, 2019

The team behind such San Diego hotspots as Kettner Exchange and The Grass Skirt is expanding into San Diego's North County with the opening of Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, an all-day bar and dining destination opening next year.

September 6, 2019

Opened by San Diego celebrity chef Brian Malarkey in 2013, Searsucker restaurant within Del Mar Highlands will shutter this fall.

September 6, 2019

Ben & Jerry’s is hitting the road this summer with a series of events showcasing the delicious world of plant-based dining, and they will be stopping in San Diego on September 13 to host Dessert'd, a chef-inspired, plant-based evening to dazzle taste buds. We are raffling off two tickets to attend so read on and be sure to enter!

September 5, 2019

Downtown San Diego's bayside InterContinental Hotel will unveil its newest food and beverage concept this weekend. Located on the hotel’s fourth floor rooftop, Layover will offer guests and locals alike an outdoor lounge experience with first-class seats to remarkable elevated views of air, sea, and the downtown skyline.

September 5, 2019

The crew behind San Diego's expanding Ambrogio15 is partnering on the launch of Ciao Ciao Piadina, an Italian speciality sandwich restaurant and wine bar set to open in downtown La Jolla Village.

September 5, 2019

San Diego native and the winner of MasterChef Season 6, Claudia Sandoval has launched a Kickstarter campaign seeking at least $50,000 to assist her in the opening of El Cochi Dorado, a Modern Mexican Bakery she aims to open next year in National City.

September 4, 2019

San Diego fast casual Mexican cuisine chain Lolita’s Mexican Food has grand opened its seventh area branch, a 2,000+ square-foot restaurant located directly on San Diego State University campus.

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