InterContinental San Diego Appoints New Chefs To Assist In Expanding Dining Options Including Garibaldi Italian Speakeasy & Restaurant
February 27, 2020
InterContinental San Diego has announced the appointment of San Diego native Matthew Richman as new Chef De Cuisine and former Morning Glory Executive Chef Ashley Kato as Sous Chef. Combining their expertise, the duo will work alongside one another to amplify the hotel’s signature dining concepts, including this weekend's opening of Italian-themed speakeasy and hidden restaurant Garibaldi.
InterContinental San Diego has announced the appointment of San Diego native Matthew Richman as new Chef De Cuisine and former Morning Glory Executive Chef Ashley Kato as Sous Chef. Combining their expertise, the duo will work alongside one another to amplify the hotel’s signature dining concepts, including this weekend's opening of Italian-themed speakeasy and hidden restaurant Garibaldi.
Plant-Based Japanese Restaurant The Yasai To Open In San Diego's Little Italy Next Week
February 21, 2020
Last fall, the team behind San Diego's Rakiraki Ramen + Tsukemen announced their Pokirrito locations in Kearny Mesa and Little Italy would be rebranded to become The Yasai, an all-vegan Japanese izakaya concept. Next week, the plant-based eatery will unveil its second area location in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood.
Last fall, the team behind San Diego's Rakiraki Ramen + Tsukemen announced their Pokirrito locations in Kearny Mesa and Little Italy would be rebranded to become The Yasai, an all-vegan Japanese izakaya concept. Next week, the plant-based eatery will unveil its second area location in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood.
San Diego's Manipulative Public Relations Companies | How Restaurants & Bars Really 'Make News'
February 16, 2020
Unfortunately for our city's culinary development, San Diego's prevailing food news is driven by local public relations firms, resulting in an overall control of the restaurant reporting industry, as well as unreasonable diner expectations and increased food costs.
Unfortunately for our city's culinary development, San Diego's prevailing food news is driven by local public relations firms, resulting in an overall control of the restaurant reporting industry, as well as unreasonable diner expectations and increased food costs.
The Word's Largest Crawfish Boil Returns To San Diego On May 26 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To The 31st Annual LSU Alumni Of San Diego Crawfish Boil
February 16, 2020
The largest crawfish boil in the world returns to San Diego this spring. Taking over the Qualcomm Stadium Practice Field on Sunday, May 24, from 11am-5pm, don't miss the 32nnd annual LSU Alumni of San Diego Crawfish Boil, an all-inclusive incredible party gathering more than 5,000 people to enjoy nearly 15 tons of boiled crawfish, as well as live music and all-in-all great times. Use promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket or code SDVILLETABLE to save $50 per table for 10. We are also raffling off 2 tickets to attend.
The largest crawfish boil in the world returns to San Diego this spring. Taking over the Qualcomm Stadium Practice Field on Sunday, May 24, from 11am-5pm, don't miss the 32nnd annual LSU Alumni of San Diego Crawfish Boil, an all-inclusive incredible party gathering more than 5,000 people to enjoy nearly 15 tons of boiled crawfish, as well as live music and all-in-all great times. Use promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket or code SDVILLETABLE to save $50 per table for 10. We are also raffling off 2 tickets to attend.
Rapidly Expanding Local Roots Kombucha To Open Solana Beach Tasting Room & East Village Taphouse
February 15, 2020
Following last year's takeover of Latitude 33 Brewing Company’s 16,000 square foot brewing facility in the North County area of Vista, Local Roots Kombucha is showing no signs of slowing down. The hard kombucha brand is in the process of opening a tasting room in Solana Beach, as well as a tap house with an onsite plant-based restaurant from Spoiled Vegans Cafe heading into San Diego's East Village.
Following last year's takeover of Latitude 33 Brewing Company’s 16,000 square foot brewing facility in the North County area of Vista, Local Roots Kombucha is showing no signs of slowing down. The hard kombucha brand is in the process of opening a tasting room in Solana Beach, as well as a tap house with an onsite plant-based restaurant from Spoiled Vegans Cafe heading into San Diego's East Village.
San Diego Saint Patrick’s Beer & Whiskey Festival To Take Over Liberty Station On March 14 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets
February 15, 2020
The San Diego St. Patrick's Day Beer & Music Festival will take over Liberty Station on Saturday, Marcy 14, from 7-10pm, offering attendees unlimited tastes of over 60 craft beers, ciders, and whiskeys, as well as Irish-themed live music. We are giving away 2 tickets to this festive event and offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket.
Second Margaritaville Hotel Announced For San Diego | Jimmy Buffett-Themed Resort To Take Over Hotel Solamar In Gaslamp Quarter
El Camino Owner Opening Amusement Park-Themed Wolfie's Carousel Bar In Little Italy
February 13, 2020
The founder of San Diego's popular El Camino has secured the space next-door to his Little Italy Mexican restaurant for the opening of Wolfie's Carousel, an amusement park-themed full service bar an actual Merry-Go-Round inside and a restaurant helmed by Top Chef contestant Angelo Sosa.
The founder of San Diego's popular El Camino has secured the space next-door to his Little Italy Mexican restaurant for the opening of Wolfie's Carousel, an amusement park-themed full service bar an actual Merry-Go-Round inside and a restaurant helmed by Top Chef contestant Angelo Sosa.
Pliny Watch 2020 | Where In San Diego To Find Pliny The Younger Triple IPA 16th Edition
February 8, 2020
You can make the trek northward to Russian River Brewing Company in Sonoma Valley, California and deal with an 8 hour-or-so line, or you can keep reading and get your taste of this ever-so-popular, award winning, seasonal triple IPA at one of San Diego's best beer bars. The extremely limited release of the 16th Anniversary Pliny The Younger is being distributed throughout San Diego by none other than Stone Brewing Co., so whatever bars receive kegs of "The Younger" will be getting them directly from Stone. We've got the scoop on when and where it will be arriving, so read on and get a taste of one of the world's most coveted brews.
You can make the trek northward to Russian River Brewing Company in Sonoma Valley, California and deal with an 8 hour-or-so line, or you can keep reading and get your taste of this ever-so-popular, award winning, seasonal triple IPA at one of San Diego's best beer bars. The extremely limited release of the 16th Anniversary Pliny The Younger is being distributed throughout San Diego by none other than Stone Brewing Co., so whatever bars receive kegs of "The Younger" will be getting them directly from Stone. We've got the scoop on when and where it will be arriving, so read on and get a taste of one of the world's most coveted brews.
San Diego ShamROCK St. Patrick's Day Block Party Returns On Saturday, March 14 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets
February 8, 2020
San Diego ShamROCK celebrates its 26th year as Southern California's largest Saint Patrick’s Day bash on Saturday, March 14, from 2pm to midnight, featuring a jam-packed lineup of musical performances across three stages on the streets of downtown San Diego. We are raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend blu offering our readers top savings in town on this annual block party - promo codes SDVILLE for $5 off GA and SDVILLEVIP for $10 off VIP tickets!
San Diego ShamROCK celebrates its 26th year as Southern California's largest Saint Patrick’s Day bash on Saturday, March 14, from 2pm to midnight, featuring a jam-packed lineup of musical performances across three stages on the streets of downtown San Diego. We are raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend blu offering our readers top savings in town on this annual block party - promo codes SDVILLE for $5 off GA and SDVILLEVIP for $10 off VIP tickets!
Dinner With A View - The Latest In Gimmick Dining Arrives In San Diego
February 6, 2020
The social media era has ushered in a new bastardized dining trend where photogenic gimmick is a marketing ploy somehow successfully used to get diners in the door. The latest Instagram-fueled culinary artifice to enter San Diego is Dinner With A View, a roving pop-up based out of Canada where diners pay top dollar to eat a 3-course dinner inside a plastic dome. We experienced it. It is not worth your time or money. Avoid the hype. You're welcome.
The social media era has ushered in a new bastardized dining trend where photogenic gimmick is a marketing ploy somehow successfully used to get diners in the door. The latest Instagram-fueled culinary artifice to enter San Diego is Dinner With A View, a roving pop-up based out of Canada where diners pay top dollar to eat a 3-course dinner inside a plastic dome. We experienced it. It is not worth your time or money. Avoid the hype. You're welcome.
Longtime Favorite Costa Azul Will Grand Reopen Tonight In Coronado
February 6, 2020
After twenty years in business, Costa Azul bar and restaurant was forced to close in September 2018 after being unable to negotiate a new lease (the space is now Fox Restaurant Concepts' The Henry), but the longtime "Cheers of Coronado" will reopen tonight in a bayfront site at the Coronado Ferry Landing.
After twenty years in business, Costa Azul bar and restaurant was forced to close in September 2018 after being unable to negotiate a new lease (the space is now Fox Restaurant Concepts' The Henry), but the longtime "Cheers of Coronado" will reopen tonight in a bayfront site at the Coronado Ferry Landing.
Previously Expected To Open 2 San Diego Locations, Ways & Means Oyster House Is No More
In July 2017, we announced Orange County-based Ways & Means Oyster House would be opening a location in the former Alfonso's of La Jolla space. with a second area branch planned to unveil in Del Mar's One Paseo. Well those plans have been pulled as all locations of the the New England-style seafood restaurant closed recently.
The Ultimate San Diego Taco Festival Returns On May 9 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To The 6th Annual Tacotopia
February 2, 2020
San Diego Reader is continuing its search to find the best taco in America's Finest City at the often imitated, never duplicated, Tacotopia taco festival. Taking place at Golden Hill Park on Saturday, May 9, the 6th annual event will feature over 60 of the top eateries from San Diego, Los Angeles and Tijuana competing for taco bragging rights. We're giving away 2 VIP tickets to this always-sold-out event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type (including ticket packages).
San Diego Reader is continuing its search to find the best taco in America's Finest City at the often imitated, never duplicated, Tacotopia taco festival. Taking place at Golden Hill Park on Saturday, May 9, the 6th annual event will feature over 60 of the top eateries from San Diego, Los Angeles and Tijuana competing for taco bragging rights. We're giving away 2 VIP tickets to this always-sold-out event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type (including ticket packages).
Celebrate Mardi Gras In Downtown San Diego During The Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To This Self-Guided Tasting Tour with a NOLA Twist
February 1, 2020
Can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year? Don't worry because the Gaslamp Quarter is bringing the NOLA vibes to downtown San Diego with a Fat Tuesday inspired tasting tour. The Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour returns on Saturday, February 22, from 1-5pm, offering attendees a self-guided tasting tour filled with 20 delicious bites and 20 New Orleans inspired sips. Get your tickets for only $20 with promo code SDVILLE at checkout, and be sure to enter our raffle for a chance to win comped VIP passes!
Can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year? Don't worry because the Gaslamp Quarter is bringing the NOLA vibes to downtown San Diego with a Fat Tuesday inspired tasting tour. The Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour returns on Saturday, February 22, from 1-5pm, offering attendees a self-guided tasting tour filled with 20 delicious bites and 20 New Orleans inspired sips. Get your tickets for only $20 with promo code SDVILLE at checkout, and be sure to enter our raffle for a chance to win comped VIP passes!
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