Top Chefs & Breweries Unite For 3rd Annual San Diego Brew & Food Festival On August 26 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

July 9, 2017

The Brew & Food Festival is coming back to America's Finest City for a third round of craft beer and culinary collisions, taking place on Saturday, August 26, from 3-6:30pm (2pm for Early Entry/VIP) at the beautiful Embarcadero Marina Park North in downtown San Diego. This year's event will feature more than 200 seasonal and specialty craft beers from 70 breweries, dozens of beer-inspired and infused dishes from 20 accomplished chefs (including Baja star chef Drew Deckman), two stages for live music and chef demonstrations, and activities like a silent disco dome. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type (limited to first 100 tickets purchased so act fast!).

Historic Speakeasy Reopens In North San Diego County | The Charles Kenneth Debuts At Carlsbad's Land & Water Company

July 8, 2017

An authentic 1920s-era speakeasy has been renovated and reopened in San Diego's North County. The Charles Kenneth is now serving craft cocktails with old-school vibes in the basement of The Land & Water Company restaurant in Carlsbad.

Modern Times Becomes California's First Employee-Owned Brewery

July 7, 2017

Following in the footsteps of Colorado's employee-owned New Belgium Brewing Company, San Diego's Modern Times Beer announced today that it will be transitioning into California's first 100% employee-owned brewery.

Del Mar Racetrack 2017 Summer Season Is Jammed Packed With Events, Concerts & More This July 19 - September 4

July 6, 2017

And they're off!!! Del Mar Racetrack is about to swing open its gates for the 2017 summer season of unparalleled racing, taking place over seven weeks starting on Wednesday, July 19 until closing day on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. This year, in addition to exciting horse races, there are plenty of fun events and concerts taking place throughout the season, including a barbecue competition, a taco festival and plenty more!

Target Location May Be Landing In San Diego's Ocean Beach Neighborhood

July 6, 2017

First it was a Starbucks, then a Rite Aid, then a CVS moved in, and now residents of San Diego's Ocean Beach are battling to ensure that a Target Express location does not take over the Newport Avenue Antique Center space after the retail behemoth has made a bid to purchase the building. 

Dining, Drinking & Entertainment Hub Park 101 Debuts In Downtown Carlsbad

July 5, 2017

The 8,000 square-foot dining, drinking & entertainment destination Park 101 has opened in downtown Carlsbad, offering four separate establishments each with their own unique food and beverage offerings.

West Pac Noodle Bar Coming To Coronado

July 5, 2017

We recently reported that Blue Bridge Hospitality - owners of Leroy's Kitchen, Stake Chophouse, Liberty Public Market and many more local concepts - was in the process of taking over Islander seafood restaurant on Orange Avenue in Coronado for a rumored ramen eatery. We now have confirmed that the restaurant will be named West Pac Noodle Bar and is anticipated to debut this Fall.

Details Emerge For Tajima Owner's "New Japanese" Concept In Little Italy | Cloak & Petal Izakaya Coming Soon To San Diego

July 4, 2017

We recently broke the news that the founder of San Diego's Tajima ramen empire had taken over the former Entrada space in Little Italy for a new concept. We now know that the eatery will be a bar and restaurant named Cloak & Petal Izakaya, specializing in traditional Japanese drinking fare and sushi.

San Diego’s Top Chefs & Mixologists To Compete In First Annual Wasted: Sustainable Cooking + Mixology Competition On August 23

July 3, 2017

Specialty Produce and Waste Not SD will host their inaugural event - Wasted: Sustainable Cooking + Mixology Competition on Wednesday, August 23 at 7pm at Brick in Point Loma's Liberty Station.   Competitors, each partnered with a Kitchens For Good student, will take aim at a frequently wasted food item and repurpose it into a bite-sized dish, either savory, dessert, or cocktail, with guests having the opportunity to vote for their favorite in each category.

Blue Bridge Hospitality To Take Over Coronado's Vigilucci's Location For The Opening Of Maretalia Ristorante

July 2, 2017

Coronado's Blue Bridge Hospitality is in the process of taking over the Vigilucci's location on the island and will transform it into Maretalia Ristorante - a "modern coastal Italian" eatery.

Del Mar's First Brewery Restaurant Opening Soon | Chef-Driven Viewpoint Brewing Co. To Offer Brews, Views & Chews In North San Diego

July 1, 2017

Del Mar’s first brewery is opening this month! Occupying 7,000 square-feet of waterfront space, Viewpoint Brewing Co. will be an expansive drinking destination with an in-house chef-driven restaurant, all situated on the scenic San Dieguito Lagoon directly across from the fairgrounds.

Ceviche House Shutters North Park Location In Preparation For Full-Service Old Town Outpost

June 30, 2017

Popular seafood destination Ceviche House has taken to Facebook to let their fans know that it will close its quaint North Park eatery so that owners can focus their attention on the opening of the recently-announced Old Town full-service restaurant.

HessFest Returns To North Park On July 29 For 7th Annual Celebration | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

June 29, 2017

Celebrate 7 years of delicious craft beer at Mike Hess Brewing's annual anniversary beer festival - HessFest - taking over Grim Avenue in North Park on Saturday, July 29! Enjoy some of Mike Hess Brewing's favorite local breweries and eateries, including special collaboration brews and casks, as well as live music, great folks and excellent vibes. SanDiegoVille is offering $5 savings on tickets with promo code SDVILLE, as well as raffling off 2 VIP passes to the festivities.