Duck Dive Adds Style and Grace to the Pacific Beach Bar Scene

May 5, 2012
Food Photos by Kiera McGill

Pacific Beach can be a lot of fun, but it is certainly not known as the most refined neighborhood of San Diego.   Well, there’s a new hotspot in town looking to add a touch of style and grace to PB.  Duck Dive has moved into the spot previously occupied by Hennessy’s Tavern and is doing its best to class-up a neighborhood saturated with dive bars, tattoo parlors, and surf shops.

Happy Cinco de Drinko! From Victory to Debauchery | 150 Year Anniversary

   May 5, 2012

Ahh....Cinco de Mayo...a day to don a sombrero, sip on margs, eat a burrito, dance La Curcaracha, and soak up some sweet Mexican-style sun!

Celebrate Celiac Awareness Month in Gluten-Free Style at 2GOOD2B Bakery & Café!

May 5, 2012

Raise your hand if you love freshly baked bread! What about brownies? Pizza? What if you thought you could never enjoy any of these delicious dishes again? This fear is a reality for the rising population of Americans who suffer from Celiac’s Disease, an auto-immune disorder triggered by the gluten protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

barleymash Opens Grand in the Gaslamp

May 4, 2012

Last night, SanDiegoVille.com got the opportunity to attend the invite-only soft opening of what is sure to be the Gaslamp's newest hot spot, barleymash.  The food was tasty, the design was stylish, and the beer selection was filled with unique crafts, just how we like it.

Rob Machado Photography Launch at Bliss 101 in Encinitas | May 5, 2012

May 3, 2012

Surfing Legend, Rob Machado

Bliss 101 is the setting for the launch of pro-surfer Rob Machado’s photography this Saturday, May 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Bliss 101 will become the first and only local gallery to offer the surfer’s photography, a collection of images from Machado’s worldwide travels as well as his life in Encinitas and Cardiff, for sale to the public.

'Supermoon' of May 5th Likely To Outshine Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower This Weekend

May 3, 2012

On the evening of Saturday, May 5, 2012, the moon will pass by the Earth at the closest it will be in 2012.  Known as a "supermoon", this month's full moon may be substantially larger and brighter than usual, and may even cause some wild occurrences.  Scientists also refer to the event as a "perigee moon."

Performance 360: Train. Eat. Play. in Mission Beach

 May 3, 2012

Tucked away on the bay in Mission Beach is a small gym quietly growing a big community.  If you haven't been to Performance360 for one of their indoor or outdoor classes, you are missing out on a completely unique fitness experience.  P360 boasts San Diego's only indoor/outdoor combination of waterfront training and their short, intense workouts will leave you spent, but craving more.

Red Light District Dining Room and Social House is searching for SD’s best father this Father’s Day

 May 3, 2012


Red Light District, Gaslamp’s new and seductive Dining Room and Social House, is looking for San Diegans to nominate their husband as “San Diego’s Best” this Father’s Day.  One lucky father will win the ultimate VIP package.

BREAKING NEWS: Legendary San Diego Charger Junior Seau Found Dead

TMZ is reporting that Junior Seau has been found dead in his home in Oceanside, and initial reports indicate that it may have been a suicide, as a gun was found at his side.  We'll keep the rest of SanDiegoVille apprised as the story progresses. 

VIDEO: The "One Thing" You Have to do in San Diego

This guy surely makes his way around SDVille, and we're going to have to agree on his one thing that visitors must do while in San Diego.  Check it out and let us know if you agree.

Iration Set to Headline San Diego's 3rd Annual Oysterfest

 May 1, 2012


The 3rd Annual San Diego OysterFest returns to the Marina Embarcadero North by Seaport Village on Saturday, June 16th for a day of beer, music, and food. This year, the event maintains its local focus with live bands and beer from area microbreweries, as well as plenty of fresh West Coast oysters and food offerings from a variety of San Diego restaurants.

Mother's Day Brunch at Brigantine Del Mar | One Last Chance Before the Remodel!!

May 1, 2012

Sunday, May 13^th 2012 is special for two different reasons this year. The first, it’s Mother’s Day of course! The second, is that May 13^th marks the last day the Brigantine in Del Mar will be open before their much anticipated remodel gets underway. What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day then having brunch at The Brigantine Del Mar for one last go?! Sounds like an ideal spot if  you ask me.

Sustainable and Innovative New Restaurant - Boxd - to Open in Carlsbad

 April 30, 2012

A new restaurant in Carlsbad is taking the word "open" very literally.  Boxd Hand Crafted Waffle Foods is certainly the first restaurant of its kind in the nation, and it's not because of the waffle sandwiches.

Toast Enoteca & Cucina Celebrates Second Anniversary with the Launch of a Retail Priced Wine Shop, Free Validated Parking and New Spring Menu

 April 27, 2012


Celebrating its second anniversary this month, Toast Enoteca & Cucina, a restaurant and wine bar located in San Diego’s East Village, has launched a new wine shop and retail wine program. Toast has introduced lower retail prices on its portfolio of 300 wines, which are now available for purchase to go and can also be enjoyed at the restaurant with an additional $7 corkage fee.