San Diego County Fair Commercial Wine Competition & Festival | Saturday, June 9th

June 5, 2012

The San Diego County Fair begins it's 3+ week annual tenure at the Del Mar Fairgrounds this Friday June 8th.  On day two, fair goers get the unique opportunity to wash down the 'caveman turkey club' (or any number of interesting treats) with a sampling of local wines at the San Diego County Fair Commercial Wine Competition and Festival.

Recap: Where the Wild Things Are Food & Wine Classic

June 4, 2012

SanDiegoVille had the good fortune of attending the third annual Where the Wild Things Are Food & Wine Classic at the scenic and remote Living Coast Discovery Center (formerly the Chula Vista Nature Center), a non-profit wildlife sanctuary and aquarium on San Diego's South Bay.

Whisknladle | Seasonally Inspired Casual Elegance

June 1, 2012

Behold Whisknladle, one of La Jolla’s many restaurant gems, where, in tune with their successful theme, good food, good wine, and great people come together. Whisknladle prides itself on working with farm-to-table products, making most of their food from scratch, and serving quality-driven, seasonally inspired food. After my very pleasing experience dining at Whisknladle’s sister restaurant, PrepKitchen, I had to give big brother a try.    

Notes from the 3rd Annual I Love Poke Festival | Bringing Hawaiian Culture to Sunny San Diego

May 31, 2012


We had the delightful opportunity to cover the 3rd annual I Love Poke Festival along the picturesque shores of Shelter Island at the Bali Hai restaurant. The event was a remarkable foodie festival highlighting Hawaiian cuisine and sharing Hawaii’s colorful culture with us “mainlanders,” including a competition amongst San Diego’s top chefs who were all vying to create the best poke dish in America’s Finest City.

Brewley’s Pint | PB’s Irish Pub

May 30, 2012

I believe that every great neighborhood in the world must have an Irish pub. It’s really a fascinating truth. There is something about the laid-back-no-nonsense approach of Irish taverns that appeals to everyone, everywhere. Although Pacific Beach is a community inundated with bars, Brewley’s Pint differentiates itself from the crowd as the only Irish pub in the area – but with a refreshing twist. With an ample selection of beer and wine, daily happy hours and specials, frequent live music, and tons of games at your disposal - including darts, pool, shuffleboard, board games, and a giant Jenga - Brewley’s offers PB something pleasantly distinct from its neighbors, in a classic old world pub setting.

soccerloco Hosts Euro 2012 Viewing Parties at Caffé Calabria for San Diego Fans

May 30, 2012

Hey all you soccer fans - this June, soccerloco, the online and specialty retailer of premium and exclusive soccer gear, will host a series of special viewing parties for the 14th playing of the UEFA Euro 2012; beginning with the Italian national team’s group stage match against defending champion Spain on June 10, 2012.

Eclectic Healthy Cuisine Swinging into San Diego | Pita Jungle Now Open in Hillcrest

May 30, 2012

With “The art of eating healthy” as their slogan, the people of Hillcrest and San Diego are in for a treat. The newly opened Pita Jungle offers an eclectic blend of fresh ingredients, creative energy, and good times. Pita Jungle is now open in Hillcrest at 1045 University Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.

Where the Wild Things Are Food & Wine Classic | Chula Vista Nature Center, June 2nd

May 29, 2012

“Then from far away across the world he smelled good things to eat, so he gave up being king of the wild things.” ~Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak

This coming Saturday, June 2^nd, imbibe alongside wildlife and enjoy food from local restaurants, plus cooking demonstrations, music and live and silent auctions at the newly rebranded Living Coast Discovery Center’s (formerly the Chula Vista Nature Center) “Where the Wild Things Are: Food & Wine Classic”, a fundraiser to benefit the center.

Third Annual "I Love Poke" Festival at Bali Hai on May 30th

May 29, 2012

The I Love Poke Festival returns to San Diego’s Bali Hai Resort tomorrow, May 30, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. This third annual foodie fest and competition celebrates Hawaiian culture and lifestyle, and pits fifteen of San Diego’s top chefs against one another in a competition to discover who can create the best poke in the city.

Phil's BBQ | Worth the Line and Then Some

May 29, 2012

By Sean Jackson | Food Reporter

I'm gonna preface this by saying that I am assuming that you like barbecue. So for all the haters out there that don't like BBQ and then do nothing but complain about Phil's, keep it to yourself. If on the other hand, you appreciate the work that goes into the ambrosia known as BBQ, you'll understand where I'm coming from. I shouldn't have to say anything since the line around the building almost every business day silences most critics.

San Diego's Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey Opens Fifth Restaurant Concept | Welcome to Herringbone

May 25, 2012

Chef Brian Malarkey

Scheduled to open 'softly' to the public today, May 25, 2012, Herringbone will be the fifth San Diego culinary installment by Enlightened Hospitality Group, helmed by local Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey and hospitality visionary James Brennan. The opening of Herringbone marks what is said to be the final piece in Enlightened Hospitality Group’s “big three,” completing the trilogy alongside the successful Searsucker and Burlap (not to mention Gingham and Gabardine).

Culinary Conflicts Resolved - A Recap of the Coast of PB Restaurant Walk and barleymash's Grand Opening Party

May 23, 2012

As a food reporter, one of the worst things to encounter (besides a hair on your plate) is a conflict between two events that you really want to cover, in this situation, yesterday's Coast of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk and the barleymash official grand opening party.  Here at SanDiegoVille.com, we were determined to tackle both events, so, as any resourceful and motivated reporters would, we fasted all day and made magic happen.  We would hop on our bikes and cruise between the 25 restaurants in PB, then hop on the 5 south to downtown to imbibe at our newest favorite Gaslamp hotspot, barleymash.  And in tribute to Sacha Baron Cohen's latest film, it was "great success!"

The Westin Gaslamp Quarter Opens New Italian Restaurant, Pinzimini

May 22, 2012

The Westin Gaslamp Quarter has completed the final phase of its $25 million property-wide renovation with the opening of the hotel’s new restaurant and bar, Pinzimini (pronounced “pin-zuh-MEE-nee”).  Only the third Westin hotel to introduce the brand’s new signature restaurant, Starwood Hotels & Resorts will continue to roll-out the concept with two more Pinzimini locations planned to open within the next year.  

Chance to Win Pass for Two to barleymash Grand Opening Private Party

May 21, 2012

Tomorrow, May 22nd, is barleymash's Grand Opening Party down in the Gaslamp, and SanDiegoVille.com has an extra pass for two people to go to the private pre-party from 7-9pm featuring a hosted bar (FREE BOOZE!!!), complimentary food selections, and entertainment by DJ Spider.

If you want to enter the contest, just "Like" our Facebook page, search for the post announcing the contest, and in 10 words or less in a comment to that post, tell us what is your favorite thing about San Diego.  That's it!  The winner will be announced at 3:30pm tomorrow and we'll meet you at barleymash to give you your ticket.  Good luck!