Keep Your Mustache Entertained This November With Movember Fundraisers at El Dorado and CUCINA urbana

Movember 1, 2012

There are two fantastic fundraisers happening this November benefitting the Movember Foundation brought to you by CUCINA urbana and El Dorado Cocktail Lounge. Annually, Movember’s month-long campaign encourages men to sprout their best mustaches, seek sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts, and raise awareness for men's health.  El Dorado Cocktail Lounge is bringing music and mash potatoes out for its Mashes and 'Staches event, while CUCINA urbana is making dessert upper lips for its guests.  Check out all the details right here on SanDiegoVille, get that mustache started, and, of course, Stay Classy San Diego!!

RA”ck The Vote at RA | RA Sushi Offers Complimentary California Roll to Voters on Election Day

November 1, 2012 

On Election Day 201 - Tuesday, Nov. 6th - RA Sushi will be rolling out a campaign of their own. Whether you back Obama or Romney, with any tab of ten dollars or more, guests wearing their “I Voted” sticker will receive a complimentary California Roll. Popular with both parties, the California Roll features crab meat, cucumber and avocado; wrapped in nori and white rice ($6.50).

Pizza Port on Tap for Table 926 Beer Dinner on November 7th

October 31, 2012

Table 926 and Pizza Port will present an evening of farm-to-table dishes and a selection of San Diego’s favorite brews on Wednesday, November 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. as part of San Diego Beer Week.  During the “beer hour” starting at 6 p.m., guests will sip Pizza Port’s Abraham Drinkin Wheat and Miniature Gruyere and Mortadella Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on brioche.

Roll Into Autumn with an Interactive Sushi Class at Cafe Japengo

October 31, 2012

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own sushi rolls?  Learn from trained professionals on Saturday, November 3rd as Cafe Japengo will host a sushi making class from noon to 2 p.m. Executive Sushi Chef Jerry Warner will lead a hands-on session during which he will share the secrets of sushi making.

THE BASTARDS ARE BACK: Double Bastard Ale & Lukcy Basartd Ale Unleashed October 29th

October 30, 2012

WARNING: The Bastards have arrived. As the curator of two overly-aggressive, unapologetic beers, it’s necessary, nay an obligation, to warn the populace that today, Double Bastard Ale and Lukcy Basartd Ale are making their way across the U.S.

Wine, Women & Wealth Unite for First Expo in San Diego | Friday, November 2nd

October 30, 2012

Did you know that the financial services industry is typically made of 95% Men and only 5% Women? Wine Women & Wealth, a social and educational program ran by Five Rings Financial all over San Diego County, strives to change that every day!  On Friday, November 2nd, Five Rings Financial will unite Women for a day of networking, friendship and philanthropy at the first annual Wine, Women & Wealth Expo. The Expo will take place from 8:00am to 4:00pm at the Del Mar Hilton (15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar) with the goal of inspiring and empowering women all over San Diego County.

Looking for Love and Nourishment in San Diego's East Village | Don't Miss the Grub Sprawl - November 12th

October 29, 2012

Look for love and a delicious meal at East Village’s Grub Sprawl : Singles Serving. Similar to past Grub Sprawls, yet catered specifically for San Diego singles, East Village’s eateries are opening their doors and setting places for an evening of romantic culinary adventure.

Aventine Complex Restaurants Offer Eclectic Wine Selections Perfect for Every Price Point

October 28, 2012

The Aventine complex in UTC is giving San Diego wine enthusiasts the perfect place to please their palates with expertly-chosen wine lists, incredible specials on top-notch vino and a relaxing atmosphere perfect for swilling and sipping.  Truluck’s, Melting Pot, Fleming’s and Cafe Japengo offer a range of special options when it comes to wine. Patrons of Truluck’s are finding the perfect match for their succulent stone crab entrées; Melting Pot lovers are pairing their dark chocolate fondues with a classic red wine; steak aficionados are discovering the perfect glass of cabernet to match their meal at Fleming’s; and sushi enthusiasts are sipping high-end sakes with their rolls and sashimi at Cafe Japengo.

Renowned San Diego Chef Norma Martinez Set To Open 'Chaplos' in Cortez Hill

Chef Norma Martinez

October 27, 2012

Recognizing a lack of dining and bar options in Cortez Hill, Chef Norma Martinez and restaurateur Edwin Seymour set out to make Chaplos the social hub for locals, food, wine and cocktail aficionados looking for a new culinary experience.  Formally of El Vitral, Chef Martinez's brings her International flair to Chaplos' traditional American menu. A Tijuana native, Martinez refined her culinary skills in Belguim and moved to France where she worked in a French kitchen workshop at St. Paul Augier School.

Herringbone to Offer Three Course Price Fixed 'Sunday Supper' Starting November 4th

Chefs Brian Malarkey and Amanda Baumgarten at Herringbone

October 26, 2012

Remember 'back in the day' when Sunday dinners used to mean something?  It would be a special, worry-free time to spend with family over the comforts of a delicious meal?  At Herringbone in La Jolla, they want to make sure that tradition never dies!  Every Sunday starting on November 4th, Executive Chef Amanda Baumgarten will offer a choice of two appetizers, a choice of two entrees, and one dessert for $35.  Don't miss Sunday supper done right at the beautiful Herringbone!

“San Diego Beer Week – Hops N Heels – A Ladies Event” - At Point Loma's Pearl Hotel November 8th

October 26, 2012

The Pearl Hotel, Point Loma’s trendiest hotel and restaurant is proud to present Hops N Heels, a San Diego Beer Week event that will be held on November 8th from 5:30pm-7:30pm.  There is a twist from the usual events however as this event is designed to cater specifically to women, despite the UNRUH implications!

Karl Strauss Brews Up Big Events for 4th Annual San Diego Beer Week

October 25, 2012 

Hot off a recent expansion into Northern California, Karl Strauss isn’t losing any momentum as it rolls into the 4th Annual San Diego Beer Week. The company is hosting a number of events including the popular BYOB Brunch, Brew Food Beer Tasting and Book Signing, and two special Cask Nights.  Karl Strauss is also working with accounts to host pint nights, beer dinners, and tap takeovers, as well as pouring a diverse line-up of beers at both of the San Diego Brewers Guild capstone events.

It's Harvest Time at Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge

Chef Gregory Chavez of Leroy's

October 25, 2012

Chef Chavez of Leroy's Kitchen + Lounge is bringing us autumn and winter's best with two harvest dinners set to be held on Wednesday, November 28th and Tuesday, December 11th. Known for his worldly comfort food, Chef Chavez will entice guests with ingredients such as puy lentils, quail, boudin blanc, buckwheat polenta and black truffles.

Allow Us to Introduce You To 1.5 Gallons of Glory. San Diego’s largest cocktail, “The Mason Jar” at barleymash

Kate Sessions!

October 24, 2012

Delicious in taste and serious in size, barleymash ups the ante with The Mason Jar, a hefty new way to order your favorite cocktail. This huge 1.5 gallon Mason jar comes filled to the brim with your choice from one of five specialty cocktails and it is sure to satisfy several or leave one properly hydrated (ahem, that’s inebriated).