Enjoy a Baja Delicacy Right in the Heart of San Diego | Ortega's Bistro Brings Puerto Nuevo Tradition and History to Hillcrest

July 14, 2014

The quaint fishing village of Puerto Nuevo lies along the Pacific Coast in Baja California, Mexico, located about an hour south of downtown San Diego. The town, known as the "Lobster Capital of Baja," is famous for the dish of freshly caught, fried spiny tail lobster, traditionally served with beans, rice and house made tortillas. Each week three to four thousand people make the trip to Puerto Nuevo to enjoy lobster dinners! The Ortega family has 4 restaurants within the tiny port town, dating back to the 1970s, but San Diegans need not hop the border to Mexico to enjoy this Baja specialty. Ortega's Bistro offers the Puerto Nuevo experience right off of University Avenue in Hillcrest, as well as delicious margaritas and a diverse selection of Mexico cuisine.

All that Jazz at Cusp on July 24 | La Jolla Restaurant Welcomes John Cain Jazz Trio for Special Supper Club Dinner

July 13, 2014

On Thursday, July 24, Cusp Dining & Drinks will celebrate the sounds of jazz, blues and Latin music by the John Cain Jazz Trio for Cusp's July Supper Club.  The trio’s mix of contemporary and classic jazz, blues and standards music will complement Chef Donald Lockhart’s Mediterranean-inspired cuisine in both sophistication and style for an exciting 4 course dining experience.

Roy’s Restaurants Celebrates Launch of New “Eat Creative” Focus | Guests Will Experience Fresh Pacific Rim Cuisine and Local Chef-Driven Menus

Roy's New Maine Lobster Pot Pie

July 13, 2014

Roy’s Restaurants has unveiled a renewed culinary focus “Eat Creative”, which showcases Pacific Rim cuisine—an irresistible blend of Pacific Island freshness, French cooking techniques and bold flavors from around the Pacific Rim, including Japan, Hawaii, Thailand, Australia, and more. The refreshed menu is inspired by founder and world-renowned Chef Roy Yamaguchi’s unique fresh fusion concept, and is now available nationally across all 20 locations, including San Diego's locations downtown and in La Jolla. Roy's will also showcase the talents and influences of each restaurant's chef partner by offering a special menu page filled with unique offerings from the chef.

Giddy Up to These Top Destinations for Opening Day

July 12, 2014

As thousands of race fans are expected to attend Opening Day at Del Mar Race Track this Thursday, July 17, some of San Diego's hottest spots are gearing up and offering amazing specials and parties to celebrate. SanDiegoVille has a few suggestions on top destinations for Opening Day, so saddle up and trot to one of these San Diego hotspots!

The Bruery and Waypoint Public Team Up for 2014 Brewmaster Dinner Series on July 23 | Executive Chef Amanda Baumgarten Along with Brewmaster Patrick Rue to Showcase Collaboration Pairings at Beer Dinner

July 12, 2014

Waypoint Public is teaming up with a unique So Cal brewery to watch, The Bruery, for another installment of the venue's successful Brewmaster Dinner Series. The collaboration pairing is taking place on Wednesday, July 23 at 6:30pm in Waypoint Public's private 'bear den' dining room. Housed inside of Waypoint’s newly constructed private event space, dubbed “the bear den”, this event is part of the recurring Brewmaster Dinner Series, which will feature an incredible nine-course lineup by Executive Chef Amanda Baumgarten, paired perfectly to a variety of sours, stouts and barrel aged beauties.

Celebrate 40 Years of San Diego PRIDE | SanDiegoVille Has Your Full Pride Guide and a Chance to Win 2 Weekend Passes to the Festival

July 11, 2014

This year is San Diego LGBT Pride’s 40th Anniversary! Join San Diego Pride from July 18-20 for a weekend of fabulous fun and entertainment. Kick off the weekend at the annual Spirit of Stonewall Rally and Pride of Hillcrest Block Party. Then strut your stuff at the Pride Parade, followed by the annual Pride Music Festival. This year's special guests and artists includes Laverne Cox and Taryn Manning from Netflix hit series, Orange is the New Black, plus Robbie Rivera, tyDi and many others. We have the full San Diego Pride Guide plus a chance to win 2 weekend passes to the Pride Music Festival. Enter our raffle below and read on to learn more!

Enter for a chance to win 2 two-day San Diego Pride Music Festival tickets!

Stone Brewing Co. to Host 18th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival August 15 and 16

July 10, 2014

Stone Brewing Co. is turning the big one-eight! To celebrate this milestone, the company is hosting its largest annual event—the Stone 18th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival—on August 15 and 16. The merriment will take place at California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM) in North San Diego County, and promises to be the largest, best edition of this sudsy soiree yet. Per tradition, Stone will proudly contribute one hundred percent of profits from the festival to local Southern California charities, including Surfrider Foundation, The Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, The Palomar Family YMCA and Fight ALD.

Escape to Elegance with National Caviar Day Specials at Encore Champagne Bar & Dining Room on July 18

Photo by Mark Weisenberger

July 9, 2014

Encore Champagne Bar & Dining Room will celebrate one of the world’s oldest delicacies with specialty caviar and shellfish selections for National Caviar Day on Friday, July 18. Executive Chef Ryan Studebaker will introduce Stone Crab Deviled Eggs topped with a choice of either trout roe, paddlefish or white sturgeon caviar, priced $15, $25 and $50, respectively. In addition, Encore complements its extensive selection of Champagne with a world-class array of caviar selections, priced from $25 to $285.

Evolution of a San Diego Mainstay | 12 Years Stong - Indigo Grill Re-Opens with a Fresh Look

July 8, 2014

First opening doors more than a decade ago in the heart of Little Italy, Chef Deborah Scott's Indigo Grill has endured many neighborhood transitions. Now in 2014 as Little Italy quickly climbs the ranks to become the city's hottest mecca for progressive chef-driven dining, Chef Deborah and the Cohn Restaurant Group introduce a brand new look for the iconic dining destination, as well as an exciting and lively Latin-inspired menu by Indigo's newest addition, Executive Chef Jason Maitland (Arterra Restaurant, Flavor Del Mar, Red Light District). Officially re-opening doors to the public this past weekend on Saturday, July 5th, Indigo Grill has received a top-to-bottom re-model by renowned San Diego designer Philippe Beltran (BO-beau kitchen + bar, SEA 180 Coastal Tavern, 100 Wines Kitchen + Bar), and offers diners a lively bar setting, an expanded al fresco patio, as well as eclectic dinner and late night dining options. Maitland's new dishes include anticucho boards, bold crostinos and exotic meat-centric options such as Tamarind-Jalapeno glazed Pig Tails and “Flaming Hot Cheetos”— an imaginative interpretation of pig ears, lime zest, and cotija.

Table No. 10 Opens Today in San Diego's East Village

July 8, 2014

Just steps away from Petco Park, Table No. 10 is set to open today in the former location of The Corner. Located at the corner of 10th Avenue and J Street, this venture is the first foray into restaurant ownership for Executive Chef Jason Gethin (formerly from Union Kitchen + Tap Encinitas) who is eager to bring modern American fare and craft cocktails to the East Village. Partnered with Cooper McLaughlin who previously owned The Corner, the duo gutted the inside of the building together.

Florent Restaurant & Lounge Celebrates its Grand Opening with Special Party on July 10 | Executive Chef Richard Sweeney and Hospitality Talents: David Schiffman, Mark Huber and Scott Sanders Debut Their First Collaboration in the Gaslamp Quarter’s, Historical Old City Hall Building

July 8, 2014

Florent Restaurant & Lounge, located at 672 Fifth Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter, will host its Grand Opening Party, Thursday, July 10 with a VIP reception starting at 7pm, the party will open to the public at 8pm, with live entertainment throughout the night. Florent Restaurant & Lounge, designed by Michael Soriano of Orianos Designs, has reinvented an iconic and historical Gaslamp Quarter landmark located on the corner or Fifth & G Street, the space now pays homage to its residents of the past with a touch of elegance and demur glamour. The split-level venue embodies timeless new American dining with a young hip lounge atmosphere that cultivates a vibrant nightlife environment.

URBN St. Brewing Co. & Coal Fired Pizza Opens in El Cajon | Long Anticipated Brewery & Eatery Debuts

July 7, 2014

Last week on 4th of July, three of San Diego's most respected names in the hospitality and brewing industry opened doors to the highly anticipated URBN St. Brewing Co., a new brewery out of El Cajon, alongside the third outpost of the immensely successful URBN Coal Fired Pizza brand.  At the helm of the project is Jon Mangini, the respected restaurateur behind URBN Restaurants Inc. with venues including BASIC, the iconic East Village warehouse pizza concept, as well as spin-off location URBN in North Park and the Gaslamp's Gang Kitchen. Mangini joins partners, Executive Chef Alex Carballo (Restaurant Hospitality Magazine’s "12 to Watch in 2012", former Exec Chef Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido, Stone Catering) and Head Brewer Callaway Ryan (Stone Brewing Co., SD; Surly Brewing Co., MN; Real Ale Brewing, Live Oak Brewing Co.,TX) to bring their vision of great beer and food to life in El Cajon’s rapidly growing neighborhood.

zpizza Launches Nat'l Tour | Hosts Local Free Pizza Event at 4 San Diego Locations on Saturday, July 12

July 7, 2014

zpizza is holding a free pizza sampling event that's open to the community on Saturday, July 12 from 1-3pm at four zpizza locations in San Diego. Attendees can enjoy free, limited-time zpizza varieties and enter to win fun prizes like free pizza for a year, $10 gift certificates and will have a chance to enter to win two seats at the main event - zpizza's exclusive Pop-Up City Tour dinner on July 23. 

San Diego Pride Welcomes All Women to She Fest 2014 | Saturday, July 12 from 11am-6pm

July 7, 2014

All women are invited to the premier of the first official women’s event taking place this Pride season – She Fest – on Saturday, July 12 from 11 am to 6 pm at North Park Community Park. She Fest is a woman-centered event that celebrates and supports the talents and contributions of all women while fostering meaningful connections within the LGBT and larger San Diego community. Women who want to feel more connected to a community of women and who love outdoor live music on a sunny day are especially encouraged to participate.