Fantasy Meets Reality with Comic-Con-Inspired Cocktails, Dishes and More | San Diego Businesses Dare to Create a Pop Culture Frenzy For Comic Con International San Diego

July 19, 2014

Comic-Con San Diego’s multi-genre entertainment convention is just around the corner! One of the largest conventions in the United States, Comic Con draws more than 100,000 attendees annually from across the country to share in the celebration of comic books, film, television and other pop culture entertainment. Taking place July 24-27, Comic-Con International 2014 is flying in quickly and downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp District is turning up the heat this summer with a wide variety of happenings to celebrate the world's largest pop culture convention. Check out our list of some of the most super offerings in town!

San Diego To Get Its Own Seafood Market | Tuna Harbor Dockside Market to Offer Fresh Catch at Tuna Harbor Pier Every Saturday Starting August 2

July 18, 2014

In the spirit of Seattle's Pike Place and San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, San Diego has finalized plans to establish it's own weekly, outdoor fisherman's market. Tuna Harbor Dockside Market will open for business on Tuna Harbor Pier (between USS Midway and Seaport Village) beginning on Saturday, August 2 from 8am to 1pm. There, fishermen will sell fresh caught seasonal fish at the first local public fish market in decades in what was once considered one of the biggest fishing cities in the world.

Patio on Lamont & Patio on Goldfinch Host Dueling Tequila Dinners - July 23 & July 24

July 17, 2014

Tequila novices and connoisseurs alike can gather and celebrate National Tequila Day with two of San Diego’s premier neighborhood restaurants - The Patio on Lamont in Pacific Beach and the newly opened The Patio on Goldfinch in Mission Hills. Hosted by Patio general manager and certified catador (tequila expert) Chris Simmons, The Patio welcomes special guest Sergio Mendoza of Don Fulano Tequila for a two-night, five-course tequila pairing dinner, which will take place at 6:30pm on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24.

Saja Kitchen Opens in Downtown San Diego | Vibrant Korean Eatery Offers Diverse and Approachable Fare

July 16, 2014

Saja Kitchen, the new Korean bistro concept by restaurant consultant Alex Thao, is now open in the former Bolillo Tortas space,  bringing the dynamic flavors of Korea to Downtown San Diego. Saja Kitchen is Thaoʼs third Asian eatery, along with Rama Thai and Lucky Liuʼs, offering diverse and traditional Asian flavors in a hip and welcoming atmosphere.

Enjoy Cocktail Cupcakes & Vintage Game Nights at Elizabethan Desserts in Encinitas | Every Friday & Saturday Night

July 16, 2014

Escape the heat, and recall your nostalgic childhood summer memories, during Elizabethan Desserts’ Vintage Game Nights happening every Friday and Saturday evening at the bakery’s recently re-opened location in Encinitas. The 1940’s-50’s style bakery, reminiscent of grandma’s house with a fireplace, Queen Anne chairs and mint green and white doily covered floors, is the perfect setting to kick back and enjoy homemade classic desserts like house-made Twinkies, “Jell-o” cake, and Hostess-style black and white cupcakes, while getting retro with games like Yahtzee, Connect Four and Battleship.

Chad White's Much Anticipated Común Kitchen and Tavern Set to Open in San Diego's East Village This Friday, July 18

July 15, 2014

Executive Chef Chad White is bringing his love for Baja stateside to create Común Kitchen and Tavern, opening this Friday, July 18, at 935 J Street. The Mexican/Latin inspired gastropub is ready and amped up to bring Baja-Mediterranean flavor and flare to San Diego's East Village.

Tony Hawk to be at ShakeAway Opening - New Milkshake Bar Locations to Open in La Jolla and Pacific Beach on July 18 & 19

July 15, 2014

La Jolla and Pacific Beach residents can expect a cold front in July, but it’s not from the weather. ShakeAway, the world’s largest Milkshake bar company, will be opening two new locations in La Jolla on July 18 and Pacific Beach on July 19, and legendary skateboarder, Tony Hawk, will be at the La Jolla event.

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.