Can you believe that football starts TODAY?! “If You Can’t Be an Athlete, Be an Athletic Supporter.” Remember that famous quote from the ultra-popular movie Grease? Pick up your pom poms San Diego. We’ve got a roundup of this fall’s best local football-watching, beer drinkin’ hot spots that would even have strict old Principal McGee ready to party.
The number one activity listed on bucket and wish lists around the world is “travel." Some want to see the northern lights, others may just want to spend a weekend in San Diego. In 2014 alone, more that 33 million people will enjoy travel throughout San Diego - one of the top destinations in the US, so it’s no surprise that Travel Festivals International chose America's Finest City as its new market for their rapidly-growing annual festival. From September 11-14, don't miss the inaugural San Diego Travel Festival and explore the spirit of adventure with no packing required! Enter to win 2 weekend passes below and read on for all the details on this exciting new event.
After nearly two decades in business, The Brigantine Group's Steakhouse at Azul has closed for good, with the seaside location being sold to Donovan's for a revival of Donovan's Prime Steakhouse La Jolla, which was recently displaced from its UTC location. Azul posted the news on its website today. No word yet on when Donovan's will move into the prime space at 1250 Prospect St.
We all too frequently see announcements of coming restaurants that never come to fruition (Roosterfish for example), but in the interest of sharing information, it's better to reveal than conceal. The latest unconfirmed rumor sourced from social media is that the former site of Bella Roma Pizza and Restaurant, located at 5737 La Jolla Blvd. in Bird Rock/La Jolla, will soon be the location of Wheat & Water, which describes itself on its Facebook Page as "Stylishly urban design meets seaside neighborhood vibe...Wood-fired
pizza + charcuterie + #CraftBeer." We also see on its Instagram that it is planning quite the elaborate sour beer collection.
We're sad to report that one of our favorite beer bars and pizzerias, Ciro's Pizzeria & Beerhouse in Pacific Beach, will soon close and the location will transition to Crushed, which is rumored to be an all-day-brunch restaurant concept linked (to some extent) to PB's Bub's Dive Bar.
Center for Community Solutions (CCS) will host the 10th Annual Chef Showdown on Thursday, September 18, from 6-9pm at an exciting new venue - the San Diego Harley Davidson on Morena Boulevard. The annual fundraising event kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is held in October throughout the country. This one-of-a-kind culinary event will benefit the programs and services of CCS, a San Diego nonprofit that provides advocacy, legal support, healing and prevention services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. In addition to offering tastes from some of the area's best eateries, the event highlights San Diego top chefs participating in an “Iron Chef” style competition where two teams of chefs and mixologists will compete using a secret ingredient and their dishes must pass muster in front of 8 judges.
On Sunday, October 12, from 11:30am to 3pm, The Lodge at Torrey Pines will host its 12th annual Celebrate the Craft, a longstanding culinary tradition that showcases the region’s best chefs, produce, wine, and beer, all taking place on the picturesque Arroyo Terrace for a day of indulgence overlooking Torrey Pines Golf Course. SanDiegoVille has 2 tickets to attend for one of our readers (a $250 value) - input your email below to enter our raffle and keep reading for all the details on the event!
Southpaw Social Club, a Good Time Design (GTD) venue located in East Village with a back patio overlooking Petco Park, has announced several exciting changes including, a new menu, new management team, an internal chef shuffle and a nightly 2-for-1 craft beer program. These changes were brought on by feedback from customers and GTD refining the concept in preparation for future expansion.
Do you have a passion for cooking and think you have what it takes to compete against some of the best home cooks in America?!? FOX's MasterChef is now casting for Season 6 of the popular culinary competition and will be traveling to 11 cities to meet the best home cooks in America, with a stop in San Diego on Saturday, September 13!
San Diego's East Village is quickly becoming one of the premier dining destinations in the city, and Table No. 10 may just be the best in show. Heck, based upon our experience, it's one of the top spots in all of America's Finest City. Embracing the historic industrial charm of the area with an exciting bi-level design and complementing the ambiance with elevated culinary techniques and artful presentation, the eatery is as approachable as fine dining can get, offering elegant and beautifully prepared dishes that don't come with a side of pretense.
The Patio on Lamont will host A Pirate’s Feast on Tuesday, September 2 at 5:30pm as part of the neighborhood restaurant’s monthly wine dinner series. This five-course pairing dinner will highlight island cuisine from the colorful Caribbean countries of Puerto Rico, Cuba, Jamaica, and Hispaniola. The menu is made up of authentic island-inspired dishes including Mofongo, Ropa Vieja, Jerk Shrimp Skewers, and Haitian Griots, with a delicious Rum Cake for dessert. Each course is expertly paired with a complimentary wine.
Hilton San Diego Del Mar announced the completion of its multimillion dollar renovation this week. Funded by Wheelock Street Capital and Sage Hospitality, the hotel's completed renovation includes the lobby, business center, fitness center, restaurant, meeting spaces and all 257 guest rooms. The property is the closest hotel to the Del Mar Fairgrounds and Racetrack and is situated less than a mile from San Diego’s pristine beaches.
Green Flash Co-Founder, Lisa Hinkley, is celebrating 4-years breast
cancer free and she and the entire Green Flash organization are thrilled
to celebrate at the 4th annual Treasure Chest Fest on Saturday, September 6, from noon to 6pm. This is the brewery's largest and most anticipated rare beer event of the year and serves as a fundraiser for local breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen for the Cure San Diego. A celebration of craft beer and local culinary talent, this event provides attendees the opportunity to sample from an exceptional lineup of rare, barrel aged and one-of-a-kind cask beers, as well as a hand-selected lineup of local chefs and artisan food purveyors that offer an array of perfect small plate pairings to complement each beer. SanDiegoVille has a pair of passes to this amazing event - submit your email below to enter our raffle!
Twisted Manzanita Ales has tapped the former Surf Indian space in Pacific Beach as the spot for their 2nd tasting room. Located at 4652 Mission Boulevard, the location intends to open mid-September (shooting for 9/12) and will offer flights, pints and take-out brews, including kegs and growler fills. The original brewery and tasting room will continue in Santee.
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