URBN Coal Fired Pizza To Open Location In Downtown Encinitas

February 19, 2015

Having rooted his success in a simple, no-nonsense business model, San Diego restaurateur Jon Mangini has earned a reputation for taking risks on unexpected locations with his New Haven-style pizzeria concepts, including BASIC in East Village circa 2006, URBN Vista and his latest El Cajon expansion and brewery.  The approach has paid off as collectively, his multi-million dollar restaurant group has steadily increased revenue to further propel his staying power in San Diego. Next up, Encinitas! Mangini will open a fourth URBN Coal Fired Pizza location in North County, slated to open doors this March at the space formerly occupied by Encinitas Pizza Co.

Green Flash Brewing Co. Unveils Plans For Rare, Barrel-Aged Beer Series And New Poway Tasting Room

February 19, 2015

Today, Co-Founders of Green Flash Brewing Co, Mike and Lisa Hinkley, officially announce plans for the national debut of Cellar 3, a series of rare, barrel-aged beer offerings and the expansion to a 2nd San Diego facility in Poway. After announcing the 2015 Hop Odyssey lineup of hop-focused session IPAs last week, Green Flash Cellar 3 offers consumers a taste from the opposite end of the craft spectrum with a lineup of elevated, limited reserve offerings that will round out the national Green Flash portfolio. With construction of the Cellar 3 packaging facility now complete, Green Flash will roll out the series to retailers beginning in April, and plans to open a public tasting room later this spring.

Herringbone and Alesmith Brewing Team Up for Ales & Acoustics | Saturday, February 28

February 19, 2015
On Saturday, February 28, Herringbone La Jolla will partner with AleSmith Brewing Company for the second Ales & Acoustics monthly event of 2015. From 2-6pm, the back bar and lounge area will offer a flight of four beer selections on tap from AleSmith Brewing Company along with the midday menu featuring their signature flatbreads and fresh salads. Also joining the event are local artists Omar Velasco at 2pm and guitarist Dusty Brough at 4pm.

Follow The Rules And Enjoy Fish Fridays At These San Diego Restaurants

February 18, 2015

Fish Shop Shrimp from PB & Encinitas Fish Shops

Today is Ash Wednesday - the beginning of the Lenten season for San Diego’s almost two million Catholics. During this time, Catholic rules dictate that those over the age of 14 must abstain from consuming meat every Friday. Fish Fridays have become a popular tradition to replace that Friday night cheeseburger. From the go-to fish taco to unique sushi rolls, these San Diego restaurants can help liven up Fish Friday meals this Lent season!

The Del Celebrates Its Hollywood Connection With Oscars-Inspired Cocktail Party

February 18, 2015

Since it opened, The Del has been a hot spot for celebs staying in San Diego - most notably with the filming of "Some Like It Hot” that debuted in 1959. Flash forward to 2015 and The Del is celebrating it’s Hollywood connection with a bevy of Oscar-inspired cocktails on February 22 served at Babcock & Story bar.

Deckman's En El Mogor To Host Sustainable Seafood Feast

February 17, 2015

On Saturday, February 21, Deckman’s en el Mogor in Valle de Guadalupe will be hosting another intimate dining experience. For $100 (USD), guests will be able to dine on a five-course meal featuring sustainable Baja ingredients with a strong focus on sustainable fisheries. The feast begins with a cocktail reception at 6:30pm and the exclusive 40-person beverage pairing dinner will begin at 7:15pm. In addition to Chef Drew Deckman, the dinner will be hosted by an array of impressive guest chefs, including Chef Rob Ruiz of San Diego's Land & Water Co.

Get Tips On Enjoying Your Whiskey Before Taking On The 101 Whiskey Club At Encinitas' Lumberyard Tavern

February 16, 2015

Mark Twain once said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Staying true to the spirit of a well-stocked saloon, this quote is true for Lumberyard Tavern in Encinitas, especially with the re-launching of their 101 Whiskey Club this Wednesday, Feb. 18! Be rewarded as your make your way through Lumberyard's huge selection of whiskeys from around the world, becoming a whiskey professional as you go!

Shave It Smooth For A Good Cause At The 7th Annual St. Baldrick's Foundation Event | March 7 at

February 15, 2015

This March, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation San Diego Chapter is once again teaming up with The Commons for the organization’s annual, nationwide Shave-A-Thon, celebrating the event’s seventh and most anticipated year yet. San Diegans will converge on the downtown hotspot on Saturday, March 7, to shave their heads in the name of generating awareness, funding research for childhood cancer, and continuing to help survivors live long and healthy lives.

Upcoming Beer Dinners | OB Warehouse + Stone Brewing and Leroy's Kitchen + Mike Hess Brewing

February 14, 2015

Two noteworthy upcoming chef and brewer dinner collaborations are on the horizon. On Thursday, February 26, OB Warehouse’s Chef de Cuisine, Elias Gonzales, is hosting the beachside eatery’s debut beer dinner through a creative five-course collaboration with Stone Brewing Co. and lead brewer Jeremy Moynier. In the following week, Tuesday, March 3, Executive Chef Tim Kolanko (Stake Chophouse & Bar, Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge) welcomes The Fishery’s Executive Chef Paul Arias and Greg Hess of San Diego’s Hess Brewing into his kitchen at Leroy’s in Coronado for a suds & seafood centric installment of his monthly “Cooking With Friends” dinner series.

The Lost Abbey to Hold Carnevale Celebration on Saturday, February 21

February 13, 2015

The Lost Abbey is releasing this year's version of the Lent-inspired Brett Saison - Carnevale - and in celebration, the brewery is hosting the 8th Annual Masquerade di Lost Abbey in San Marcos on Saturday, February 21 from 7-11pm. For the first time, this Carnevale release will be a ticketed event featuring live music from The Professors and food from Grill Fellas.

Get Presidential This President's Day at These 8 San Diego Locations

February 12, 2015

Did you know George Washington at one time owned the largest whiskey distillery in the United States? (Whiskey variations were actually the alcohol of choice for most U.S. Presidents.) Or that John Adams started almost every morning with hard cider? What better way to celebrate President’s Day than with a cocktail or two! Here are our recommendations of San Diego bars and restaurants to toast to the presidents on February 16.

An Oscars Party And Chinese New Year Touch Down At Wang's North Park

February 11, 2015

Wang's North Park will host two exciting events this month, all in conjunction with their third anniversary!  The first is a Chinese New Year celebration on February 20, followed by an Old Hollywood-style Oscars viewing party on Sunday, February 22.

Puesto To Host Baja Beer Dinner on February 19

February 10, 2015

Puesto is bringing Baja craft beer across the border for a one-night special beer dinner on February 19 at 7:30pm at The Headquarters location. Puesto and Agua Mala Cerveza Artesanal, from Tijuana, have created a six-course dinner featuring a showcase of items from Puesto’s chef including a duck carnitas and chocolate sauce taco, and vegetable curtido taco and beers from this up-and-coming Baja brewery, including specialty beers not available at their tasting room in Mexico. This is the first paired dinner open to the public by Puesto.

Pliny The Younger Is Coming To Town | Where In San Diego To Find This Rare Triple IPA

February 9, 2015

Sure, you can head up to Russian River Brewing Company in Sonoma Valley, California and deal with an 8 hour line, or you can keep reading and get your taste of this ever-so-popular, award winning, seasonal triple IPA at one of San Diego's best beer bars. The extremely limited release of the 11th Anniversary Pliny The Younger is being distributed throughout San Diego by none other than Stone Brewing Co., so whatever bars receive kegs of "The Younger" will be getting them directly from Stone. We've got the scoop on when and where it will be arriving, so keep reading, mark your calendar, and get a taste of one of the world's most coveted brews.