Slater's 50/50 Resident Beermonger Mark Schultz Provides His 5 Best San Diego Beers To Expect This Summer

June 10, 2015

Enjoying an iced cold craft beer seems synonymous with living in San Diego - especially in the summertime. We are home to some of the most innovative breweries on the planet and can you imagine a better setting to sip in? Since summertime is right around the corner, we had Slater’s 50/50 Beermonger Mark Schultz compile a list of the 5 local beers that he is most looking forward to this summer.

Planet Rooth Design Haus And Baja Wine + Food To Host Second Barrel Smoker Dinner On Thursday, June 18

June 9, 2015

On Thursday, June 18, from 6-9pm, Planet Rooth Design Haus is again opening up its gallery in Banker's Hill to showcase the breadth of culinary possibilities of the revolutionary iQ Barrel Smoker at the Barrel Smoker Dinner Series II. Joining hosts Gustav Anders Rooth and Fernando Gaxiola of Baja Wine + Food for this multi-course dinner are guest chefs Drew Deckman, Ryan Steyn and Karla Navarro - all hailing from kitchens in Baja California, Mexico.

Do Not Miss The Celebration Of The Century At The Golden Hill Community - Balboa Park 1915 Expo Centennial Festival | Saturday, June 20

June 9, 2015

The Golden Hill Community – Balboa Park 1915 Expo Centennial Festival takes place on Saturday, June 20, from 11am to 8pm, blending of the annual Golden Hill Street Fair and the year long celebration of Balboa Park’s 100th year Anniversary. This event will celebrate the rich culture and history of both Balboa Park and greater Golden Hill communities in a fun and interactive way for all age, and features event features an innovative history exhibit, an antique car show, a craft beer garden, live music with headliner bands, food vendors, and more. There will also be an Urban Geo Tracking scavenger hunt and mustache contest with prizes for participants.

AleSmith Brewing Company Hosts 5.5K Run/Walk Benefiting Future Tony Gwynn Museum | Saturday, June 20

June 8, 2015

On Saturday, June 20, from 8:45am to 12pm, AleSmith Brewing Company is hosting the first-ever AleSmith Mr. Padre 5.5K, a 5.5 kilometer run/walk to pay tribute to the late hall of famer, Tony Gwynn. Gwynn began his relationship with the AleSmith team in 2014 when they collaborated on the .394 Pale Ale just before his untimely passing. It was then that Mr. Padre expressed his desire to someday have a museum built in his honor – one of his final wishes that AleSmith will carry out.

American Idol To Host San Diego Audition For Series' Final Season On June 22 At Waterfront Park

June 7, 2015

Auditions for the final season of Fox's hit singing competition, American Idol, will take place on Monday, June 22, at downtown's Waterfront Park, from 9am to approximately 5pm. This audition is not like the one that took place on the USS Midway back in 2011 where all the Idol judges were present. Rather than being one of the 5 major audition, San Diego is one of the 11 smaller auditions where potential contestants will perform in front of producers rather than the actual judges for this season - Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban - who will not be in attendance.

Samuel Adams Brewing The American Dream Hosts Pitch Room Competition & Speed Coaching Event In San Diego On June 15

June 6, 2015

Samuel Adams is coming to San Diego and is inviting food and beverage small businesses to Brewing the American Dream on Monday, June 15, from 5-9pm. This free-to-attend, micro-lending and coaching program for epicurean entrepreneurs returns to San Diego for the the first Pitch Room competition and signature Speed Coaching event where food and beverage small business owners will be able to learn how to perfect the art of the sales pitch while competing for $10,000 business grant and extended mentoring from Samuel Adams - the country's largest craft beer brewery.

Barleymash To Host 6-Course Green Flash Beer Pairing Dinner | Thursday, June 18

June 5, 2015

San Diegan’s love beer. In fact, the county of San Diego boasts over 70 different breweries! With all of these options, newbies to the beer scene might get a little overwhelmed. Thankfully, barleymash is here! This lively downtown restaurant hosts beer dinners pairing their delicious, award winning food with beer from local craft breweries. Guests can experience a taste of this unique scene on Thursday, June 18 at barleymash’s upcoming Beer Dinner. Executive Chef Kevin Templeton will be carefully preparing a six course dinner that utilizes fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, and epitomizes barleymash’s progressive bar-fare style that will perfectly pair with beer from Green Flash Brewing Company.

Beer X Festival To Bring Craft Beer And Live Music To Waterfront Park On Saturday, June 27 | Save On Passes And Enter To Win Tickets

June 4, 2015

San Diego's 91X radio and #ROCKSTARBEER are teaming up to bring live music and craft beer together at the inaugural Beer X Festival, happening at the beautiful Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 27, from 7-10pm. Experience unlimited samples from over 150 craft beers and live performances from Story of the Year, Alien Ant Farm, Jill and Julia, DJ Paradice, and Jason Freese with Romantic Rock Bikinis! Because we believe in offering our readers more than just information, we are raffling off a pair of VIP tickets to Beer X, as well as offering promo code SANDIEGOVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type!

San Diego County Fair Celebrates History Of Worlds Fairs And Balboa Park With 'A Fair To Remember' Theme | June 5 - July 5, 2015

June 3, 2015

The 2015 San Diego County Fair takes over the Del Mar Fairgrounds from Friday, June 5, at 4pm, to Sunday, July 5 (closed Mondays, as well as June 9 and 16). This year's theme is A Fair To Remember, which will commemorate the centennial anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition held in Balboa Park and the great traditions and inventions arising from fairs. There is plenty new to experience for this year's San Diego County Fair, which attracts more than 1 million visitors over 25 days. This year there will be a multi-course farm-to-table dinner, live concerts, an Asian Festival, a cocktail competition, both craft beer and spirit festivals and even a special Taste of the Fair sampling event!

The Pearl Hotel Tells A New Story With Executive Chef Elliot Townsend's New Menu

June 3, 2015

Point Loma’s vintage retro-meets-modern boutique hotel and restaurant - The Pearl Hotel - is offering up a mouthwatering new menu prepared by Executive Chef Elliott Townsend. The approach to the menu is meant to create memories through the flavors experienced in each bite and stay true to the core values of the Pearl Hotel by providing guests with the same passionate, authentic, unique, valuable and local experience that they have already come to love.

Win 2 Tickets To San Diego Magazine's Best Restaurants Kick Off Party | Wednesday, June 10

June 2, 2015

San Diego Magazine will celebrate its annual Best Restaurants issue with a kick-off party at Pirch at Westfield UTC on Wednesday, June 10, from 6:30 - 8:30pm, and SanDiegoVille has a chance for one lucky person to win two passes to attend! Now in the fourth year, the Best Restaurants Kick-Off Party celebrates the top restaurants in San Diego as selected by San Diego Magazine readers and food critic, Troy Johnson.

Artisan Sandwich Eatery, Burnside, Now Open In Normal Heights | Globally-Inspired Menu Offered For Lunch & Dinner, And At Sycamore Den

June 1, 2015

The Sycamore Group has introduced to Normal Heights a new family-friendly, casual dining concept - Burnside - featuring an internationally influenced artisan sandwich menu crafted by consulting chef Lhasa Landry (The Lion’s Share, Tiger! Tiger!, The Heart & Trotter). A thoughtfully curated wine, local craft beer drafts and small-batch soda beverage list complements the well-prepared offerings. The menu is also available at the Group’s award-winning Sycamore Den cocktail lounge, one door over.

San Diego's King of Barbecue To Host 7th Annual Phil's Big BBQ At The Ballpark On Sunday, June 28 | Win A 4-Person VIP Package!

June 1, 2015

Over 3,000 attendees will enjoy Phil’s BBQ and watch the Padres go to bat at the seventh annual Phil’s Big BBQ at the Ballpark on Sunday, June 28 when San Diego takes on the Arizona Diamonbacks. Organized by Phil’s BBQ and Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County, Phil’s Big BBQ at the Ballpark is one of Southern California’s largest tailgate parties, complete with live music, a Kid Ventures Kid Zone, a beer garden sponsored by Karl Strauss and Ballast Point breweries and more. We are raffling off an amazing experience - 4 VIP tickets to Phil’s Big BBQ at the Ballpark, which includes 4 game tickets with upgraded seats, as well as complimentary parking, a scoreboard welcome and more. Read on and be sure to enter!

Win 2 VIP Tickets To The 5th Annual San Diego Brew Fest | Taking Over Liberty Station On Saturday, June 20

June 1, 2015

Calling all craft beer lovers! The 5th Annual San Diego Brew Festival returns to Liberty Station's NTC Plaza on Saturday, June 20, from 2-5pm (1-5pm for VIP). Following last year's sold out event, this year's Brew Fest will offer attendees an opportunity to sample offerings from countless local and international breweries, with numerous food truck options, all while rocking out to live music. San Diego is the craft beer capital of the United States, so what better way to celebrate summer than with unlimited beer tastings? In addition to giving you all the juicy details on the event, we're also offering a chance to win 2 VIP passes!