Local Habit Celebrates Fourth Anniversary With New Executive Chef | Chef Jimmy Tessier Is The New Mastermind Behind San Diego’s Only Cali-Creole Restaurant

June 16, 2015

A new executive chef brings his flair for fusion cuisine to San Diego’s only Cali-Creole restaurant, just in time for its fourth birthday. Local Habit, Hillcrest’s newly renovated eatery focused on blending Creole flavors and dishes with fresh California ingredients, is proud to announce the hiring of Emeril Lagasse protege, Jimmy Tessier, as new executive chef. Bringing 25 years of experience to every plate, Chef Tessier will bring new and imaginative dishes to the Louisiana-inspired restaurant just in time for its Cajun vs. Creole themed anniversary celebration taking place on June 26 & 27.

Arts & Amps Returns To Karl Strauss On Saturday, June 27 | San Diego's Original Craft Brewer Spotlights Local Art And Music

June 16, 2015

The second installment of Karl Strauss Brewing Company’s Arts & Amps event takes place on Saturday, June 27, from 5 to 8pm at Karl Strauss’ main tasting room in Pacific Beach. San Diego is the “capital of craft," and its craft beer pioneer, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, has relaunched its popular art, music and beer series (formerly B.A.M.) as Arts & Amps to feature live music and local art to compliment some of the finest brews in America's Finest City.

True Food Kitchen Launches 'Feed The Soul' Initiative To Help End Childhood Hunger

June 15, 2015

True Food Kitchen has partnered with nonprofit organization No Kid Hungry, to help end childhood hunger. Now through August 31, $1 from each Kids Menu item ordered will benefit the organization’s campaign to connect kids in need with nutritious food, and teach families how to prepare meals that are both affordable and healthy.

Live A Great Story And Tabletop Commons Team Up For “Live the Journey” On Thursday, July 2

June 14, 2015

Live a Great Story, a San Diego-based social movement and lifestyle brand, will join newly-opened board game bar Tabletop Commons in Hillcrest on Thursday, July 2 between 5 and 9pm for “Live the Journey,” an evening offering guests a variety of ways to sip, play and interact while benefiting the Hillcrest Youth Center.

Take A Three Hour Booze Cruise With Stone Brewing & RockStarBeer | Stone Brews Cruise IV Takes To Sea On Friday, June 26

June 13, 2015

How could a 3 hour sunset boat cruise on San Diego Bay get any better? Add unlimited rare craft beers by Stone Brewing Co., Mother Earth Brew Co. and Avery Brewing Company! On Friday, June 26, from 6-10pm, don't miss the Stone Brews Cruise IV, featuring a tour of San Diego Harbor on a Horblower yacht, limited-release craft beers, a brewers send-off, a souvenir tasting mug and live musical performances. Although we usually raffle off tickets for such an event, we are keeping these tickets for ourselves!

Pacific Rim Seafood Restaurant Takes Over Former Encore Champagne Bar Space In Gaslamp | Ocean Pacific Grill Now Open

June 12, 2015

Two Roy's Hawaiian Fusion veterans have chosen the former Encore Champagne Bar space on the corner of 6th and F Streets as the location for Ocean Pacific Grille - a modern seafood restaurant with a Filipino flare now open and set to have its grand opening party on June 25. Located in the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Ocean Pacific Grill is helmed by Chef Charles Andres and managing partner Brian Norris and aims to serve “bold Pacific flavors in a Filipino state of mind.”

Eating Vegan Or Vegetarian Doesn’t Mean Skimping On Flavor At Sammy's Woodfired Pizza

Sammy's Brie Pizza

June 11, 2015 

In our quest to uncover restaurants that serve food that is equal parts healthy and tasty, we were led to Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza restaurant. Unbeknownst to many, Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza has menu items for discerning palates, health conscious diners, and those with dietary specifications. It’s rare to find a restaurant that caters to Gluten-Free eaters as well as vegans, vegetarians, and everyone in between. We wanted to challenge Sammy’s by only exploring their vegan and vegetarian options--a tough litmus test for most food purveyors. Here’s what we discovered.

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.