Chef Chad White 'Rumored' To Be On Next Season of Bravo's Top Chef

June 30, 2015

We found it strange when Chef Chad White told us he would be off the radar for nearly two months. As a chef-partner in three restaurants, including Común Kitchen and Tavern in San Diego's East Village, La Justina in Tijuana and Craft Pizza Company in UTC, it seemed uncanny to take off for that length of time with such a full plate of responsibility. It all makes sense now that the word is out that Chef Chad will be a 'rumored' contestant on Season 13 of Bravo's hit cooking competition Top Chef (non-disclosure agreements certainly will not allow Chad to confirm), which wrapped up filming in America's Finest City earlier this month and is scheduled to premier as early as this fall.

Let Your Taste Buds Step Back in Time | Taste of the Past Comes To Old Town On July 11

June 29, 2015

On Saturday, July 11, the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park will host ‘Taste of the Past’ - a culinary walking tour with a focus on foods of early San Diego during the mid-1800s and how they reflected the many cultural influences of that time. We have a bunch of tickets to give away to this fun and delicious event. Read on for details and be sure to enter!

From The Mind Behind Fig Tree Café - Breakfast Republic Now Open In North Park

June 29, 2015

Breakfast Republic is raising feathers and giving San Diegans something to crow about with its highly anticipated opening that took place this past weekend. In search of a fun and unpretentious place to enjoy a clucking good breakfast? Look no further! This innovative breakfast destination offers a top spot for locals and visitors to flock to every morning. Breakfast Republic took over the space that was previously occupied by Western Steakburger, and is using an avant-garde approach to décor that is innovative and inviting!

Del Mar To Host Fashion Trifecta At The Track On Sunday, July 12 | Strolling Fashion Show To Prepare The Stylish For Opening Day

June 28, 2015

Fans and fashionistas will have the opportunity to peruse this season’s most ornate, whimsical and over-the-top styles on Sunday, July 12 at the Fashion Trifecta At The Track. The first ever pre-race fashion event will be held at Del Mar in preparation for Opening Day which takes place the following  Thursday, July 16. From bow ties to bold jewelry, this trunk show will be a one-stop shop for everything needed to get race-day ready and preview the summer’s latest trends.

Civico 1845 Now Open | Bringing Contemporary Italian Classics - Vegan Included - To San Diego's Little Italy

June 27, 2015

Straight-from-Italy brothers Dario and Pietro Gallo have opened the doors to Civico 1845, serving up authentic Italian cuisine that is anything but “old school.” Situated in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy, Civico 1845 (pronounced CHEE-vee-ko), provides a modernized Italian dining experience –with an array of vegan dishes included. Located at 1845 India Street at the former Zia's Bistro space, Civico 1845 is a contemporary Italian restaurant that features fresh flavors and revamped versions of Italian classics. The Gallos’ southern Italian roots serve as the inspiration for much of the restaurant, both in its cuisine and design.

Port Of San Diego To Light Up The Sky With 15th Annual Big Bay Boom And Imperial Beach Pier Firework Shows This July 4

June 26, 2015

The skies above San Diego will light up again this year with the annual Port of San Diego Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks Show on Saturday, July 4. In addition, the Port is sponsoring fireworks in South County being launched off the iconic Imperial Beach Pier. This year's Big Bay Boom will be the 15th annual show that provides spectacular fireworks to over 500,000 viewers around San Diego Bay starting at 9pm on Independence Day, with fireworks launched simultaneously from numerous barges around the bay, providing a spectacular waterfront view.

Save On Tickets And Enter To Win 2 VIP Passes To The 3rd Annual Hormel Black Label San Diego Bacon Fest | Saturday, September 5

June 25, 2015

Bacon - either you love it, or you're wrong. What other singular ingredient elicits such desire and excitement? There are many a food festival in America's Finest City, but this coming Labor Day weekend, on Saturday, September 5, from 2-5:30pm, the Hormel Black Label San Diego Bacon Fest returns to Preble Field in NTC Park in Liberty Station for a festival centered around America's favorite porky pleasure. Organized by PushPins Media and sponsored by Hormel Black Label Bacon, this event will unite the masses with San Diego's finest chefs, breweries, eateries and distilleries for a day of unlimited indulgence in honor of International Bacon Day. SanDiegoVille has 2 VIP tickets for one extremely lucky porker (a $200 value), as well as promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket!

Mac No More | North Park's Bazinga Eatery To Shutter By Week's End

June 24, 2015

North Park's "urban spot for mac 'n cheese" took to Facebook to announce that it will close for business at the end of the week. Bazinga Eatery took over the location previously occupied by the well-regarded Sea Rocket Bistro in early-2014, opening the doors to the macaroni-and-cheese-centric restaurant last June. They say that the first year is always the hardest in the restaurant business, and this must have rung true for owner Leila Oualha.

Two New Pizzerias Open In Pacific Beach | Welcome Lu Pizzetta And Mr. Moto Pizza House To The Neighborhood

June 24, 2015

In our opinion, there could never be too much pizza in the world! In just one week, two new pizzerias debuted in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego. Lu Pizzetta is an Italian-owned hub on Cass Street near bustling Garnet Avenue that has a small menu specializing in pizzettas - 7" mini-pizzas - as well as a couple calzones. Mr. Moto Pizza House is a family run operation that took over the location previously occupied by Amore Pizza and offers New York-style whole pizza pies and slices, as well as an array of salads, pastas, calzones, strombolis and sandwiches.

Mangia! Mangia! Taste Of Little Italy - More Than Meatballs And Hand Gestures

June 23, 2015

By Rosanne Adamo

As a result of growing up Sicilian, there are three things I’m sure of: one, I love being surrounded by a strong sense of culture; two, nobody knows how to throw together and execute on an incredible guilt trip quite like an Italian Mother (“Stay and eat the pasta! You can go to the gym later! I spent all day making all this food! What’s the matter with you?!”); and three, as a result of the second, I live to eat. The Little Italy Association of San Diego’s 2015 Taste of Little Italy did a beautiful job confirming what I already knew. As a frequenter of culinary walking tours around San Diego, I’m a practiced food walker. I appreciate organization, variety, and passionate restaurant workers. With 38 stops on the walk, each with something uniquely mouthwatering to offer, Little Italy did not let me down.

Top Of The Hyatt To Host Post-Independence Day, Pre-Renovation Celebration On July 5

June 23, 2015

On Sunday, July 5, from noon to midnight, Top of the Hyatt inside the Manchester Grand Hyatt is hosting a send-off party celebration prior to its upcoming renovations. For years this waterfront hotspot, complete with dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, has elevated the bar for San Diego nightlife, literally. Perched 40-stories above the city’s big bay, The Top of the Hyatt is situated in the conveniently located Manchester Grand Hyatt – the tallest waterfront hotel on the West Coast.

La Valencia To Host 'Six Degrees Of Michael Mina' 6-Course Charity Dinner On July 22

June 22, 2015

La Valencia Executive Chef James Montejano has invited his mentor and friend, James Beard Award Winner, master chef, cookbook author and restauranteur, Michael Mina, to headline a fundraiser on July 22 at the iconic hotel to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego and help support a meal program or kitchen enhancement at the house. The six-course dinner with wine pairings, entitled “Six Degrees of Michael Mina” will bring together five of the area’s top chefs - each of whom has worked with and/or been influenced by the cooking styles of Michael Mina - to once again work with Mina for a night and help a worthy cause.

The San Diego Symphony Presents The Ashford University 'Summer Pops' Outdoor Concert Series | June 27 - September 6

June 21, 2015

The San Diego Symphony is bringing its popular, outdoor Summer Pops series back to San Diego's waterfront for a concert experience like you have never had before! Blending today’s hottest pop with the accomplished San Diego orchestra, this 10-week concert line-up kicks off on June 27 and runs until Labor Day, featuring an array of themed performances, as well as special appearances by Ben Folds, LeAnn Rimes, Burt Bacharach and more!

Surf Photography Gems From The 70’s And 80’s To Be On Display At Culture Brewing Co. In Ocean Beach

Aaron Chang

July 20, 2015

Aaron Chang Ocean Art Galleries and Culture Brewing Co. will hold an exhibition of photographs from the archives of surf photography legend, Aaron Chang, bringing back some of his most iconic images from the wild-west days of surfing on the North Shore of Hawaii. The show will feature iconic surfing photos spanning 4 decades, including some never before seen images that will be unveiled in this unique show.