October 1, 2015
Top San Diego Chefs Top Pies At URBN In Celebration Of National Pizza Month
Taco Fights Return To The Blind Burro On Tuesdays This October | Local Chefs Go Head-To-Head In The 4th Incarnation Of This Popular Taco Competition
October 1, 2015
Every Tuesday this month from 7-9pm, starting October 6, East Village's The Blind Burro will host local chefs who will battle for taco supremacy at the 4th incarnation of the popular Taco Fights series. During Taco Fight nights, guests are invited to come in and try each chef's competing taco and cast a vote for whose was best. After the first three weeks, the winners of each week will compete in the grand finale on October 27. Admission to the Taco Fights are free and each event offers drink specials and samples of the competing tacos starting at $9.
Every Tuesday this month from 7-9pm, starting October 6, East Village's The Blind Burro will host local chefs who will battle for taco supremacy at the 4th incarnation of the popular Taco Fights series. During Taco Fight nights, guests are invited to come in and try each chef's competing taco and cast a vote for whose was best. After the first three weeks, the winners of each week will compete in the grand finale on October 27. Admission to the Taco Fights are free and each event offers drink specials and samples of the competing tacos starting at $9.
Get Your Risotto Prepared Tableside In A Giant Cheese Wheel At Monello
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| Parmesan wheel of deliciousness! |
Monello in Little Italy is spicing up their Wednesdays with more than just great wine. In addition to recently announcing they would only be serving 100% organic pasta, the “naughty little brother” to Bencotto Italian Kitchen has also recently introduced Wednesday on Wheel, offering tableside preparations of their favorite risotto recipes.
Kitchen 4140 & Eight Local Chefs To Present “Harvest of Fall” Charity Dinner On October 19 To Benefit Local Youth Home
September 30, 2015
Kitchen 4140 will showcase the full spectrum of autumnal fare on Monday, October 19 as eight talented chefs from in and around San Diego gather for “Harvest of Fall,” a prix fixe dinner event celebrating the changing season and benefiting local youth home Toussaint Academy. Priced at $125 per person and taking place around the rustic communal table in Kitchen 4140’s private wine room, Harvest of Fall will begin at 6pm with a social hour sips and bites as guests mingle throughout the wine room and restaurant’s garden, followed by a seated eight-course dinner served between 7 and 9pm and emceed by radio host Sonic of Energy 103.7 FM.
Kitchen 4140 will showcase the full spectrum of autumnal fare on Monday, October 19 as eight talented chefs from in and around San Diego gather for “Harvest of Fall,” a prix fixe dinner event celebrating the changing season and benefiting local youth home Toussaint Academy. Priced at $125 per person and taking place around the rustic communal table in Kitchen 4140’s private wine room, Harvest of Fall will begin at 6pm with a social hour sips and bites as guests mingle throughout the wine room and restaurant’s garden, followed by a seated eight-course dinner served between 7 and 9pm and emceed by radio host Sonic of Energy 103.7 FM.
5th Annual Baja Culinary Fest Takes Over Tijuana This October 8-11 With A Taste Of Countryside & Sea
September 29, 2015
The Baja Culinary Fest returns to Tijuana for its fifth year from Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, offering a bustling line up of dinners, seminars, panels, workshops, culinary contests and deliciousness, as well as a free-to-enter tasting showcase with some of Baja's best wine, beer and food vendors at the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT). San Diego's top chefs will also join forces with some of Baja's best for a series of multi-course meals during this year's event. With the theme "A Taste of Countryside and Sea," this year the festival will focus on sustainability and responsible product sourcing while spotlighting the best ingredients in Baja.
The Baja Culinary Fest returns to Tijuana for its fifth year from Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11, offering a bustling line up of dinners, seminars, panels, workshops, culinary contests and deliciousness, as well as a free-to-enter tasting showcase with some of Baja's best wine, beer and food vendors at the Tijuana Cultural Center (CECUT). San Diego's top chefs will also join forces with some of Baja's best for a series of multi-course meals during this year's event. With the theme "A Taste of Countryside and Sea," this year the festival will focus on sustainability and responsible product sourcing while spotlighting the best ingredients in Baja.
Liberty Public Market To Open As Early As November | Restaurants And Vendors Announced For San Diego Food Hall
September 28, 2015
In the midst of a heavy build out, San Diego-based Blue Bridge Hospitality inches closer to the grand reveal of Liberty Public Market, the 22,000 square-foot culinary mecca slated to open doors in Point Loma’s Liberty Station neighborhood by year's end, possibly as early as November. In addition to the current list of 22 unique local vendors that will occupy the gigantic space, Liberty Public Market has unveiled a new round of exciting updates, including the addition of a third Bottlecraft beer shop and tasting room, an on-site restaurant concept, a wine bar and even a liquor license that will allow patrons to roam the market with drink in hand!
In the midst of a heavy build out, San Diego-based Blue Bridge Hospitality inches closer to the grand reveal of Liberty Public Market, the 22,000 square-foot culinary mecca slated to open doors in Point Loma’s Liberty Station neighborhood by year's end, possibly as early as November. In addition to the current list of 22 unique local vendors that will occupy the gigantic space, Liberty Public Market has unveiled a new round of exciting updates, including the addition of a third Bottlecraft beer shop and tasting room, an on-site restaurant concept, a wine bar and even a liquor license that will allow patrons to roam the market with drink in hand!
San Diego's Only Independent Comercial Radio Station Is No More | RIP To 102.1 KPRI - April 1, 1996 - September 28, 2015
September 28, 2015
After almost 20 years on the air, San Diego's 102.1 KPRI has announced that it will be no more, citing the modern challenges of the radio business for independent broadcasters. It has accepted an offer from Rocklin, CA-based Educational Media Foundation, which typically operates radio networks specializing in adult contemporary Christian music, and the format will change immediately.
After almost 20 years on the air, San Diego's 102.1 KPRI has announced that it will be no more, citing the modern challenges of the radio business for independent broadcasters. It has accepted an offer from Rocklin, CA-based Educational Media Foundation, which typically operates radio networks specializing in adult contemporary Christian music, and the format will change immediately.
Happy Hour Bee Presents Queenstown Public House in Little Italy
September 28, 2015
On this week's edition of Happy Hour Bee, Bianca Jaime visits Queenstown Public House where she enjoys American fare with a Kiwi twist at this dog-friendly eatery that offers a country feel at its 1900's era house-turned-restaurant.
On this week's edition of Happy Hour Bee, Bianca Jaime visits Queenstown Public House where she enjoys American fare with a Kiwi twist at this dog-friendly eatery that offers a country feel at its 1900's era house-turned-restaurant.
Jinya Ramen Bar Opens First San Diego Location In Pacific Beach
September 27, 2015
Jinya Ramen Bar opens its first San Diego location in Pacific Beach today at 11am at 825 Garnet Avenue in the space that formerly housed Oggi's Express and Naraya Thai before that. The eatery is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, offering 20 beers on tap, a selection of wine and sake and Japanese izakaya favorites including a variety of ramen and small plates. We were lucky enough to experience the soft opening where we had a chance to sample many dishes, so join us on our first taste of San Diego's newest ramen bar.
Jinya Ramen Bar opens its first San Diego location in Pacific Beach today at 11am at 825 Garnet Avenue in the space that formerly housed Oggi's Express and Naraya Thai before that. The eatery is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, offering 20 beers on tap, a selection of wine and sake and Japanese izakaya favorites including a variety of ramen and small plates. We were lucky enough to experience the soft opening where we had a chance to sample many dishes, so join us on our first taste of San Diego's newest ramen bar.
NINE-TEN Executive Chef Jason Knibb In Finals For National Breakfast Recipe Competition
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| Chef Jason's breakfast sandwich |
Executive Chef Jason Knibb of NINE-TEN in La Jolla is doing the San Diego area proud, making it to the final 16 in a national breakfast recipe competition. The Hometown Breakfast Battle is a national chef recipe competition that started with 135 chefs from across the country who have battled it out to create America’s best breakfast in honor of the 135th Anniversary of the Thomas’ brand. Local fans have through Sunday, Oct. 4 to vote online to ensure Jason makes it into the next round of competition that narrows the pool from 16 chefs to just eight.
San Diego Craft Breweries Clean Up At 2015 Great American Beer Festival | Local Brewers Bring Home 20 Medals
September 26, 2015
The world's largest beer competition took place in Denver, CO this week and San Diego showed that our city brews some of the best beer on the planet. With over 6,000 beers entered from more than 1,500 breweries, the 2015 Great American Beer Festival today awarded 275 medals to some of the top commercial breweries in the United States, with San Diego brewers bringing home a total of 20 medals, including gold in the most entered category - American-Style India Pale Ale.
The world's largest beer competition took place in Denver, CO this week and San Diego showed that our city brews some of the best beer on the planet. With over 6,000 beers entered from more than 1,500 breweries, the 2015 Great American Beer Festival today awarded 275 medals to some of the top commercial breweries in the United States, with San Diego brewers bringing home a total of 20 medals, including gold in the most entered category - American-Style India Pale Ale.
Luxury Movie Theater Opens In La Jolla On September 30 | The Lot Offers Dining, Drinking & Cinematic Experience
Over 50,000 Expected For the 18th Annual Pacific BeachFest On Saturday, October 3 | 5K Run, Volleyball Tournament, Surf Competition, Live Music, Best Of The Beach Taco Competition And More
On Saturday, October 3, from 11am to 7pm, there will be plenty of action on the beaches and along the boardwalk at this year’s Pacific BeachFest, as the shores come alive with volleyball tournaments, a surf competition, a fun 5k run/walk, live music on 3 stages, a craft beer garden, arts and craft displays, local vendors, a food court and a fish taco challenge. Do not miss this free, family-friendly celebration along the ocean in Pacific Beach.
Rubicon Deli To Open Third San Diego Location And Offer Breakfast
September 25, 2015
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