Tao: Seventeen Samurais Brings Popular Taiko Drumming Performance To San Diego Symphony For One Day Only

March 1, 2016

Direct from Japan, TAO brings explosive Taiko drumming to the San Diego Symphony stage in the brand new show, “Seventeen Samurais,” taking place for one night only on Saturday, March 12, at 8pm. The new show will bring athletic bodies and contemporary costumes combined with amazing drumming and innovative choreography.

A Smorgasbord Of San Diego Events For March 2016 | Beer, Food, Funk, Shamrocks, Museums & So Much More

The Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Fest is one of the top March events!

February 29, 2016

Spring is in the air! The days are getting longer, flowers are blooming, the weather is warming and that means there are plenty fun & delicious happenings around America's Finest City. This March will offer a buffet of epicurean events all across San Diego - from beer fests and pairing dinners, to wine tastings, to a museum party, and even a cake show.

Master Chef Winner Teams Up With Renowned Artists & Local Philanthropists To Benefit Deported Veterans Support House Fundraiser | Restoring Valor Takes Over Border On March 9

February 28, 2016

Local philanthropist collective, The DVSH Partnership, in conjunction with the not-for-profit organization, Veterans for Peace, have joined forces to host RESTORING VALOR, a fundraiser for the Deported Veterans Support House of Tijuana. Taking place Wednesday, March 9, starting at 6pm at Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan, the event will celebrate the cross-cultural influences of San Diego and Baja within the genres of dining and arts, while focusing awareness of and raising much needed funds for U.S. veterans who have been deported following military service.

It’s A Small World After All | Skip The Trip And Take A Culinary Journey At These 7 San Diego Eateries

Bracero's Carrot Aguachile

February 27, 2016

Why buy a plane ticket when you can take a culinary journey around the world without leaving home? San Diego gives foodies access to worldly cuisines sans plane rides and airport lines. It’s true what they say…it’s a small world after all! Enjoy a epicurean adventure without leaving America's Finest City at these 7 local restaurants.

The Berry Good Food Foundation To Hold Fundraising Dinner On March 18 & Unveils Schedule Of Events And Initiatives

February 26, 2016

Michelle Lerach founded Berry Good Night in 2010 to provoke a dialogue about the most critical issues in sustainable food production and consumption in the cross-border San Diego-Baja region. Known to feature an A-list roster of top chefs, farms and farmers, ranchers, food activists, artisans, winemakers, mixologists, scientists, and the best minds in sustainable food, Berry Good Night has become known as THE culinary party of the year, an exclusive, invite-only affair that every serious foodie in town wants to attend. This year, the Berry Good Food Foundation (BGFF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2015, will replicate the Berry Good Night and open attendance to a limited few. On Friday, March 18, Berry Good Night for the Foundation will take place at the picturesque La Jolla home of Michelle and Bill Lerach for a delicious evening of food and drink for a worthwhile cause.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - HELLO SAN DIEGO | A Time-Lapse Film - In 4K

February 25, 2016


This film was created over a 5 month period with hundreds of hours shooting and hundreds of hours editing. Footage was shot and edited by Tyler Fairbank of Light Owl Productions who thanked Willis Allen Real Estate and their marketing department for making the project possible.

East Coast Style Sandwich Spot To Debut 3 Locations In Downtown San Diego | Nosh Delicatessen Rebrands & Expands Into Carnivore Sandwich

February 25, 2016

A New York, Jewish-style deli has opened in downtown San Diego. The Big Apple flavors of Carnivore Sandwich have expanded throughout America's Finest City. Living up to its name, Carnivore Sandwich serves overstuffed, mile-high sandwiches that demand a big appetite.

“Burgers, Bait & Beer” Opens In Embarcadero Marina Park South

February 25, 2016

Today is the grand opening of a new waterside casual eater that is unFathomably similar to another San Diego restaurant concept. “Burgers, Bait & Beer” is now located in Embarcadero Marina Park South behind the San Diego Convention Center. As part of the festivities, the public is invited to complimentary menu tastings and samplings from 11am to closing. The restaurant with its outdoor patio adds to the public amenities at the Embarcadero, as the park features a public fishing pier, basketball courts, a fitness course and waterfront views.

Owners Of Manhattan's Of La Jolla Open New York West In Downtown San Diego

February 24, 2016

Manhattan's of La Jolla owners William Wolf and Nancy O’Donnell have chosen downtown San Diego as the location for their second restaurant concept - New York West - which soft opened this past week inside the Embassy Suites Hotel at 601 Pacific Coast Highway (which also houses San Diego's only Dunkin' Donuts!).

Depot Springs Beer Company Is Building The Ultimate Brewpub In La Mesa | Chef Matt Richman On Board As Executive Chef Of Multi-Faceted Project

February 23, 2016

A brewery, restaurant, distillery and event center is under construction in La Mesa. Depot Springs Beer Company and Platform 1888 will bring together over 25,000 square feet of dining, entertainment and a brewery and distillery under one roof within a shopping center at 9176 Fletcher Parkway. Expected to open as early as this June, the ambitious project today announced that Chef Matt Richman, formerly of Table 926, is on board to lead the onsite restaurant.

Moto Deli To Launch Food Truck In Anticipation Of Brick-And-Mortar Opening

The Moto Deli food truck and The Turketta sandwich

February 22, 2016

In anticipation of the opening of the brick-and-mortar location of Moto Deli in Encinitas, Chef Alex Carballo and crew have purchased the Moto Deli food truck, which, starting next week, will sit in front of the deli's location at 810 North Coast Highway 101 on Thursdays & Fridays from 11am-2pm until the eatery debuts. On other days, the food truck will visit area breweries and food events, as well as be available for bookings and catering.

The Japanese Friendship Garden Presents The 11th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival On March 5 & 6 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

February 22, 2016

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden returns for its eleventh year on Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6, combining both cultural education with family fun, all packed into one great weekend! Because we love our readers so darn much, we are raffling off 2 single day tickets to attend. Read on and be sure to enter!

Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles To Open San Diego Location

February 21, 2016

It's been all but confirmed although the exact whereabouts is still unknown. Los Angeles' soul food mecca, Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles, will be heading south and opening an outpost in San Diego, currently rumored to be located in Mission Valley.

San Diego Reader Continues Search For City's Best Taco At 2nd Annual Tacotopia On May 14 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

February 20, 2016

The San Diego Reader is once again on the search to find the best taco in San Diego, and at the 2nd annual Reader Tacotopia at Golden Hill Park on Saturday, May 14, over 40 of the top eateries in America's Finest City will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. The participants for this event were carefully curated by food writers at Reader, and hey, we at SanDiegoVille even gave our input. The best part about Tacotopia is that attendees pick the champion. After trying signature tacos from as many restaurants as possible, each attendee will place their token in a voting box on the table of their favorite vendor. The vendor who receives the most tokens wins the title of "Best Taco in San Diego" and $1,000! We're giving away 2 VIP tickets to this already-almost-sold-out event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type. Read on for all the details and be sure to enter.