Javier Plascencia's First America Restaurant Unveils Weekend Breakfast Menu | Desayuno = Breakfast at Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro

May 2, 2016

Javier Plascencia's first U.S. restaurant will soon start serving breakfast. Starting this Sunday, Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro will open at 8am and serve breakfast each Saturday & Sunday from 8am-12pm. Since 2005, Romesco has served traditional Mexican and Mediterranean cooking based on authentic, family recipes to legions of fans in San Diego.

Top Industry Experts Discuss Meat Production & Consumption At Meaty Issues On May 17

May 1, 2016

A diverse panel of experts - from academics to activists to ranchers - will discuss the moral, animal welfare, human health and environmental issues surrounding meat production and consumption on Tuesday, May 17 at MEATY ISSUES. The second of four free-to-attend, multidisciplinary panel discussions on single topics that are at the intersection of food and the environment, Meaty Issues is presented by the Berry Good Food Foundation Future Thought Leaders series and begins with food and drink followed by a riveting and informative discussion.  

San Diego Symphony Announces Summer Pops 2016 Lineup Including Diana Ross, Seth MacFarlane, Indiana Jones & More

May 1, 2016

The San Diego Symphony has announced its lineup of artists for its 2016 summer events including Diana Ross, Seth MacFarlane, Amy Grant and so much more. Rebranding the Summer Pops series and calling it “Bayside Summer Nights,” San Diego Symphony’s popular and successful summer series has something for everyone including the traditional weekend concerts, a new Thursday Night Jazz Series, a new Sunday subscription series, salutes to Broadway, Hollywood and Dreamworks Animation along with Mariachi, movies and more.

The Westgate Hotel Celebrates Summer With Poolside Events | Downtown Hotel Debuts Weekly Sunset Jazz Series And Monthly French Riviera Soirée & Swim Club

April 30, 2016

The Westgate Hotel will kick off summer with a series of two different poolside events - the Sunset Poolside Jazz Series, a weekly event with some of San Diego's top musicians, and the French Riviera Soiree & Swim Club, a monthly event series inspired by the famed Saint Tropez pool parties of Southern France.

Stone Brewing Announces Initiative To Fund Craft Breweries | True Craft To Invest In Craft Breweries Dedicated To Indepence

Stone Brewing founders Greg Koch & Steve Wagner

April 29, 2016

Today Stone Brewing announced its True Craft initiative, forming a new company to battle Big Beer's takeover of the craft brewing industry by investing in breweries which are dedicated to remaining true to the definition of "craft beer". Representing camaraderie in the industry, True Craft will make minority investments in craft brewers while allowing those breweries to retain their independent soul and control.

Keep The Gray Away This May By Attending Some Of These Sunny San Diego Events | Our Monthly Roundup Of All The Fun & Delicious Happenings In America's Finest City

April 29, 2016

May means that summer is almost here! Let's all focus on keeping the gray away and wish for our beautiful San Diego weather so that we can enjoy all the amazing events coming this month. From Cinco de Mayo celebrations, to a ramen eating contest, more beer fests and dinners, tacos galore, a poke festival, and so much more, we have all the top events coming to America's Finest City this May 2016.

San Diego Padres' Legends Trevor Hoffman & Dave Winfield Named 2016 MLB All-Star Game Spokespeople

Dave Winfield & Trevor Hoffman at today's press event

April 28, 2016

At a press conference that took place today at Petco Park, San Diego Padres legends Trevor Hoffman and Dave Winfield were introduced as the official spokespeople of the 2016 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - San Diego DJs Jump Into The West Coast’s Hottest Nightlife Scene

April 28, 2016


DJ Schoeny and DJ Ayla Simone show why downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter is a true West Coast icon of awesome vibes with 16 walkable blocks that include 180 restaurants, 50 bars and 10 nightclubs.

Shades Oceanfront Bistro To Close In Ocean Beach At Summer's End

April 27, 2016

After 13 years in business, Shades Oceanfront Bistro has announced that it will close its business at the end of the summer. The popular Ocean Beach bar and eatery took to Facebook and their website to let customers know that they will shutter after service on September 5.

Take A First Glimpse Inside One Door North | The Smoking Goat's Sister Restaurants Debuts In North Park

April 27, 2016
Photos by Rachel McFarlin & Victoria Pearce

Veteran restauranteurs - Executive Chef Fred Piehl and Managing Director Tammy Piehl, owners of North Park’s The Smoking Goat, officially opened the doors to their second highly anticipated restaurant, One Door North at the space formerly occupied by Mosaic Wine Bar. Adjacent to The Smoking Goat, One Door North is a New American bar and eatery with décor and cuisine that pays homage to the outdoors and the spirit of adventure.

Jimmy Buffett, Aerosmith, Jack Johnson, Hall & Oates And More To Make Waves At Kaaboo Del Mar 2016 | Enter To Win 2 Three-Day Hang Loose Passes

April 27, 2016

KAABOO Del Mar has announced its music lineup for it's second outing, set to take place this September 16-19 at the historic Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds. Jimmy Buffett & The Coral Reefer Band and Aerosmith, plus chart-topping alt-rockers Fall Out Boy will join already announced Jack Johnson as the 2016 headliners. We are already raffling off 2 three-day Hang Loose passes in conjunction with the release of the comedy lineup, but in celebration of the music release, we will be giving away another pair of Hang Loose passes. Read on for the full lineup and be sure to enter!

The Ultimate Mother's Day Guide | Celebrate Your Mom With One Of These San Diego Specials

April 27, 2016

Spring is in full bloom and that means it’s time to celebrate Mom. Show the most important lady in your life how much she means to you with a delicious Mother’s Day brunch, dinner, or a special treat on Sunday, May 8. Whatever culinary creation Mom wants on her special day, San Diego restaurants, hotels and businesses have all of the bases covered. Check out our round up of Mother's Day specials from all over San Diego County, and be sure to treat momma right every single day!

Uber San Diego + MADD Team Up For A Safe Cinco De Mayo With Free Rides All Weekend

April 26, 2016

San Diegans love Cinco de Mayo, and from the Gaslamp to Pacific Beach, America's Finest City knows how to celebrate the Mexican holiday. To ensure a SAFECINCO, Uber San Diego and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) are teaming up to offer San Diego free uberPOOL rides all Cinco de Mayo weekend.

Bar One Is Coming To Little Italy | MasterChef Contestant Nick Nappi To Lead Kitchen

April 26, 2016

Bar One Drinks & Links will open in San Diego's Little Italy as early as this summer. Taking over the space previously occupied by Salon 1532 at 1532 India Street, Bar One will offer a modern take on old world Italian cuisine, with a menu designed and executed by former MasterChef Season 6 runner-up, Executive Chef Nick Nappi.