Chef Anthony Sinsay Now In The Lead At Jsix Restaurant In Downtown San Diego | Chef Dave Underwood Now Executive Chef At Duke's La Jolla

Chef Anthony Sinsay

June 13, 2016

San Diego native Anthony Sinsay left the employ of TS Restaurants this past May after working in the kitchen of Jakes Del Mar for most of 2015 before taking the reigns at Duke's La Jolla when it opened last November. The young and talented chef will soon take over the kitchen at Jsix at Hotel Solamar in Downtown San Diego, filling the void left by the departure of the restaurant's longtime Executive Chef Christian Graves, who announced last month that he was leaving San Diego to relocate to Denver, Colorado. Chef Dave Underwood has been appointed as Executive Chef of Duke's La Jolla.

Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse Set To Open In San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

June 13, 2016

We noticed that a new Italian restaurant has moved into the space at 314 5th Avenue in the center of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter. Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse is currently under construction at the former Diwali Dining location and will offer a menu of dry aged steaks and Italian culinary staples.

Michelin-Starred Chef Drew Deckman To Open Eatery In Bankers Hill

Chef Drew Deckman

June 12, 2016

He has a Michelin Star and is readying to open a restaurant in San Diego. Chef Drew Deckman, known for his popular Valle De Guadalupe al fresco eatery Deckman's En El Mogor in Baja California Mexico, has partnered with local designer Paul Basile and the pair has secured a space in the Structure Lofts building at 440 Upas Street on the border of Bankers Hill and Hillcrest and will open a yet-to-be-named concept (Deckman's Bankers Hill has a nice ring to it!) as early as this November.

Bob’s Steak & Chop House Opens First SoCal Location In San Diego's North County | Popular Texas Steakhouse Debuts At Omni La Costa In Carlsbad

June 11, 2016

A big Texas-style steakhouse is now open in San Diego County! Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad has announced the opening of Bob’s Steak & Chop House, the traditional American prime steakhouse which will debut its first southern California location at the resort.

Spice Up Your Life With Turmeric Pasta At Bencotto

Bencotto's Gnocchi Alla Curcuma Con Tartufo

June 10, 2016

Turmeric is spicing up dishes all across America after being declared the spice of the year for its tasty flavor and health effects. Google’s Food Trends reports a 56 percent increase in search since last November on the vibrant spice. Traditionally used in Indian cuisine, turmeric is uniquely being used in Italian food here in San Diego, with Bencotto in Little Italy harnessing the spice for weekly pasta specials, starting with a pillowy gnocchi dish topped with shaved black truffles!

Union Tribune Acquires Pacific San Diego Magazine

June 9, 2016

The San Diego Union Tribune has purchased Pacific San Diego Magazine for an undisclosed amount, adding the popular monthly publication to its portfolio of lifestyle and entertainment mediums that include Night & Day, Sunday Arts, Weekend, and Discover SD.

Esteemed Broadway Musical 'Hamilton' Is Coming To San Diego During 2017-2018 Season

June 9, 2016

The national tour of the Broadway musical, Hamilton, which tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, will play in San Diego as part of the 2017-2018 season, it was announced today by producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway San Diego. This musical has received rave reviews since its launch in 2015 and has been nominated for a record-setting 16 Tony Awards.

Mr. Moto Pizza House To Open New Location In North Park

Gibran "Mr. Moto" Fernandez

June 8, 2016

Mr. Moto Pizza House, which opened its first location in 2015 in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood, is expanding to North Park and is expected to open in early 2017. Mr. Moto has taken over the space at 3773 30th Street, Unit J, and will renovate to have the same look and feel as its PB location, with a menu offering a variety of NY-style specialty pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, calzones and stromboli.

Beerfish Finally Unveils In North Park

June 8, 2016

We thought it was never going to happen! After administrative hurdles caused a nearly 2 year delay in its opening, Beerfish has finally debuted at 2933 Adams Avenue in North Park. From Abel Kaase, the guy behind Sessions Public in Point Loma, Beerfish will offer seafood-centric fare from Executive Chef Aaron Obregon, complimented by a wide selection of local craft beer.

Café Chloe Team To Open Chloe At Scout Garden Café & Events At Point Loma's Liberty Station

June 7, 2016

In 2004, Alison McGrath and John Clute joined forces to create San Diego’s first European-style cafe in the once blighted urban neighborhood of East Village. Café Chloe was embraced by the residents of neighborhood and the jewel box restaurant became a beloved and award-winning local destination including being voted #1 Best French restaurant by the San Diego Union-Tribune. Now the Point Loma residents are venturing beyond downtown to a new venue at the burgeoning Arts District in Point Loma's Liberty Station.

Red Card Café Takes Over Former Kitchen 4140 Space In Bay Park

June 6, 2016

Red Card Café will open at the former Kitchen 4140 space on Morena Boulevard, which was left dormant after Chef Kurt Metzger closed the eatery last fall after a 5 year tenure in Bay Ho. Red Card will be a soccer-themed, globally-inspired eatery and is expected to open this August.

Former Top Chef Contestant On Board To Open Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen In Little Italy

Pacific Standard Executive Chef Giselle Wellman

June 6, 2016

Ready to enter San Diego's renown dining neighborhood, Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen is expected to make a splash this July in Little Italy. This not-to-miss rustic-refined eatery will be helmed by San Diego native, Giselle Wellman. After appearing on Bravo’s hit cooking competition Top Chef, Chef Wellman is excited to be back in her hometown and offer another extraordinary dining option in the booming culinary hub of Little Italy.

BiCE San Diego Launches Weekly Grilled Cheese Night For Grown Ups

June 5, 2016

Widely known for its sumptuous one-of-a-kind cheese bar, BiCE Ristorante in downtown San Diego will launch a weekly Grilled Cheese Night. The events are set for every Tuesday in June from 5pm-10ish and a specialty grilled cheese sandwich filled with a cheese from a different region of Italy will be served at the downtown restaurant’s cheese bar. Crafted by Chef de Cuisine Francesca Penoncelli, the meltingly delicious sandwiches are priced at $10 and can be paired with a suggested wine or beer for $16.

Make A Small Fortune Renting Out Your San Diego Home Or Apartment On Airbnb This Summer | New Hosts Earn $200 Bonus By Signing Up With SanDiegoVille

June 5, 2016

With summer around the corner, Comic-Con International coming to town and the MLB All-Star Game taking place in America's Finest City for the first time in decades, San Diego property is in extremely high demand and those that rent out their home or apartment on Airbnb can make a small fortune. As an added incentive to sign up, first time hosts signing up through SanDiegoVille and completing a rental before the end of September will receive a bonus of $200. Learn more, sign up, and start making money off your little slice of heaven!