Chef Phil Esteban Leaves The Cork & Craft To Join CH Projects | Rancho Bernardo Restaurant, Brewery & Winery Names Scott Cannon As New Executive Chef

Chefs Scott Cannon & Phil Esteban

October 12, 2016

Chef Phil Esteban has left Rancho Bernardo’s The Cork & Craft to join CH Projects (Craft & Commerce, Soda & Swine, Ironside Fish & Oyster and more), and will soon work as Corporate Chef Jason McLeod's right-hand-man, assisting in overseeing the culinary development of the company. Meanwhile, Cork & Craft has appointed Chef Scott Cannon as their new executive chef.

Nearly A Year In The Making, The Hake Reopens | Now Offering Guests A Reinvigorated Menu & Panoramic Ocean Views

October 11, 2016

Ten months in the making, The Hake has unveiled its newly renovated 5,000-plus square-foot space complete with panoramic ocean views from perched atop La Jolla Cove and a revamped menu full of globally inspired fare, complemented by craft libations and a curated wine list. Check it out!

Bracero Celebrates The Day Of The Dead With Guest Chef Dinner | Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos On October 26 In Little Italy

October 10, 2016

Every holiday is better celebrated with good food and Dia de los Muertos is no exception. On Wednesday, October 26, Bracero Cocina de Raiz in Little Italy is hosting a special multi-course, price fixed dinner in honor of this Mexican holiday, featuring visiting chefs from around Mexico.

Breakfast Republic Continues Rapid San Diego Expansion | Three New Locations Planned Plus A Pizza Centric Eatery

October 9, 2016

Johan Engman got into the breakfast game with his first Fig Tree Cafe in Pacific Beach, which opened in 2008. His Rise & Shine Restaurant Group now has three Fig Tree locations (PB, Hillcrest & Liberty Station), operates the recently launched Como Ceviche in the East Village, and packs the house at two locations of his Breakfast Republic eateries (North Park & Liberty Station). We have learned that Engman has plans to open at least three more Breakfast Republic outposts - one in the space that formerly housed Firefly Grill & Wine Bar in Encinitas, another at the former Zanzibar Cafe in downtown San Diego, and one more at an undisclosed location in Carmel Valley. He will also open a pizza restaurant in North Park - Pizza Republic.

San Diego Breweries Earn 18 Medals At 2016 Great American Beer Fest | Karl Strauss Leads The Pack With 4 Medals and “Mid-Size Brewery of the Year” Honors

The Karl Strauss crew accepting their awards

October 8, 2016

Once again, San Diego craft breweries cleaned up at this week's 30th annual Great American Beer Festival competition in Denver, Colorado, taking home 18 medals including 8 gold, 3 silver, and 7 bronze, with Karl Strauss Brewing Co. leading the pack with two gold medals, two bronze medals and the coveted “Mid-Size Brewing Company of the Year” award. Overall 286 medals were awarded to some of the best commercial breweries in the United States, plus three GABF Pro-Am medals to teams of amateur homebrewers paired with professionals.

Art San Diego Contemporary Art Show Returns To Balboa Park This November 3-6 | Enter To Win Tickets To The VIP Opening Night Reception

October 7, 2016

Art San Diego returns to America's Finest City this November 3-6, offering four days of contemporary art at the Balboa Park Activity Center, featuring an international slate of artists and galleries. We are raffling off a pair of passes to the VIP Opening Night Reception, so read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

The Escondido Tamale Festival Returns To North County San Diego This November 5

October 5, 2016

The Escondido Tamale Festival returns to Grape Day Park in North San Diego County for some traditional Latin-inspired fun and the best tamales in Southern California on Saturday, November 5.  This free to attend event offers guests a variety of tamale flavors from area restaurants and chefs, as well as a craft beer & wine garden, a chihuahua costume contest and fashion show, craft vendors, live entertainment and more.

Dining Out San Diego Magazine Launches Incredible Book Of Savings For 50 Of San Diego's Top Restaurants | Get The Dining Out Passbook For Just $35 With Promo Code SDVILLE

October 4, 2016

Dining Out San Diego Magazine has released a deal book featuring two-for-one entrées and other offers at more than 50 top notch restaurants across San Diego, good until October 2017. Normally $99 per book, SanDiegoVille readers can get a huge discount by entering promo code SDVILLE to purchase the Dining Out Passbook for only $35 for a limited time.

A New Seafood Eatery Splashes Down In San Diego's East Village | Welcome Como Ceviche!

October 3, 2016

A new seafood-centric eatery is making a big splash in America's Finest City, offering locally sourced, internationally inspired ceviche from a hip location. Como Ceviche has officially opened at 317 10th Avenue in the San Diego's East Village neighborhood.

First Annual Bankers Hill Fall Festival Highlights Local Food, Wellness & Art On October 22

October 2, 2016

The historic community of Bankers Hill is inviting all to celebrate local businesses and the change of the season with the first annual Bankers Hill Fall Festival on Saturday, October 22, from 1 to 5pm. Designed to showcase Bankers Hill as a destination neighborhood following notable growth in recent years, the Bankers Hill Fall Festival is a free-to-attend, walk-around event similar to “Tastes” and “Walkabouts” taking place in other neighborhoods.

Bankers Hill's Royal Stone Bistro & Stone Brewing Join Forces To Host Oktoberfest Dinner On October 16

October 1, 2016

Farm-to-table bistro Royal Stone and leading San Diego craft brewery Stone Brewing will join forces for an Oktoberfest celebration in Bankers Hill. The Two Stone’s Oktoberfest will be a six course beer paired dinner on Sunday, October 16, offering a German-inspired feast complimented by special craft brews.

Taste The 17th San Diego Asian Film Festival At Chew The Scene Featuring Food Paired With Film Trailers

September 30, 2016

The Pacific Arts Movement will present its 17th annual this November 3-12, and to launch the event, they will host Chew The Scene, the official kickoff festival featuring film trailers and food from area eateries on Tuesday, October 11 at Brick Liberty Station.

The Inaugural San Diego Burgers & Brews Invitational Will Bring The Sizzle To Liberty Station On October 22 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

September 29, 2016

The San Diego Burgers & Brews Invitational will make its inaugural debut on Saturday, October 22, from 12-4pm at the beautiful Legacy Plaza in Point Loma's Liberty Station. This fun-filled day will showcase award-wining craft breweries alongside some of the top burger joints from around America's Finest City. We are raffling off 2 tickets to attend, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $10 savings per ticket.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - Kids Rule San Diego All October Long

September 29, 2016



This October, San Diego is being taken over by kids! More than 100 participating partners, including restaurants, resorts, museums and so much more, offer special deals for kids all October with Kids Free San Diego. Browse the 100+ offers at sandiego.org/kidsfree.