San Diego Reader Brings Search For Area's Best Taco To Del Mar With Tacotopia At The Track On September 3 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

July 22, 2017

The San Diego Reader is continuing its search to find the best taco in Southern California, and on Sunday, September 3 during Labor Day Weekend, over 40 top eateries from America's Finest City, Tijuana & Los Angeles will compete for bragging rights at Del Mar Racetrack at the 2nd annual Tacotopia at the Track. There is also a free concert by Steve Aoki following the event! We're giving away 2 VIP tickets to this event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type (limited to only 100 tickets). Read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

Hillstone Restaurant Group Moves Forward With Plans To Take Over Bully's North In Del Mar

July 21, 2017

The nearly 50-year-old Bully's North in Del Mar may soon be taken over by the Beverly Hills-based Hillstone Restaurant Group, who hopes to demolish the iconic pub to build an upscale eatery.

San Diego's Rubicon Deli Targets Arizona For Expansion

July 21, 2017

Rubicon Deli, which currently operates three locations in San Diego and one in Reno, NV, is moving forward with plans to open two outposts in Arizona by Spring 2018 with more on the way.

The One Love Movement Presents 6th Annual San Diego Charity Yoga Event On August 19

July 20, 2017

The One Love Movement, a nonprofit aimed at raising awareness and support for at-risk children, will host its 6th Annual Charity Yoga Event on Saturday, August 19, from 9am to 1pm in downtown San Diego at the Waterfront Park. The event will feature yoga with live music followed by a wine and beer garden. All proceeds from the event will support under-served youth with a large portion staying locally in San Diego and a percentage being sent abroad to The One Love Shelter in India, which currently cares for 19 children. We are raffling off 2 tickets to attend for one lucky yogi. Namaste!

Ambrogio15 Celebrates One Year With A Milano Pizza Party On August 1

July 20, 2017

On August 1, North Pacific Beach’s Ambrogio15 will celebrate its first year with an over-the-top Milano Pizza Party featuring complimentary bites, bubbly and more. Taking place from 6 to 8pm throughout the restaurant’s modern dining room and breezy new patio, Ambrogio15 will welcome all ages to drop in and enjoy two hours of walk-around and seated mingling with neighbors and foodies while celebrating one of San Diego’s more refined pizzerias.

Celebrity Chefs Robert Irvine, Richard Blais, Michael Voltaggio & More To Appear At KAABOO Del Mar This September

July 19, 2017

Southern California’s premier live music and multi-sensory experience KAABOO Del Mar, the three-day extravaganza taking place at Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds from September 15-17, will once again offer incredible culinary and beverage programing, including appearances by celebrity chef and Food Network host Robert Irvine, Top Chef All-Star winner Richard Blais, Top Chef winner and famed Los Angeles Chef Michael Voltaggio, R&B-Pop singer turned restauranteur Kelis and more!

San Diego's Coronado Brewing To Purchase East Village's Monkey Paw Pub & Brewing Company

July 18, 2017

Reports are in that San Diego's Coronado Brewing Company is in the process of purchasing the East Village-based Monkey Paw Pub & Brewing Company from owner Scot Blair, who also operates South Park Brewing and Hamilton's Tavern.

5 Reasons Why The Comic-Con International Convention Kind Of Sucks

July 18, 2017

Comic Con International San Diego, or "The Con," as it is known to insiders, is the biggest pop culture convention in the world. Being a "nerd" at heart, I was like a kid on Christmas when I received a message in my inbox saying that I had been approved for a press pass to the event a couple years back (which I had to apply for by mid-December in the previous year). It would be my first year ever attending, so I began reviewing schedules, making notes and planning what events, panels and displays to attend. I picked up my pass as soon as I could the Wednesday before the official opening. I got my Superman costume, drove my car2go downtown and managed the crowd to finally penetrate the exclusive convention. After attending my first Comic Con, I have to share with you how disappointing it was.

Enter To Win Tickets To The Ninth Annual Phil’s Big BBQ At The Ballpark On July 30

July 18, 2017

Over 3,000 attendees will enjoy San Diego's popular Phil’s BBQ and watch the Padres go to bat at the ninth annual Phil’s Big BBQ at the Ballpark on Sunday, July 30, benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County. We are raffling off a bunch of tickets to this amazing annual event, including 4 VIP Batting Experiences that include viewing of batting practice, tickets to the game and a special welcome message during the San Diego Padres versus Pittsburgh Padres game.

Andrew Zimmern To Feature San Diego In New Travel Channel Show Entitled 'Zimmern List'

July 17, 2017

Known from his time as the host of Travel Channel's popular extreme food show Bizarre Foods, celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern will be touring around San Diego today filming for his new series Zimmern List.

Stephen Gage Appointed Executive Chef Of Little Italy's Pacific Standard Kitchen

July 17, 2017

Stephen Gage, who left his position as Executive Chef of Blind Lady Alehouse this past May, has been appointed to lead the kitchen at Little Italy's Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen.

Huntington Beach's Ways & Means Oyster House To Open Within Former Alfonso's Space In La Jolla

July 16, 2017

On the heels of announcing its upcoming grand opening in Portland, Oregon, Huntington Beach-based Ways & Means Oyster House - which is currently in the process of an expansion that includes locations in Asia, Africa and the Middle East - has taken over the space left dormant by longtime occupant Alfonso's of La Jolla for an anticipated Spring 2018 opening of the New England-style seafood restaurant.

San Diego Bacon Fest Returns To Liberty Station For 5th Year This Labor Day Weekend | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

July 16, 2017

Beer. Booze. BACON!!! On Saturday, September 2, those three amazing things will come together at the all-inclusive 5th Annual San Diego Bacon Festival, returning to Preble Field in NTC Park in Liberty Station for a food and drink festival centered around America's favorite porky pleasure. This highly regarded annual event will unite the masses with San Diego's finest chefs, breweries, eateries and distilleries for a day of unlimited indulgence in honor of International Bacon Day this Labor Day weekend. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets for one extremely lucky porker (a $200 value), as well as promo code SDVILLE for $10 savings per ticket!

Eppig Brewing To Open Point Loma Tasting Room

July 15, 2017

J&L Eppig Brewing, which opened within North Park's Brewery Igniter craft beer incubator only 9 months ago and has already received 8 awards, will soon open a satellite tasting room with an in-house eatery at 2817 Dickens Street in San Diego's Point Loma neighborhood.