Team Behind San Diego's Popular Aquis Es Texcoco To Open Mexico City-Style Al Pastor Authentic Mexican Grill

March 25, 2018

The owner of San Diego's top spot for authentic barbacoa, Aqui es Texcoco, is gearing up for the opening of a new restaurant concept. Heading into a small retail plaza in South County San Diego is Al Pastor Authentic Mexican Grill - a Mexico City inspired eatery that will debut this Spring.

Feeding San Diego's Pairings With A Purpose Tasting Event Returns On April 14 Enter To Win 2 Tickets

March 25, 2018

Feeding San Diego will bring its annual Pairings With A Purpose culinary competition, tasting event and charity fundraiser back to Bobby Riggs Tennis Club & Museum in scenic Encinitas on Saturday, April 14 from 12-4pm, offering a delicious afternoon of tastings from some of San Diego's top chefs, breweries and wineries. We are raffling off two tickets! Read on for details and be sure to enter.

Empanada Kitchen Bringing Authentic Handmade Argentine Empanadas To Downtown San Diego

March 24, 2018

A local purveyor of authentic handmade Argentine baked empanadas, Empanada Kitchen softly opened its Downtown San Diego storefront location last month and will hold its official grand opening on Friday, March 30. To celebrate, the fast-casual eatery will offer patrons free dessert empanadas all day from 8am to 8pm with the purchase of any of its empanada meal deals.

San Diego Reader's Tacotopia Returns For Fourth Year On May 12 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

March 24, 2018

The San Diego Reader is continuing its search to find the best taco in San Diego, and at the 4th annual Reader Tacotopia at Golden Hill Park on Saturday, May 12, over 65 of the top eateries from San Diego, Los Angeles and Tijuana will compete for bragging rights. This year, Tacotopia attendees also get unlimited beer samples from more than 20 breweries. 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.

Juan Tequila Moving Into Former New Yorker Space In Downtown San Diego

March 23, 2018

Moving into the space that last housed The New Yorker in downtown San Diego is Juan Tequila, a Baja-style bar and restaurant from the original owners of local Mexican food favorite El Zarape.

All-You-Can-Eat Korean BBQ Heading To Rancho Bernardo

March 23, 2018

Heading into The New Mercado Shopping Center in Rancho Bernardo is Olleh Korean BBQ, a 5,168 square-foot restaurant that will join an eclectic array of options at the North San Diego County retail destination.

KAABOO Del Mar Music, Comedy, & Cultural Event Returns This September 14-16 With Three Days Of Blockbuster Performances

March 22, 2018

KAABOO Del Mar today announced its 2018 music and comedy lineup for the 4th annual event happening September 14-16 at Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds in San Diego. Alt-rock onslaught Foo Fighters, hit-making pop rock band Imagine Dragons, international chart topper Katy Perry, and legendary rock icon Robert Plant from Led Zeppelin will headline the festival. They will be joined by Halsey, Post Malone, Wiz Khalifa, N.E.R.D, Incubus, Earth Wind & Fire, Gucci Mane, Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & the Conspirators, Alice in Chains, Billy Idol and many more. Bringing the laughs will be kings and queens of comedy Craig Ferguson, Iliza Shlesinger, Nick Offerman, Craig Robinson, and others. All tickets go on sale today.

Ocean Beach's Surf Rider Pizza Continues San Diego Expansion Under The Patio Group Ownership

March 22, 2018

After being purchased by San Diego's The Patio Group in 2016, Surf Rider Pizza Co. will continue to expand this year with new locations set to debut in Pacific Beach's Crown Point area and La Mesa, alongside a newly remodeled eatery with rooftop dining and ocean views in Mission Beach.

Five San Diego Hotspots Make OpenTable's 100 Best Restaurants List

March 21, 2018

Online restaurant-reservation service company OpenTable surveyed more than 12 million user reviews to determine its 100 Best Restaurants in America for a Big Night Out list and five San Diego eateries made the cut!

San Diego Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey Breaks Up With Searsucker & Herringbone To Focus On Local Expansion

March 21, 2018

San Diego celebrity chef Brian Malarkey has announced that he has ended his relationship with Hakkassan Group - the Abu Dhabi-based hospitality firm that purchased controlling interest in Malarkey's Enlightened Hospitality company in 2014. This will end Malarkey's involvement with the Searsucker and Herringbone concepts, which he launched in Summer 2010 and Spring 2012, respectively.

Queenstown Bistro Brings New Zealand-Inspired Cuisine To Westfield UTC

March 21, 2018

New Zealand-inspired Queenstown Bistro - sister restaurant to popular Little Italy eatery Queenstown Public House, Ocean Beach's Raglan Public House, Dunedin North Park and Bareback Grill in Pacific Beach - has softly opened its doors to the public at Westfield UTC in La Jolla, offering guests full service at al-fresco dine-in tables and the bar, or fast counter service to take food and drinks to-go.

Rich Sweeney Out As Executive Chef Of San Diego's Waypoint Public

March 20, 2018

Waypoint Public, which has locations in San Diego's North Park and the Del Sur areas, have parted ways with former Bravo Top Chef contestant Rich Sweeney, who has been the Executive Chef of the expanding gastropub concept since Fall 2015.

Late Night Sweet Shop Chain Insomnia Cookies To Open First California Location In San Diego's Pacific Beach

March 20, 2018

Philadelphia-based sweet shop chain Insomnia Cookies, which has more than 100 locations around the U.S., will open its first California location in San Diego's Pacific Beach this Summer.

Industry Vets To Bring Fernside To Former South Park Abbey Location

March 19, 2018

South Park Abbey closed last summer after 7 years in business. Moving into the prime corner space at 1946 Fern Street in San Diego's South Park hood is a project from three longtime industry veterans. Fernside is expected to open this Summer and aims to be an "all-purpose neighborhood bar serving forward-thinking cocktails and food focused on quality ingredients with a vibe that doesn't take itself too seriously."