RakiRaki Owner Brings Hand-Rolled Sushi Concept To San Diego's Convoy District

May 22, 2018

Opening today in San Diego's Convoy District of Kearny Mesa is J/Wata Temaki Bar, a Japanese hand-rolled sushi concept from the owner of neighboring RakiRaki & Pokirrito restaurants.

Vegan Cinnamon Bun Bakery Cinnaholic Shutters Last San Diego Location

May 22, 2018

Vegan cinnamon bun bakery Cinnaholic - which was springboarded into the national spotlight after an appearance on ABC's hit television program Shark Tank - has announced that it has closed its last remaining San Diego location.

Monzu Fresh Pasta Opens In East Village On May 22

May 21, 2018

A new Italian restaurant and retail pasta shop opens in San Diego's East Village this week. Monzù Fresh Pasta will serve authentic fresh pasta among other dishes and will offer a retail section featuring an assortment of raw fresh pastas to cook at home, imported Italian delicatessen products and San Diego made foods.

San Diego Beer & Music Festival Takes Over Waterfront Embarcadero North On June 15 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 20, 2018

The annual San Diego Beer & Music Festival will take over the waterfront Embarcadero Marina Park North in downtown San Diego on Friday, June 15, from 7-10pm (6pm for VIP) for a special sunset edition of this craft beer and live music festival. We are raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket. Keep reading and be sure to enter for a chance to win!

Founding Chef Out At San Diego's Nomad Donuts

Chef Kristianna Zabala and Nomad Donuts' owner Brad Keiller
May 19, 2018

The founding chef behind North Park's popular bagel & donut shop, Nomad Donuts, has been terminated by the company, and it appears that a local restaurant consulting group may have already taken over the kitchen.

Le Parfait Paris Owner Opens Terrace Tap In Fashion Valley Mall

May 18, 2018

Le Parfait Paris owner Guillaume Ryon has teamed up with his partner Mark Hoffman of the once-upon-a-time-in-development DAM Park urban market to open a classy craft beer kiosk outside the Fashion Valley Mall food court. Terrace Tap is now pouring in Mission Valley.

The Barrel Room Restaurant & Mason Ale Works Tasting Room To Open In San Diego's Carmel Valley

May 17, 2018

The hospitality group behind The Barrel Room, Urge Gastropub, Brothers’ Provisions, Mason Ale Works, Mason Coffee Works and 101 Proof speakeasy is gearing up for the opening of its second location of The Barrel Room Restaurant that will be neighbored by the company's first standalone Mason Ale Works tasting room. The company is also opening a bar and restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico.

HessFest Returns To North Park For 8th Annual Celebration On Saturday, June 9 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 16, 2018

Celebrate 8 years of delicious craft beer at Mike Hess Brewing's annual anniversary beer festival - HessFest- taking over Grim Avenue in North Park on Saturday, June 9! Enjoy some of Hess Brewing's favorite local breweries and eateries, including special collaboration brews and casks, as well as live music, great folks and excellent vibes. SanDiegoVille is offering $5 savings on tickets with promo code SDVILLE, as well as raffling off 2 VIP passes to the festivities.

San Diego's KAABOO Festival To Host 2 Day Comedy, Music & Cultural Festival In The Cayman Islands

May 15, 2018

San Diego's KAABOO Festival, which returns to Del Mar this September 14-16, has announced that it will be replicating the multi-sensory experience in the Cayman Islands in 2019. KAABOO Cayman is set to take place February 15 + 16, 2019, with a jam-packed lineup that boasts many musical acts and comedians including internationally renowned EDM-pop duo The Chainsmokers, British new wave idols Duran Duran, Canadian super-star Bryan Adams, American rock band Counting Crows, funnyman David Spade, and many others.

Waypoint Public To Shutter Del Sur Location After Little Over One Year In Business

May 15, 2018

The Waypoint Public location at Del Sur Town Center in San Diego's 4S Ranch area, which was opened by local hospitality firm ELE Collective in Spring 2017, will close for business this week. The original North Park outpost will remain in operation.

More Exciting Culinary Tenants Signed For North County San Diego's Ambitious One Paseo Development

May 15, 2018

Del Mar Heights' incoming One Paseo mixed-use development is continuing to sign prominent culinary tenants to its handpicked lineup of eateries. Joining the likes of International Smoke, Tocaya Organica, Sweetfin Poké, Ways & Means Oyster House, Shake Shack, Parakeet Café, and Tender Greens is three new prominent restaurants - Copenhagen-based Joe & The Juice, Orange County's The Butchery market, and Fox Restaurant Concepts' North Italia.

World Champion Eater Joey Chestnut To Compete At Second Annual Ice-Cream Sandwich-Eating Championship In San Diego

May 15, 2018

Number-one-ranked competitive eating champion Joey Chestnut, known for frequently winning the annual Nathan's 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Competition, will make his way to San Diego to compete at the second annual Baked Bear World Ice-Cream Sandwich-Eating Championship at Petco Park.

Another Japanese Ramen Master To Open First U.S. Eatery In San Diego

May 14, 2018

San Diego may soon be the country's top "Ramen City"! Last year, Takashi Endo brought his first Menya Ultra restaurant to America's Finest City, which has since been lauded as one of the best ramen shops in the country. Coming this June to North County, award winning Japanese ramen master Ryuichiro Shinagawa of Tokyo’s famed Basso Drillman restaurant will debut his first United States outpost in Oceanside called Ramen Menma Basso Drillman.

Eat.Drink.Sleep. Out At Belmont Park | Wavehouse Revamp, New Menus & More Coming To San Diego's Beachside Amusement Park

May 14, 2018

San Diego-based hospitality company Eat.Drink.Sleep (Tower23 Hotel, JRDN restaurant, Decoy Dockside Dining) has been removed from their management role at Belmont Park in Mission Beach. New changes will soon take place at the beachside entertainment venue, including reconceptualizing Wavehouse, adding new menus and bringing back live music.