First Sights & Bites From Punch Bowl Social | East Village San Diego's New Eatertainment Venue Debuts Tonight

June 7, 2018

We sat down with Punchbowl Social's founder and CEO Robert Thompson as well as corporate executive chef, James Beard award-winning author and celebrity chef Hugh Acheson to preview East Village San Diego's new, 23,500 square-foot 'eatertainment' playland before it opens its doors tonight. Check out the photos of the space, menus and a sampling of various dishes and cocktails, and be sure to visit our Facebook Page to enter for a chance to win two tickets to the grand opening party, taking place this Saturday, June 9.

San Diego Hospitality Company Eat.Drink.Sleep Being Accused Of Poisoning Lake San Marcos

June 6, 2018

Local hospitality group Eat.Drink.Sleep - which operates Tower23 Hotel & JRDN in Pacific Beach in addition to several other properties - is under fire after posting a social media post about investigating the visibly reduced quality of the water at Lake San Marcos, where the company operates Lakehouse Hotel & Resort and Decoy Dockside Dining. Commenters on the post are accusing the company of dumping pesticides in the water, which, they allege, has resulted in the death of many fish and other marine life.

San Diego Historic Cocktail Mainstay The Aero Club To Relocate In 2019

June 6, 2018

It has been confirmed that one of San Diego's historic haunts, The Aero Club in Middletown, which has been in business for more than 70 years, will be forced to relocate or close as of next year due to the impending sale of the building that it occupies.

Hero Of The Day | Fan Catches Baseball In Beer At San Diego's Petco Park

June 6, 2018

A video shot at Petco Park has gone viral! San Diego resident Gabrielle "Gabby" DiMarco had a foul ball bounce into her beer last night as the Padres took on the Atlanta Braves. After onlookers chanted "CHUG!", Gabby appeased the packed house and took down the rest of her beer like a champ. Check it out in the video below.

Amplified Ale Works To Open Brewpub & Restaurant In San Diego's East Village

June 5, 2018

Moving into the Fault Line Park adjacent building that last housed dual concepts Stella Public House and Halcyon in San Diego's East Village is a new brewpub and restaurant from locally grown craft brewery Amplified Ale Works.

After Almost Three Decades, Longtime San Diego Sushi Mecca Cafe Japengo To Shutter In La Jolla

June 5, 2018

A popular Golden Triangle sushi destination for 28 years, Cafe Japengo has announced that it will close for business later this month.

Alce 101 Distillery, Restaurant & Bar Coming To Solana Beach

June 4, 2018

Opening this summer in San Diego's North County community of Solana Beach is ALCE 101 Kitchen & Tequileria, a farm-to-table meets Southwest-style cocktail bar and restaurant from a longtime area restaurateur.

InterGalacticCon Comic Convention Takes Over San Diego This June 15-16

June 3, 2018

Move over Comic-Con! A new comic convention will take over San Diego this month. InterGalactiCon launches into the fan galaxy this June 15-16, taking over the Town and Country Hotel in Mission valley and transforming it into an intimate universe, made by fans and for fans.

A Ship In The Woods Music & Art Festival Takes Over San Diego's North County This June 16-17 | Enter To Win Tickets

June 2, 2018

The inaugural A Ship In The Woods Music & Art Festival will take place within the 50-acre oak grove of Felicita County Park in San Diego's North County neighborhood of Escondido this June 16-17, featuring a diverse lineup of musical performers, contemporary art installations, and local foods and vendors. We are raffling off 2 tickets to attend as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $10 savings on 1-day passes and $20 off 2-day tickets. Read on and be sure to enter our giveaway for a chance to win!

Frat Boy Donuts Is Expanding Into Downtown San Diego

June 1, 2018

The founders of Stuffed! Burgers are bringing their artisan donut shop to downtown San Diego. Frat Boy Donuts will soon install a full-service branch in the East Village, offering an eclectic array of chef-created donut varieties, pastries and coffee creations.

Longtime Anheuser-Busch Executive Takes Over As CEO Of San Diego's Green Flash Brewing Company

May 31, 2018

San Diego's Green Flash Brewing Company, which we recently announced was in the midst of a bit of a downward spiral, has announced the appointment of new CEO Michael Taylor, a longtime executive for Anheuser-Busch Companies.

Landmark Barrio Logan Restaurant El Carrito To Reopen

May 30, 2018

Housed within a 600 square fott, 1930s-era cable car, the more than 70-year-old El Carrito Mexican restaurant will reopen in San Diego's Barrio Logan neighborhood later this week.

The San Diego County Fair Opens On June 1 With Candy Theme | Chocolate Speakeasy, Deep-Fried Filet Mignon, Unicorn Treats & Much More Round Out 2018 San Diego Summer Staple Event

May 30, 2018

The San Diego County Fair opens at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds this Friday, June 1, and will take place until July 4, offering a world of tasty treats, flashy entertainment, adorable farm animals, scream-worthy carnival rides, fantastic festivals, goofy competitions, top-tier concerts and endless opportunities for fun. This year's theme is "How Sweet It Is" with a magical candly land that’s overflowing with opportunities to truly savor summer with the excitement of a wide-eyed kid.

Less Than A Year After Acquisition, San Diego's Coronado Brewing Is Trying To Sell Monkey Paw Brewing

May 29, 2018

It's been less than a year since Coronado Brewing Company purchased a majority interest in East Village's Monkey Paw Brewing, but the San Diego craft brewer has already listed the brewpub up for sale.