Your 'Service' Dog Is Making Me Anxious | How The Dogs-In-Restaurants Trend Is Completely Out-Of-Control

A sign hanging at Oscar's in Pacific Beach

August 30, 2018

I should begin by saying that I'm not really a "dog person", nor a "people person", for that matter. That's not to say I don't inherently like dogs or people, it's that I'm selective and prefer that a dog or a person be clean, somewhat quiet, nicely groomed and well mannered, especially if I have to dine near them. Now, as the subject of this post suggests, I'm perturbed by the bring-your-dogs-everywhere-and-claim-they-are-service-animals trend that is pervading San Diego and beyond. It's totally, completely, ridiculously, offensively out of control, and unfortunately for everyone else like me, the law is on the side of the canine-obsessed. Here I break down the service animal situation so that public businesses are aware and, conversely and completely unintentionally, so that the cheaters can cheat with even greater ease.

Fire At Downtown San Diego's Blue Point Coastal Cuisines Allegedly Started By Marine

August 29, 2018

A Marine Corp corporal was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday, August 29, on the belief that he started a fire at Blue Point Coastal Cuisine in the San Diego Gaslamp that resulted in $25,000 in damage to the restaurant, authorities said.

After Only 4 Months In Business Off The Strip Shutters In Downtown San Diego

August 28, 2018

The cursed restaurant space at the corner of Sixth Avenue and F Street in downtown San Diego has taken another victim. After only four months in business, Las Vegas-based Off The Strip Bistro & Bar is no more, at least in America's Finest City.

Daniel Boulud Protégé Will Return To San Diego And Open A Cali-Med Restaurant

August 28, 2018

Food & Wine Magazine is reporting that longtime Daniel Boulud protégé, Chef Travis Swikard, is returning to his hometown of San Diego next month and will be seeking a location to open a Meditteranean-inspired, California-driven restaurant.

Rapidly Growing Mr. Moto Pizza House Eyes Ocean Beach For Next Location

August 28, 2018

Fresh off the recent opening of the company's third location, East Coast-style Mr. Moto Pizza House is already planning its fourth outpost, expected to install in the currently-under-construction Ocean Beach Plaza that will also house a branch of popular San Diego chicken wing chain, Dirty Birds.

Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery Shutters In San Diego's East Village

August 27, 2018

Ever since news broke this past May that Coronado Brewing Company had listed Monkey Paw Brewing for sale after less than a year of ownership due to litigation with the brewpub's former founder, fans and insiders have predicted that the East Village spot would likely soon shutter. Well that day has finally come. Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery has closed for business and the space will eventually become a new concept.

Second Iteration Of Wokou Ramen & Yakitori To Open In Crown Point Space Left Dormant By Sudden Closure Of Promiscuous Fork

August 27, 2018

Moving into the 2,800 square-foot space in Crown Point that last housed the recently-shuttered Promiscuous Fork is the second location of Wokou Ramen & Yakitori, a Japanese bar and eatery that first launched in Carmel Valley in June 2017.

This Week In ClickBait Lists - San Diego's Best Burritos & Top Scenic Views

August 26, 2018

There are two "best of" lists circulating the San Diego webisphere this week. The Daily Meal website published a list of the top 50 burritos across the country, and seven San Diego spots (the most of any city) were featured. Restaurant reservation king OpenTable also released its ranking of the 100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America, with ten San Diego spots making the cut.

A Margarita Festival Is Coming To San Diego On September 15 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To The Inaugural Margaritas Y Más Festival

August 25, 2018

Taking over the Chula Vista Bayfront Park on Saturday, September 15, from 1-4pm, is the inaugural Margaritas Y Más Festival! Enjoy unlimited margaritas, tequila & mezcal tastings, and enjoy mouth-watering food while grooving to live music at this festive event. Promo code SDVILLE saves $5 per ticket and we are also raffling off a pair of passes for one lucky reader!

World Class Polo Returns To Hotel Del Coronado Beach This September 7-9

August 25, 2018

This September 7-9, don't miss the social event of the summer as world-class polo players and ponies compete on Hotel Del Coronado's private beach at the Polo America Beach Polo Cup. Those who enjoy fine dining and world-class polo in a party atmosphere are in for a special treat this year, as each of the three days has a different look, feel and schedule!

Farm-To-Table Public House 131 To Open In San Diego's Scripps Ranch This September

August 24, 2018

Set to open this September in the retail outlet space that last housed PizzaRev in San Diego's Scripps Ranch community is Public House 131, a neighborhood gastropub and farm-to-table eatery whose name pays homage to its zip code.

Dunkin’ Donuts Brings Next Generation Store To San Diego's El Cajon

August 23, 2018

Dunkin’ Donuts’ store of the future is opening in San Diego's El Cajon neighborhood on Saturday, August 25, with a grand opening that will give the first 100 guests free coffee for a year and a custom Dunkin’ Donuts tumbler.

RePost: San Diego Is The Capital Of Craft

August 23, 2018

The San Diego Brewers Guild, in partnership with Paradeigm PR + Social, has produced a beautifully shot video highlighting our city and its thriving craft beer community. San Diego Beer Week returns this November 2-11.

BeShock Ramen Will Bring Second Outpost To North County San Diego

August 22, 2018

BeShock Ramen & Sake Bar, which first launched in 2016 in San Diego's East Village, has targetted The Shoppes at Carlsbad for its second location, anticipated to open by year's end. The restaurant will join other new additions to the North County retail center, which is undergoing a major renovation, including Texas de Brazil Brazilian Steakhouse, Grubby’s Poke & Fish Market, Breakfast Republic and Wokcano.