The Del Celebrates Its Hollywood Connection With Oscars-Inspired Cocktail Party

February 18, 2015

Since it opened, The Del has been a hot spot for celebs staying in San Diego - most notably with the filming of "Some Like It Hot” that debuted in 1959. Flash forward to 2015 and The Del is celebrating it’s Hollywood connection with a bevy of Oscar-inspired cocktails on February 22 served at Babcock & Story bar.

Deckman's En El Mogor To Host Sustainable Seafood Feast

February 17, 2015

On Saturday, February 21, Deckman’s en el Mogor in Valle de Guadalupe will be hosting another intimate dining experience. For $100 (USD), guests will be able to dine on a five-course meal featuring sustainable Baja ingredients with a strong focus on sustainable fisheries. The feast begins with a cocktail reception at 6:30pm and the exclusive 40-person beverage pairing dinner will begin at 7:15pm. In addition to Chef Drew Deckman, the dinner will be hosted by an array of impressive guest chefs, including Chef Rob Ruiz of San Diego's Land & Water Co.

Get Tips On Enjoying Your Whiskey Before Taking On The 101 Whiskey Club At Encinitas' Lumberyard Tavern

February 16, 2015

Mark Twain once said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whiskey is barely enough.” Staying true to the spirit of a well-stocked saloon, this quote is true for Lumberyard Tavern in Encinitas, especially with the re-launching of their 101 Whiskey Club this Wednesday, Feb. 18! Be rewarded as your make your way through Lumberyard's huge selection of whiskeys from around the world, becoming a whiskey professional as you go!

Shave It Smooth For A Good Cause At The 7th Annual St. Baldrick's Foundation Event | March 7 at

February 15, 2015

This March, the St. Baldrick’s Foundation San Diego Chapter is once again teaming up with The Commons for the organization’s annual, nationwide Shave-A-Thon, celebrating the event’s seventh and most anticipated year yet. San Diegans will converge on the downtown hotspot on Saturday, March 7, to shave their heads in the name of generating awareness, funding research for childhood cancer, and continuing to help survivors live long and healthy lives.

Upcoming Beer Dinners | OB Warehouse + Stone Brewing and Leroy's Kitchen + Mike Hess Brewing

February 14, 2015

Two noteworthy upcoming chef and brewer dinner collaborations are on the horizon. On Thursday, February 26, OB Warehouse’s Chef de Cuisine, Elias Gonzales, is hosting the beachside eatery’s debut beer dinner through a creative five-course collaboration with Stone Brewing Co. and lead brewer Jeremy Moynier. In the following week, Tuesday, March 3, Executive Chef Tim Kolanko (Stake Chophouse & Bar, Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge) welcomes The Fishery’s Executive Chef Paul Arias and Greg Hess of San Diego’s Hess Brewing into his kitchen at Leroy’s in Coronado for a suds & seafood centric installment of his monthly “Cooking With Friends” dinner series.

The Lost Abbey to Hold Carnevale Celebration on Saturday, February 21

February 13, 2015

The Lost Abbey is releasing this year's version of the Lent-inspired Brett Saison - Carnevale - and in celebration, the brewery is hosting the 8th Annual Masquerade di Lost Abbey in San Marcos on Saturday, February 21 from 7-11pm. For the first time, this Carnevale release will be a ticketed event featuring live music from The Professors and food from Grill Fellas.

Get Presidential This President's Day at These 8 San Diego Locations

February 12, 2015

Did you know George Washington at one time owned the largest whiskey distillery in the United States? (Whiskey variations were actually the alcohol of choice for most U.S. Presidents.) Or that John Adams started almost every morning with hard cider? What better way to celebrate President’s Day than with a cocktail or two! Here are our recommendations of San Diego bars and restaurants to toast to the presidents on February 16.

An Oscars Party And Chinese New Year Touch Down At Wang's North Park

February 11, 2015

Wang's North Park will host two exciting events this month, all in conjunction with their third anniversary!  The first is a Chinese New Year celebration on February 20, followed by an Old Hollywood-style Oscars viewing party on Sunday, February 22.

Puesto To Host Baja Beer Dinner on February 19

February 10, 2015

Puesto is bringing Baja craft beer across the border for a one-night special beer dinner on February 19 at 7:30pm at The Headquarters location. Puesto and Agua Mala Cerveza Artesanal, from Tijuana, have created a six-course dinner featuring a showcase of items from Puesto’s chef including a duck carnitas and chocolate sauce taco, and vegetable curtido taco and beers from this up-and-coming Baja brewery, including specialty beers not available at their tasting room in Mexico. This is the first paired dinner open to the public by Puesto.

Pliny The Younger Is Coming To Town | Where In San Diego To Find This Rare Triple IPA

February 9, 2015

Sure, you can head up to Russian River Brewing Company in Sonoma Valley, California and deal with an 8 hour line, or you can keep reading and get your taste of this ever-so-popular, award winning, seasonal triple IPA at one of San Diego's best beer bars. The extremely limited release of the 11th Anniversary Pliny The Younger is being distributed throughout San Diego by none other than Stone Brewing Co., so whatever bars receive kegs of "The Younger" will be getting them directly from Stone. We've got the scoop on when and where it will be arriving, so keep reading, mark your calendar, and get a taste of one of the world's most coveted brews.

Cafe Japengo Celebrates 25 Years With $25 Specials | February 16-21

February 7, 2015

Cafe Japengo in La Jolla will ring in 25 years on Tuesday, February 17. In celebration of this milestone, the restaurant will be rolling out a special menu featuring a selection of $25 specials for the entire anniversary week of February 16 to 21.

Views & Brews at Hello Betty Fish House in Oceanside on February 18

February 7, 2015

On Wednesday, February 18, Oceanside’s quintessential coastal gathering place, Hello Betty Fish House will host its first beer dinner since the restaurant opened doors nearly a year ago. The seafood-centric eatery has teamed up with Golden Road Brewing for Views & Brews hosted on Hello Betty’s rooftop patio, boasting spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Mike "Bossman" Hardin, Owner Of Hodad's, Dies At Age 56

February 6, 2015

The San Diego community is mourning the loss of a local legend. The news of Mike "Bossman" Hardin's death spread in the late evening on February 5, 2015. The owner of the iconic Hodad's burger restaurants was 56 years of age. Both Hodad's locations will remain closed through Friday, February 6 and Saturday, February 7, but plan to reopen Sunday.

An Ode to New York in the 1980s | Chef Anthony Sinsay Returns to San Diego in a Big Way with AD Nightclub's Dinner Club Kick-Off

February 5, 2015
Photos by TJ Sinsay/Sinsay Fitography

Chef Anthony Sinsay

On Thursday, January 29, Chef Anthony Sinsay's San Diego homecoming came in the form of a five course pop-up supper at AD Nightclub, entitled An Introspective Look at New York City in the 1980's. The sold out crowd was excited to welcome Chef Sinsay back to his hometown after a year-plus relocation to Los Angeles. Sinsay seemed exceedingly elated to be back - vowing never to leave again! -  and proceeded to present a riveting dinner experience before announcing his new job as Executive Chef of the incoming Duke's La Jolla.

Don't Miss the Largest Mardi Gras Celebration on the West Coast | Win VIP Passes to the 21st Annual Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp

February 5, 2015

The largest Big Easy parade on the west coast returns with the 21st annual Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp on Fat Tuesday, February 17, from 5pm-12am! Get ready, as this nationally recognized Mardi Gras celebration will bring 16 blocks of sensory overload to San Diego's Gaslamp District with vivacious energy, glam floats, local celebrity dignitaries, bright lights and an explosive selection of music, including a DJ set by Snoop Dogg, aka DJ Snoopadelic! SanDiegoVille has 2 VIP tickets (a $200 value) to give away to one of our readers. Read on for details and be sure to enter.