CH Projects Unveils Initial Plans For New Little Italy Concept

October 27, 2015

San Diego-based social and culinary collective CH Projects (Ironside Fish & Oyster, Craft & Commerce, Underbelly and more) has acquired the lease on their newest endeavor - the property formerly occupied by Nelson Photo Supplies in the heart of Little Italy at 1909 India Street. The company intends to perform a $2.5million build-out that will transform the building into a 10,000-square-foot-plus, 2 story, indoor-outdoor steakhouse-style restaurant and cocktail bar, the company's biggest project to date.

Former Lei Lounge In University Heights To Open As Madison Restaurant & Bar This December

Chef Mario Cassineri

October 27, 2015

Madison restaurant will open in the space formerly occupied by Lei Lounge in San Diego’s University Heights neighborhood by the end of December, bringing upscale dining and cocktails, modern design and curated music to the dynamic food scene of Park Boulevard. The new restaurant and bar is a collaboration of familiar restaurant industry faces, such as Chef Mario Cassineri of BiCE San Diego - charged with designing the Madison Menu, to those better known for their design and cultural endeavors, including Jeffrey Fink, owner of M-Theory Music & managing parter of FLUXX, and ARCHISECTS, the industrial design firm behind FLUXX’s rotating themes. Partner and General Manager Matt Sieve, formerly of Isabel’s Cantina and third generation restaurateur, will run Madison’s day-to-day operations.

Garlic Centric Restaurant Coming To San Diego

October 27, 2015

The location at 549 25th Street in Golden Hill that has housed a revolving door of short-lived restaurant concepts will soon be wafting the delicious scent of roasted garlic. Garlic Shack has put up its sign and although we have not been able to find out more, it appears like San Diego will soon have its own garlic-centric eatery. If you have more information on Garlic Shack, please feed us the details by emailing feed@sandiegoville.com.

Smash Global Presents A Luxury Charity Event Showcasing Professional MMA At San Diego's Hall of Champions Museum On November 13 | Save $50 On Tickets To The Main Event II With SDVILLE

October 26, 2015

Professional mixed martial artist and entrepreneur Steve Orosco will once again combine MMA, business networking and extravagance on Friday, November 13, when The Main Event II takes over the prestigious San Diego Hall of Champions in Balboa Park. Presented by Smash Global, this black-tie gala will bring together some of the top business professionals in America's Finest City for an evening where 12 talented mixed martial artists will compete in six thrilling professional bouts sanctioned by the California State Athletic Commission. The winners will move one step closer to their place in MMA history, and the audience will have a front-row seat for all the action. Best of all is promo code SDVILLE saves $50 per ticket!

Scenes From The Lodge At Torrey Pines' 13th Annual Celebrate The Craft

October 26, 2015

This past Sunday was The Lodge At Torrey Pines 13th annual Celebrate the Craft - one of San Diego's premier food festivals - created to showcase Southern California’s finest chefs, food artisans, produce, wine and craft beer. Benefitting the Slow Food Movement, Celebrate the Craft attracts foodies from far and wide each year for an event celebrating our thriving culinary community, taking place at the world renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course. Check out our photos from this year's amazing event and mark your calendar for next year!

Urban Kitchen Group Announce Plans For Former Kensington Grill Space

October 26, 2015

Tracy Borkum's Urban Kitchen Group has announced that the space previously occupied by Fish Public and Kensington Grill before that will be converted into a casual version of her popular CUCINA concepts (CUCINA urbana and CUCINA enoteca).

Local Restaurants To Battle It Out For Gooey Greatness At Inaugural San Diego Mac N' Cheese Festival On November 7 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

October 25, 2015

Mac 'n cheese has to be one of the most widely loved dishes in America, and on Saturday, November 7, it will receive the tribute it rightfully deserves when the first annual San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Festival takes over Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego. Over a dozen restaurants will battle it out to see who can make the best gourmet macaroni and cheese on a day devoted to one of America's top comfort foods. We are raffling off two tickets to this delicious event, so read on and be sure to enter.

AleSmith Opens San Diego County's Largest Brewery Tasting Room

October 24, 2015

After more than a year of design and construction, AleSmith Brewing Company has opened the doors to its brand new, 25,000-square-foot tasting room at 9990 AleSmith Court in San Diego’s Miramar neighborhood. This highly anticipated project comes at the tail end of the award-winning craft brewery’s twentieth year in business. The largest tasting room in San Diego County, the indoor/outdoor space is filled with unique features, including a zigzagging bar giving way to a trio of massive copper tap towers and a view of a custom-built, two-story brewhouse behind glass panes stylishly frosted over with AleSmith’s anvil logo.

After Over 50 Years In San Diego, 'Cult Classic' Albie's Beer Inn To Close This December

October 23, 2015

It's been a San Diego staple for over half a century, serving up steaks, seafood and cocktails in San Diego's Mission Valley since 1962, but on December 23, after 53 years in business, Albie's Beef Inn will close, as well as it's neighboring breakfast restaurant, Adam's Steak & Eggs.

The San Diego Brewers Guild Presents 7th Annual San Diego Beer Week From November 6-15 | 10-Day Celebration Of San Diego’s Thriving Beer Community To Feature More Than 500 Events

October 22, 2015

San Diego produces some of the best and most sought after beer in the world and this fall, the San Diego Brewers Guild will bring together for the seventh consecutive year San Diego County’s more than 100 breweries, as well as visiting breweries from out of area, for the city’s highly anticipated annual celebration of beer - San Diego Beer Week. The 10-day event, happening Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 15, consists of more than 500 beer-centric events held at locations around the county, plus two bookend events hosted by the Guild - San Diego Brewers Guild Festival, beer week’s official opening two-day event held at downtown’s Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, and The Beer Garden, the week’s closing event held at the Lodge at Torrey Pines.

Local Grocery, Barrons Market, Comments On Closures Of San Diego's Fresh & Easy And Haggen Stores

October 22, 2015

Yesterday, Fresh & Easy announced the immediate closure of nearly 100 stores, more than half in Southern California. This news comes on the heels of Haggen filing for bankruptcy in September after opening more than 80 stores statewide. Barons Market, which plans to open its sixth store in Southern California this December, has commented on the closures.

Bing Crosby Season Returns To The Del Mar Racetrack From October 29-November 29 | Fall Season Includes 20 Days Of Events, Concerts And World-Class Racing

October 21, 2015

This fall marks the second annual Bing Crosby Season at Del Mar where the “Sport of Kings” gets a glamorous, old Hollywood twist. The 20-day session will bring world-class racing the seaside track is historically known for, along with a sprinkling of fresh seasonal events including festivals, free concerts, giveaways and eclectic outdoor dining options.

An Italian-Inspired Weekend Brunch Launches At Catania In La Jolla

Catania's classic 2 egg breakfast with prosciutto coto and Italian sausage

October 20, 2015

We recently sat down with local food writers to experience the very best from Catania’s new weekend afternoon menu. The picturesque restaurant perched atop La Plaza La Jolla has recently debuted a brand new, authentic-Italian brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Check out the highlights of Executive Chef Vince Schofield's new menu and start planning your own brunch experience.

Get Ready To Invest In San Diego Craft Beer | Ballast Point Brewing Takes Steps To Go Public

October 19, 2015

Are you ready to invest in San Diego craft beer?!? Reports are out that San Diego-based Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits has made the initial steps to go public by filing an S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the first step in the process to become a publicly traded company. The offering is valued up to $172.5 million, and although limited information is available, it has been disclosed that Ballast Point intends to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol PINT.

It's Official - Local Chef Chad White To Compete On Season 13 Of Bravo's Top Chef | Premiering December 2

October 19, 2015

There will be two San Diego chefs on the upcoming season of Bravo's hit culinary competition Top Chef. In addition to Juniper + Ivy (and upcoming The Crack Shack) Chef/Partner Richard Blais, who will return to Season 13 of the award-winning series as a judge, as previously speculated, Chef Chad White will be a contestant on the show, battling it out for $125,000, a feature in FOOD & WINE magazine, a showcase at the annual FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen and the coveted title of "Top Chef." The series premieres in two parts on December 2-3.