Marina Kitchen Unveils Specialty Bourbon Cocktails After Months of Aging in a Charred Oak Barrel

April 9, 2014

After three months of aging in a charred oak barrel, Marina Kitchen at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina will introduce specialty Manhattans and Old Fashioneds created from its barrel-aged bourbon. The drinks will be unveiled on Friday, April 11, beginning at 5pm at the Marina Kitchen bar.

A Traditional Japanese Izakaya Set to Open in Pacific Beach | Former NOBU Chefs Take Over Prime Spot in PB

April 8, 2014

Chef brothers Ray & Jun Agishi have worked at San Diego's NOBU for most of the last decade. Jun even worked directly with Nobuyuki "Nobu" Matsuhisa himself at his restaurant Matsuhisa in Beverly Hills. This dynamic duo has broken off on their own to convert the coveted space adjacent to Crystal Pier, formerly occupied by Kafe Yen, into Pacific Beach's first Japanese izakaya. Welcome Izakaya Pacific Beach.

San Diego's Cohns Restaurant Group Awarded with National "Restaurant Neighbor Award" for Years of Charitable Service

Leslie & David Cohn

April 7, 2014

San Diego's homegrown family of restaurants, the Cohn Restaurant Group, spearheaded by husband and wife duo David and Lesley Cohn, will be bestowed with the nation's premier restaurant industry award for excellence in community philanthropy and giving. On April 29, 2014, the Cohn Restaurant Group will be awarded as the 2014 national recipient of the National Restaurant Association's "Restaurant Neighbor" award. The Cohns will accept the honor at a gala in Washington D.C. with hundreds of their restaurant industry peers in attendance.

Getting Into the Juice Game | CH Projects to Open Cold Pressed Juicery in San Diego's East Village

April 7, 2014

Estimated to launch in June of 2014, Arsalun Tafazoli and Nathan Stanton of CH Projects - a San Diego-based powerhouse hospitality collective with eight distinct concepts in its repertoire (Craft & Commerce, Polite Provisions, Underbelly, Neighborhood, Noble Experiment, etc.) - will introduce a contemporary take on the conventional juice bar experience.  Just last week, a lease was signed on a 1,100 square-foot space located at 871 G Street. Formally occupied by Venissimo Cheese shop before they moved over to The Headquarters, the yet-to-be-named juice bar will join four of the existing CH establishments in the city’s East Village neighborhood (Noble Experiment, Neighborhood, El Dorado, and the new CH concept located next to Petco Park opening this summer).

Presented by the San Diego Music Foundation - CityBeat Festival of Beers Returns for its 7th Year | Saturday, April 19

April 7, 2014

The CityBeat Festival of Beers returns to North Park's Lafayette Hotel on Saturday, April 19 for a day devoted to two of San Diego’s best known exports — music and craft beer.  Presented by the San Diego Music Foundation, participants are invited to enjoy tastes of over 100 beers from more than 60 breweries, as well as live music, local vendors and great food.

Chef Amy DiBiase's New Restauraunt 'Tidal' Partners with Craft Beverage Connoisseurs, Snake Oil Cocktail Company

April 6, 2014

To complement a culinary menu where “craft and catch” converge, Snake Oil Cocktail Company will create the specialty cocktail list for San Diego’s highly anticipated new dining concept, Tidal, opening April 10 at Paradise Point Resort & Spa. With Chef Amy DiBiase at the helm, Tidal will offer a thoughtfully curated selection of local seafood and seasonal dishes in a panoramic waterfront setting on Mission Bay.

Taking a Walking Tour of the SDSU Area and See What Aztecs Eat | Don't Miss the College Area Taste on Sunday, April 13

April 5, 2014

Treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure in the College Area on Sunday, April 13 from 11am-3pm! Showcasing over 22 diverse dining destinations surrounding San Diego State University, this year’s College Area Taste promises to be more delicious than ever. Scout out new favorite eateries and visit your regular go-to spots as you satisfy your stomach with scrumptious samples from quaint cafés to budding bistros around the ever-evolving College Area!

Harrah's Opens Its Doors After $160 Million Renovation and Rebranding

April 4, 2014

Harrah’s Resort Southern California today announces the highlight of its $160 million multi-phase renovation and expansion – the debut of its highly anticipated 403-room hotel tower, making the resort an outstanding 1.2 million square foot all-season gaming resort.  Harrah’s Resort is located in San Diego County, just 30 minutes from wine country, 50 minutes from downtown San Diego and two hours from Los Angeles. Harrah’s SoCal offers guests an all-encompassing gaming resort experience in a spectacular setting with an array of amenities including a trifecta of pools, an award-winning spa, brand new dining offerings and a state-of-the-art entertainment and conference center, among other amenities. 

Soak Up the Sun and Usher in Summer at Del Mar's 9th Annual Summer Solstice | June 19 from 5-8pm

April 4, 2014

Tickets are now on sale for one of our favorite events of the year! Offering front-row sunset views, crisp ocean breezes, live music and delicious sips and bites, the Del Mar Summer Solstice is the most exhilarating way to usher in the summer season. This annual event, presented by the Del Mar Village Association, is being held on June 19 at Del Mar’s Powerhouse Park and provides guests with the unique opportunity to socialize, eat, drink and listen to live music against a stunning Pacific backdrop.

Table No. 10 Opening in Late April in East Village at Space Previously Occupied by The Corner

April 3, 2014
The East Village is expecting and this April, Table No. 10 delivers. The new restaurant at 369 10th Avenue arrives in just a few weeks located conveniently across the street from Petco Park. This is the first foray into restaurant ownership for Executive Chef Jason Gethin (formerly from Union Kitchen + Tap Encinitas). Partnered with Cooper McLaughlin who previously owned the location's previous inhabitant, The Corner, the duo gutted the inside of the building together. During the remodel, Gethin and McLaughlin got their hands dirty to ensure design and function emulated the long-time vision for the space.

The Monthlong 2014 Chef Celebration Series Is Underway | San Diego's Top Chefs Organize Multi Course Dinner Series and Tasting Event to Benefit Culinary Scholarship Program

April 3, 2014

With huge support from amazing local chefs and top notch restaurant venues, the 2014 Chef Celebration Dinner Series is underway and packing in excited diners!  Created by teams of San Diego's top Chefs, this annual series of multi course dinners directly benefits the nonprofit Chefs of San Diego Celebration Foundation - an association of local chefs who annually donate their talent, time and energy to raise money for a culinary scholarship program.  The Chef Celebration dinner series offers a weekly, multi-course meal prepared by a group of chefs, to occur on each Tuesday at a different restaurant throughout the month of April. The fundraising culminates with the 4th Annual Artisan Food & Craft Beef Festival - a grand finale celebration to be held at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Liberty Station on Sunday, May 4.

Mission Beach Centennial Celebration Continues with Taste of Mission Beach | Thursday, April 10

April 3, 2014

Mission Beach is turning 100 in 2014! The Mission Beach centennial celebrations continue with the Taste of Mission Beach, taking place on Thursday, April 10 from 5–9pm. Eighteen restaurants in the community are participating, including The Mission, Rubicon Deli, Sandbar Sports Bar& Grill, Bahia Resort Hotel’s Café Bahia, and Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa’s The Atoll.

San Diego Brewers Guild Presents the 3rd Annual Harrah's Rhythm & Brews Music and Craft Beer Festival | Saturday, May 3

April 2, 2014

The San Diego Brewers Guild (SDBG) continues the tradition of bringing together the best of craft beer at the 3rd Annual Harrah’s Rhythm & Brews Music and Craft Beer Festival along “Hop Highway” in the heart of Vista, California. Taking place on Saturday, May 3 from 12-4pm,  SDBG’S new spring event will feature 50 craft breweries, 9 musical acts on 3 stages, a homebrew contest and local restaurants, with a portion of revenues from the event being donated to the festival’s 501(C)(3) charity partner Relay for Life.

Davanti Enoteca in Del Mar Promotes Michael Nogera to Executive Chef

April 1, 2014

Davanti Enoteca at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center has announced the promotion of Michael Nogera to the position of executive chef. In his new role, Nogera will lead the kitchen and bring creativity and passion to the award-winning restaurant known for its rustic Italian cuisine. Nogera began as sous chef at Davanti Enoteca in April 2013 with ambitions to one day head the restaurant’s kitchen. Earlier positions include working in the Las Vegas kitchens of the esteemed Michael Mina Restaurants and Vox Wine Lounge as well as Charlie Palmer’s Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg, CA.

Pacifica Del Mar Gets Fresh with New Coastal Happy Hour Cocktails and Bites

Top - Fish tacos
Bottom - Arancini balls

March 31, 2014 

Chef/Partner Chris Idso has raised Pacifica Del Mar’s Ocean Bar with a completely revitalized happy hour menu, making this the most significant change the bar has seen in over a decade. The menu now features an eclectic approach to midday fare at half the price, like lobster pretzel sliders ($4.50 during HH) with chilled Maine lobster salad and Old Bay aioli and goat cheese risotto arancini ($3 during HH) with San Marzano sauces and truffle cream. A rotating selection of flat breads like seasonal veggie and honey cured bacon with arugula pesto and a variety of tacos like blackened fish and pulled pork ($2.50 during HH) are part of the lineup as well.

91X Reveals Early Details for Annual X-Fest Concert | 311 and Surprise Co-Headliner to Rock Out Sleep Train Amphitheatre on Friday, May 30

March 31, 2014

San Diego alternative rock station 91X officially announced this year’s “91X X-Fest,” happening Friday, May 30 at Sleep Train Amphitheatre. Performing artists include 311, Panic! At The Disco, Iration, Phantogram, Bleachers, Kongos, Skaters, Cherub, and Sir Sly. A total of 12 bands will pack the final line-up. The remaining three bands on the bill, including a co-headlining act, will be announced on Monday, April 21.

¡Latin Food Fest! San Diego Announces 2014 Grand Tasting Village Agenda | September 13

March 30, 2014

Last year's Latin Food Fest Grand Tasting

¡LATIN FOOD FEST! returns to San Diego September 11 - 13, 2014 for another star-studded Latin culinary extravaganza – and announces the agenda for its signature event, Northgate Markets Grand Tasting Village, which will take place on September 13 at the Embarcadero Marina Park North.  ¡LATIN FOOD FEST!, the largest Latin culinary festival in California, will transform the Embarcadero Marina Park North into a showcase for 100 restaurants, chefs, artisanal foods makers and renowned wine, beer and spirit purveyors.