Inaugural KAABOO Del Mar Music & Cultural Festival Releases Line Up For September 18-20 Event

February 23, 2015

The inaugural KAABOO Del Mar music and cultural festival is set to make an impact on the American festival circuit with an initial line-up led by headliners No Doubt, The Killers and Zac Brown Band. Set for September 18-20 at the world-famous Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds in Del Mar, KAABOO Del Mar will offer music lovers an unforgettable weekend with three days of performances on seven stages and six unparalleled experiences: Humor Me, Palate, Indulgences, ArtworK, Encore, and Posh Nosh, details of which will be announced leading up to the event but will include food, wine, beer, comedy and local vendors, embracing the San Diego community with open arms by spotlighting area businesses.

Buddies Burgers Closes In Pacific Beach | San Diego-Based Board & Brew To Take Its Place

February 23, 2015

After only a little more than a year in business, the Pacific Beach outpost of the popular SDSU college area Buddies Burgers has shuttered. The space will soon be taken over by an installment of the Del Mar-based Board & Brew sandwich and craft beer chain. The first Board & Brew was started in 1979, and the company currently has 6 locations in Southern California, with a total of 9 expected by year's end.  

Backyard Kitchen & Tap Opens February 27 | New PB Eatery To Employ Many Displaced By Pacific Beach Alehouse Closing Due To Fire

February 22, 2015

Backyard Kitchen & Tap, the newest restaurant to join the Pacific Beach community, is set to open Friday, Feb. 27. The restaurant is part of OMG Hospitality Group, whose local holdings include Pacific Beach AleHouse, Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas and Union Kitchen & Tap Gaslamp. In light of the fire at Pacific Beach AleHouse this past Monday, Backyard Kitchen & Tap is employing a large majority of the staff while the restaurant is closed for repairs over the next few months.

The Great American Foodie Fest Touches Down At Qualcomm Stadium March 27-29 | Country's Top Food Trucks And White Castle Burgers Are Coming To San Diego

February 22, 2015

After six successful bi-annual events in Las Vegas, Red Dragon is hitting the open road to bring the Great American Foodie Fest to San Diego from Friday, March 27, through Sunday, March 29, at Qualcomm Stadium. The Great American Foodie Fest will feature more than 50 of the nation’s top food trucks and food vendors highlighted by East Coast and Midwest favorite, White Castle, along with a number of celebrity trucks from The Food Network, History Channel, Cooking Channel and Travel Channel. White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, will serve its signature sliders fresh for the first time in Southern California. We have 2 weekend passes to attend for one of our lucky readers! Keep reading and be sure to enter.

The Wine Pub and Andrea's Truffles Team Up For Wine and Truffle Pairing Dinner | March 10

February 21, 2015

The traditional chocolate and wine duo will get a facelift at the The Wine Pub's Vinho de Truffle event - a port wine and dark chocolate truffle pairing meant to satisfy any sweet tooth. On March 10, Point Loma’s favorite dog-friendly wine bar teams up with local truffle expert, Chef Andrea Davis of Andrea's Truffles, for the least nutritious but most mouthwatering pairing in San Diego.

Get A Taste Of The Del On Saturday, February 28

February 21, 2015

The Hotel del Coronado, or The Del as it's know, will invite guests for an afternoon of exquisite food, cocktail and wine tastings to help raise funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society during The Taste of The Del on Saturday, February 28 from 3-5pm at the resort's Sun Deck Bar & Grill.

Kitchen 4140 And Karl Strauss Brewing Company Team Up For “Steak & Strauss” Dinner | Thursday, February 26

February 20, 2015

On Thursday, February 26, Kitchen 4140 will partner with San Diego brewer Karl Strauss for a special prix fixe dinner beginning at 6 p.m. Each of the six courses will offer a Karl Strauss craft beer paired with Chef Kurt Metzger’s creations, resulting in an evening highlighting farm-to-table flavors alongside beers from one of San Diego’s foremost breweries. Exact courses are being kept under wraps until the dinner, but guests can expect a fair share of steak as well as the debut of a unique Karl Strauss beer created in part by Kitchen 4140.

URBN Coal Fired Pizza To Open Location In Downtown Encinitas

February 19, 2015

Having rooted his success in a simple, no-nonsense business model, San Diego restaurateur Jon Mangini has earned a reputation for taking risks on unexpected locations with his New Haven-style pizzeria concepts, including BASIC in East Village circa 2006, URBN Vista and his latest El Cajon expansion and brewery.  The approach has paid off as collectively, his multi-million dollar restaurant group has steadily increased revenue to further propel his staying power in San Diego. Next up, Encinitas! Mangini will open a fourth URBN Coal Fired Pizza location in North County, slated to open doors this March at the space formerly occupied by Encinitas Pizza Co.

Green Flash Brewing Co. Unveils Plans For Rare, Barrel-Aged Beer Series And New Poway Tasting Room

February 19, 2015

Today, Co-Founders of Green Flash Brewing Co, Mike and Lisa Hinkley, officially announce plans for the national debut of Cellar 3, a series of rare, barrel-aged beer offerings and the expansion to a 2nd San Diego facility in Poway. After announcing the 2015 Hop Odyssey lineup of hop-focused session IPAs last week, Green Flash Cellar 3 offers consumers a taste from the opposite end of the craft spectrum with a lineup of elevated, limited reserve offerings that will round out the national Green Flash portfolio. With construction of the Cellar 3 packaging facility now complete, Green Flash will roll out the series to retailers beginning in April, and plans to open a public tasting room later this spring.

Herringbone and Alesmith Brewing Team Up for Ales & Acoustics | Saturday, February 28

February 19, 2015
On Saturday, February 28, Herringbone La Jolla will partner with AleSmith Brewing Company for the second Ales & Acoustics monthly event of 2015. From 2-6pm, the back bar and lounge area will offer a flight of four beer selections on tap from AleSmith Brewing Company along with the midday menu featuring their signature flatbreads and fresh salads. Also joining the event are local artists Omar Velasco at 2pm and guitarist Dusty Brough at 4pm.

Follow The Rules And Enjoy Fish Fridays At These San Diego Restaurants

February 18, 2015

Fish Shop Shrimp from PB & Encinitas Fish Shops

Today is Ash Wednesday - the beginning of the Lenten season for San Diego’s almost two million Catholics. During this time, Catholic rules dictate that those over the age of 14 must abstain from consuming meat every Friday. Fish Fridays have become a popular tradition to replace that Friday night cheeseburger. From the go-to fish taco to unique sushi rolls, these San Diego restaurants can help liven up Fish Friday meals this Lent season!

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.