Mission Federal ArtWalk Returns For Its 31st Year On April 25-26 | Annual Event Features New Footprint, Activities, Artists And More

April 9, 2015

The Mission Federal ArtWalk is making some changes to celebrate its 31st year in San Diego. Taking place on the weekend of April 25-26, this free-to-attend annual art extravaganza will feature a brand new footprint, as the festival will utilize Little Italy’s iconic India Street as a major location for the artist tents and vendors - shifting the entire festival a little closer to the heart of the neighborhood. Another highlight for the 2015 event is a very special tribute to Balboa Park’s Centennial celebration. The sprawling festival will cover 15 blocks in Little Italy, filling the neighborhood with more than 350 artists and an estimated 120,000 attendees for Southern California’s largest fine art festival.

Bikes, Boards And Brews Returns To Catamaran Resort On Saturday, April 25 | Enter To Win Sold Out VIP Tickets To The PB Beer Fest

April 8, 2015

On Saturday, April 25, Bikes, Boards and Brews returns to the bayfront lawn outside of Catamaran Resort & Spa for it's 6th year, offering San Diegans a chance to sample some of our city's finest craft beers and tastes from area eateries, while perusing art and products from local vendors and rocking out to area bands, all in an unbelievably gorgeous setting. Celebrate the Pacific Beach culture and all the good things it has to offer as this event brings you back to the endless summer days at Tourmaline Beach with surf boards, beach cruisers and beach-inspired art. As usual, we are hooking our readers up with a chance to win a pair of SOLD-OUT VIP tickets!

Toast Enoteca and Acqua El 2 Executive Chef Martin Gonzalez To Feed The San Diego Padres On Opening Day

Certainly, Adrian Gonzalez misses Chef Martin's food!

April 8, 2015

The Padres will eat well on opening day! Known for his eclectic fusion of Italian cooking techniques that he demonstrates daily at East Village's TOAST Enoteca & Cucina and the Gaslamp's Acqua Al 2  Executive Chef Martin Gonzalez will be stepping to the plate at the Padre’s clubhouse to fuel the Padres post-game hunger on April 9 after they take on the San Francisco Giants. This year marks Gonzalez’ eight consecutive years cooking for the team.

The 26th Annual Taste Of Point Loma To Dish The Peninsula's Best Cuisine On Wednesday, April 22 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

April 7, 2015

What better way to explore a neighborhood's culinary offerings than with a self guided tasting tour? On Wednesday, April 22, from 5:30-9pm, more than 20 restaurants, cafes and bakeries will offer samples of their finest and most popular menu items at the 26th Annual Taste of Point Loma, hosted by the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. New to this year’s event will be food and beverage pairings and dog-friendly offerings at participating restaurants. We are giving away 2 tickets to this year's Taste of Point Loma, so be sure to enter!

San Diego International Wine Show Returns For Fourth Year | Enter To Win 2 Tickets And Save On Passes

April 6, 2015

The San Diego International Wine Show returns to Del Mar for the fourth year, bringing a blend of culture, unique wines and wine education, and benefiting the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. This premier, 2-day wine-tasting event takes place on the weekend of April 25-26, from 1-6pm each day, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds in the intimate Paddock environment, and promises to be a memorable experience for everyone who attends. The event features California’s best wine from Napa Valley, Sonoma and Paso Robles, and introduces great wines from Italy, France, Spain, South America and Baja California, Mexico and beyond. Because here at SanDiegoVille, we always try to offer much more than just information, we are also raffling off a pair of passes to attend on 4/25 and giving our readers a chance to save $5 per ticket by using promo code SDVILLE online at Brown Paper Tickets.

A Fresh Catch Takes Over At The Oceanaire Seafood Room | Chef Adam Gunderson Revamps Menu At Downtown Seafood Staple

April 6, 2015

The Oceanaire Seafood Room, located at 400 J Street in downtown San Diego, has hired new Executive Chef Adam Gunderson to its San Diego location, bringing with him a new, dynamite menu full of bold flavors, local ingredients and some of the freshest seafood in the city. Originally from Minnesota, Gunderson offers a unique style of cooking combining his Nordic heritage, French techniques, and American Regional cuisine for the historic Gaslamp District.

Chef Drew Deckman Joins Let's Go Clandestino Tour Of Baja Craft Beer On Sunday, April 26

April 5, 2015

Guadalupe Valley has been referred to as the “Napa Valley of Mexico,” but critics have overlooked another drinking culture that is making a big rise south of the border - Baja culinary craft beer. On Sunday, April 26, Michelin- starred Chef Drew Deckman of renowned Deckman’s en El Mogor is joining with world-class Baja breweries, Cerveceria Agua Mala and Wendlandt, to bring a Let’s Go Clandestino tour as incredible as the Valle de Guadalupe itself.

San Diego Brewers Guild Presents 4th Annual Rhythm & Brews On Saturday, April 25 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

April 5, 2015

On Saturday, April 25, from 12-4pm the San Diego Brewers Guild will bring together for the fourth consecutive year many of the nation’s most celebrated craft beers and local bands for the annual Rhythm & Brews music and craft beer festival. Craft beer aficionados will gather along ‘Hop Highway’ in Historic Downtown Vista Village in Vista to sample barrel aged brews, saisons, sour ales and more from top breweries from around the country while enjoying musical performances from seven popular acts, spanning from blues to folk to funk. Aspiring brewers will also have the opportunity to compete for ‘Best of Show’ in the popular homebrew contest, sponsored by Mother Earth Brewing Co. A portion of the event proceeds will benefit local non-profit Fight ALD, as well as the San Diego Brewers Guild. SanDiegoVille is raffling off 2 GA passes to this fun and festive event, so read on and be sure to enter!

Get Ready For The Chill | Blush Ice Bar To Open In Downtown San Diego This Summer

April 4, 2015

Blush Ice Bar is taking over the former Wet Willies location at 555 Market Street in downtown San Diego and gearing up for a summer 2015 opening.  Not much is known as of now, but Chef Daniel Barron (formerly of La Valencia and Blue Pointe Coastal before that) will run the "East/West" kitchen located on the corner of 6th & Market.

Sample Over 30 Restaurants At The 15th Annual Taste Of Hillcrest On Saturday, April 18 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

April 4, 2015

Explore the best that Hillcrest has to offer at the 15th Annual Taste of Hillcrest, taking place on Saturday, April 18, from noon to 4pm. This year's event will bring together the top neighborhood chefs and cuisines to offer tasters and food connoisseurs alike the opportunity to embark on a self-guided culinary tour and sample over 30 restaurants. As usual, we are giving away a pair of tickets to this event. Read on and start planning your route!

Valle de Guadalupe’s Hotel Boutique Celebrates Fuego’s One Year Anniversary With 9-Course Wine Pairing Dinner

April 3, 2015

On Saturday, April 11, Fuego Restaurant and Lounge in Valle de Guadalupe’s Hotel Boutique is celebrating their one year anniversary with a 9-course, wine-paired feast. Fuego has invited five well-known Mexican chefs to participate in this culinary event. Hailing from Baja California and Mexico City, chefs Israel Montero (Kaah Siis), Esteban Lluis (Ambar Cocina Urbana), Bianca Castro (Biscotti’s Repostería Artesanal), Denisse Zamudio (Patiseria), Maribel Villareal (L’abricot Brasserie) and host chef Mario Peralta will prepare for guests this special dinner.

A New Board Game And Comics Themed Bar & Restaurant To Open In Hillcrest | Tabletop Commons Debuts This Month

April 2, 2015

Get ready to get your game on! Tabletop Commons is currently revamping the space at 1263 University Avenue in Hillcrest, formerly occupied by Commonwealth Ultra Lounge, and before that, The Range, and has secured experienced Executive Chef Miguel Valdez (100 Wines, The Red Door, The Glass Door, Anthology) to lead the kitchen of San Diego's only board game and comic book-themed bar and restaurant.

Girls Think Tank “Wild West Roundup For Rights” Gala To Fund Programs for Basic Human Dignity | Saturday, April 18

April 1, 2015

G​irls Think Tank, a San Diego­-based nonprofit comprised of young attorneys, other professionals, and people living on the streets, will host its sixth annual gala, “Wild West Roundup For Rights,” on Saturday, April 18, from 7-10pm at the new downtown library located at 330 Park Boulevard. The mission of the gala is to raise funds for programs that advance basic human dignity in San Diego, including the Transitional Storage Center at 252 16​ Street, where displaced citizens can leave their belongings while interviewing, working, attending school or enjoying mobility, as well as free legal referral clinics held at four different locations in San Diego, legal education community workshops for the displaced, annual survival supply distributions and other grassroots and policy initiatives.

The Westgate Hotel to Welcome Celebrity Guest Chef Flor Franco for a Spirit of Baja Event On Friday April 10 in the Fontainebleau Room | Enjoy Exquisite Tequila Tasting & Six-Course Wine Pairing Dinner

March 31, 2015

San Diego's Westgate Hotel will bring guests south of the border on Friday, April 10, when they host an unforgettable gastronomic journey inspired by the colorful flavors of Baja California, Mexico. The Spirit of Baja Dinner will begin with a tequila cocktail reception and tasting at 6pm, followed by a 6 course meal starting at 7pm. Don't miss what is sure to be an amazing evening!

Win VIP Tickets To The CityBeat Festival Of Beers | Saturday, April 18

March 31, 2015

The CityBeat Festival of Beers returns outside North Park's Lafayette Hotel on Saturday, April 18 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. We have 2 VIP tickets to give away so be sure to enter!

Old Harbor Distilling Co. Keeps It Flowing With Local Flare In San Diego's East Village

March 30, 2015

Old Harbor Distilling Co. is the innovative local craft distiller that opened its East Village distillery and tasting room in September 2014, and they’re not slowing down in 2015. The distillery plans to gradually increase its spirits portfolio this year, with new additions to include a coffee liqueur in collaboration with Coffee & Tea Collective and a barrel-aged white rum. It seems that the creativity and momentum applied to the craft beer industry in San Diego is gradually making its way to spirits, and rightly so.

Mess Royale To Bring Montreal-Style Poutine, Bagels And More To Hillcrest | Opening April 2

March 30, 2015

Mess Royale Poutine & Bagels will soon open at 142 University Avenue in Hillcrest. A fast casual restaurant, Mess Royale will specialize in quality comfort food such as authentic Montreal poutine, bagels from legendary Montreal bagel bakery St-Viateur Bagels, an array of sandwiches, as well as craft beer and more.