San Diego County Fair Celebrates History Of Worlds Fairs And Balboa Park With 'A Fair To Remember' Theme | June 5 - July 5, 2015

June 3, 2015

The 2015 San Diego County Fair takes over the Del Mar Fairgrounds from Friday, June 5, at 4pm, to Sunday, July 5 (closed Mondays, as well as June 9 and 16). This year's theme is A Fair To Remember, which will commemorate the centennial anniversary of the 1915 Panama-California Exposition held in Balboa Park and the great traditions and inventions arising from fairs. There is plenty new to experience for this year's San Diego County Fair, which attracts more than 1 million visitors over 25 days. This year there will be a multi-course farm-to-table dinner, live concerts, an Asian Festival, a cocktail competition, both craft beer and spirit festivals and even a special Taste of the Fair sampling event!

The Pearl Hotel Tells A New Story With Executive Chef Elliot Townsend's New Menu

June 3, 2015

Point Loma’s vintage retro-meets-modern boutique hotel and restaurant - The Pearl Hotel - is offering up a mouthwatering new menu prepared by Executive Chef Elliott Townsend. The approach to the menu is meant to create memories through the flavors experienced in each bite and stay true to the core values of the Pearl Hotel by providing guests with the same passionate, authentic, unique, valuable and local experience that they have already come to love.

Win 2 Tickets To San Diego Magazine's Best Restaurants Kick Off Party | Wednesday, June 10

June 2, 2015

San Diego Magazine will celebrate its annual Best Restaurants issue with a kick-off party at Pirch at Westfield UTC on Wednesday, June 10, from 6:30 - 8:30pm, and SanDiegoVille has a chance for one lucky person to win two passes to attend! Now in the fourth year, the Best Restaurants Kick-Off Party celebrates the top restaurants in San Diego as selected by San Diego Magazine readers and food critic, Troy Johnson.

Artisan Sandwich Eatery, Burnside, Now Open In Normal Heights | Globally-Inspired Menu Offered For Lunch & Dinner, And At Sycamore Den

June 1, 2015

The Sycamore Group has introduced to Normal Heights a new family-friendly, casual dining concept - Burnside - featuring an internationally influenced artisan sandwich menu crafted by consulting chef Lhasa Landry (The Lion’s Share, Tiger! Tiger!, The Heart & Trotter). A thoughtfully curated wine, local craft beer drafts and small-batch soda beverage list complements the well-prepared offerings. The menu is also available at the Group’s award-winning Sycamore Den cocktail lounge, one door over.

San Diego's King of Barbecue To Host 7th Annual Phil's Big BBQ At The Ballpark On Sunday, June 28 | Win A 4-Person VIP Package!

June 1, 2015

Over 3,000 attendees will enjoy Phil’s BBQ and watch the Padres go to bat at the seventh annual Phil’s Big BBQ at the Ballpark on Sunday, June 28 when San Diego takes on the Arizona Diamonbacks. Organized by Phil’s BBQ and Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County, Phil’s Big BBQ at the Ballpark is one of Southern California’s largest tailgate parties, complete with live music, a Kid Ventures Kid Zone, a beer garden sponsored by Karl Strauss and Ballast Point breweries and more. We are raffling off an amazing experience - 4 VIP tickets to Phil’s Big BBQ at the Ballpark, which includes 4 game tickets with upgraded seats, as well as complimentary parking, a scoreboard welcome and more. Read on and be sure to enter!

Win 2 VIP Tickets To The 5th Annual San Diego Brew Fest | Taking Over Liberty Station On Saturday, June 20

June 1, 2015

Calling all craft beer lovers! The 5th Annual San Diego Brew Festival returns to Liberty Station's NTC Plaza on Saturday, June 20, from 2-5pm (1-5pm for VIP). Following last year's sold out event, this year's Brew Fest will offer attendees an opportunity to sample offerings from countless local and international breweries, with numerous food truck options, all while rocking out to live music. San Diego is the craft beer capital of the United States, so what better way to celebrate summer than with unlimited beer tastings? In addition to giving you all the juicy details on the event, we're also offering a chance to win 2 VIP passes!

Experience San Diego's Premier Culinary Neighborhood At The Taste Of Little Italy On Wednesday, June 17

May 31, 2015

Take a self-guided, culinary walking tour of San Diego's top dining neighborhood at this year's Taste of Little Italy on Wednesday, June 17, from 5-9pm. Stroll down the streets with one of two Taste Passports and experience the neighborhood’s one-of-a-kind eateries as restaurants will open their doors for food lovers to enjoy a taste of one of their most popular dishes. We are raffling off two combined route tickets and have all the information, so read on and be sure to enter!

Heroes Brew Fest Returns During Comic-Con Weekend At New Venue | Save On Passes And Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 30, 2015

The superhero-themed Heroes Brew Craft Beer Festival returns for its third year during Comic-Con weekend on Saturday, July 11, from 3-6pm, featuring crowds dressed to the nines in their favorite costumes while enjoying local craft beer at the event's new venue - The Loma Club in Point Loma.  The beer festival features more than 40 craft breweries, along with food trucks, a costume contest, raffle and even a live performance by DJ G-Roy. Enter SanDiegoVille's raffle for a chance to win 2 VIP tickets to the event and save $5 per ticket with promo code SDVILLE at checkout!

Inaugural Lemon Zest & Garlic Fest Is Coming To Downtown’s Waterfront Park July 18 | Save $10 On Tickets And Enter To Win 2 VIP Passes

May 29, 2015

The inaugural Lemon Zest & Garlic Fest will take over Waterfront Park in Downtown San Diego on Saturday, July 18, from noon to 5pm - with more than 40 restaurants anticipated to dish out lemon and garlic inspired food tastings from San Diego’s top culinary minds, as well as cooking demonstrations, a beer and wine garden, dozens of retail vendors and a free family area for a day filled with tasty delights and fun activities for all ages. As an event sponsor, we are offering our readers promo code SDVILLE to save $10 per ticket as well as raffling off a pair of VIP passes to attend.

Point Loma's Historic Gay Bar The Hole To Close After Final Beer Bust On July 5

March 28, 2015

The Hole in Point Loma, one of San Diego's first openly gay bars, has announced that it will close for business on Sunday, July 5, after a farewell party to take place that day. The popular location is approaching the end of its lease and, allegedly, the property's landlord in disinterested in renewing.

Top Of The Market & The Fish Market In Downtown San Diego Closed After Fire

May 27, 2015

Popular San Diego waterfront restaurants The Fish Market and it's second story, upscale eatery Top of the Market, are closed today after well over $1 million in damage was caused by a grease fire that took place on Wednesday, May 26, at approximately 6:15pm. The grease fire started in the kitchen hood vent system and about 150 patrons and 75 employees were in the restaurant at the time, although there are no reported injuries.

JRDN At Tower 23 Taps Danilo “DJ” Tangalin As New Executive Chef

May 27, 2015

Eat.Drink.Sleep, The owners of Tower 23 Hotel in Pacific Beach, have announced the appointment of Danilo “DJ” Tangalin as Executive Chef of JRDN. Tangalin will oversee the chic beachfront restaurant known for its fresh take on California cuisine in a modern and elegant atmosphere.

Beast Of Burden! Every Single Rolling Stones Banner Stolen From Gaslamp

May 26, 2015

For any visitor to downtown San Diego over the past couple weeks, it was impossible to miss the 80 banners hanging on all of the light posts advertising The Rolling Stones' much-anticipated kick off of their Zip Code Tour at Petco Park on Sunday, May 24. We got word that following the sold-out show, every single one of these banners was stolen, even those hanging inside Petco Park! Authorities are now searching for the banner bandits and asking for tips in hopes of recovery.

PB Shore Club's New Deck Opens Friday, May 29

May 26, 2015

After months of construction, Pacific Beach Shore Club is opening their outdoor deck this Friday, May 29! Along with an additional bar, the new deck gives guests an even better beach front dining experience.

True North Tavern To Host Bourbon & Cigar Dinner On Wednesday, June 3

May 25, 2015

As famous American author Mark Twain once said, “Too much of anything is a bad thing, but too much whiskey is barely enough.” On Wednesday June 3, San Diegans will have the chance to channel the spirit of Mark Twain and partake in drinking good whiskey, smoking fine tobacco, and savoring a delicious meal pairing at True North Tavern’s Bourbon and Cigar Dinner!

Yoga For Hope Fundraiser To Take Over Petco Park On June 13 | Enter To Win 2 Passes To Attend

May 24, 2015

An anticipated 1,000 health conscience San Diegans will unite on Saturday, June 13 on the centerfield grass of San Diego Padres' Petco Park to practice yoga and show support of City of Hope, one of the nation’s leading centers for cancer treatment and research. Yoga for Hope is the largest yoga fundraiser in Southern California and proudly showcases San Diego’s premier yoga studios and wellness enthusiasts as they join together to raise funds for cancer research and raise awareness of the benefits of yoga. We have two tickets to the 5th installment of this worthwhile event. Read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

San Diego's Newest Breweries Converge At The 4th Craft Beer & Bites At SILO In Maker's Quarter | Saturday, May 30

May 23, 2015

On Saturday, May 30, from 3-7pm, don't miss the 4th Craft Beer & Bites (New Brewery Edition) at SILO in Maker's Quarter, celebrating the growing number of breweries in our fine city. The event is hosted in collaboration with SDSU College of Extended Studies Business of Craft Brewing Program, with proceeds benefitting the San Diego Brewers Guild.