American Idol To Host San Diego Audition For Series' Final Season On June 22 At Waterfront Park

June 7, 2015

Auditions for the final season of Fox's hit singing competition, American Idol, will take place on Monday, June 22, at downtown's Waterfront Park, from 9am to approximately 5pm. This audition is not like the one that took place on the USS Midway back in 2011 where all the Idol judges were present. Rather than being one of the 5 major audition, San Diego is one of the 11 smaller auditions where potential contestants will perform in front of producers rather than the actual judges for this season - Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban - who will not be in attendance.

Samuel Adams Brewing The American Dream Hosts Pitch Room Competition & Speed Coaching Event In San Diego On June 15

June 6, 2015

Samuel Adams is coming to San Diego and is inviting food and beverage small businesses to Brewing the American Dream on Monday, June 15, from 5-9pm. This free-to-attend, micro-lending and coaching program for epicurean entrepreneurs returns to San Diego for the the first Pitch Room competition and signature Speed Coaching event where food and beverage small business owners will be able to learn how to perfect the art of the sales pitch while competing for $10,000 business grant and extended mentoring from Samuel Adams - the country's largest craft beer brewery.

Barleymash To Host 6-Course Green Flash Beer Pairing Dinner | Thursday, June 18

June 5, 2015

San Diegan’s love beer. In fact, the county of San Diego boasts over 70 different breweries! With all of these options, newbies to the beer scene might get a little overwhelmed. Thankfully, barleymash is here! This lively downtown restaurant hosts beer dinners pairing their delicious, award winning food with beer from local craft breweries. Guests can experience a taste of this unique scene on Thursday, June 18 at barleymash’s upcoming Beer Dinner. Executive Chef Kevin Templeton will be carefully preparing a six course dinner that utilizes fresh, farm-to-table ingredients, and epitomizes barleymash’s progressive bar-fare style that will perfectly pair with beer from Green Flash Brewing Company.

Beer X Festival To Bring Craft Beer And Live Music To Waterfront Park On Saturday, June 27 | Save On Passes And Enter To Win Tickets

June 4, 2015

San Diego's 91X radio and #ROCKSTARBEER are teaming up to bring live music and craft beer together at the inaugural Beer X Festival, happening at the beautiful Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 27, from 7-10pm. Experience unlimited samples from over 150 craft beers and live performances from Story of the Year, Alien Ant Farm, Jill and Julia, DJ Paradice, and Jason Freese with Romantic Rock Bikinis! Because we believe in offering our readers more than just information, we are raffling off a pair of VIP tickets to Beer X, as well as offering promo code SANDIEGOVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type!

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.