CityBeat 5 Minute Film Festival Showcases Local Movie Makers On September 3

August 18, 2015

In the era of short attention spans, San Diego CityBeat has the perfect event! On Thursday, September 3, the 3rd annual San Diego CityBeat 5 Minute Film Festival will take over the beautiful Joan & Irwin Jacobs Theater inside the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park for a showcase of locally produced short films.

Twisted Manzanita Opening Twisted Alehouse in North Park

August 17, 2015

Twisted Manzanita Ales & Spirits has targeted North Park for the next step in the company's expansion, planning to open Twisted Alehouse - a craft beer tasting room and restaurant - at 2302 El Cajon Boulevard in the space that formerly housed BBQ81. The brewery and distillery, which recently celebrated their 5th anniversary, opened a Pacific Beach tasting room in September 2014 to add to their original outpost in Santee.

Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival Takes Over City Of Angels For 5th Year Of Delicious Culinary Events | August 27-30

August 16, 2015

San Diego's neighbor to the north will be the epicenter of the culinary world when the Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival returns for its fifth year from Thursday, August 27 through Sunday, August 30. The City of Angels’ yearly epicurean jubilee will feature three-nights and four-days of unrivaled tastings, lunches, seminars, book signings, cooking demonstrations, and special events, as well as a live performance by Questlove and The Roots, and a distinguished list of Michelin-starred honorees, James Beard Award winners, and Food & Wine Best New Chefs including Tyler Florence, Curtis Stone, Thomas Keller, and Michelle Bernstein, among others.

Experience Over 40 Downtown San Diego Eateries All In One Night At The 23rd Annual Taste Of Downtown On Thursday, September 10 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

August 16, 2015

On Thursday, September 10, from 5-9pm, over 40 downtown San Diego eateries will open their doors and present their favorite dish at the 23rd annual Taste of Downtown. Satisfy all of your food cravings in one night and experience some of San Diego's most delicious eateries throughout the neighborhoods of the Gaslamp Quarter, Headquarters, Financial District, and East Village. Read on for all the details and be sure to enter our raffle for a chance to win 2 tickets!

San Diego's Top Chefs Converge To Support The American Liver Foundation At Flavors Of San Diego Culinary Gala On September 13 | Up To 30 Chefs Prepare Unique 5 Course Meals At Lavish Event

August 15, 2015

The ultimate San Diego culinary extravaganza returns to the Fairmont Grand Del Mar on Sunday, September 13. For the 12th year, the Flavors of San Diego Culinary Gala will present an amazing epicurean event where up to 30 of San Diego's premier chefs will create an extraordinary gourmet experience for each guest. This is a memorable evening where San Diegans get to see these culinary masters at work - showcasing their imaginations and exceptional talents - while also benefiting the worthwhile efforts of the American Liver Foundation.

A White Out In Baja? Sabor De Baja Returns On August 26 For An Evening Of Chefs, Wines And Craft Beer At the Rosarito Beach Hotel

August 14, 2015

On Wednesday, August 26, from 5-9pm, diners dressed in white will take over the ocean front gardens of Rosarito Beach Hotel for a Baja-style culinary celebration. Sponsored by popular Rosarito supper club Mi Casa Supper Club, Sabor de Baja is an annual “end of summer,” all-white attire event that features a culinary competition among Baja’s top chefs, a tasting of a variety of Baja delicacies, as well as an array of the finest Mexican wines and area craft beer.

The Inaugural San Diego Crab & Sushi Fest Takes Over Liberty Station On Saturday, September 12 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win 2 VIP Tickets

August 13, 2015

Alaskan King Crab is a sought after delicacy around the world and on Saturday, September 12, this delicious creature will be the focus at the inaugural San Diego Crab & Sushi Fest. Presented by AList Productions and Sushi On A Roll, get ready for a luxurious and messy afternoon of decadent seafood, San Diego craft beer and live music. We are raffling off two VIP tickets to the event and also offering up promo code SDVILLE for savings on passes.

Experience The Culinary Nucleus Of Pacific Beach On September 9 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets To The Heart Of PB Restaurant Walk

August 12, 2015

Enjoy some of the best eats in central Pacific Beach at the Heart of PB Restaurant Walk on Wednesday, September 9, from 4-9pm. Be sure to bring your appetite, as this popular annual event continues to grow and will offer a large variety of food choices (and a craft beer and cocktail sampling!) from over 15 restaurants as attendees enjoy a leisurely stroll between Everts and Lamont Streets - all for the ridiculously low $20 ticket price!  This event is a legitimate value and always makes for such a fun evening, so gather your friends and family and get your tickets. We have 2 passes to give away so enter our raffle and read on to learn more about the event!

ChuckAlek Independent Brewers To Open Tasting Room And Beer Garden In North Park

August 11, 2015

The Ramona-based ChuckAlek Independent Brewers has announced that the German-style brewery will open a tasting room and beer garden at 3139 University Avenue in North Park - adjacent to the new concept, Tostadas, from the owners of City Tacos. ChuckAlek is named after the owners grandfathers and opened its original location in January 2013.

Crystal Pier Fisherman Hooks Drone In Viral Video

August 10, 2015

San Diego's Crystal Pier is the setting for a recent viral video of a man with a perfect fishing cast hooking a drone on his first try, caught on the drone's mounted camera!  The video currently has over 1.5 million views on YouTube.

Want To Work In The Flourishing Craft Beer Industry? San Diego Brewers Guild Hosts Job Fair On August 25

August 10, 2015

Looking to join the biggest business in San Diego? On Tuesday, August 25, from 4-7pm, the San Diego Brewers Guild, in conjunction with San Diego State University and UCSD Extension, will host the Craft Beer Job Fair at SILO in Makers Quarter in the East Village.

Westfield UTC Hosts 2nd Annual 'Uncasked' Beer Fest On Saturday, August 22 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

August 9, 2015

Westfield UTC’s will host its 2nd annual Uncasked craft beer festival on Saturday, August 22, from 4 to 7pm and we are raffling off two tickets to attend. This popular outdoor beer showcase takes place within Westfield UTC mall, offering a chance to shop and stroll while sipping samples of San Diego craft beers, munching dishes from mall restaurants and grooving to live music.

Chula Vista HarborFest Returns Saturday August 22 | This Year The Search For The Area's Best Taco Is On!

August 8, 2015

Chula Vista's annual HarborFest returns to Bayside Park at the Chula Vista Marina on Saturday, August 22, from 10am to 6pm, for a summer celebration of music, food, spirits and community. This free, family-friendly festival includes more entertainment than ever this year, including music and dancing on three stages, a taco and spirit competition, food trucks, a classic and exotic automobile showcase, art exhibitions, a Discovery Zone for the kids and so much more. We are raffling off 2 passes to the ticketed Tacos & Spirits Revolution portion of the event, so read on for details and be sure to enter!

Sunroad Enterprises And Brigantine Group Are Frontrunners For Redevelopment Of Iconic Anthony Fish Grotto Waterfront Site

What will it be? Top to bottom - Brigantine, Anthony's,
Sunroad proposal renderings

August 7, 2015

On August 11, as part of efforts to promote development to enhance San Diego’s position as a world-class destination, the Board of Port Commissioners will consider redevelopment proposals for a new tenant for the Anthony's Fish Grotto restaurant space on San Diego’s North Embarcadero. As of now, the two main contenders for the space are Sunroad Enterprises and The Brigantine Group, both who have submitted proposals that include numerous businesses. Anthony's Fish Grotto is not even in the running, although they also submitted a proposal.

Win 2 Tickets To Bahia Resort Hotel's California Dreaming Beach Party

August 7, 2015

In 2015 the Bahia Resort Hotel launched its first weekly summer series - California Dreaming: San Diego’s Beach Party of the Decades - a bayside clam bake and barbecue featuring a local classics band, The Fabulous Mar Dels, who take guests on a musical journey that celebrates California’s beach culture, summer and fun. We are raffling off 2 passes to attend California Dreaming at Bahia on Thursday, August 20, so read on for all the details and be sure to enter!

Coasterra To Bring Stunning San Diego Skyline Views & Modern Mexican Fare This August | Cohn Restaurant Group Presents New Waterfront Harbor Island Dining & Event Destination

August 7, 2015

Anticipated to open as early as the weekend of August 14-16 is the Cohn Restaurant Group's most ambitious project to date - Coasterra - the $15+ million bayfront, modern Mexican restaurant, lounge, and event space on Harbor Island that has been developed in partnership with Sunroad Enterprises. More than eight years in the making, the 28,000 square foot venue will be a combination of panoramic views of San Diego’s downtown skyline,  classic and reimagined Mexican dishes and a tequila-focused bar program, all housed in sleek, modern design.

Chef Ivan Flowers Leaves Top Of The Market

August 6, 2015

Due to creative differences Chef Ivan Flowers has left his position as executive chef of Top of the Market in downtown San Diego, which remains closed after a May 2015 fire. Flowers has over 25 years of fine cuisine experience and is now one of the most eligible unemployed chefs in America's Finest City.