Richard Blais To Open The Crack Shack Adjacent To Juniper & Ivy As Early As November

August 25, 2015

Chef Richard Blais' second collaboration with Mike Rosen, The Crack Shack, is set to hatch this November next door to their acclaimed Juniper & Ivy. The fast casual concept will embrace the fried chicken trend and feature all day chicken and eggs with a menu conceptualized by Blais and Juniper & Ivy's Chef Jon Sloan.

So Much More Than Music & Comedy | Inaugural KAABOO Del Mar To Feature Culinary Stage, Art Expo, Local Purveyors For Ultimate Cultural Festival

August 24, 2015

Sure, Zac Brown, Gwen Stefani, Brandon Flowers and Joel McHale will be performing at KAABOO Del Mar, but did you know that local food celebrities Brian Malarkey and Javier Plascencia will each be putting on shows of their own? The culinary aspect of KAABOO is the icing on the cake of what will be the ultimate cultural festival that includes so much more than live music and comedy, all taking place over 3 days/nights from September 18-20. We are raffling off two single day tickets (both for one day of the winner's choice) for KAABOO, so read on for all the details and be sure to enter!

Pacific Beach's TOWER23 Teams with The One Love Movement to Celebrate National Yoga Month This September

August 23, 2015

In recognition of National Yoga Month, TOWER23 Hotel, owned and operated by Eat.Drink.Sleep, has partnered with The One Love Movement to host a weekly charity yoga series. Classes will be held at 5:30pm on Tuesday, September 8, 15, 22, and 29, taking place on the hotel’s oceanfront Tower Deck. For those seeking to deepen their practice, the evening yoga will be followed immediately by a post-class happy hour at JRDN Restaurant.

San Diego Padres To Host First Official 'Pride Night' At Petco Park On Tuesday, September 1

August 22, 2015

The San Diego Padres will host the first ever officially sanctioned Pride Night at Petco Park on Tuesday, September 1 when the Padres take on the Texas Rangers at 7:10pm. The first 1,000 fans to purchase Pride Night tickets will receive a limited edition Pride-themed Padres hat. Additionally, in a further gesture of support to the LGBT community, $5 of every Pride Night ticket purchased will be donated to San Diego Pride, GSDBA and San Diego Gay Men's Chorus.

The Brew Project Will Bring The Ultimate In All Things Local To Hillcrest This Fall

August 21, 2015

Hillcrest will soon be toasting to a unique dining and drinking destination opening its doors in late-September. The Brew Project took over the location previously occupied by R Gang Eatery and will soon give neighbors and visitors a rare opportunity to explore San Diego’s finest local beers, all under one roof.

Florent Bar + Lounge's New Executive Chef Brad Hightow Refreshes Menu With Vibrant Produce And Unique Flavors

August 21, 2015
By Rosanne Adamo | SanDiegoVille Contributing Writer

Florent Bar + Lounge has been calling the corner of San Diego Gaslamp's 5th & G home for just over a year now. Rich in history, the Florentine style building was built all the way back in 1874 and served as City Hall from the 1890's to 1938. Now, the old City Hall building is home to a few of San Diego's hot spots. We were recently invited to experience the fresh menu creations of the establishment's new executive chef Brad Hightow and indulged in a delicious and inspiring five course meal.

Hawthorne Country Store Hosts A Most Amazing Debut On September 5 To Benefit Berry Good Food Foundation

August 20, 2015

On Saturday, September 5, from 5-8pm, Hawthorne Country Store in Escondido will host A Most Amazing Debut to celebrate the opening of their expanded home arts department, all to benefit the Berry Good Food Foundation. Get ready to enjoy that country-living lifestyle during an evening of local wine and beer, charcuterie, pizza oven delights, goat milk gelato, homemade cheese and chef-preserved local produce, as well as interactive displays that will feature preserving, cheese making, pickling, gardening, chicken keeping, goat keeping and more. There will also be local farmers on hand to answer questions and display their CSA offerings.

Chef Paul Murphy Leaves Humphrey's After More Than A Decade | Nicolas Bour Appointed As New Executive Chef

Chef Nicolas Bour

August 19, 2015

Shelter Island’s iconic bayside property - Humphreys - today announced the appointment of Nicolas Bour to the position of executive chef of Humphreys Restaurant, Humphreys Backstage Live and Humphreys Half Moon Inn & Suites. The role of executive chef at Humphreys was previously held for 13 years by Paul Murphy, who is moving into a new role with US Foods. The silver-tongued toque was loved for his ability to juggle multiple roles, all with good humor and for his adaptation of modern global cuisine.

San Diego Reader Celebrates City's Culinary Community With 4th Annual FEAST! Tasting Event On September 12 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win 2 VIP Tickets

August 19, 2015

Get ready to FEAST! On Saturday, September 12, in celebration of their annual culinary-centric issue, the San Diego Reader will host its 4th annual Feast tasting event at the Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier.  Enjoy food and drink samples from over 40 of the city's best neighborhood eateries, wineries, breweries, and food trucks as you look out over the scenic San Diego Bay. SanDiegoVille has 2 VIP tickets to the event to give away, as well as promo code SDVILLE for savings on tickets!

Carnitas' Snack Shack To Operate Food Truck At Embarcadero North Starting August 24 In Advance Of Third Brick And Mortar Location

August 18, 2015

Fans of Carnitas' Snack Shack won't have to wait much longer to enjoy the famous pork palace on the Port of San Diego's waterfront. Beginning the week of August 24, Carnitas' will be operating a food truck serving its "slow food-inspired, pork-centric American cuisine" near the site of its upcoming walk-up café, which is currently under construction at 1004 North Harbor Drive. The food truck is expected to operate through January 2016, when the café is anticipated to open.

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.