Top Five Reasons to Go Local with San Diego Restaurant Week | Over 180 Restaurants To Offer Price Fixed Meals This September 20-27

September 14, 2015

For eight days only, this September 20th - 27, San Diego Restaurant Week will celebrate the local culinary community by partnering with local distributors, farmers, vintners, brewers, fishermen and more in order to bring local fare straight to your plates at over 180 restaurants. Why go local? We talked with five of the participating restaurants to answer just that.

An American Tradition Returns To San Diego | Brian's 24 Introduces Weekly Blue Plate Specials

September 13, 2015

A beloved American-diner tradition is making a comeback in a major way! Having started in diners across America in the 1920s, the “Blue Plate Special” became a treasured, hearty menu staple, rooted in tradition. Now local, 24-hour eatery, Brian’s 24, is bringing back the time-honored menu with their own “Blue Plate Specials” starting this coming week!

The Heavenly Hog Fall Pig Out To Bring 10 Local Chefs Together For 10 Courses At Blush Ice Bar On October 12

September 12, 2015

A pig walks into a bar...ten chefs cut him up and make you dinner. On Monday, October 12, ten of San Diego's premier chefs will join forces at Blush Ice Bar for a hog wild event like no other. The second incarnation of the Heavenly Hog Fall Pig Out will feature ten courses of porky pleasure, as each of the ten local chefs blindly selected a part of the pig to feature in their dish, ensuring nothing goes to waste. And if ten courses of swine weren't enough to entice, each dish will be paired with a boozy beverage of the chef's choosing, enabling each chef to fully craft the experience for their course.

A New Bird Just Landed In San Diego's Gaslamp | Welcome Crazy Goose Bar & Lounge

September 11, 2015

A “down” home, American Comfort food destination has migrated to San Diego. Having opened just last night, Crazy Goose Bar & Lounge is offering a sneak peek of what’s in store for its future in the heart of the Gaslamp. Spins on traditional favorites like Dirty South Catfish Po’Boy and Maple Truffle Lamb Chops will whet the appetites of locals and the thousands of visitors who flock into town on a daily basis.

Stone Brewing Co. On Search For New CEO As Co-Founder Koch Moves To Chairman

September 11, 2015
San Diego-based Stone Brewing Co. announced today that co-founder Greg Koch will be promoted (with the blessing from his business partner, of course) from CEO and transition into a new role as Executive Chairman. The incoming CEO is expected to lead day-to-day operations and initiatives. Ultimately, once this future candidate is selected and the onboarding process is complete, Koch will focus on long-term and higher-level strategic planning for the company.

Downtown's Asian Restaurant Magnate Trims Portfolio | Alex Thao Closes Rama Restaurant And Saja, Transfers Lucky Liu's

Alex Thao

September 10, 2015

Alex Thao has closed his decade-plus Rama Thai restaurant in downtown San Diego, as well as nearby Saja Korean Kitchen, which opened in June 2014, and transferred management responsibilities in Lucky Liu's Chinese, in order to focus his attention on his newly opened Sovereign Kitchen + Bar and neighboring Food Shop. Thao, a lifelong San Diegan, is known for bringing Asian-centric eateries to the Gaslamp area, but this recent load-lightening may be a sign that the restaurateur is phasing out of the restaurant business.

Toast Enoteca & Cucina Shutters In San Diego's East Village After 5 Years

September 9, 2015

Executive Chef Martin Gonzalez announced he has closed the popular East Village Italian restaurant, Toast Enoteca & Cucina, formerly located for five years at 927 J street, in San Diego.

New Belgium Brewing’s Tour De Fat Returns To San Diego On September 26 For A Day Of Bikes, Beer Bon Vivants

September 8, 2015

Dust off the costume, shine up the bike and get ready for another epic and bewildering day as New Belgium Brewing's annual Tour de Fat rolls into San Diego, arriving in Golden Hill Park on Saturday, September 26. The daylong event is free, with all donations and proceeds from beer and merchandise sales going to San Diego-area non-profits. This event is a great way to celebrate the end of summer, complete with costumes, bikes, music, performers, contests and, of course, plenty of craft beer.

Craft & Commerce To Close For Renovations To Emerge As Dual Concept

September 7, 2015

On Tuesday, September 8, CH Projects will temporarily close the doors to their Little Italy staple, Craft & Commerce, as they prepare for the build out of an undisclosed new concept located directly adjacent to the existing restaurant. During a temporary closure, Craft & Commerce will also undergo significant kitchen and design updates for the highly anticipated arrival of newly appointed Executive Chef, Jose “JoJo” Ruiz (Ironside Fish & Oyster, Searsucker, Herringbone, The Oceanaire Seafood Room, Tower 23).

San Diego Cyclists Pedal For Parkinson's With Riders From Around The Globe On Sunday, September 27

September 5, 2015

Bike riders in San Diego will Pedal for Parkinson’s with riders from around the world on Sunday, September 27, showing their support for leading research that can eliminate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

Five Things You Did Not Know About KAABOO Del Mar | Music, Comedy & Cultural Festival Comes To San Diego September 18-20

September 4, 2015

KAABOO Del Mar will bring an amazing lineup of live music and comedy, local eats and spirits, artists, vendors, craft beer and so much more to the Del Mar Racetrack for three days of celebrating our SoCal culture on the weekend of September 18-20. We are raffling off two single day passes for one lucky reader so be sure to enter and take a look at our list of the 5 things you did not know about San Diego's new cultural festival!

San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew Celebration Offers Culinary Delights While Benefiting Wildlife Conservation On September 26 | Party After Hours At One Of San Diego's Most Unique Food Festivals

September 3, 2015

It’s a wild party not to be missed! On Saturday, September 26, the 35th annual San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew Celebration  takes over our famous zoo for an adults-only festival that allows guests to sample culinary delights and sip beverages from more than 150 San Diego area restaurants, wineries and breweries, and meet exotic animals like a cheetah or a koala up close - all while supporting wildlife conservation.

Chef John Gray Already Out As Executive Chef Of Cohn Restaurant Group's Newly Launched Coasterra Modern Mexican

Chef John Gray

September 2, 2015

The Cohn Restaurant Group has taken to Craigslist in search of an executive chef for its brand spanking new Coasterra Modern Mexican after the recent departure of John Gray. Coasterra has been open less than 3 weeks and Gray was a cornerstone to the launch of Cohn's largest San Diego endeavor to date - the 28,000 square foot, $15million waterside restaurant and event venue on Harbor Island.

Chef Stephen Gage Leaving Blush Ice Bar For Underbelly North Park

September 2, 2015

Chef Stephen Gage joined his friend and former La Valencia boss Daniel Barron to launch Blush Ice Bar in downtown San Diego this past July, but Gage will soon depart from his position as chef de cuisine of Blush to take the reigns as Executive Chef of Underbelly in North Park, joining the CH Projects family of restaurants.

Harvard Cookin' Girl And Chef Maria Hesse To Demonstrate Paleo Cooking On September 10

September 1, 2015

On Thursday, September 10, starting at 6pm, Harvard Cookin' Girl will continue its "Rising Star Chefs" dinner series and feature Maria Hesse, co-author of 'The Intentionalist Cooks!' and San Diego personal chef. At the event, Maria will demonstrate how to cook Paleo-centric and gluten-free dishes which will then be offered to hungry attendees.

Trader Joe's Pacific Beach To Relocate On September 24

September 1, 2015

The Trader Joe's location in Pacific Beach has a seamless transition planned for the eastern relocation to its new home at 1650 Garnet Avenue within the recently redesigned strip mall between Ingraham and Jewel. Until the evening of September 23, Trader Joe's will continue business at 1211 Garnet Avenue in the heart of PB but will reopen at its new location at 8am the following day. Staples and San Diego County Credit Union will be returning to the complex as neighbors of Trader Joe’s, as well as a Walgreens pharmacy and a PetSmart location.

iDessert Creates Customizable Futuristic Desserts In Little Italy | Food Network Star & 'Best Pastry Chef Of France' Opens Outpost In San Diego

August 31, 2015

The latest addition to the burgeoning Little Italy food scene has been creating a deliciously sweet stir around San Diego? iDessert is a futuristic ice-cream shop that lets anyone be their own culinary mastermind! Founded by “The Best Pastry Chef of France” and Food Network Star, Jean-Philippe Maury, iDessert offers an interactive dining experience unlike any other.