Local Restaurants To Battle It Out For Gooey Greatness At Inaugural San Diego Mac N' Cheese Festival On November 7 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

October 25, 2015

Mac 'n cheese has to be one of the most widely loved dishes in America, and on Saturday, November 7, it will receive the tribute it rightfully deserves when the first annual San Diego Mac n’ Cheese Festival takes over Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego. Over a dozen restaurants will battle it out to see who can make the best gourmet macaroni and cheese on a day devoted to one of America's top comfort foods. We are raffling off two tickets to this delicious event, so read on and be sure to enter.

AleSmith Opens San Diego County's Largest Brewery Tasting Room

October 24, 2015

After more than a year of design and construction, AleSmith Brewing Company has opened the doors to its brand new, 25,000-square-foot tasting room at 9990 AleSmith Court in San Diego’s Miramar neighborhood. This highly anticipated project comes at the tail end of the award-winning craft brewery’s twentieth year in business. The largest tasting room in San Diego County, the indoor/outdoor space is filled with unique features, including a zigzagging bar giving way to a trio of massive copper tap towers and a view of a custom-built, two-story brewhouse behind glass panes stylishly frosted over with AleSmith’s anvil logo.

After Over 50 Years In San Diego, 'Cult Classic' Albie's Beer Inn To Close This December

October 23, 2015

It's been a San Diego staple for over half a century, serving up steaks, seafood and cocktails in San Diego's Mission Valley since 1962, but on December 23, after 53 years in business, Albie's Beef Inn will close, as well as it's neighboring breakfast restaurant, Adam's Steak & Eggs.

The San Diego Brewers Guild Presents 7th Annual San Diego Beer Week From November 6-15 | 10-Day Celebration Of San Diego’s Thriving Beer Community To Feature More Than 500 Events

October 22, 2015

San Diego produces some of the best and most sought after beer in the world and this fall, the San Diego Brewers Guild will bring together for the seventh consecutive year San Diego County’s more than 100 breweries, as well as visiting breweries from out of area, for the city’s highly anticipated annual celebration of beer - San Diego Beer Week. The 10-day event, happening Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 15, consists of more than 500 beer-centric events held at locations around the county, plus two bookend events hosted by the Guild - San Diego Brewers Guild Festival, beer week’s official opening two-day event held at downtown’s Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, and The Beer Garden, the week’s closing event held at the Lodge at Torrey Pines.

Local Grocery, Barrons Market, Comments On Closures Of San Diego's Fresh & Easy And Haggen Stores

October 22, 2015

Yesterday, Fresh & Easy announced the immediate closure of nearly 100 stores, more than half in Southern California. This news comes on the heels of Haggen filing for bankruptcy in September after opening more than 80 stores statewide. Barons Market, which plans to open its sixth store in Southern California this December, has commented on the closures.

Bing Crosby Season Returns To The Del Mar Racetrack From October 29-November 29 | Fall Season Includes 20 Days Of Events, Concerts And World-Class Racing

October 21, 2015

This fall marks the second annual Bing Crosby Season at Del Mar where the “Sport of Kings” gets a glamorous, old Hollywood twist. The 20-day session will bring world-class racing the seaside track is historically known for, along with a sprinkling of fresh seasonal events including festivals, free concerts, giveaways and eclectic outdoor dining options.

An Italian-Inspired Weekend Brunch Launches At Catania In La Jolla

Catania's classic 2 egg breakfast with prosciutto coto and Italian sausage

October 20, 2015

We recently sat down with local food writers to experience the very best from Catania’s new weekend afternoon menu. The picturesque restaurant perched atop La Plaza La Jolla has recently debuted a brand new, authentic-Italian brunch, served every Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Check out the highlights of Executive Chef Vince Schofield's new menu and start planning your own brunch experience.

Get Ready To Invest In San Diego Craft Beer | Ballast Point Brewing Takes Steps To Go Public

October 19, 2015

Are you ready to invest in San Diego craft beer?!? Reports are out that San Diego-based Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits has made the initial steps to go public by filing an S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the first step in the process to become a publicly traded company. The offering is valued up to $172.5 million, and although limited information is available, it has been disclosed that Ballast Point intends to list on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol PINT.

It's Official - Local Chef Chad White To Compete On Season 13 Of Bravo's Top Chef | Premiering December 2

October 19, 2015

There will be two San Diego chefs on the upcoming season of Bravo's hit culinary competition Top Chef. In addition to Juniper + Ivy (and upcoming The Crack Shack) Chef/Partner Richard Blais, who will return to Season 13 of the award-winning series as a judge, as previously speculated, Chef Chad White will be a contestant on the show, battling it out for $125,000, a feature in FOOD & WINE magazine, a showcase at the annual FOOD & WINE Classic in Aspen and the coveted title of "Top Chef." The series premieres in two parts on December 2-3.

ART SAN DIEGO Contemporary Art Show Is Back At Balboa Park This November 5-8 | Enter To Win 2 VIP Tickets To Opening Night Preview

October 18, 2015

For the seventh year, ART SAN DIEGO Contemporary Art Show will return to San Diego's Balboa Park Activity Center for a weekend of special events. Taking place from Thursday, November 5 to Sunday, November 8, the much-anticipated show is exploring the ever-evolving landscape in San Diego with this year’s theme of [META.MORPHOSIS]. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to the exhibit's opening night preview (a $150 value), so read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

Live Music Paired With 5 Courses Of Delicious Dishes | SoundBite Pops Up At The Cork And Craft On November 2

October 17, 2015

On Monday, November 2, from 6:30-9pm, SoundBite dinner #13 is scheduled to take over The Cork and Craft in Rancho Bernardo. Combining his love for food and music, Chef Nick Brune created a this traveling dinner series, aptly named SoundBite, that pops up at notable San Diego restaurants and venues, bringing together local bands/singers/songwriters and San Diego’s best chefs to co-create an out-of-this world supper paired around live music, lyrics and food.

Day Of The Dead Dinner To Feature Baja Food & Wine At The Grant Grill On October 27

October 16, 2015

On October 27, starting at 6pm, The Grant Grill inside the historic US GRANT Hotel will host the Dia De Los Muertos Themed Collaborative Baja 5 Course Wine Dinner, a cross-border dining collaboration organized in conjunction with Baja Wine + Food.  This special culinary event will pair THE US GRANT Executive Chef Mark Kropczynski with Chef Flor Fanco of Finca La Carrodilla for a one-night-only dinner, themed around the Mexican holiday, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.

The Brew Project To Grand Open In Hillcrest On Monday, October 26

October 16, 2015

A unique dining and drinking destination will be opening its doors in Hillcrest on Monday, October 26. 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.

Center For Community Solutions’ 11th Annual Chef Showdown is Back On Thursday, October 29

October 15, 2015

The Center for Community Solutions (CCS) will host the 11th Annual Chef Showdown, on Thursday, October 29 at a stunning new waterfront venue - the Port Pavilion at Broadway Pier, where local chefs will go head-to-head for a great cause. The annual fundraising and tasting event takes place during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is held in October throughout the country. This one-of-a-kind culinary event will benefit programs and services of CCS, a San Diego nonprofit that provides advocacy, legal support, healing and prevention services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.

Wine & Dine Without Breaking The Bank With These 15 San Diego Date Night Deals

October 15, 2015

Date night just became a whole lot more affordable thanks to these 15 San Diego restaurants, where couples receive special treatment with discounted dining. We have rounded up a list of date night deals that are sure to stoke the flames of romance without breaking the bank.

Barrio Star To Renovate To Launch Fast-Casual Service

October 15, 2015

Bankers Hill’s favorite place for modern Mexican soul food is getting bolder! For the first time in five years, Barrio Star, the beloved brightly-colored restaurant at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Nutmeg Street, will be introducing a fast-service concept that will elevate the already lively establishment.

Kitchen 4140 Appoints New Chef De Cuisine Chad Kilgore

October 14, 2015

In the midst of an increasingly busy dining room and rumored plans for expansion, Chef Kurt Metzger, owner of Kitchen 4140, has appointed Chad Kilgore as Chef de Cuisine of the farm-to-table restaurant in Bay Ho. This move is the result of a string of successful collaborations between Kilgore and Metzger, both of whom share a passion for sustainable, thoughtful cuisine and bettering the culinary industry.