Get Your KAABOO Del Mar Weekend Passes Before Prices Increase

March 15, 2016

Those who hesitate are lost - especially when it comes to purchasing tickets for the ‘mix-perience’ of a lifetime! This is the last chance to purchase passes for a weekend escape to KAABOO Del Mar before the prices increase. Whether you are looking for that perfect long weekend getaway, or to enjoy great music, food, arts, and comedy for a few days, KAABOO has you covered.

Chef Exodus | Top-Tier Chefs Announce Departure From San Diego

May 15, 2016

San Diego is known as a town where there are more great chefs going than coming. Two more exceptional chefs took to Facebook today to announce their impending departure from America's Finest City - World Food Champion Ricardo Heredia and former Corporate Executive Chef for The Patio Group John Medall.

Taste Of Hillcrest Returns On Saturday, April 16 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

March 14, 2016

On Saturday, April 16, from noon to 4pm, San Diego’s most fabulous neighborhood will dish up its most delectable event of the season - the annual Taste of Hillcrest. Over 35 restaurants will show off their mouthwatering specialties as food lovers and connoisseurs sample each bite on a neighborhood self-guided culinary world tour. We are offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket (limited to only 60 passes) and also raffling off 2 passes to attend. Read on and be sure to enter.

Chef Antonio Friscia's Legal Restaurants & The Patio Group To Open Bao Beach In Mission Beach

March 14, 2016

Fresh off a consulting gig assisting The Patio Group open Fireside by The Patio in Liberty Station, Chef Antonio Friscia and his Legal Restaurants hospitality group will work with the restaurant company once again on the opening of Bao Beach in Mission Beach.

9th Annual CityBeat Festival Of Beers Returns To North Park On April 23 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

March 13, 2016

The CityBeat Festival of Beers returns outside North Park's Lafayette Hotel on Saturday, April 23 for a day devoted to two of San Diego’s best known exports - music and craft beer. Presented by the San Diego Music Foundation, participants are invited to enjoy tastes of over 100 beers from more than 60 breweries, as well as live music, local vendors and great food. We are offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 saving per ticket and also raffling off 2 VIP tickets!

Chinese Insurance Group To Purchase Historic Hotel Del Coronado

March 12, 2016

New York private equity firm the Blackstone Group has made an agreement to sell Strategic Hotels & Resorts, which it acquired in December 2015 for around $6Billion, to Chinese company, Anbang Insurance Group. This sale results in the transfer of 16 luxury resort properties in the U.S., including San Diego's historic Hotel Del Coronado.

Everything You Need To Know About The New Liberty Public Market | Grand Opening In Liberty Station On March 21

March 11, 2016

David Spatafore, the local hospitality veteran behind Coronado’s Blue Bridge Hospitality, has partnered with San Diego's Liberty Station in Point Loma, and together, they will open Liberty Public Market - a premier 22,000 square-foot public market adjacent to Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens that will unite the region’s most dynamic artisans under one roof. A limited number of vendors are set to 'officially' open on Monday, March 21, with more to follow throughout the week. The multi-million dollar investment will support the creation of a complete San Diego cultural immersion - a public arena for locals and tourists alike to embrace the city’s finest handcrafted food and specialty items. We have all the details on the highly anticipated market.

1919 Sports Bar Now Open In San Diego's Gaslamp

March 11, 2016

1919 is now open at the former Nicky Rottens space in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp District. A throwback to what neighborhood sports bars used to be, expect simple drinks and all-American food, served quickly, so that you can focus on the next play.

Flour & Barley Brick Over Pizza Opens At Former Pizzeria Mozza Spot At The Headquarters On March 14

March 10, 2016

Block 16 Hospitality, the creative team behind Flour & Barley Brick Oven Pizza Las Vegas, will open its second location of the concept in the former Pizzeria Mozza space at The Headquarters at Seaport Village on Monday, March 14. Flour & Barley San Diego will be open for lunch and dinner, bringing a selection of brick oven pizzas, entrees and more to the historic, waterfront complex.

Hillcrest Farmers Market To Introduce Craft Beer Tasting

March 10, 2016

On Sunday March 13, the Hillcrest Farmers Market will be the first in the county to serve craft beer samples following the passing of California’s AB 774 bill. Mayor Kevin Faulconer, City Councilmember Todd Gloria and Hillcrest Business Association Board President Tami Daiber will be in attendance to welcome Hillcrest Brewing Company, which will launch the first-ever craft beer sampling at San Diego Farmers Markets.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - FlyBy San Diego

March 10, 2016

This is an epic aerial tour of the beautiful city of San Diego, California. This documentary, directed and edited by Jeffrey "Mugsy Mahonney" Villegas of Hollywood Universal, includes most of San Diego's famous landmarks, that are visually appealing, from a birds eye perspective. #FlyBySD

Pacific Beach Fish Shops Brings Back Crawfish Boil Series This Spring

March 10, 2016

Everyone knows that the best place to enjoy Cajun-inspired, deliciously fresh crawfish is Louisiana, but Starting at the end of March, Pacific Beach Fish Shop is bringing that experience to San Diego at the Crawfish Cookout. Get ready to dust the sand off of your feet and chow down on the traditional delicacy straight from a spicy Cajun boil.

San Diego Rum Run Returns On April 10 | Enter To Win Registration For Two!

March 9, 2016

The race for rum is coming to San Diego! On Sunday, April 10, the 2nd annual San Diego Rum Run returns to Paradise Point Resort for an energetic and tropical-inspired event. Presented by Energy Events, Paradise Point Resort & Road Runner, this 10k race (with a 1k for the kiddos) will transport participants to the Caribbean with a tiki-torch-lined finish featuring leis, festive decorations, the music of the islands and more! We are raffling off adult registrations for 2 for the race, so read on and be sure to enter.

First Events Announced For MLB All-Star Week In San Diego | Yoga & Colorful 5k Kick Off Festivities

March 8, 2016

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is coming to San Diego's Petco Park this July, and in addition to the game and Home Run Derby, there will be a whole host of other events taking place throughout the city. Major League Baseball and Soul Pose are joining together to host the Soul Pose MLB All-Star Yoga event on Saturday, July 9 at Waterfront Park. In addition, The Color Run MLB All-Star 5K presented by Nike will return to All-Star Week and take place on Sunday, July 10 in downtown San Diego. Registration is now open for both events.

Dobson's Bar & Restaurant To Host Exclusive Wine Dinner On March 22

March 8, 2016

Dobson’s Bar & Restaurant will host its first Rudd Oakville Estate wine dinner on Tuesday, March 22 starting at 6:30pm. The dinner features five courses prepared by Executive Chef Martin San Roman, thoughtfully paired with a variety of Rudd Oakville Estate wines by special guest Oscar Henquet, Managing Director of Rudd Oakville Estate.

Oscar's Mexican Seafood Chooses East Village For Fourth Location

March 7, 2016

Oscar's Mexican Seafood has taken over the space formerly occupied by Toast Enoteca & Cucina adjacent to Petco Park for its 4th San Diego location, which could open as early as this weekend. Oscar's was recently named on Yelp's list of Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. in 2016.

Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets To The Sabor Latino Beer, Wine & Food Fest On Saturday, March 19

March 6, 2016

Capping off the 23rd Annual Latino Film Festival is the Sabor Latino Beer, Wine & Food Fest on Saturday, March 19, from 2-5pm, taking place outside the AMC 18 Theater at Fashion Valley Mall! Get ready to enjoy Latin cuisine from some of San Diego and Baja's top chefs paired with the finest breweries and wineries from both sides of the border, as well as with live entertainment and performances. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend and offering promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket! Read on and be sure to enter.