Horton Plaza Park To Grand Open On May 4 | Community Celebration To Be Hosted By Mayor Faulconer

April 18, 2016

On Wednesday May 4, from 6:30-10pm, the official grand opening of Downtown San Diego’s highly anticipated Horton Plaza Park will take place. The grand opening celebration will be open to the public and hosted by Mayor Kevin Faulconer with special performances, beer gardens, food trucks, offerings from the Park Pavilions, live art, and the debut of the restored Irving Gill Fountain.

HBD RePost - Your 'Service' Dog Is Making Me Anxious | How The Dogs-In-Restaurants Trend Is Completely Out-Of-Control

A sign hanging at Oscar's in Pacific Beach

April 18, 2016

In honor of my mother's birthday, I am reposting her favorite SanDiegoVille article. Happy Birthday, Mom!!

Miss B's Coconut Club Sets Sail In Mission Beach

April 17, 2016

The tiki-inspired Miss B’s Coconut Club is now open in Mission Beach at the space formerly occupied by The Boardwalk, less that 50 feet from the beach. Island-inspired dishes make up the Coconut Club’s unique cuisine, where bold Caribbean flavors meet fruit-infused cocktails and local craft beer. This spring, celebrate San Diego’s nautical and maritime history and be sure to plunge into Miss B’s for a classic, Caribbean-inspired menu that’s bringing tiki to the beach.

Small Bar To Pair Craft Cocktails With Silly Bizarre Crime Mug Shots On May 24

April 17, 2016

A new kind of pairing event is taking place this May. Craft cocktail events are popular, but pairing booze with food has been done to death. Small Bar in University Heights is changing things up by pairing craft cocktails with mug shots. You read that right. On May 24, Small Bar will host an arresting event where six separate mug shots will each be paired with a mule inspired by the alleged crime committed by each suspect.

2nd Annual D6 Night Market Returns To Mira Mesa On Saturday, May 21

April 16, 2016

Get ready to light the night when the 2nd annual D6 Night Market returns to Mira Mesa Community Park on Saturday, May 21, from 4-10pm for a free, family-friendly public event. Named for San Diego’s City Council District 6 (“D6”), perhaps the most culturally diverse district in San Diego, the D6 Night Market will have all the elements of a successful night market including a mix of food and beverage stands, vendors, and entertainment.

New Chef Joins Stella Public House & Halcyon In San Diego's East Village

April 16, 2016

Stella Public House and Halcyon in San Diego's East Village have appointed Chef Jade Griego as the dual concept's new Executive Chef, taking over the position previously held by Giovanni Novella. Griego will oversee the menu design and execution for both concepts, giving him the creative bandwidth to explore cooking techniques unique to each brand - with Stella Public House’s woodfired oven continuing to turn out Neapolitan-styled pizzas, as well as evolving the unique skillet brunch items and Halcyon’s expansive gourmet café offerings.

Brian Malarkey's Little Italy Project Set To Debut April 29 | Herb & Wood Nearly Ready To Unveil

April 15, 2016

Herb & Wood, the much-anticipated Little Italy concept from celebrity chef Brian Malarkey and his business partner Chris Puffer is anticipated to open on Friday, April 29, with the Kettner-fronted market to debut a few months after.

Duke's La Jolla Launches Weekend Brunch

April 14, 2016

Duke's La Jolla has launched its weekend brunch, taking place each Saturday & Sunday from 10am to 2pm. In addition to one of the best views in San Diego, Duke's will offer a menu featuring classic Hawaiin dishes and mainlander cuisine.

Dinner Lab Dies At The Table

Dinner Lab CEO & Founder Brian Bordainick

April 14, 2016

In an email with the subject "Thank," Dinner Lab - the membership-based, traveling pop-up dinner company - announced that it will no longer stay in operation. The New Orlean's based company launched in San Diego in October 2014. 

San Diego Council On Literacy To Host 7th Annual Eat.Drink.Read. Tasting Event Fundraiser On May 18 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

April 12, 2016

Celebrating its 30th year promoting literacy in San Diego County, the San Diego Council on Literacy is hosting its 7th annual Eat.Drink.Read fundraiser, a tasting event featuring more than 25 food & drink vendors, taking place on Wednesday, May 18, from 5:30-8pm at Liberty Station. We are raffling off two tickets, so read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

CannaGrow Expo Is Coming To San Diego This May 7-8 | Save On Passes With SDVILLE

April 11, 2016

Learn all about growing that sweet cheeba at the CannaGrow Expo this May 7-8 at San Diego's Paradise Point Resort & Spa. Whether you are looking for sound fundamentals to begin cultivating cannabis, or tips & tricks to achieve peak performance of large scale grows, the 3rd annual CannaGrow Expo is focused on taking the cannabis grow to the next level. We are offering promo code SDVILLE for $20 savings per registration.

Goose Island Brewing Migration Week Is Coming To San Diego

April 11, 2016

Goose Island Brewing Company is bringing its famous Migration Week to San Diego this April 19-22, featuring numerous events taking place around San Diego, including a kick-off party at Quartyard, a dinner at Bracero and more.

San Diego Magazine To Host Best Of North County Party At Omni La Costa On April 29 | Enter To Win Tickets

April 10, 2016

San Diego Magazine will host its annual Best of North County Party on Friday April 29, from 6:30-9:30pm at its new location - Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad. Guests are invited to sample North County’s best restaurants, breweries, wineries and spirit companies all in one place. We are raffling off 2 tickets to attend. Read on and be sure to enter.

Pizzeria Luigi To Open Imperial Beach Location

April 9, 2016

Pizzeria Luigi is bringing its famous NYC-style pizza to South San Diego County. Italian-born Luigi Agostini will debut the third outpost of his popular pizza lounge at 717 Seacoast Drive in Imperial Beach as early as this June.

The 3rd Annual San Diego Beer & Music Festival Heads To Liberty Station On Saturday, May 7 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

April 8, 2016

The third annual San Diego Beer and Music Festival will take over its new venue at Liberty Station's NTC Park in Point Loma on Saturday, May 7, from 7-10pm (6pm for VIP), for an evening of craft beer and live music to raise funds for the San Diego Hunger Coalition. Presented by #RockStarBeer Productions, FM 94/9, and many area breweries, the festival will showcase over 100 craft beers from more than 50 local and regional breweries as well as local bands and DJ's and will also include a food truck pavilion and private after party. This tribute edition is headlined by No Doubt, AC/DC and Nirvana cover bands. We are raffling off a pair of VIP passes to attend ($100 value) as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 off any ticket. Keep reading and be sure to enter for a chance to win!

Rubicon Deli's Third Location Now Open In La Jolla

April 7, 2016

The popular sandwich shop, Rubicon Deli, known for its fresh baked bread selections and top notch ingredients, has opened its third San Diego outpost in the Regents Medical Center in La Jolla, located at 4130 La Jolla Village Drive.

Marriott's Bayfront SpringHill Suites & Residence Inn Open Bayside In Downtown San Diego

April 7, 2016

Marriott International today celebrated the grand opening of the highly anticipated SpringHill Suites & Residence Inn San Diego Downtown Bayfront at BRIC - the mixed-use project at the former site of the Lane Field ballpark in downtown San Diego.  Leadership from Marriott International, the City of San Diego and the Port of San Diego gathered to welcome local patrons and visitors alike to this innovative and forward thinking hotel property.