Inaugural Ohana Dana Point Music Fest To Take Place This August 27-28 | Eddie Vedder, Elvis Costello, Lana Del Rey & More To Headline

April 23, 2016

This year marks the debut of Ohana - a two-day music festival taking place on August 27-28 at Doheny State Beach in nearby Dana Point, California. The festival will feature performances by Eddie Vedder, Lana Del Rey, Elvis Costello, Band Of Horses and tons more. Eddie Vedder and Kelly Slater will also be throwing a kick-off celebration at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel the night before the event on August 26.

San Diego Poke Co. Reveals Menu & Offers Free Poke For First Guests | Popular Poke Company’s First Brick & Mortar Location Opens May 1

California Love bowl

April 22, 2016

Following last month’s announcement of an upcoming brick and mortar location, San Diego Poke Co., the popular poke vendor at the Hillcrest and Scripps Ranch Farmers Markets, has confirmed it will open on Sunday, May 1 in a 900-square-foot space on Friars Road between Mission Valley and Grantville. To celebrate the occasion, the first 100 guests will receive one free build-your-own poke bowl, the restaurant’s beloved staple dish.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - National Geographic Channel's Worlds Smart Cities: San Diego

April 21, 2016


In this National Geographic Channel feature that aired in January 2015, San Diego is spotlighted as the only U.S. city in the acclaimed documentary series "World's Smart Cities". San Diego was selected for its thriving technology sector, local innovators, environmentally conscious practices, intelligent public planning and an unparalleled quality of life. 

Parc Bistro-Brasserie Moves Into Former Croce's Park West Spot In Bankers Hill

April 22, 2016

Parc Bistro-Brasserie has taken over the space that previously housed Croce's Park West and will open in the heart of Bankers Hill as early as this May. Owned by longtime San Diego restaurateur Garo Minassian (Harry's Bar & Grill La Jolla), Parc will offer classical French cuisine from Executive Chef Donald Lockhart, as well as its own private wine label.

Uber Launches New Carpooling Option In San Diego | UberPOOL To Start April 25

April 20, 2016

Uber knows that more cars means more traffic and more pollution, so to help keep our quality of life from deteriorating, the rideshare company will launch uberPOOL service in San Diego on Monday, April 25. UberPOOL allows people going to the same place at the same time to share the journey, hoping to get more butts into fewer cars. This means cheaper rides for passengers and less congestion over time.

Searsucker Del Mar Launches New Price Fixed Menu, Happy Hour & Derby Brunch

April 20, 2016

Searsucker Del Mar has debuted a new spring pre-fixe menu that's available nightly for just $35 per person. The Del Mar destination has also unleashed a new daily happy hour and will host a Kentucky Derby brunch on May 7. 

San Diego's I Love Poke Festival Returns To Bali Hai For 7th Year This May 24

April 19, 2016

San Diego’s 7th Annual I Love Poke Festival and food competition returns to Bali Hai on Tuesday, May 24, from 6-9pm to celebrate Hawaiian culture and cuisine, featuring a poke dishes from an incredible lineup of restaurants, plus island-inspired tastes, music and more. This year’s tasting event will not only feature 30 of San Diego’s top chefs and restaurants, but will have, for the first time, Pokeland competitors from both Hawaii and Australia. Tickets to this event always sell out well ahead of time, so be sure to act fast!

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.