Chef DJ Tangalin To Head New Decoy Dockside Dining at Lakehouse Hotel & Resort At Lake San Marcos

Chef Danilo "DJ" Tangalin

May 19, 2016

Eat.Drink.Sleep. (Tower23 Hotel, Cannonball, Draft Mission Beach) has tapped Danilo "DJ" Tangalin from its JRDN Restaurant at Tower23 in Pacific Beach as Executive Chef of Lakehouse Hotel & Resort's new onsite, 2-tiered restaurant Decoy Dockside Dining, set to open mid-summer in San Marcos. DJ has spent time in some of the country's most esteemed kitchens and has led the team at JRDN Restaurant for two years. He will continue to oversee the kitchen there as well.

Tracy Borkum's Cucina Sorella To Open On May 24 | Reservations Now Available

May 18, 2016

Tracy Borkum's Urban Kitchen Group has found great success with its burgeoning Cucina restaurant concepts, with locations that include Cucina Urbana in Bankers Hill, Cucina Enoteca outposts in Del Mar, Irvine & Newport Beach, and on May 24, Cucina Sorella will debut at the former Kensington Grill space (and Fish Public after that) on Adams Avenue in Kensington.

Chefs Javier Plascencia & Chad White Headline 2nd Annual San Diego Brew & Food Festival On Saturday, June 4 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

May 17, 2016

The Brew & Food Festival is coming back to America's Finest City for a second round of craft beer and culinary collisions, taking place on Saturday, June 4, from 3-6:30pm at the beautiful Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego. This year's event will feature more than 200 seasonal and specialty craft beers from 70 breweries, dozens of beer-inspired and infused dishes from 20 accomplished chefs (including celebrity chefs Javier Plascencia and the return of Top Chef contestant Chad White), two stages for live music and chef demonstrations, and activities like the silent disco dome. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type (limited to first 100 tickets purchased so act fast!).

San Diego Festival Of Arts Brings World-Renowned Artists To America's Finest City On June 11-12 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

May 16, 2016

Artists and aficionados from around the world will converge on America's Finest City when the rebranded San Diego Festival of the Arts takes over downtown's Waterfront Park for a weekend of all-things-art on June 11-12, from 10am-5pm each day. In addition to art displays, guests at the 2016 event will enjoy live music and entertainment, a craft beer garden and bites from San Diego’s top restaurants. We are raffling off 2 single day tickets, so read on and be sure to enter!

Salvucci's Ready To Open In San Diego's East Village

May 15, 2016

The RMD Group of restaurants (Don Chido, Rustic Root, Ciro's) has finished the build out of the former Común Taqueria space at 935 J Street in San Diego's East Village and will open Salvucci's on Monday, May 16. Specializing in modern takes on traditional Italian dishes, Salvucci's aims to entice San Diego diners with fresh pasta, bread, pizza, sauce, and welcoming hospitality.

Celebrate Margarita Month All This May With Grand Tasting Set For June 11 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 14, 2016

You know what they say - life should be taken with a grain of salt… a slice of lime... and a healthy dose of tequila. This May, 30 bars and restaurants across America's Finest City are competing to see who makes San Diego’s best margarita by offering up their signature concoctions at a discount all month long, culminating in a Margarita Month Grand Tasting party on Saturday, June 11, where attendees will get the chance to taste samples of every cocktail. We are raffling off 2 tickets to the Grand Tasting, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket.

San Diego's Daring Downtown Dishes To Eat This Instant

Sirenas Po' Boy Chilean Tenderloin

May 13, 2016

It’s no surprise that San Diego’s downtown has become a destination for those looking for out-of-the-box flavor. Luckily for us, there are some downtown restaurants whose dishes blow our minds, but not our wallets. Check out some of downtown’s boldest bites and spice up your everyday with one of these creative dishes.

San Diego Tacos, Tequila & Beer Festival To Offer True Fiesta Experience On June 11 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 12, 2016

On Saturday, June 11, from 2-5pm, the inaugural San Diego Tacos, Tequila & Beer Festival will invite guests to the ultimate fiesta at Silo in Makers Quarter, celebrating the best tacos, tequila and beer in San Diego. At this all-inclusive event, fifteen local breweries will be serving samples of their beers including summer specialities and seasonals, twelve of the top restaurants in San Diego will be serving signature tacos, tequila from area purveyors will be flowing, and live music will be rocking throughout the festival. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to this event, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket (limited to only 30 tickets!).

The Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge To Close To Become Bar By Red Door | New Craft Cocktails Focused Space To Launch In Its Place This August

May 11, 2016

The Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge will close for business as of June 20 after over six years in Mission Hills. The beef-centric restaurant will be remodeled and re-opened later this summer as Bar by Red Door - a fresh, bar-focused space by the same owner, with an emphasis on interactive cocktails and a mainly shared and small plates food menu.

Bracero To Host Winemaker Dinner With Vena Cava Winery On May 23

May 10, 2016

Bracero’s Meet the Winemaker dinner is back! On Monday, May 23, Bracero Cocina de Raiz will offer diners a unique opportunity to meet Phil Gregory of Vena Cava Winery located in Valle de Guadalupe. Bringing the essence of Valle de Guadalupe to the city of San Diego, this wine tasting experience is one not to miss.

The Lodge At Torrey Pines' The Grill To Reopen The Week Of June 13 With Invigorated Look & Menu

May 9, 2016

In February, Executive Chef Jeff Jackson’s popular longstanding eatery The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines closed for an extensive overhaul. Now nearing the homestretch of the $2.5 million remodel, upon reopening doors to the public the week of June 13, The Grill will see a reinvigorated patio expansion overlooking the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course - complete with five outdoor fire pits, an overhead wooden trellis, additional seating and an outdoor lounge - alongside a revamped kitchen, which sets the stage for Chef Jackson’s highly anticipated new menu.

Famous Tijuana Taco Shop To Open Gaslamp Outpost | Tacos El Gordo Is Coming To Downtown San Diego

May 8, 2016

Tacos El Gordo, which first opened in Tijuana in 1972, will add a downtown San Diego location to their growing portfolio. The popular taco shop chain has taken over the Gaslamp space formerly occupied by Starbuck's at 511 F Street and the family-owned eatery should be open by mid-2017.

Carnitas' Snack Shack To Open At Embarcadero On May 11 | Get A First Glimpse At Third Location Of San Diego's Pork Paradise

May 8, 2016

Husband & wife partners Chef Hanis Cavin and Sara Stroud will soon debut their third location of the popular pork paradise Carnitas' Snack Shack, opening at 1004 North Harbor Drive at San Diego's Embarcadero on Wednesday, May 11. Their new location will be totally al fresco, with an expanded menu, a cocktail bar, breakfast items and a dining deck with views of San Diego Bay. Get your first look at the space and new menu!!

The Coast Of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk Returns On May 24 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

May 7, 2016

Experience the tastiest restaurants and eateries in Pacific Beach at this year's Coast of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk, taking place on Tuesday, May 24, from 4-9pm. Be sure to come hungry, as this popular event continues to grow each year and will offer an expansive variety of food, including offerings from more than 25 local eateries and vendors from the Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers Market, as well as special deals from local retailers - all for only $25! We're also giving away a pair of passes to attend, so read on and enter the raffle for a chance to win!

San Diego Brewers Bring Home 14 Awards From World Beer Cup

May 6, 2016

Many San Diego brewers headed to Philadelphia this week for the Brewers Association's largest commercial beer competitions to date - the 2016 World Beer Cup. The biennial event is considered to be one of the most prestigious competitions of its kind, and this year, San Diego breweries brought home 14 awards.

Helm’s Brewing Co. Tasting Room Sails Into Ocean Beach This May

May 6, 2016

Helm’s Brewing Company is joining the growing craft beer community in Ocean Beach with a brand new satellite tasting room to open at 4896 Newport Avenue the week of May 16, with and a grand opening set for May 21, just in time for the OB's summer weather. This anticipated project will be the second location for Helm’s Brewing Company after brewing for three and a half years in Kearny Mesa.

Hotel Del Coronado Presents Chef Throwdown On June 9 To Benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

May 5, 2016

Hotel del Coronado will host an unforgettable gourmet tasting event on their expansive, oceanfront Windsor Lawn on Thursday, June 9. Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Chef Throwdown will treat guests to a culinary feast where 30 of San Diego and Baja’s best chefs will present tasting portions of signature dishes and desserts from stations set around the historic property, while local wineries and breweries pair their favorite libations with the culinary creations. There will also be live entertainment, as well as both a live and silent auction.