Moniker General All-In-One Store, Craft Beer Tasting Room & Cafe Opens In Liberty Station

May 31, 2016

Moniker General is a new retail concept and community space introducing lifestyle and home goods, custom furniture, and craft coffee and beer all in one unified store. This unique establishment recently opened in a 4,200 square foot space within the north end of Liberty Station, adjacent to Fireside By The Patio and across from Stone Brewing and Liberty Public Market.

San Diego County Fair Introduces New Food Options | Don't Miss Mad About The Fair This June 3-July 4

May 31, 2016

The 2016 San Diego County Fair takes place this June 3 through July 4. Celebrating another year of wild, whacky and whimsical epicurean selections and downright mad taste sensations, this year's incarnation will offer an array of new foods. Get ready to enjoy some sweet, spicy and savory flavor concoctions, something sticky and ooey-gooey, and so many other options along the Avenue and Concourse and dotted everywhere in between.

Take A COASTER Bar Crawl And Hit These 7 San Diego Hotspots

March 30, 2016

Everyone loves a good bar crawl, especially one to kick-off the summer fun. That’s why we’ve created a list for the ultimate bar crawl experience that includes a safe and inexpensive method of transportation… the COASTER train! Start your crawl in downtown and work your way to Encinitas, trying San Diego’s iconic staples up the coast while taking in the picturesque seaside views along the way.

Battle June Gloom With These Fun & Delicious San Diego Events | Beer & Sake, The County Fair, Margaritas, Tequila, Cigars And So Much More To Kick Off Summer

May 29, 2016

It's (nearly) summertime, and the livin's easy! Fight the June Gloom and get yourself to one of the many fun & delicious events taking place throughout the month. From Scotch tastings, to a Beer & Sake Festival, a Brew & Food Fest, the opening of the San Diego County Fair, and so much more, fill your schedule and usher in summer with one of the many events taking place this June!

Popular Pop-Up Supper Series Cow By Bear To Host 5 Year Anniversary Dinner On September 17

May 28, 2016

Possibly the most difficult-to-obtain reservation in San Diego at the moment is for Cow By Bear, a pop-up supper that takes place 3 nights a week at one of several secret downtown locations where an anonymous chef dressed in a full bear suit sears up a meat-centric 5-course wine-paired dinner for 10 guests who dish out $150 per ticket for the experience. The dinners are booked out months in advance, but on September 17, for the first time ever, Bear will host a 10 course dinner for 100 guests at a secret waterfront location downtown to celebrate its 5 year anniversary.

Kick Off The Copa América Soccer Tournament At Quad Alehouse This June!

May 27, 2016

Futbol fans take note! Cheer on every goal, kick and header as Quad AleHouse, located on the third floor above Gaslamp Tavern at the corner of Fifth Avenue and E Street, will host viewing parties during the Copa América soccer tournament beginning on Friday, June 3, and continuing on through the tournament’s end on Sunday, June 26.

Liberty Station To Host Summer Block Party On Saturday, June 11

May 27, 2016

Liberty Station is welcoming summer with an inaugural block party celebration to showcase all the historic naval-base-turned-neighborhood  has to offer. Don't miss the Liberty Station Summer Block Party on Saturday, June 11, from 6-9pm. Friends and neighbors are invited this walkabout-style event to sample the newly opened eateries, dance along to live entertainment, partake in some family-friendly activities, stretch at a free outdoor yoga class, and discover all that San Diego’s latest neighborhood destination has to offer.

Richard Blais & Michael Rosen To Expand The Crack Shack Fried Chicken Concept To North County With 2 New Locations Planned

May 26, 2016

Celebrity Chef Richard Blais and his partner-in-eats Michael Rosen are packing the house daily at their casual, outdoor Little Italy eatery The Crack Shack, so it is no wonder that the dynamic duo are planning to expand to two new locations in San Diego's North County. Set to open at 407 Encinitas Boulevard at the space formerly occupied by Coco's, the gigantic space will get a total remodel and The Crack Shack Encinitas could open by December 2016 with a Costa Mesa location planned to debut as early as March 2017.

Kobey's Swap Meet Adds Summer Night Market To Weekend Schedule | Every Thursday From 3-8pm

May 26, 2016

San Diego's Kobey's Swap Meet will debut its inaugural Summer Night Market beginning on June 2 and continuing each Thursday from 3-8pm until September 1. In addition to great bargains on a huge selection of items, the new Summer Night Market will include food trucks and entertainment.

Women's Museum Of California To Host 9th Annual Wine & Music Festival On June 24 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

May 25, 2016

On Friday, June 24, from 6-10pm, the Women’s Museum of California will host its 9th Annual Wine & Music Festival at the North Promenade Lawn at San Diego's Liberty Station in Point Loma, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy summer sips, culinary delights and rockin’ performances by several live bands playing a wide range of music from originals to classic favorites. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket.

California Travel Association Names Karl Strauss Brewing Company 2016 Brewery Of The Year

May 25, 2016

San Diego based Karl Strauss Brewing Company been named the 2016 Brewery of the Year by the California Travel Association. Each year the association holds an awards ceremony to recognize standout organizations throughout the state that have helped to develop the California tourism brand. Karl Strauss joins an impressive list of previous winners in the Brewery of the Year category that includes Firestone Walker (2015), Russian River (2014), and Sierra Nevada (2013).

San Diego's Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits To Open Virginia Brewery & Retail Operation And Long Beach BrewPub

May 24, 2016

Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits is going to Virginia! The San Diego-based craft brewery will invest $47.8 million to establish an East Coast brewing operation and retail facility in Botetourt County, Virginia, which will create an estimated 178 new jobs. Ballast Point will also open a new brewery restaurant in Long Beach, CA, at the Alamitos Bay Marina.

Get Carnival Inspired Eats At These 5 San Diego Restaurants

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May 24, 2016

We can almost taste the gluttonous flavors of summer. With only a few days before the opening of the San Diego County Fair with some of the best snack foods in town, everyone has been waiting nearly a whole year to get their hands on some delicious carnival eats. But you don’t always have to head to a fair to eat your favorite foods. You can get your carnival inspired eats all year round at these five San Diego establishments.

Gelson's Markets Pacific Beach Location To Grand Open On May 26

May 23, 2016

One of California’s premier supermarket chains, Gelson’s Markets, will be opening its third San Diego-area store in Pacific Beach located at 730 Turquoise Street on May 26. The supermarket to the stars should be a welcome addition to the North PB neighborhood. The opening will be celebrated throughout the week, commencing with a ribbon cutting at 9 a.m. Gelson’s will also be thanking its first 200 customers with a gift bag valued at $20. In addition, customers will have the opportunity to sample featured merchandise and dishes on opening day and throughout opening week.

Cold War Kids, 311, Thievery Corporation & More Set To Headline Del Mar Racetrack Concert Series This Summer

May 23, 2016

Del Mar has released its official 2016 Summer Concert Series lineup, which include performances by Cold War Kids, 311, Ziggy Marley, Thievery Corporation and many more. Opening Day of Del Mar Racetrack is right around the corner, and on a Friday for the first time ever - Friday, July 15. The season runs through Labor Day, September 5 and features an array of epicurean events in addition to 11 musical performances.

Bernie Sanders To Return To San Diego For Qualcomm Stadium Rally & Concert On Sunday, June 5

May 22, 2016

The hopeful Democratic candidate for US President will soon return to America's Finest City! Join Bernie Sanders in San Diego for a concert and rally featuring Nahko and Medicine for the People, Michael Mowgli & The Altruists, Joel Rafael, and special guests George Lopez, Shailene Woodley, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, Kendrick Sampson and Dr. Cornel West, taking place at San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, June 5, starting at 3pm.

The Patio Group To Open Harvest By The Patio In San Diego's East Village

May 22, 2016

The Patio Group has released the name for its incoming East Village concept. Harvest By The Patio is currently under construction at 369 10th Avenue in the space previously occupied by Table No. 10 and will unveil as early as this summer with a menu designed by Chef Antonio Friscia's Legal Restaurant team and a focus on sustainable and seasonal dishes.