Beerfish Finally Unveils In North Park

June 8, 2016

We thought it was never going to happen! After administrative hurdles caused a nearly 2 year delay in its opening, Beerfish has finally debuted at 2933 Adams Avenue in North Park. From Abel Kaase, the guy behind Sessions Public in Point Loma, Beerfish will offer seafood-centric fare from Executive Chef Aaron Obregon, complimented by a wide selection of local craft beer.

Café Chloe Team To Open Chloe At Scout Garden Café & Events At Point Loma's Liberty Station

June 7, 2016

In 2004, Alison McGrath and John Clute joined forces to create San Diego’s first European-style cafe in the once blighted urban neighborhood of East Village. Café Chloe was embraced by the residents of neighborhood and the jewel box restaurant became a beloved and award-winning local destination including being voted #1 Best French restaurant by the San Diego Union-Tribune. Now the Point Loma residents are venturing beyond downtown to a new venue at the burgeoning Arts District in Point Loma's Liberty Station.

Red Card Café Takes Over Former Kitchen 4140 Space In Bay Park

June 6, 2016

Red Card Café will open at the former Kitchen 4140 space on Morena Boulevard, which was left dormant after Chef Kurt Metzger closed the eatery last fall after a 5 year tenure in Bay Ho. Red Card will be a soccer-themed, globally-inspired eatery and is expected to open this August.

Former Top Chef Contestant On Board To Open Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen In Little Italy

Pacific Standard Executive Chef Giselle Wellman

June 6, 2016

Ready to enter San Diego's renown dining neighborhood, Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen is expected to make a splash this July in Little Italy. This not-to-miss rustic-refined eatery will be helmed by San Diego native, Giselle Wellman. After appearing on Bravo’s hit cooking competition Top Chef, Chef Wellman is excited to be back in her hometown and offer another extraordinary dining option in the booming culinary hub of Little Italy.

BiCE San Diego Launches Weekly Grilled Cheese Night For Grown Ups

June 5, 2016

Widely known for its sumptuous one-of-a-kind cheese bar, BiCE Ristorante in downtown San Diego will launch a weekly Grilled Cheese Night. The events are set for every Tuesday in June from 5pm-10ish and a specialty grilled cheese sandwich filled with a cheese from a different region of Italy will be served at the downtown restaurant’s cheese bar. Crafted by Chef de Cuisine Francesca Penoncelli, the meltingly delicious sandwiches are priced at $10 and can be paired with a suggested wine or beer for $16.

Make A Small Fortune Renting Out Your San Diego Home Or Apartment On Airbnb This Summer | New Hosts Earn $200 Bonus By Signing Up With SanDiegoVille

June 5, 2016

With summer around the corner, Comic-Con International coming to town and the MLB All-Star Game taking place in America's Finest City for the first time in decades, San Diego property is in extremely high demand and those that rent out their home or apartment on Airbnb can make a small fortune. As an added incentive to sign up, first time hosts signing up through SanDiegoVille and completing a rental before the end of September will receive a bonus of $200. Learn more, sign up, and start making money off your little slice of heaven!

San Diego OysterFest Returns For 2 Days This June 17-18 | Enter To Win A Pair Of Backstage Passes!

June 4, 2016

The 7th Annual San Diego OysterFest returns to the picturesque Marina Embarcadero North by Seaport Village for 2 days for the first time ever. Taking place Friday, June 17 & Saturday, June 18, OysterFest is filled with the three essentials for an epic time - booze, music, and food. This year, the festival offers live bands including headliners Thievery Corporation on Friday and Rebelution on Saturday, as well as craft beer, wine and cocktails, plenty of fresh oysters and food offerings from a variety of eateries. This event spotlights some up and coming bands and entertainers in a festival atmosphere on the beautiful San Diego Bay. We are raffling a pair of backstage passes good for either Friday OR Saturday, so read on for all the details and be sure to enter!

The Patio Group & Legal Restaurants To Open Bao Beach In Mission Beach This Summer

June 3, 2016

After recently opening Fireside By The Patio in Liberty Station and announcing the future launch of Harvest By The Patio in San Diego's East Village, Gina Champion-Cain's The Patio Group and Chef Antonio Friscia's Legal Restaurants are teaming up again for the launch of Bao Beach, set to open as early as this summer at the location previously occupied by Poseidon's Divers at 3735 Mission Boulevard in Mission Beach.

Tasting Room Del Mar Now Open | Get A First Glimpse Inside North County's Newest Eatery

June 2, 2016

Tasting Room Del Mar has recently debuted on the main thoroughfare of the coastal community. Owned by father/son-duo David and Evan Taylor, Tasting Room Del Mar presents a unique concept with the goal of offering diners a gastronomic educational experience consciously designed to be enhanced through suggested food & beverage pairings.

Heroes Brew Fest Returns On July 23 During 2016 Comic-Con Weekend At New Waterfront Park Venue | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

June 2, 2016

The comic-themed Heroes Brew Craft Beer Festival returns for its fourth year during Comic-Con weekend on Saturday, July 23, from 3:30-6:30pm, featuring crowds dressed to the nines in their favorite costumes and enjoying local craft beer at the event's new venue - Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego. This unique San Diego beer festival features more than 40 craft breweries, along with food trucks, a costume contest, raffles and live music. Because we want to be your hero, we are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend and also offering the top promo code in town - save $5 per ticket with SDVILLE at checkout (limited to only 75 tickets)!

Buddy's Diner Now Open In Pacific Beach | Get A First Look Inside & Check Out The Menu

June 1, 2016

It's been more than 2 years in the making but Buddy's Diner has finally opened at 1564 Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach. Owned by Vito Tutino, Buddy's offers a traditional diner experience with a retro design and a lengthy menu featuring breakfast served all day, tons of milkshake varieties, and an array of comfort foods.

San Diego Magazine To Host Best Restaurants Party On June 16

June 1, 2016

San Diego Magazine will celebrate its annual Best Restaurants issue with a Best Restaurants Party at Pirch at Westfield UTC on Thursday, June 16, from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Now in the fifth year, the Best Restaurants Kick-Off Party celebrates the top restaurants in San Diego as selected by San Diego Magazine readers and resident food critic Troy Johnson. The June issue featuring the Best Restaurants list is on newsstands now.

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.