The Corner Drafthouse Debuts In Bankers Hill
10th Annual United States Bartenders’ Guild Most Imaginative Bartender Competition Names San Diego’s Mike West Winner Among SoCal's Top Talent
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| Mike West |
The United States Bartenders’ Guild hosted the regional finals of the 10th Annual Most Imaginative Bartender Competition in Los Angeles on June 29, where 10 of the top bartenders from Los Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas and Honolulu brought their most creative works of art to the table utilizing every skill necessary to craft the most imaginative cocktail that would make a memorable first impression on the esteemed panel of judges. At the end of the evening, San Diego’s Mike West, who created the Bridge Street Garden cocktail was announced as Los Angeles’ 2016 Most Imaginative Bartender Winner. West will now move on to compete at the North American Finals in England along with 9 of the top bartenders across the U.S. and Canada.
Mission Hills' The Red Door To Become First Community Supported Restaurant In California
June 29, 2016
We recently broke the news that former Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge is in the process of becoming a new craft cocktail bar, Bar by Red Door, scheduled for mid-August opening, but there is another change taking place at the Mission Hills sister restaurants. Beginning this August, The Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar will begin the process to become the first community supported restaurant (CSR) in all of California, offering investors a chance to buy into the eatery in exchange for exclusive benefits.
We recently broke the news that former Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge is in the process of becoming a new craft cocktail bar, Bar by Red Door, scheduled for mid-August opening, but there is another change taking place at the Mission Hills sister restaurants. Beginning this August, The Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar will begin the process to become the first community supported restaurant (CSR) in all of California, offering investors a chance to buy into the eatery in exchange for exclusive benefits.
Major League Baseball All-Stars To Parade Through Streets Of Downtown San Diego On July 12
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| Padres All-Stars Dave Winfield & Trevor Hoffman |
The 2016 MLB All-Star teams will travel through the streets of San Diego in red, white, or blue Chevrolet vehicles on Tuesday, July 12 in the 12th annual MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show, which will be televised on the MLB Network with a simulcast on MLB.com. Trevor Hoffman and Dave Winfield will be the grand marshals of the event.
UPDATED: After More Than 20 Years In Business Cafe 976 Closes In Pacific Beach Only To Reopen This Summer
June 28, 2016
HessFest Returns To North Park On July 30 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets To Mike Hess Brewing's Anniversary Extravaganza
June 27, 2016
Celebrate 6 years of delicious craft beer at Mike Hess Brewing's annual anniversary beer festival - HessFest - taking over Grim Avenue in North Park on Saturday, July 30! Enjoy some of Mike Hess Brewing's favorite local breweries and eateries, including special collaboration brews and casks, as well as live music, great folks and excellent vibes. SanDiegoVille is offering $5 savings on tickets with promo code SDVILLE, as well as raffling off 2 VIP passes to the festivities.
Celebrate 6 years of delicious craft beer at Mike Hess Brewing's annual anniversary beer festival - HessFest - taking over Grim Avenue in North Park on Saturday, July 30! Enjoy some of Mike Hess Brewing's favorite local breweries and eateries, including special collaboration brews and casks, as well as live music, great folks and excellent vibes. SanDiegoVille is offering $5 savings on tickets with promo code SDVILLE, as well as raffling off 2 VIP passes to the festivities.
Williams-Sonoma To Open New Store At Westfield UTC Featuring Locally Sourced Products
June 25, 2016
Williams-Sonoma is opening a new store at the Westfield UTC in La Jolla, which will feature local food product and offers frequent complimentary cooking demonstrations. The location is celebrating its Grand Opening starting on Friday, July 1 with a weekend schedule of festivities, including a $1,000 sweepstakes, product raffle, interactive events, tastings and cooking classes for all ages.
Williams-Sonoma is opening a new store at the Westfield UTC in La Jolla, which will feature local food product and offers frequent complimentary cooking demonstrations. The location is celebrating its Grand Opening starting on Friday, July 1 with a weekend schedule of festivities, including a $1,000 sweepstakes, product raffle, interactive events, tastings and cooking classes for all ages.
San Diego Beer & Music Festival Returns To Liberty Station On July 30 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets
June 24, 2016
The second annual San Diego Beer and Music Festival will take over Liberty Station's NTC Park in Point Loma on Saturday, July 30, from 7-10pm (6pm for VIP), for an evening of craft beer and live music to raise funds for local charity Promise2Kids. 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, a food truck pavilion, and a live performance by headliner Hawthorne Heights. 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!
The second annual San Diego Beer and Music Festival will take over Liberty Station's NTC Park in Point Loma on Saturday, July 30, from 7-10pm (6pm for VIP), for an evening of craft beer and live music to raise funds for local charity Promise2Kids. 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, a food truck pavilion, and a live performance by headliner Hawthorne Heights. 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!
Grater Grilled Cheese Expands With Second Location Now Open In La Jolla
Incoming Pendry San Diego Unveils First Details Of Culinary & Entertainment Offerings For Gaslamp Quarter Hotel
June 22, 2016
Set to open in late 2016, the highly anticipated Pendry San Diego has announced their first collaboration with San Diego based restaurant and nightlife innovator Andy Masi of Clique Hospitality for the debut of three of the hotel's six dining and entertainment venues - Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine, Oxford Social Club, and The Pool House.
Set to open in late 2016, the highly anticipated Pendry San Diego has announced their first collaboration with San Diego based restaurant and nightlife innovator Andy Masi of Clique Hospitality for the debut of three of the hotel's six dining and entertainment venues - Lionfish Modern Coastal Cuisine, Oxford Social Club, and The Pool House.
KAABOO Del Mar Reveals Exciting Culinary Lineup For Upcoming September 16-18 Festival | Save On Passes & Enter To Win 2 Hang Loose Weekend Tickets
June 22, 2016
KAABOO Del Mar has announced the expansion of this year's culinary lineup. In addition to KAABOO's impressive music lineup and hilarious comedians, which include Jimmy Buffett, Aerosmith, Jack Johnson, Fall Out Boy, Daryl Hall and John Oates, plus comedians including The Cast of Silicon Valley, Dana Carvey, and Cheech & Chong, the spread at this year's culinary experience has been enhanced in every way possible - from the number of participating restaurant and chef partners to an even higher level of gourmet cuisine. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for savings on 3-day Hang Loose passes and raffling off 2 weekend passes to attend, we have the details on all the mouth-watering details taking place at the 2016 incarnation of San Diego's top cultural festival!
KAABOO Del Mar has announced the expansion of this year's culinary lineup. In addition to KAABOO's impressive music lineup and hilarious comedians, which include Jimmy Buffett, Aerosmith, Jack Johnson, Fall Out Boy, Daryl Hall and John Oates, plus comedians including The Cast of Silicon Valley, Dana Carvey, and Cheech & Chong, the spread at this year's culinary experience has been enhanced in every way possible - from the number of participating restaurant and chef partners to an even higher level of gourmet cuisine. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for savings on 3-day Hang Loose passes and raffling off 2 weekend passes to attend, we have the details on all the mouth-watering details taking place at the 2016 incarnation of San Diego's top cultural festival!
Experience More Than 30 Craft Breweries At 5th Annual Mira Mesa Festival Of Beers On August 13 | Save On Tickets & Enter To Win VIP Passes
June 21, 2016
San Diego CityBeat and the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce present the 5th annual Mira Mesa Festival of Beers, taking place on Saturday, August 13, from 2-5pm (1pm for VIP) at the Mira Mesa Community Park. There will be over 30 breweries pouring over sixty different beers, live music and food trucks, all in a beautiful outdoor park setting on what will most definitely be a beautiful San Diego afternoon. SanDiegoVille has 2 VIP passes for one lucky reader as well as promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket.
San Diego CityBeat and the Mira Mesa Chamber of Commerce present the 5th annual Mira Mesa Festival of Beers, taking place on Saturday, August 13, from 2-5pm (1pm for VIP) at the Mira Mesa Community Park. There will be over 30 breweries pouring over sixty different beers, live music and food trucks, all in a beautiful outdoor park setting on what will most definitely be a beautiful San Diego afternoon. SanDiegoVille has 2 VIP passes for one lucky reader as well as promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket.
Longtime Starlite Chef Departs To Start Meal Delivery Service
June 20, 2016
Chef Kathleen Wise has been cooking in the kitchen at Starlite since it opened in 2007, but Saturday, July 2, will be her last day working at the Mission Hills hotspot, as she is leaving the post to start her own meal kit delivery company called Eat My Box (seriously?!?). Chef Amanda Michels, who has been with Starlite for nearly a decade, will take over as Executive Chef.
Chef Kathleen Wise has been cooking in the kitchen at Starlite since it opened in 2007, but Saturday, July 2, will be her last day working at the Mission Hills hotspot, as she is leaving the post to start her own meal kit delivery company called Eat My Box (seriously?!?). Chef Amanda Michels, who has been with Starlite for nearly a decade, will take over as Executive Chef.
Woholle Juice Box Opens Doors In La Jolla Shores | Neighborhood’s First Premium Juice Bar Launches Within Everyday California’s New Flagship Store
June 20, 2016
Everyday California, a La Jolla-based lifestyle company specializing in ocean adventures and apparel, has launched Woholle Juice Box - a premium juice bar offering cold-pressed juices, smoothies, elixirs, and healthy foods - within its flagship store at 2261 Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores.
Everyday California, a La Jolla-based lifestyle company specializing in ocean adventures and apparel, has launched Woholle Juice Box - a premium juice bar offering cold-pressed juices, smoothies, elixirs, and healthy foods - within its flagship store at 2261 Avenida De La Playa in La Jolla Shores.
The Lafayette Hotel To Celebrate 70 Years In North Park With Party On July 1
June 19, 2016
70 is the new 21! The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a free-to-attend party open to the public on Friday, July 1, from 6 to 10pm, offering party-goers 3 venues of themed celebrations within the historic North Park hotel.
70 is the new 21! The Lafayette Hotel, Swim Club & Bungalows will celebrate its 70th anniversary with a free-to-attend party open to the public on Friday, July 1, from 6 to 10pm, offering party-goers 3 venues of themed celebrations within the historic North Park hotel.
Great American Foodie Fest Returns To San Diego This July 9-10 | More Than 50 Top Food Trucks Come Together At Qualcomm Stadium This Summer
June 17, 2016
The Great American Foodie Fest returns to San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium this July 8-10, featuring more than 50 of the nation’s top food trucks and food vendors highlighted by a number of celebrity trucks from The Food Network, Cooking Channel & Travel Channel. We are raffling off weekend passes by the pair, so read on for the details and be sure to enter.
The Great American Foodie Fest returns to San Diego's Qualcomm Stadium this July 8-10, featuring more than 50 of the nation’s top food trucks and food vendors highlighted by a number of celebrity trucks from The Food Network, Cooking Channel & Travel Channel. We are raffling off weekend passes by the pair, so read on for the details and be sure to enter.
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