Throw Back Thursday RePost - Chevrolet Travelogue: San Diego 1950 Educational Film

July 7, 2016

Check out this vintage video of America’s Finest City produced by Chevrolet back in the 1950s and see how much San Diego has changed. Enjoy a short scenic tour of well-known landmarks like the Balboa Park, Hotel Del Coronado, and the Old Globe Theatre.

New Zealand Themed Dunedin Restaurant To Premier In North Park On July 9

July 6, 2016

From the owners of Queenstown Public House in Little Italy, Raglan Public House in Ocean Beach, and Bare Back Grill in Pacific Beach, Dunedin is the latest in the New Zealand-themed, Kiwi family of restaurants, set to open at 3501 30th Street in North Park (at former Eddie's Philadephia space) on Saturday, July 9.

The Tractor Room In Hillcrest Announces Impending Closure

July 6, 2016

After a decade dishing out deliciousness at 3687 Fifth Avenue in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, The Tractor Room has announced that it will close up shop after service on Sunday, July 10.

Little Italy's Incoming Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen Releases First Menu

The site of Pacific Standard

July 5, 2016

Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen is set to open in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood on July 11. With a kitchen helmed by San Diego native and former Top Chef alum Giselle Wellman, the restaurant is excited to release its initial launch menu. See it here first!

Fred’s Mexican Cafe Owners Target Former Claire De Lune Space For New Concept | Tamarindo Is Coming To North Park

July 5, 2016

Moose Restaurant Group, known for its restaurants Fred Mexican Cafe in San Diego and Moose’s Pub & Cafe in Hawaii, has taken over the 2,500 square foot space previously occupied by Claire de Lune Coffee Lounge in North Park for the opening of a new Mexican grill concept called Tamarindo.

OB Brewery Debuts Just In Time For San Diego Summer | Get A First Look At Ocean Beach's Newest BrewPub

June 5, 2016

The long awaited OB Brewery finally opened at 5051 Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach just in time for Independence Day weekend. Three years in the making, the 3-story, 4,600 square foot brewery, restaurant and tasting room is the passion project of Mike Tajran, the owner of Newport Pizza, which sits directly across the street from the new brew house.

Top 6 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Opening Day Parties Around San Diego

July 3, 2016

For the first time, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will begin its summer season of horse racing on a Friday, meaning that the always-epic Opening Day festivities will be wilder than ever. Get your hottest outfit and most outlandish hat ready, because we have rounded down the top 6 Opening Day parties around San Diego for Friday, July 15.

San Diego Is THE Place To Be This July | Our Monthly Round Up Of All The Fun & Delicious Events In America's Finest City

July 1, 2016

Summer has arrived in the city of endless summers! This year, San Diego will be more packed with visitors than ever, as in addition to being an epic 4th of July destination, the site of a gigantic Pride Festival, and home of the original Comic-Con International convention, this year America's Finest City welcomes the MLB All-Star Game for the first time in more than three decades. We have rounded up a list of more than 50 fun & delicious events taking place around San Diego this July, so read on, mark your calendars, make your reservations, get your tickets, and have an incredible summer!

The Corner Drafthouse Debuts In Bankers Hill

June 30, 2016

Get ready to pull up a seat at the newest gastropub in San Diego's Bankers Hill neighborhood - The Corner Drafthouse - set to swing open today at 495 Laurel Street in the space previously occupied by Hexagone. Just around the corner from historic Balboa Park, The Corner Drafthouse is a down-to-earth space offering American pub fare tailored for foodies, 70 taps of craft beer, and unique signature cocktails.

10th Annual United States Bartenders’ Guild Most Imaginative Bartender Competition Names San Diego’s Mike West Winner Among SoCal's Top Talent

Mike West

June 30, 2016

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.

Major League Baseball All-Stars To Parade Through Streets Of Downtown San Diego On July 12

Padres All-Stars Dave Winfield & Trevor Hoffman

June 29, 2016

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

We previously reported on June 19 that Pacific Beach coffee house and breakfast destination Cafe 976 had announced that it will close for business this week after more than 20 years of service in the beachside neighborhood. We found out that the restaurant will undergo a renovation to be reopened by the end of July.

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.

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.

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!

Grater Grilled Cheese Expands With Second Location Now Open In La Jolla

June 23, 2016

It started out as a food truck with a gooey dream and now there is two brick-and-mortar locations! Grater Grilled Cheese Bistro has opened their second San Diego branch, expanding from their Mission Valley location to a new storefront at 723 Pearl Street in La Jolla. In addition to grilled cheeses, the new Grater location will offer a full menu including deli sandwiches, salads, fries, soups and more.