Javier Plascencia Bows Out Of The United States Culinary Landscape | Celebrity Chef Parts Ways With His San Diego Restaurants

January 3, 2017

The upscale Mexican food trend may be nearing an end. The face of Baja Calfornia Mexican cuisine, celebrity chef Javier Plascencia has announced that he has separated from his San Diego-based restaurants Bracero Cocina de Raiz in Little Italy and Romesco Mexiterranean in Bonita to focus on his ventures south of the border.

Bay Ho's Red Card Café Appoints New Executive Chef & Plans Menu Revamp

January 2, 2017

Red Card Café in San Diego's Bay Ho neighborhood has parted ways with Chef Drew Lopez and promoted Alfonso Arellano to lead the kitchen and oversee a revamp of the gastropub’s new lunch and dinner menus, slated to launch January 10.

The Crack Shack Continues Expansion Up The Coast | Encinitas Location Underway & Third Location Planned For Orange County

January 2, 2017

Michael Rosen & Chef Richard Blais are continuing the northward expansion of their popular fried chicken concept - The Crack Shack. The Encinitas branch is currently gearing up for a February opening at the former Coco's space at 407 Encinitas Boulevard and a third location is planned for Costa Mesa in Orange County for a mid-to-late 2017 debut.

San Diego Restaurant Week Returns For Its 13th Year This January 15-22

January 1, 2017

Kick off 2017 with San Diego Restaurant Week, taking place this January 15-22 and offering 8 days of price fixed meals at over 180 restaurants located throughout San Diego County! Celebrating 13 years of culinary excellence, SDRW will be offering delicious discounted dining where foodies will be able to eat their hearts out at a long list of participating restaurants with unbeatable price options and, best part - no reservations required. Options includes three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for just $20, $30, $40 or $50 per person and two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for only $10, $15 or $20 per person.

Barons Market Opens Doors In North Park

December 29, 2016

In the heart of one of San Diego’s most vibrant and artistic neighborhoods, Barons Market has opened its doors to its new North Park. With its first urban store, the family-owned grocery strived to create a market with as much character and charisma as the people who live in the community.

Modern Times Beer To Open Encinitas Tasting Room | The Far West Lounge To Debut In 2017

December 28, 2016

Modern Times Beer has announced that it will open The Far West Lounge tasting room in Encinitas in 2017, offering 32 taps of beers brewed at the San Diego-based brewery's Lomaland Fermentorium, as well as beers brewed at the Los Angeles and Anaheim facilities that are currently under construction.

Submarine Crab Coming To San Diego's Convoy District

December 27, 2016

A new Cajun restaurant concept opens in San Diego's Convoy District to kick off 2017. Inspired by Southern recipes, Submarine Crab offers a menu of sauced and spiced crab, lobster, shrimp, crawfish and more, as well as signature sides and an exciting lineup of drinks.

Waterbar To Open At The Prime Former Joe's Crab Shack Beachside Space In Pacific Beach In 2017

December 26, 2016

After a complete overhaul of the beachside former Joe's Crab Shack space at 4325 Ocean Boulevard in Pacific Beach, Waterbar has taken over and is ready to raise the bar and restaurant scene with its oceanfront ambience and a menu complete with cocktails and craft beer. Located along the bustling ocean boardwalk where Grand Avenue meets the beach just south of the iconic Crystal Pier, Waterbar will offer floor-to-ceiling views of sea and sky and a seafood-centric menu.

StreetCar Merchants Of Fried Chicken, Doughnuts & Coffee Launches La Jolla Location

December 26, 2016

Gourmet fried chicken creations and handcrafted donuts are now available on Prospect Street in La Jolla. StreetCar Merchants of Fried Chicken, Doughnuts & Coffee, who debuted in North Park in 2014, have launched their second San Diego location.

Salad Delivery Subscription Company Launches In San Diego | Save 25% On Your First Farmer’s Fix Order With Promo Code SDVILLE

December 25, 2016

A delicious salad delivery company has launched in San Diego. We tried out Farmer's Fix this week and were beyond impressed with the scrumptious and filling meals we were provided at such a reasonable price. Get your first order of scrumptious salads delivered with 25% savings by inputting coupon code SDVILLE at checkout.

Peruvian Restaurant Moving Into The Gaslamp | Inca's Shots & Yards To Take Over Bugsy's BBQ Space

December 23, 2016

Bugsy's BBQ, which opened earlier this year at 827 5th Avenue in San Diego's Gaslamp, has already shuttered, but we've got word that a Peruvian restaurant will soon be implanted in the prime downtown space. Inca's Shots & Yards is gearing up for a 2017 opening.

Canada-Based Healthy Fast Food Concept Coming To San Diego | Freshii To Open Pacific Beach Location In 2017

December 22, 2016

A healthy, fast-casual food market and eatery will set roots in San Diego in 2017. With over 200 locations around the world, Freshii will debut its first San Diego location at 1380 Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach, within the same recently-renovated plaza that will house Mission Brewery Tasting Room, Stuffed! Burgers & Frat Boy Donuts.

Hello Kitty Food Truck Returns To San Diego On January 7

December 21, 2016
The hugely popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be return to San Diego, making an appearance at Fashion Valley on Saturday, January 7. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is a mobile vehicle of cuteness that offers a delicious array of Hello Kitty sweets and special goodies to fans of all ages. It has been rolling up to festivals & events across the U.S. since its official debut at Hello Kitty Con in October 2014.

Monkey King Is Coming To The Gaslamp In 2017

December 20, 2016

An authentic Asian tapas bar and cocktail lounge is coming to the former Sovereign Southeast Asian Kitchen space in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp. Monkey King is anticipated to open at 467 5th Avenue in early 2017.

Fun Facts You Never Knew About 40 San Diego Chefs

December 19, 2016

Most of us know that chefs are by and large an interesting lot. It takes a special breed to devote their lives to such an honorable career as that of a chef, a frequently thankless job that requires long hours and hard work, all in the name of pleasing people through food. Like an onion, a chef has many layers to peel away. In the interest of getting to better know our local brigade of devoted culinarians, we've talked with 40 San Diego chefs to find out a few lesser known fun facts about them.

Little Italy's Bracero Introduces Weekend Bottomless Mimosa Brunch

December 18, 2016

Little Italy’s favorite Mexican restaurant, Bracero Cocina de Raiz, is now serving a bottomless mimosa weekend brunch. Based on authentic Mexican family recipes, Chef Javier Plascencia's new weekend brunch menu is hearty, heartwarming, and available every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.

Team Behind Hillcrest Hotspot Trust To Open Hundred Proof At Former S&M Sausage And Meat Location

December 17, 2016

Trust restaurant in Hillcrest has been the talk of the town since opening earlier this year, and the crew is already ready for expansion, even if it's only up the block. The team behind Trust has taken over the nearby space previously occupied by S&M Sausage and Meat for the opening of Hundred Proof, a cocktail-focused eatery to debut mid-2017.