Another Popular Japanese Ramen Chain Sets Roots In San Diego | Menya Ultra To Open First U.S. Location In Kearny Mesa

February 14, 2017

The  ramen invasion into San Diego continues in 2017! Menya Ultra, an award-winning Japanese-based ramen shop that started in the early-90s, will open its first U.S. branch in Kearny Mesa at the former Do-Re-Me House space on Monday, February 27.

French Crêperie Heads Into Liberty Public Market | Olala Crepes To Debut First Location In San Diego This Spring

February 14, 2017

Olala Crepes will open its first location as a stall in San Diego's Liberty Public Market, offering a menu of stuffed French pancakes to the masses, anticipated to open this March.

Da Chicken Coop To Close In Lemon Grove | Owner Posts Video On Social Media Announcing Impending Closure & Possible New Concept

February 13, 2017

Bradrick "Coop" Cooper took to social media this afternoon to announce the impending closure of Da Chicken Coop, the fried chicken concept that opened in March 2016 next to his popular barbecue restaurant Coop's West Texas BBQ in Lemon Grove. Cooper stated that the space may be reopened in the coming months as a new concept, possibly a barbecue/Mexican fusion eatery.

Mission Beach's Historic Saska's Steakhouse To Reopen On February 23 After Five Month Closure | Surf Rider Pizza Co. To Move Into Saska's Former Sushi Lounge Space

February 13, 2017

The historic Saska's Steak & Seafood in Mission Beach is set to reopen its doors on Thursday, February 23 after a five month restoration by its new owners The Patio Restaurant Group. Now known simply as Saska's, San Diego’s longest standing steakhouse features a fresh new design and menu centered on a bold strategy - to remain a staunchly traditional, unflinchingly classical steakhouse of yesteryear. The neighboring space, which previously housed Saska's sushi bar and rooftop lounge, will become the second location of Surf Rider Pizza Co., set to open in this summer.

Metallica Announces Petco Park Concert As Part Of 2017 WorldWired Tour | Legendary Rock Band To Perform In San Diego On August 6

February 13, 2017

We cannot wait to head bang in Petco Park! As part of the legendary metal rock band's 2017 WorldWired Tour, Metallica, which announced the tour after a surprising collaboration with Lady Gaga at Sunday night's 59th annual Grammy Awards, will perform in San Diego's Petco Park on Sunday, August 6 with openers Avenged Sevenfold and Gojira. The last time Metallica played in San Diego was a surprise show at Spreckels Theatre during Comic-Con 2013.

Eclipse Chocolate Founder Will Gustwiller Wins Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games

February 13, 2017

Eclipse Chocolate founder and chocolatier Will Gustwiller has won a special "Guy’s Chocolate Games" episode of Guy’s Grocery Games that aired on Food Network on Sunday, February 12. The owner of the San Diego chocolate shop and bistro filmed the episode in Santa Rosa in November 2016.

Convoy District's Great Wow Noodle & Dumpling House Shutters After Short Tenure

February 12, 2017

Despite debuting only this past summer and receiving positive online reviews, Great Wow has shuttered at 3860 Convoy Street in San Diego's Convoy District.

Du-par's Ends San Diego Run | After Second Attempt, 24-Hour Eatery Shutters Gaslamp Location

February 11, 2017

Only 6 months after opening in downtown San Diego, Los Angeles-based 24-hour diner Du-par's Restaurant & Bakery has shuttered, ending its run in America's Finest City. The eatery also previously had a location in Point Loma that closed in 2015.

Juice Crafters San Diego Owners To Open Parakeet Cafe In La Jolla

February 10, 2017

The owners of the San Diego-based Juice Crafters locations, which currently operates four outposts around America's Finest City, are in the process of opening Parakeet Cafe - a full service restaurant within the former La Taverna space in La Jolla.

A New Plant-Based Restaurant Is Coming To San Diego | Donna Jean To Open In Hillcrest On February 22

February 9, 2017

San Diego's newest vegan restaurant - Donna Jean - is almost ready to unveil! An exciting new "California meets Midwest" plant-based concept located on the Hillcrest/Bankers Hill border next to Balboa Park, Donna Jean has moved into the former Sanfilippo's space and is set to grand open on February 22 with a menu of elevated comfort foods that just happen to be free of animal products, as well as a curated list of craft beer, wine, kombucha, sake cocktails and more.

Whole Foods To Close Encinitas Location By February 22

February 9, 2017

Whole Foods Market Inc. has lost more than half its value since 2013 as more food stores are catching up with the organic and natural foods trend, so the healthy supermarket chain has decided to close nine stores, including the location at Pacific Station in Encinitas, which opened in June 2011. The North County San Diego Whole Foods will close for business by February 22.

Chef Tommy Fraioli Leaves Bird Rock's Beaumont's To Take Executive Chef Role At East Village's Incoming 10 Barrel Brewing Co.

February 8, 2017

Chef Tommy Fraioli left his position as Executive Chef of Beaumont's Eatery in Bird Rock this week to take the helm in the kitchen of the controversial 10 Barrel Brewing Co. project, a gigantic brewpub from a subsidiary of beer behemoth Anheuser Busch coming soon to San Diego's East Village.

5th Annual San Diego Winter Brew Fest Returns To Balboa Park's Hall Of Champions On February 18 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

February 8, 2017

The San Diego Winter Brew Fest returns for its 5th year on Saturday, February 18, taking over Balboa Park's Hall Of Champions for an evening of unlimited craft beer from some of the country's finest breweries, as well as live music from local rock band Elektric Voodoo. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE to save on tickets (limited to the first 50 passes purchased), we are also raffling 2 VIP passes. Read on for more information and be sure to enter!

Pendry Hotel To Open Its Doors In Downtown San Diego On February 11

February 7, 2017

The highly anticipated Pendry Hotel will open its doors to the public this Saturday, February 11. Located in the heart of the historic Gaslamp Quarter, Pendry will offer a boatload of dining & drinking venues operated in collaboration with Clique Hospitality, in addition to its luxury accommodations that feature more than 300 rooms in the center of downtown San Diego.

A Cannabis Infused Dinner Is Coming To San Diego This February | Closed Door Supper Club To Feature 5-Course Medical Marijuana Dinner

February 6, 2017

Although marijuana is now, technically, legal is California (for those 21+), we still need to comply with medical marijuana laws for a little longer. A new supper club is ready to welcome MMJ cardholders for a 5-course, chef-driven, cannabis-infused dinner on February 25, featuring love-themed dishes from Chefs Hanis Cavin of Carnitas' Snack Shack and Colin Murray, formerly of Liberty Public Market's Mess Hall and Mission Hills' Brooklyn Girl.

The Crack Shack To Open Encinitas Location On February 13

February 5, 2017

Celebrity Chef Richard Blais and owner Michael Rosen will open the second outpost of their popular The Crack Shack concept on Monday, February 13. The fried chicken and egg themed, fast-casual restaurant, which first opened next to the duo's Juniper & Ivy in Little Italy in 2015, is in the process of expanding northward and will also open an Orange County location later this year.

Vinavanti Urban Winery To Revive In San Diego's Miramar Area

February 4, 2017

Vinavanti Urban Winery was established in San Diego's North County nearly 10 years ago before relocating its headquarters to Hillcrest in late 2015. Last November, the location at 1477 University Avenue was transferred to The California Fruit Wine Co., but Vinavanti has secured a space at 8680 Miralani Drive in Miramar for a summer 2017 revival.