The Ultimate Guide To San Diego County Fair Food & Drink For 2017 | The Annual Event Returns To Del Mar Fairgrounds With Wild West Theme This June 2 - July 4

Chicken Charlie's Krispy Cream Ice Cream Fried Chicken Sandwich

May 25, 2017

The San Diego County Fair returns to the Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds this June 2 through July 4 with the theme Where the West is Fun, and although every year it seems impossible that food concessionaires could possibly think up any more new and wild concoctions, this year fairgoers have a plethora of tempting options. Here is the ultimate guide to food concessions at the 2017 incarnation of the San Diego County Fair!

Village North Brings Northern Chinese Cuisine To San Diego's Convoy District

May 24, 2017

Specializing in Northern Chinese cuisine, the recently opened Village North restaurant adds a touch of modern nostalgia to Kearny Mesa’s bustling dining scene.

Bracero To Host Final Fiesta Before Transitioning Into Romesco Mexiterranian Cocina

May 24, 2017

Bracero Cocina de Raiz is in the last weeks of its final act before doors reopen as Romesco Mexiterranian Cocina on Tuesday, June 6. To celebrate its run in San Diego, Bracero is hosting a party on its final night - Saturday, June 3 - featuring giveaways and good times.

Blue Bridge Hospitality Takes Over Islander Restaurant In Coronado For Rumored Noodle Concept

May 23, 2017

Blue Bridge Hospitality - owners of Leroy's Kitchen, Stake Chophouse, Liberty Public Market and many more local concepts - is in the process of taking over Islander seafood restaurant on Orange Avenue in Coronado for a rumored ramen eatery to be installed after the restaurant closes this summer.

Larsen's Steakhouse Opening Location In San Diego's Westfield UTC This Fall

May 23, 2017

Joining the exciting lineup of culinary additions entering Westfield UTC in La Jolla as part of the shopping center's more than half-billion dollar renovation is Larsen's Steakhouse, an upscale steakhouse brand centered around dry-aged meats with 6 locations currently sited in California & Nevada.

A New San Diego Public Market Set To Debut In North Park

May 23, 2017

Opening in North Park this Memorial Day weekend is DAM Park, a 6,000 square-foot public market inspired by the city of Amsterdam that will host a rotating selection of local food and retail vendors, including incarnations of Le Parfait Paris, Buona Forchetta and Mama Made Thai, as well as two bars, a salon and an event space.

Apple Tree Supermarket Reopens In San Diego's Ocean Beach Neighborhood

May 22, 2017

After a nearly 5 year hiatus, the highly anticipated Apple Tree Market reopens today in the heart of San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood, taking over the former Bank of America building at 4976 Newport Avenue.

Celebrity Chef Richard Blais To Host Cooking Demo & Book Signing At San Diego's Juniper & Ivy

May 22, 2017

Fresh off a press trip across the U.S. promoting his new cookbook - So Good - with stops on The Today Show, Rachel Ray and Wendy Williams to name a few, celebrity chef Richard Blais will be back on his home turf on Sunday, June 11 to host a party at his Juniper & Ivy restaurant in San Diego's Little Italy  from 10am-2pm to celebrate the release of the cookbook.

Surf Rider Pizza Set To Swing Open In Mission Beach

May 21, 2017

On Monday, May 22, The Patio Group will unveil the second location of its Surf Rider Pizza Co. concept at the former Saska's Sushi Bar & Rooftop space in Mission Beach. Get ready for delicious NY-style pizzas at San Diego's newest rooftop dining & drinking spot!

Downtown San Diego's Quartyard Urban Park To Close With Farewell Party On June 2 & Relocate In Late 2017

May 20, 2017

Quartyard, the urban park that opened at 1102 Market Street in San Diego's East Village in March 2015, is gearing up to relocate to its new location at 13th & Market Street. Before they pack up, Quartyard is hosting a ticketed farewell party on Friday, June 2, featuring live art, food trucks, live music and more.

Cafe Bleu Announces Impending Closure In San Diego's Mission Hills

March 19, 2017

Cafe Bleu, a French inspired bistro and wine bar located in San Diego's Mission Hills neighborhood, has announced that it will close for business as of Monday, May 23.

Nozaru Ramen Bar Eyes Kearny Mesa For Second Location

May 19, 2017

Nozaru Ramen Bar only premiered within the former Burnside space on Adams Avenue in Normal Heights last month, but the Japanese eatery from the owner of Sushiya Liberty Station & Ototo Sushi Co. is already planning for its second location, set to debut in the retail plaza at 7710 Balboa Avenue in San Diego's Kearny Mesa neighborhood later this year.

Lot 8 Chef-Driven Customizable Event Space Launches In San Diego's Mission Valley

May 19, 2017

Owner Todd Ferrari and former Local Habit owner & chef Nick Brune have unveiled their first joint venture - Lot 8 - a new 4,200 square-foot open air event space in San Diego's Mission Valley. Located directly off Interstate 8 in Hotel Circle, the aptly named project is now open for events of a variety of scales in the once-vacant parking lot adjacent to the Atwood Hotel, formerly the Mission Valley Travelodge where the historic Albie’s Beef Inn and Adam’s Steak ‘N Eggs duo were before closing last year.

San Clemente's Popular Biggie's Burgers & More To Open Location In San Diego's Pacific Beach

May 18, 2017

For more than 25 years, Biggie's Burgers & More, known for its massive 3-pattie “King Burger,” has been serving a no nonsense menu of burgers, ice cream shakes and more from its beachside spot in San Clemente. This summer, the popular burger restaurant will join forces with Thrusters Lounge in Pacific Beach and open on Mission Boulevard right across from the beach.

Taste Of Baja Food & Wine Festival Returns To Estancia La Jolla On June 2

May 18, 2017

On Friday, June 2, from 6-9pm, the best in Baja California food and wine converge at the Estancia La Jolla gardens for the 2nd annual Taste of Baja Food & Wine Festival, where guests will get a chance to sample cuisine by the peninsula’s top chefs, sway to live Spanish guitar, and sip on 20+ wines and beers from Ensenada and Valle de Guadalupe. As with any of San Diego's most delicious events, we are offering promo code SDVILLE for $10 savings to this exciting festival!

Popular Orange County Afters Ice Cream Shop Heading To San Diego's Pacific Beach This Summer

May 17, 2017

With 11 locations already in the Southern California region, Afters Ice Cream will bring its famous "Milky Bun" - a warm donut-like pastry filled with ice cream and toppings then hot-pressed to seal - to America's Finest City when it opens its first area outpost in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood this summer, taking over the former Yogurtland location at 855 Garnet Avenue.

Upper East Bar Raises The Rooftop At Downtown's Hotel Solamar In San Diego's East Village

May 17, 2017

Nestled atop Hotel Solamar and high above San Diego’s downtown, Upper East Bar (previously LoungeSix) is the reimagined rooftop lounge companion to Jsix, grand opening on May 26 with a new menu of creative cocktails and entertaining eats from Executive Chef Anthony Sinsay.