Born & Raised Launches Online Reservations For September 13 Opening

August 29, 2017

It's been almost two years and nearly $7 million in the making but CH Project's largest project to date - Born & Raised - is stated to be near completion, although we checked up on it today and it certainly does not seem like it will be ready in two weeks. Regardless the company has launched online reservations for a September 13 opening!

From The Crew Behind Breakfast Republic, Pizza Republic Set To Open In North Park This Winter

August 28, 2017

Rise & Shine Restaurant Group, which currently operates numerous Breakfast Republic and Fig Tree Cafe locations and is currently working on North Park Breakfast Company and El Jardin in Liberty Station, will soon get into the pizza game with the launch of Pizza Republic, set to debut this winter at the 2,420 square-foot former Animal House Pet Store at 2726 University Avenue.

Snooze A.M. Eatery Debuts At The Shops At La Jolla Village This Wednesday, August 30

August 28, 2017

Snooze: an AM Eatery, which has been named one of Restaurant Business’ top 50 fastest-growing small concepts, is almost ready to unveil the company's third San Diego location at The Shops at La Jolla Village. Opening this Wednesday, August 30, La Jolla breakfast lovers will get the chance to experience Snooze’s culinary innovation, energetic atmosphere and friendly service.

Downtown San Diego's Florent Restaurant & Lounge Appoints Chef Abe Botello As Executive Chef

August 27, 2017

San Diego Gaslamp hotspot Florent Restaurant & Lounge has appointed Abe Botello as Operational Executive Chef.

San Diego Reader Searches For City's Best Burger At 2nd Annual Burgers & Beers Festival On September 9 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

August 27, 2017

Adding to their continued search for the area's best taco, the San Diego Reader is also on the hunt to find the city's top burger! Help them decide at the 2nd Annual Reader Burgers & Beer Festival at Golden Hill Park on Saturday, September 9, where attendees will get the chance to sample and vote on gourmet burgers from some of the best area restaurants as they compete to win the title of "Best Burger in San Diego". As usual with any great event in San Diego, we are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket (limited to only the first 100 tickets purchased, so act fast).

Comparing San Diego's Newest Bagels | Nomad Donuts Wood-Fired Versus Spill The Beans California-Style

August 26, 2017

Two new bagel shops have premiered in America's Finest City in the past couple weeks - the second outpost of Nomad Donuts and Verant Group's Spill The Beans Coffee & Bagels. This Jersey boy had a hankering for a fresh, hot bagel this morning, so I checked out both spots for SanDiegoVille's first comparison article. Let's dive in!

Do Your Part To Support Clean Water At San Diego Coastkeeper's Seaside Soiree At Bali Hai On September 13

August 26, 2017

Against the backdrop of the San Diego Bay, raise a glass to clean water and beaches in San Diego County with more than 250 environmental advocates and community leaders at San Diego Coastkeeper's annual Seaside Soiree, taking place at Bali Hai on Wednesday, September 13. It’s the one time of the year you can dive into Coastkeeper’s interactive learning program, bid on fun prizes and trips through a silent auction, savor delicious food from a roaming buffet and paint the town blue while contributing to keeping our waters fishable, swimmable and drinkable.

Pacific Beach's Cafe 976 Becomes Third Brick & Bell Location

August 25, 2017

After shuttering for a short stint last summer before reopening with minor improvements, longtime Pacific Beach coffeehouse Cafe 976 has been sold, closed and converted into the third location of Brick & Bell Cafe.

MishMash Finds New Home In San Diego's Barrio Logan

August 24, 2017

After more than a year and a half in business, MishMash shuttered its original location within Mercado del Barrio earlier this month, assuring it's loyal fans that a return was imminent. Well the popular neighborhood bar and restaurant took to Facebook today to announce that a new location has been secured at 1805 Newton Avenue in Barrio Logan in the space that last housed Strozzi So-Cal Italian.

Dîner En WTF?!? How Bored People Must Be For This To Be A Thing!

Courtesy photos sent from year's past

August 24, 2017

We have been offered a complimentary evening at Le Dîner en Blanc San Diego nearly every year since the annual event first came to America's Finest City in 2012. Once was enough. Here's why.

Sandwich Market Mendocino Farms Opens Second San Diego Location In Del Mar

August 24, 2017

After a successful debut with the opening of the first area location in The Shops in La Jolla Village late last year, Los Angeles-based Mendocino Farms sandwich market opens their second San Diego outpost today at 11am in the Del Mar Highlands Town Center.

Best Of SanDiegoVille | The Ultimate Guide To Late Night Dining In San Diego

August 23, 2017

It's 12am in San Diego and you are awake and hungry, but you don't want Mexican or fast food. Where do you go? This conundrum occurs nightly in America's Finest City, so we decided to round up all the best late night dining options available. From diners, to steaks, to Asian eats and pizza, here is our list of more than 15 spots to satisfy those midnight cravings.

Los Angeles Based Sweetfin Poké Swims Into La Jolla

August 23, 2017

Like we don't already have enough poke shops in America's Finest City, Los Angeles-based Sweetfin Poké will join the impressive lineup of new eateries heading into Westfield UTC in La Jolla this Fall.

Abnormal Beer Company Head Brewer Leaves For New Gig In Northern California

August 22, 2017

Derek Gallanosa has been the head brewer of Abnormal Beer Company and beer curator for in-house restaurant The Cork & Craft since the projects launched in San Diego's Rancho Bernardo area in October 2014, but today he announced that he would be leaving the company to become the lead brewery at a yet-to-be-named North California brewery.

Nomad Donuts To Open Long-Awaited Second Location In North Park On August 23

August 22, 2017

Nomad Donuts will open its long-awaited, much-expanded second location in the heart of North Park this Wednesday, August 23. Following several months of construction on the 3,200 square foot former Lady of the Lake bookstore, Nomad Donuts’ new location at 3102 University Avenue will add to its range of globally inspired donuts with features like a Cuban design, Australian-style coffee and Canadian-inspired wood fired bagels.

With More Than 6,000 Locations, Yang’s Braised Chicken Rice Targets San Diego For U.S. Expansion

August 21, 2017

Yang’s Braised Chicken Rice is known for one dish and has over 6,000 locations around Asia and Australia. The company recently announced that they are opening their first U.S. location in the Los Angeles area and will soon be heading to San Diego with the goal of opening multiple outposts in America's Finest City.

New American Concept Eureka! Debuts Second Area Location On San Diego State University Campus

August 21, 2017

All-American concept Eureka! opens the doors today to its second area location! Sited on the SDSU campus, Eureka! will offer weekly events, such as Steal The Glass, daily “Hoppy” Hour, weekend brunch, a San Diego-centric beer list and craft beverage program, all to complement its lengthy menu.