Little Italy's Long-Awaited Piazza Della Famiglia Finally Unveils

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March 13, 2018

Over the weekend San Diego’s gastronomic destination of Little Italy finally unveiled Piazza della Famiglia - a 10,000 square-foot, European-inspired community gathering place and pedestrian hub that will eventually be used to host farmers markets, concerts, and cultural events. The project will be a mix of public, residential, retail and restaurant space, including over 100 apartment homes, an ambitious food hall, an Italian restaurant, a new breakfast-focused eatery from Consortium Holdings, and much more.

Tijuana Sensation Tacos El Gordo Opens New Location In Chula Vista With Downtown San Diego Outpost Next To Debut

March 13, 2018

Tacos El Gordo, which first launched in Tijuana in 1972, has opened a new San Diego location on Broadway in Chula Vista, while at the same time shuttering its H Street location for maintenance. The popular taqueria will also debut another highly-anticipated outpost in downtown San Diego later this year.

Communal Coffee Opens In San Diego's South Park Neighborhood

March 13, 2018

San Diego's Communal Coffee has launched its second location, taking over a 2,000 square-foot open lot in South Park that has been long vacant and transforming it into a caffeine-fueld oasis.

Kettner Exchange Chef Wins Top Pork Honors

March 12, 2018

San Diego chef Brian Redzikowski, who helms the kitchen at Little Italy's Kettner Exchange, has won the regional title of "Prince of Porc" at the Los Angeles-based Cochon555 competition yesterday.

Longtime Grab & Go Hot Sandwiches Baker Killed In South San Diego County Hit-And-Run

March 12, 2018

A longtime Grab & Go Hot Sandwiches baker fell victim to a deadly hit-and-run in Chula Vista last night. Devastated family and friends have launched a GoFundMe to assist with funeral costs and continue to seek information on the driver.

Hillstone Restaurant Group To Bring R+D Kitchen To Former Bully's Space In Del Mar

March 11, 2018

We announced last summer that Los Angeles-based Hillstone Restaurant Group was moving forward with plans to take over the nearly 50-year-old Bully's North in Del Mar. Now we have exclusive details that Hillstone will be building an outpost of the company's R+D Kitchen at the space for an anticipated 2019/2020 opening.

Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival Returns To Offer Best Beer Fest Value In Town On Saturday, March 31 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

March 11, 2018

Over the course of its seven previous incarnations, the Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Festival has come to be known as San Diego's tried-and-true, locals-friendly, best-value-in-town craft beer festival. MVCBF has always been reasonably priced and includes unlimited food and craft beer (plus spirits!) as well as great live music. On Saturday, March 31, the event will return to take over the gigantic practice field at SDCUU Stadium (Qualcomm Stadium) for a day devoted to America's finest craft brews paired with some of our city's best restaurants and chefs, as well as live music from former American Idol contestant Adam Lasher. As always, SanDiegoVille readers save on any ticket type with promo code SDVILLE and we are also raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend (a $200 value).

Team Behind Trust Restaurant & Hundred Proof To Open New Venture In Mission Hills

March 10, 2018

Trust Restaurant Group, the team behind the popular Trust and Hundred Proof restaurants in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, has leased the ground floor of Jonathan Segal's newest building located in the heart of the Mission Hills Commercial District for the opening of a new bar & restaurant concept.

Sabor Latino Food, Beer & Wine Festival Returns As Part Of San Diego's 25th Annual Latino Film Fest | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

March 10, 2018

Capping off the 25th Annual Latino Film Festival is the Sabor Latino Food, Beer & Wine Fest on Saturday, March 17, taking place outside the AMC 18 Theater at River Plaza outside Fashion Valley Mall! Get ready to enjoy Latin cuisine from some of San Diego and Baja's top chefs paired with the finest breweries, wineries and distilled spirits from both sides of the border, as well as riveting live entertainment and performances at this all-inclusive event. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend and offering promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket!

Salvucci's To Shutter In San Diego's East Village

March 9, 2018

It has been less than 2 years since San Diego hospitality firm RMD Group opened Salvucci's in downtown's East Village, but this Sunday night will be the restaurant's last night in business, as the eatery is currently up for sale and seeking offers.

After Closing Its Original Location Late Last Year, Hacienda De Vega Revives In Encinitas

March 8, 2018

Nearly half a year after Hacienda de Vega was forced from its original space in Escondido, the family run restaurants has found a new home, taking over the location that last housed Bentley's Steak & Chop House on the border of Encinitas and Rancho Sante Fe. 

Best Of SanDiegoVille | Listing Off San Diego's Top Irish Pubs

March 8, 2018

In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, we've decided to use our map-making skills to help guide all the thirsty lads and lassies to San Diego's top Irish pubs.

Oceanfront Italian Restaurant Heading To Imperial Beach

March 7, 2018

The owners of the recently opened Giardino in Lemon Grove are gearing up to launch a two-story waterfront restaurant in Imperial Beach. Veradina will take over the 2,800 square-foot space that last housed Barrels on Seacoast in San Diego's South County.

Drive-Thru-Only Chick-Fil-A Restaurants To Open In San Diego

March 7, 2018

Two drive-thru-only Chick-Fil-A restaurants will open in San Diego this year - debuting in National City this week with a second heading to Clairemont this Spring.

After More Than Two Months Renovating, Waterfront JRDN Reopens At Tower23 Hotel In San Diego's Pacific Beach

March 6, 2018

The oceanfront JRDN at Tower 23 has officially reopened in San Diego's Pacicic Beach after more than two months of renovations, offering an updated look, sushi bar and a new menu.

Ocean Beach Based Urban Winery Gianni Buonomo Medals In Prestigious American Wine Competition

March 7, 2018

Some say size matters, that bigger is better. But that doesn't seem to be the case when it comes to producing super-premium wine. Located in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood, Gianni Buonomo urban winery recently took home two medals at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.

San Diego's PrepKitchen Restaurant Is Opening In San Marcos Replacing Stella Public House

March 5, 2018

Late last year, we announced that San Diego's brand of PrepKitchen restaurants was purchased from Whisknladle Hospitality by a Las Vegas husband-and-wife duo. The new owners are eager to expand and have targetted North County's new North City mixed use development for the next branch of the expanding dining concept.