San Diego's Only Independent Comercial Radio Station Is No More | RIP To 102.1 KPRI - April 1, 1996 - September 28, 2015

September 28, 2015

After almost 20 years on the air, San Diego's 102.1 KPRI has announced that it will be no more, citing the modern challenges of the radio business for independent broadcasters. It has accepted an offer from Rocklin, CA-based Educational Media Foundation, which typically operates radio networks specializing in adult contemporary Christian music, and the format will change immediately.

Happy Hour Bee Presents Queenstown Public House in Little Italy

September 28, 2015

On this week's edition of Happy Hour Bee, Bianca Jaime visits Queenstown Public House where she enjoys American fare with a Kiwi twist at this dog-friendly eatery that offers a country feel at its 1900's era house-turned-restaurant.

Jinya Ramen Bar Opens First San Diego Location In Pacific Beach

September 27, 2015

Jinya Ramen Bar opens its first San Diego location in Pacific Beach today at 11am at 825 Garnet Avenue in the space that formerly housed Oggi's Express and Naraya Thai before that. The eatery is a welcome addition to the neighborhood, offering 20 beers on tap, a selection of wine and sake and Japanese izakaya favorites including a variety of ramen and small plates. We were lucky enough to experience the soft opening where we had a chance to sample many dishes, so join us on our first taste of San Diego's newest ramen bar.

NINE-TEN Executive Chef Jason Knibb In Finals For National Breakfast Recipe Competition

Chef Jason's breakfast sandwich

September 27, 2015

Executive Chef Jason Knibb of NINE-TEN in La Jolla is doing the San Diego area proud, making it to the final 16 in a national breakfast recipe competition. The Hometown Breakfast Battle is a national chef recipe competition that started with 135 chefs from across the country who have battled it out to create America’s best breakfast in honor of the 135th Anniversary of the Thomas’ brand. Local fans have through Sunday, Oct. 4 to vote online to ensure Jason makes it into the next round of competition that narrows the pool from 16 chefs to just eight.

San Diego Craft Breweries Clean Up At 2015 Great American Beer Festival | Local Brewers Bring Home 20 Medals

September 26, 2015

The world's largest beer competition took place in Denver, CO this week and San Diego showed that our city brews some of the best beer on the planet. With over 6,000 beers entered from more than 1,500 breweries, the 2015 Great American Beer Festival today awarded 275 medals to some of the top commercial breweries in the United States, with San Diego brewers bringing home a total of 20 medals, including gold in the most entered category - American-Style India Pale Ale.

Luxury Movie Theater Opens In La Jolla On September 30 | The Lot Offers Dining, Drinking & Cinematic Experience

September 26, 2015 

San Diego’s newest dining, drinking and cinematic experience will open in downtown La Jolla at the former Jonathan’s Market at 7611 Fay Avenue on Wednesday, September 30. Promoted as a "lifestyle destination," The Lot features seven theaters, a full bar, a café and a chef-driven, family-style restaurant that will be open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Over 50,000 Expected For the 18th Annual Pacific BeachFest On Saturday, October 3 | 5K Run, Volleyball Tournament, Surf Competition, Live Music, Best Of The Beach Taco Competition And More

September 26, 2015

On Saturday, October 3, from 11am to 7pm, there will be plenty of action on the beaches and along the boardwalk at this year’s Pacific BeachFest, as the shores come alive with volleyball tournaments, a surf competition, a fun 5k run/walk, live music on 3 stages, a craft beer garden, arts and craft displays, local vendors, a food court and a fish taco challenge. Do not miss this free, family-friendly celebration along the ocean in Pacific Beach.

Rubicon Deli To Open Third San Diego Location And Offer Breakfast

September 25, 2015

The popular sandwich shop, Rubicon Deli, known for its fresh baked bread selections and top notch ingredients, will open a third San Diego outpost in the Regents Medical Center in La Jolla, which is located at 4130 La Jolla Village Drive and is currently getting a major face lift including adding exciting new tenants like Pita House (Middle Eastern fare), Un Mundo (gourmet street tacos), Lil' Dipper (ice cream), and of course Rubicon. The restaurant will also be implementing a new breakfast menu in the next few weeks at the Mission Hills location, which will also be available at the La Jolla branch when it opens this fall.

Four San Diego Eateries Make The Daily Meal's List Of 35 Best Burritos In America For 2015

The Daily Meal's #2 Best Burrito in America for 2015

September 24, 2015

The Daily Meal just unveiled its third annual list of the 35 Best Burritos in America 2015. Although the top burritos featured were spread all throughout the country, with this year’s list featuring 13 states, four San Diego eateries made the list.

Former Top Chef Contestant Rich Sweeney Tapped As New Executive Chef Of Expansion-Ready Waypoint Public

September 24, 2015

It looks like Waypoint Public has a thing for Top Chef contestants! Top Chef Season 7 participant, Amanda Baumgarten, was the founding executive chef at Waypoint until her departure earlier this year for Chicago, but the North Park, beer-centric eatery has found a suitable replacement, tapping Season 5 contestant Rich Sweeney to take the reigns. Formerly the executive chef of Florent Restaurant & Lounge and now-defunct R Gang Eatery, Sweeney comes to Waypoint with a plethora of experience and intends to redesign the menu in the coming months. Owners John Pani and Brian Jensen have also indicated that new Waypoint locations are in San Diego's future for 2016.

New Un Mundo Mexican Grill In La Jolla Launches Free Food Daily Happy Hour

September 24, 2015

The new Un Mundo Mexican Grill, located in the UTC area of La Jolla at 4150 Regents Park Row, #170, has introduced a new happy hour menu offered daily from 3 to 6pm that includes a complimentary appetizer with each drink purchase.

An Amazing Weekend At The Inaugural KAABOO Del Mar | Music, Comedy & Cultural Festival Already Sets 2016 Weekend Event After Successful Debut

September 24, 2015
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We were blown away by how indescribably awesome the inaugural KAABOO Del Mar experience was this past weekend. We endured the aggressive heat and enjoyed four fantastic evenings at the Del Mar Racetrack for the event's debut, and eagerly anticipate its second incarnation next year during the September 16-18, 2016 weekend. The musical and comedy performances were riveting, the art installations awe-inspiring, the culinary aspects tantalizing, and the overall event layout and organization was nearly flawless and extremely impressive. Read on for highlights from our experience and enjoy glimpses into KAABOO 2015...and start planning for next year's return of San Diego's own music, comedy and cultural festival.

Modern Times Beer To Launch Brewery, Restaurant And Specialty Coffee Location In Los Angeles In 2016

September 23, 2015

Modern Times Beer took to social media today to announce plans on opening a brewery, restaurant, and specialty coffee shop in Los Angeles in 2016. According to the post, "expect crazy one-off beers, decadent vegan food, & mind-blowing espressos, pour-overs, & cold brew." This news leaves us pondering, why LA and not SD?

Presenting The First Installment Of Happy Hour Bee On SanDiegoVille Featuring Stake Chophouse & Bar In Coronado

September 22, 2015

SanDiegoVille has partnered with native San Diegan, Bianca Jaime of Happy Hour Bee (and So Diego Tours), and will be sharing her artfully concise videos on what we hope to be a weekly basis, beginning with her experience of Stake Chophouse and Bar in Coronado.

Little Italy FESTA! & Sicilian Festival Join Forces To Create Largest Italian Cultural Festival On West Coast

September 21, 2015

The Little Italy Association has announced that the annual Sicilian Festival has merged with FESTA! for one massive cultural festival as the brand new Little Italy FESTA! - taking place on Sunday, Oct. 11. The bigger-than-ever 21st annual FESTA! celebration will take over the streets of Little Italy from 10am until 6pm, filled with authentic live Italian entertainment, Italian food, a stickball tournament, bocce ball tournament, a colorful flag procession and of course the festival’s favorite - Gesso Italiano (Italian chalk) to celebrate one of the most iconic neighborhoods not only in San Diego, but in the country.

Joe's Crab Shack To Close Pacific Beach Location On September 21

September 20, 2015

The oceanfront Joe's Crab Shack location at 4325 Ocean Boulevard in Pacific Beach will close for business on Monday, September 21. The restaurant's 15 year lease is up at the end of the month and the building's owner is looking to sell, so Joe's decided to move on.

Barons Market & Pizza Port Brewing Harvest Fall Flavors For Backroom Beer Pairing On September 30 To Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 19, 2015

Barons Marketplace is reviving its popular Backroom Beer Pairing series, this time with Pizza Port Brewing Company as the partner for its upcoming food and local brew speakeasy. On Wednesday, September 30, each of Barons Market’s San Diego locations will transform loading docks and stock rooms into quaint speakeasies for beer and food lovers where 5 mini-courses will be paired with beer for $15. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Barons will donate proceeds from the event to two cancer support organizations - Michelle’s Place in Riverside County and Cancer Angels in San Diego County.

Yard House Opens Second San Diego Location In Mission Valley Today | Offering 130 Taps, 40 Regional Craft Brews And 20 Local Brewers

September 19, 2015

Yard House at Westfield Mission Valley will welcome its first guests starting Saturday, September 19, at 11am. Yard House, which helped revolutionize the craft beer movement when the first restaurant opened in 1996 along the Long Beach waterfront, will feature 130 tap handles with nearly one-third dedicated to regional craft offerings from 20 local brewers in and around the Greater San Diego area. In addition, five handles will be reserved for the restaurant’s Chalkboard Series, a selection of small, limited releases from mostly craft brewers that rotate monthly keeping the selection both innovative and fresh. These featured beers are listed on a digital chalkboard prominently displayed above the island bar.