The Berry Good Food Foundation To Hold Fundraising Dinner On March 18 & Unveils Schedule Of Events And Initiatives

February 26, 2016

Michelle Lerach founded Berry Good Night in 2010 to provoke a dialogue about the most critical issues in sustainable food production and consumption in the cross-border San Diego-Baja region. Known to feature an A-list roster of top chefs, farms and farmers, ranchers, food activists, artisans, winemakers, mixologists, scientists, and the best minds in sustainable food, Berry Good Night has become known as THE culinary party of the year, an exclusive, invite-only affair that every serious foodie in town wants to attend. This year, the Berry Good Food Foundation (BGFF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2015, will replicate the Berry Good Night and open attendance to a limited few. On Friday, March 18, Berry Good Night for the Foundation will take place at the picturesque La Jolla home of Michelle and Bill Lerach for a delicious evening of food and drink for a worthwhile cause.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - HELLO SAN DIEGO | A Time-Lapse Film - In 4K

February 25, 2016


This film was created over a 5 month period with hundreds of hours shooting and hundreds of hours editing. Footage was shot and edited by Tyler Fairbank of Light Owl Productions who thanked Willis Allen Real Estate and their marketing department for making the project possible.

East Coast Style Sandwich Spot To Debut 3 Locations In Downtown San Diego | Nosh Delicatessen Rebrands & Expands Into Carnivore Sandwich

February 25, 2016

A New York, Jewish-style deli has opened in downtown San Diego. The Big Apple flavors of Carnivore Sandwich have expanded throughout America's Finest City. Living up to its name, Carnivore Sandwich serves overstuffed, mile-high sandwiches that demand a big appetite.

“Burgers, Bait & Beer” Opens In Embarcadero Marina Park South

February 25, 2016

Today is the grand opening of a new waterside casual eater that is unFathomably similar to another San Diego restaurant concept. “Burgers, Bait & Beer” is now located in Embarcadero Marina Park South behind the San Diego Convention Center. As part of the festivities, the public is invited to complimentary menu tastings and samplings from 11am to closing. The restaurant with its outdoor patio adds to the public amenities at the Embarcadero, as the park features a public fishing pier, basketball courts, a fitness course and waterfront views.

Owners Of Manhattan's Of La Jolla Open New York West In Downtown San Diego

February 24, 2016

Manhattan's of La Jolla owners William Wolf and Nancy O’Donnell have chosen downtown San Diego as the location for their second restaurant concept - New York West - which soft opened this past week inside the Embassy Suites Hotel at 601 Pacific Coast Highway (which also houses San Diego's only Dunkin' Donuts!).

Depot Springs Beer Company Is Building The Ultimate Brewpub In La Mesa | Chef Matt Richman On Board As Executive Chef Of Multi-Faceted Project

February 23, 2016

A brewery, restaurant, distillery and event center is under construction in La Mesa. Depot Springs Beer Company and Platform 1888 will bring together over 25,000 square feet of dining, entertainment and a brewery and distillery under one roof within a shopping center at 9176 Fletcher Parkway. Expected to open as early as this June, the ambitious project today announced that Chef Matt Richman, formerly of Table 926, is on board to lead the onsite restaurant.

Moto Deli To Launch Food Truck In Anticipation Of Brick-And-Mortar Opening

The Moto Deli food truck and The Turketta sandwich

February 22, 2016

In anticipation of the opening of the brick-and-mortar location of Moto Deli in Encinitas, Chef Alex Carballo and crew have purchased the Moto Deli food truck, which, starting next week, will sit in front of the deli's location at 810 North Coast Highway 101 on Thursdays & Fridays from 11am-2pm until the eatery debuts. On other days, the food truck will visit area breweries and food events, as well as be available for bookings and catering.

The Japanese Friendship Garden Presents The 11th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival On March 5 & 6 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

February 22, 2016

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden returns for its eleventh year on Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6, combining both cultural education with family fun, all packed into one great weekend! Because we love our readers so darn much, we are raffling off 2 single day tickets to attend. Read on and be sure to enter!

Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles To Open San Diego Location

February 21, 2016

It's been all but confirmed although the exact whereabouts is still unknown. Los Angeles' soul food mecca, Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles, will be heading south and opening an outpost in San Diego, currently rumored to be located in Mission Valley.

San Diego Reader Continues Search For City's Best Taco At 2nd Annual Tacotopia On May 14 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

February 20, 2016

The San Diego Reader is once again on the search to find the best taco in San Diego, and at the 2nd annual Reader Tacotopia at Golden Hill Park on Saturday, May 14, over 40 of the top eateries in America's Finest City will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. The participants for this event were carefully curated by food writers at Reader, and hey, we at SanDiegoVille even gave our input. The best part about Tacotopia is that attendees pick the champion. After trying signature tacos from as many restaurants as possible, each attendee will place their token in a voting box on the table of their favorite vendor. The vendor who receives the most tokens wins the title of "Best Taco in San Diego" and $1,000! We're giving away 2 VIP tickets to this already-almost-sold-out event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type. Read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego To Host The Spring Thing: Modern Mutiny On Friday, March 4

February 20, 2016

Ever had dinner and drinks in a Museum? On Friday, March 4, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego will host The Spring Thing: Modern Mutiny. The voyage begins with a specially curated craft cocktail reception, followed by a family-style dinner masterminded by San Diego's Kettner Exchange. After dinner, guests will get a chance to explore the museum and enjoy hosted drinks and live music at The Late Night Party.

Chef DJ Tangalin Puts Pacific Beach On The Upscale Dining Map | JRDN Restaurant Makes Tower 23 Hotel A Culinary Destination

February 19, 2016

People in San Diego can be rather cynical about Pacific Beach, especially when it comes to dining options in this notoriously bar-driven neighborhood. When recommending restaurants around town, it's rare that one names somewhere among this area known by many as a raucous college scene. That is all about to change, as Chef DJ Tangalin has put the underappreciated beachside neighborhood on the dining destinations map now that he is leading the kitchen at JRDN. We recently enjoyed a staycation at Tower 23 Hotel that was highlighted by an incredible chef's tasting menu at its in-house eatery.

Tiki In PB | Crew Behind Pacific Beach's Firehouse To Open Tiki-Inspired Haunt At Former Good Time Charlie's Location

February 19, 2016

The minds behind Kettner Exchange, Firehouse Pacific Beach, Vin de Syrah and Analog are going tiki for their next project. SDCM has secured the lease on the former Good Time Charlie's location in Pacific Beach and will turn it into a dual concept - Good Time Poke & The Grass Skirt - with SDCM and Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski tasked with designing the menus for both.

San Diego's Largest St. Patrick's Day Party Returns For 22nd Year | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets To ShamROCK

February 18, 2016

Calling all lads and lasses - it’s time to get your green on and let your inner leprechaun out to party! Discover the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow at one of the largest outdoor St. Patrick's Day parties on the West Coast when the 22nd annual shamROCK festival returns to take over the streets of San Diego's Gaslamp District on Thursday, March 17, from 4pm to midnight. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on GA tickets and $10 on VIP, we are also raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend!

MasterChef Hosting First Season 8 Open Audition In San Diego On March 5

February 17, 2016

Do you have a passion for cooking and think you have what it takes to compete against some of the best home cooks in America?!? FOX's MasterChef is now casting for Season 8 of the popular culinary competition and will be traveling to 12 cities to meet some of nation's top home cooks, with a its first stop taking place in San Diego on Saturday, March 5! San Diego native Claudia Sandoval won the last season of MasterChef. Could San Diego repeat in Season 8??

Bracero, Addison, Polite Provisions Make It To Semifinals Of 26th Annual James Beard Foundation Awards

February 17, 2016

The James Beard Foundation announced today its list of Restaurant and Chef Award semifinalists for the 26th annual James Beard Foundation Awards. Selected from a list of more than 20,000 online entries, the prestigious group of semifinalists in 21 categories represents a wide range of culinary talent, from exceptional chefs and dining destinations in ten different regions across the U.S., to the nation’s top wine and spirits professionals, best new restaurants, rising star chefs, pastry chefs and bakers. From San Diego, Bracero Cocina de Raiz made the semifinals in the Best New Restaurant category; Polite Provisions are in the semis in the Outstanding Bar Program category; and Addison at The Grand Del Mar is a finalist in two categories - Outstanding Wine Program and Best Chef West division for William Bradley.

Dirty Birds Bar & Grill To Open 3rd Location In San Diego's Liberty Station

February 17, 2016

San Diego's King of Chicken Wings will open it's third location in San Diego's Liberty Station as early as this summer. An award-winning wing-centric eatery, Dirty Birds has acquired the lease on building number nine in the neighborhood’s booming northern Arts District precinct in the historic Naval Training Center turned cultural destination.

Arizona-Based Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers To Take Over Acqua Al 2 Space In San Diego's Gaslamp

February 16, 2016

Talk about keeping it simple with a restaurant name! Arizona based concept - Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers - will be taking over the prime Gaslamp space recently left dormant by longtime tenant Acqua Al 2 to open the 6th location of the popular eatery.  With a menu that boasts use of only fresh ingredients with all items made in house daily, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is eager to introduce San Diego to their award winning burgers, mac-n-cheese, sandwiches and more.