San Diego Rum Run Returns On April 10 | Enter To Win Registration For Two!

March 9, 2016

The race for rum is coming to San Diego! On Sunday, April 10, the 2nd annual San Diego Rum Run returns to Paradise Point Resort for an energetic and tropical-inspired event. Presented by Energy Events, Paradise Point Resort & Road Runner, this 10k race (with a 1k for the kiddos) will transport participants to the Caribbean with a tiki-torch-lined finish featuring leis, festive decorations, the music of the islands and more! We are raffling off adult registrations for 2 for the race, so read on and be sure to enter.

First Events Announced For MLB All-Star Week In San Diego | Yoga & Colorful 5k Kick Off Festivities

March 8, 2016

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is coming to San Diego's Petco Park this July, and in addition to the game and Home Run Derby, there will be a whole host of other events taking place throughout the city. Major League Baseball and Soul Pose are joining together to host the Soul Pose MLB All-Star Yoga event on Saturday, July 9 at Waterfront Park. In addition, The Color Run MLB All-Star 5K presented by Nike will return to All-Star Week and take place on Sunday, July 10 in downtown San Diego. Registration is now open for both events.

Dobson's Bar & Restaurant To Host Exclusive Wine Dinner On March 22

March 8, 2016

Dobson’s Bar & Restaurant will host its first Rudd Oakville Estate wine dinner on Tuesday, March 22 starting at 6:30pm. The dinner features five courses prepared by Executive Chef Martin San Roman, thoughtfully paired with a variety of Rudd Oakville Estate wines by special guest Oscar Henquet, Managing Director of Rudd Oakville Estate.

Oscar's Mexican Seafood Chooses East Village For Fourth Location

March 7, 2016

Oscar's Mexican Seafood has taken over the space formerly occupied by Toast Enoteca & Cucina adjacent to Petco Park for its 4th San Diego location, which could open as early as this weekend. Oscar's was recently named on Yelp's list of Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S. in 2016.

Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets To The Sabor Latino Beer, Wine & Food Fest On Saturday, March 19

March 6, 2016

Capping off the 23rd Annual Latino Film Festival is the Sabor Latino Beer, Wine & Food Fest on Saturday, March 19, from 2-5pm, taking place outside the AMC 18 Theater at Fashion Valley Mall! Get ready to enjoy Latin cuisine from some of San Diego and Baja's top chefs paired with the finest breweries and wineries from both sides of the border, as well as with live entertainment and performances. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend and offering promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket! Read on and be sure to enter.

6th Annual East Village Opening Day Block Party Welcomes Back San Diego Padres Baseball Season On Monday, April 4 | Enter To Win Drink Tickets

March 5, 2016

On Monday, April 4, from 10am to 6pm, The East Village Association is stepping up to the plate for the 6th Annual East Village Opening Day Block Party. Taking over J Street between 6th and 10th Avenues, this free-to-attend, family-friendly event has become a San Diego tradition where locals and visitors celebrate opening day of Padres baseball at PETCO Park, all while exploring San Diego's East Village. Get the first round on us and enter to win 2 drink tickets and read on for all the details.

Little Italy's Pan Bon Introduces Nightly Specials

March 4, 2016

Why stick to San Diego when you can take a culinary journey to Verona, Italy on your date night? Pan Bon has introduced nightly dinner specials that will have you craving Italian cuisine and wine each night of the week. The Little Italy eatery features fresh sauces made from scratch, homemade pastas, wines from the Italian countryside and pizza crafted from Lievito Madre, a starter-type yeast that rises for over 48 hours. Stop by for a taste of what’s cooking on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings!

The La Jolla Concours D'Elegance Returns For Its 12th Year | Save On Tickets & Enter To Win Passes

March 3, 2016

The La Jolla Concours d'Elegance returns this April 8-10 for a weekend-long celebration of fine classic automobiles that is capped off by the main event Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, April 10, where the world's most exquisite cars will be judged against some of strictest standards. We are offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on GA tickets and $20 savings on VIP passes to the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance and La Jolla Motor Car Classic (PLUS $15 off tickets to the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party Presented By The Lot on Friday, April 8), as well as raffling off 2 GA passes to attend.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - How San Diego Does Ballpark Food With Superfan & Trevor Hoffman

March 3, 2016

Superfan Matt Schulte leads Padres legend Trevor Hoffman through the tasty side of Petco Park. The whole fan experience, including the eatery options, is different in San Diego. From before batting practice to after they shut off the lights, Petco Park and the surrounding area are all fun and games.

JRDN Restaurant At Tower23 Hotel Adds San Diego Native Ami Cisneros As Chef De Cuisine

March 2, 2016

JRDN Restaurant at Tower23 Hotel has announced the hiring of new chef de cuisine, Ami Cisneros. A 2010 graduate of San Diego Culinary Institute and a native San Diegan, Ami brings vast experience to the position having worked in some of San Diego’s finest kitchens, including Blush Ice Bar + East and West Kitchen, Mister A's, and Alchemy.

Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey & Business Partner Christopher Puffer Bring Together Gastronomic All-Stars for New Little Italy Restaurant | Herb & Wood Set To Open This April

Brian Malarkey & Chris Puffer

March 2, 2016

Slated for an April debut in San Diego's Little Italy, Herb & Wood is the exciting new concept from celebrity chef Brian Malarkey and his business partner Chris Puffer. The dual concept restaurant, marketplace and fast casual eatery will feature a menu that captures the flavor of a custom wood-fired oven and simple, rustic preparations that rely on the quality, seasonality and of the vegetables, proteins and local provisions it features.

Twisted Manzanita Ales & Spirits Closes Brewery And Tasting Rooms | Twisted Taps Still On Track For North Park Opening

March 2, 2016

Twisted Manzanita Ales & Spirits, which started in 2010, recently closed its tasting room on Mission Boulevard in Pacific Beach and has now announced it will shut down its Santee-based brewery and tasting room as of Monday, March 7, although the company intends to continue distilling spirits and still has plans to open Twisted Taps Beer Garden on El Cajon Boulevard in North Park this Spring.

Karl Strauss & Amplified Ale Works Collaborate To Improve Their Community From Inside The Bars Of Pacific Beach

March 2, 2016

Two local Pacific Beach breweries, Karl Strauss Brewing Company and Amplified Ale Works, have teamed up to brew something special for their neighborhood. The team of brewers just released the second installment of Pathway Ale, an on-going collaboration series to help raise funding for local community project, PB Pathways.

3rd Annual Bikes & Beers Returns To San Diego On Saturday, March 26 | Save On Registration & Enter To Win 2 Tickets

March 1, 2016

The 3rd annual Bikes & Beers returns to San Diego on Saturday, March 26. Starting and ending in the East Village at the Quartyard urban park, the approximately 20-mile course will take 1000-plus riders throughout San Diego, offering glimpses of the majestic natural scenery that America's Finest City has to offer. Upon completion of the course, riders will enjoy a couple pints from a selection of San Diego’s finest craft breweries. There will also be food to sample from local food trucks, booths to peruse filled with bicycle related gear from local vendors and live music and entertainment. SanDiegoVille is raffling off complimentary registration for two, as well as offering our readers a promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on each registration.

Tao: Seventeen Samurais Brings Popular Taiko Drumming Performance To San Diego Symphony For One Day Only

March 1, 2016

Direct from Japan, TAO brings explosive Taiko drumming to the San Diego Symphony stage in the brand new show, “Seventeen Samurais,” taking place for one night only on Saturday, March 12, at 8pm. The new show will bring athletic bodies and contemporary costumes combined with amazing drumming and innovative choreography.

A Smorgasbord Of San Diego Events For March 2016 | Beer, Food, Funk, Shamrocks, Museums & So Much More

The Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Fest is one of the top March events!

February 29, 2016

Spring is in the air! The days are getting longer, flowers are blooming, the weather is warming and that means there are plenty fun & delicious happenings around America's Finest City. This March will offer a buffet of epicurean events all across San Diego - from beer fests and pairing dinners, to wine tastings, to a museum party, and even a cake show.

Master Chef Winner Teams Up With Renowned Artists & Local Philanthropists To Benefit Deported Veterans Support House Fundraiser | Restoring Valor Takes Over Border On March 9

February 28, 2016

Local philanthropist collective, The DVSH Partnership, in conjunction with the not-for-profit organization, Veterans for Peace, have joined forces to host RESTORING VALOR, a fundraiser for the Deported Veterans Support House of Tijuana. Taking place Wednesday, March 9, starting at 6pm at Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan, the event will celebrate the cross-cultural influences of San Diego and Baja within the genres of dining and arts, while focusing awareness of and raising much needed funds for U.S. veterans who have been deported following military service.

It’s A Small World After All | Skip The Trip And Take A Culinary Journey At These 7 San Diego Eateries

Bracero's Carrot Aguachile

February 27, 2016

Why buy a plane ticket when you can take a culinary journey around the world without leaving home? San Diego gives foodies access to worldly cuisines sans plane rides and airport lines. It’s true what they say…it’s a small world after all! Enjoy a epicurean adventure without leaving America's Finest City at these 7 local restaurants.