San Diego’s Original Tasting Event - Mama’s Kitchen Celebrates 25 Years & 8 Million Meals With Mama's Day Fundraiser On May 6

April 1, 2016

Mama's Kitchen recently donated its 8 millionth meal in San Diego County, due in large part to the support it receives at its annual fundraiser tasting extravaganza - Mama's Day! The 25th annual Mama’s Day will take place on Friday, May 6, from 6:30-9:30pm at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine. Often touted as the original San Diego tasting event, Mama's Day is held the Friday evening before Mother’s Day and features more than 55 chefs from San Diego’s finest restaurants, hotels and catering companies who graciously prepare delicious samples for nearly 600 attendees.

Barons Market Announces North Park Location Set To Open End Of 2016

April 1, 2016

The locally owned all-natural grocery store Barons Market has announced its seventh location in the heart of one of San Diego’s most artistic and vibrant neighborhoods - North Park. Formerly a Fresh & Easy, the location at 3231 E. University Avenue joins three other San Diego County stores in Point Loma, Rancho Bernardo and Alpine. This news comes on the heels of the grand opening of Barons’ sixth location in Murrieta earlier this year. According to Barons, the anticipated opening this winter marks the first time the market has opened two locations in one year.

Celebrate “Earth Day” At The EarthFair In Balboa Park | Largest Free Environmental Fair In The World Takes Place On April 17

March 31, 2016

It's time to celebrate the planet we all call home! San Diego EarthWork's will host its 27th annual EarthFair, the largest free environmental fair in the world, on Sunday, April 17, from 10am-5pm in Balboa Park. Drawing around 60,000 visitors per year, the free-to-attend EarthFair will feature more than 250 exhibitors, special themed areas, a food pavilion, a special children's activity area, four entertainment venues, the Children’s Earth Parade, the eARTh Gallery arts and crafts show, the Cleaner Car Concourse and more.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - San Diego Chefs Dish On the Cali-Baja Culinary Movement

March 31, 2016

San Diego Magazine food critic and Food Network TV personality Troy Johnson meets with Cali-Baja chefs Trey Foshee and Javier Plascencia to explore a Cali-Baja taste revolution taking place in San Diego.

107.9FM & Happy Hour Radio Magazine To Host "70's Zone" At Music Box To Benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society On April 28

March 30, 2016

Get ready for a world where everything is psychedelic, colorful and trippy! On Thursday, April 28, from 6-10pm, 107.9FM Mountain Country Radio and Rich Singley, host of the Happy Hour Radio Magazine, will present "70's Zone" at Music Box in San Diego's Little Italy, benefitting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Capped off by a live performance by Steve Miller tribute band "Space Cowboy", featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist, Greg Douglass, the evening will include food from Luna Grill, a live comedy competition, prizes and more!

An Abundance Of April Events Take San Diego By Storm | A Wine Extravaganza, A Beer Circus, An Avocado Festival, Opening Day And So Much More!

The VinDiego Wine & Food Fest kicks off a mouthwatering month of events!

March 29, 2016

As the late great Robin Williams once said, "Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" Continuing our mouthwatering monthly roundup of food, wine and beer events, here is our list of all the fun & tasty happenings coming to America's Finest City this April. Check out the 50+ events taking place throughout the month and get out there before May Gray and June Gloom take over. Let's party!

100 Years Later Electriquettes Return To Balboa Park | Historic Electric Carts Now Available For Rent

March 28, 2016

Almost a century before the Prius, before the Smart Car, Electriquettes were all the rave! In 1915, San Diego's Balboa Park was the focus of much of the activity for the Panama-California Exposition and the star of the show that year were the Electriquettes - small wicker carts powered by electric motors - which visitors used to travel around the Prado. Tens of thousands of people from around the world came to the fair from 1915-1916 and rode around Balboa Park in one of Clyde Osborn’s Electriquettes, which have now returned and are available for rent.

Zymology 21 Closes In The Gaslamp

March 28, 2016

After over a year and a half in the Gaslamp, science-themed Zymology 21 has announced that it will close for business.

Spend A Delicious Day In Pacific Beach At One Of These 8 Eateries

March 27, 2016

If San Diego could only be known for one thing, it would be its sunny beaches. With 70 miles of coastline and year-round sunshine, there’s no question as to why. Luckily we’ve rounded-up some of our favorite Pacific Beach hotspots so you don’t have to be left guessing on where to re-fuel after a day on the sand.

Feeding America San Diego To Host Pairing With A Purpose Charity Event On April 16 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

March 26, 2016

On Saturday, April 16, from 1-5pm at Bobby Riggs Tennis Club & Museum in Encinitas, Feeding America San Diego will host Pairings with a Purpose: Tapped Edition, an afternoon of culinary competition with San Diego’s finest chefs and breweries, uniting to fight hunger in San Diego. Pairings with a Purpose features Top Chefs Chad White and Brian Malarkey, as well as many other prominent San Diego chefs & breweries. We are raffling off 2 General Admission tickets to attend. Read on and be sure to enter!

Chef Celebration Kicks Off Annual Spring Dinner Series Highlighted By Tasting Event

March 25, 2016

For the past 20 years, Chef Celebration, a locally based non-profit ‘by chefs, for chefs,’ has made it their mission to build a foundation for San Diego’s culinary future by raising money to provide scholarships for San Diego’s young, aspiring chefs. Founded in 1995 by a small group of local toques, today the non-profit has grown to include more than 50 of the city’s most respected chefs, including Jeff Jackson (The Lodge at Torrey Pines) and Jeffrey Strauss (Pamplemousse Grille) among others, and has raised over $283,000 through their yearly dinner series and festival to provide culinary scholarships to more than 100 individual local recipients - many of which have become staples within San Diego’s culinary community including Stephen Gage (Underbelly), Hanis Cavin (Carnitas’ Snack Shack), and Victor Jimenez (Cowboy Star).

KAABOO Del Mar Announces "Humor Me" Lineup For September 16-18 Festival Enter To Win 2 Hang Loose Three Day Passes

March 24, 2016

KAABOO Del Mar will return to the world-famous Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds with gusto. From September 16-18, guests will partake in the ultimate weekend escape for the sophisticated concert-goer looking for a fully immersive experience without the rough qualities of a traditional outdoor culture and arts festival. KAABOO combines a diverse mix of music, prime culinary offerings, the very best craft libations, visually inspiring contemporary art exhibitions, unrivaled comedians and all of the indulgent amenities you could hope for, all in one place. In other words, it’s the perfect three-day “mix-perience.” In celebration of the release of this year's "Humor Me" lineup, we are raffling off 2 HANG LOOSE 3-day passes for one lucky winner!

Throw Back Thursday RePost - SLOMO

March 24, 2016


SLOMO from Josh Izenberg on Vimeo.

Everyone should watch this award-winning documentary short about San Diego's biggest celebrity. "Disillusioned with his life, Dr. John Kitchin abandons his career as a neurologist and moves to Pacific Beach. There, he undergoes a radical transformation into SLOMO, trading his lab coat for a pair of rollerblades and his IRA for a taste of divinity."

Save On Tickets To The La Jolla Concours D'Elegance Rolls-Royce Motor Car Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party | Taking Over The Lot On Friday, April 8

March 23, 2016

Promo code SDVILLE already saves $5 on GA passes and $20 on VIP tickets to the main event Concours d'Elegance on Sunday, April 10, but it also saves $15 on passes to the Rolls-Royce Motor Car Contemporary Classic Cocktail Party, taking over The Lot theater and restaurant in La Jolla for a night of luxury on Friday, April 8!

A Matter Of Trust | Hillcrest's Newest Restaurant Proves Itself Worthy

March 22, 2016

One! Two! One, two, three four! Some food is just a lie to the mouth, but not at Hillcrest's newest restaurant. We recently dined at TRUST - the hip, new concept that opened last month at the base floor of Jonathan Segal’s Mr. Robinson apartment building on the corner of Park and Robinson - and enjoyed some offerings from the modern menu of rustic, shareable plates.

RMD Group Takes Over Former Común Space For New Italian Food Concept | Salvucci's Ristorante To Open In San Diego's East Village This April

March 21, 2016

The RMD Group, known for such downtown staples as Don Chido, Rustic Root, Side Bar, Ciro's Pizza and more, have taken over the former Común Taqueria space at 935 J Street in San Diego's East Village and will open Salvucci's - a modernized yet old-school Italian cuisine concept.

A Bacon Lover's Paradise Returns To San Diego On May 21 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets To Bacon & Barrels

March 20, 2016

Bacon enthusiasts, rejoice! Everyone’s favorite strip of savory-goodness is making a big appearance in San Diego this spring. On Saturday, May 21, Bacon & Barrels returns to America's Finest City bringing together the hottest chefs from the finest local restaurants to prepare and serve small plates starring America's favorite porky pleasure in its most inventive forms. A food festival for bacon lovers everywhere, Bacon & Barrels is an all-day event showcasing local chefs’ imaginative recipes incorporating bacon, and highlights the best artisan and craft barrel beverages such as bourbon, beer, wine, and scotch. SanDiegoVille has 2 VIP to give away, and as usual, we are hooking our readers up with savings on passes - $5 off General Admission/Designated Piggy Tickets with promo code SDVILLE & $10 off Early Entry and VIP tickets with promo code SDVILLE10 at checkout!

Bushfire Kitchen To Open New Location At Beachside Del Mar This Summer

March 19, 2016

This summer Beachside Del Mar, the renovated shopping center formerly called Del Mar Heights Village, will welcome the third outpost of Bushfire Kitchen - a Southern California eatery focused on providing fresh, affordable and organic meals, inspired by world travels and an appetite for healthy eats.