Prost! La Mesa Oktoberfest Returns This September 30-October 2 | New Authentic Food, Beer & Entertainment Highlight The Largest Oktoberfest West of the Mississippi

September 20, 2016

The Bob Stall Chevrolet La Mesa Oktoberfest street festival, presented by Spaten, takes over La Mesa Village from Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, offering a free-to-attend weekend dedicated to family fun, authentic German food, beer and entertainment.

On-Demand Chef Service Cozymeal Launches in San Diego | Offering Cooking Classes & Customized Culinary Experiences With Top Chefs

September 19, 2016

A new online service that connects people with professional chefs has launched in San Diego. Cozymeal allows guests to quickly find and book award-winning area chefs for unique culinary adventures like cooking classes, private dining experiences, team-building events and more.

The Ultimate Guide To Late Night Dining In San Diego | More Than 15 Spots To Satisfy Those Midnight Cravings

September 18, 2016

It's 12am in San Diego and you are awake and hungry, but you don't want Mexican or fast food. Where do you go? This is frequent conundrum takes place night in and night out in America's Finest City, so we decided to round up all the best late night dining options available. From diners, to steaks, to Asian eats and pizza, here is our list of more than 15 spots to satisfy those midnight cravings.

Weekly International Open Air Market Coming To City Heights | Go Global At Fair@44 Starting Wednesday Nights This October

September 17, 2016

A weekly international food market is coming to El Cajon Boulevard and Fairmont Avenue in City Heights this Fall. The City Heights Economic Development Collaboration will transform the empty corner lot into an open air market called Fair@44, and will collaborate with aspiring entrepreneurs to feature 10 diverse food vendors.

Rumorville: Mission Hills Hotspot Brooklyn Girl Seeking Suitors

September 16, 2016

We've received word that the owners of Mission Hill's casual neighborhood eatery, Brooklyn Girl, which first opened in 2011, have secured a commercial broker to assist in the sale of the restaurant.

Chef Amy DiBiase To Leave Paradise Point's Tidal For New Position With Grand Restaurant Group

September 15, 2016

Amy DiBiase is leaving her position as Executive Chef and General Manager of Paradise Point Resort & Spa's onsite restaurant Tidal to take a position with the Grand Restaurant Group, which operates Bellamy's in Escondido, the newly opened Ponsaty's in Rancho Sante Fe, and The Ranch at Bandy Canyon.

Our 8 Picks For A Delicious San Diego Restaurant Week | Price Fixed Multi-Course Meals Return This September 25-October 2

September 14, 2016

There are 8 full days of dining deals taking place from Sunday, September 25 through Sunday, October 2 for the fall installment of the biannual San Diego Restaurant Week 2016, so we thought it best to pick one eatery for each day, based upon the location and ambiance of the restaurant, as well as the value and menu options. We’ve perused the seemingly unending list of over 180 options and narrowed them down to our top dinner picks (though lunch is also offered at many locations).

Falling Into Autumn With These Seasonal San Diego Comfort Food Dishes

Brian's 24 Herb Roasted Pork Loin

September 13, 2016

With Summer coming to an end and Fall being right around the corner, it’s about time your stomach filled up on some hearty comfort foods. Toss those popsicles and step away from the ice cream because once the temperature drops, you’ll definitely be yearning for something warm and savory. Mark your calendars for the first day of Autumn on September 23, and try out these 5 restaurants that will surely usher in the change of the season with hearty seasonal-inspired dishes.

Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To The San Diego International Film Festival's Friday Night Party With A Purpose Celebration On September 30

September 13, 2016

The San Diego International Film Festival returns this September 28 through October 2, and in addition to an amazing lineup of film premiers, industry panels and red carpet events, there is an incredible party planned for Friday, September 30. A two-part event, Party With A Purpose will begin with a free-to-attend all-day celebration of Old Glory concluding with a booming firework display, followed by a ticketed celebration with live music and art, entertainment, food trucks, complimentary beverages, games, and a beer garden. Like all the San Diego Int'l Film Fest tickets, promo code SDVILLE saves 20% per pass, or buy a pass for five days of events & films. We are also raffling off 2 tickets to Party With A Purpose. Read on and be sure to enter!

Chef Danilo "DJ" Tangalin Out At Eat.Drink.Sleep Hospitality Group | Former Executive Chef Of Newly Opened Decoy & Tower 23's JRDN Parts Ways With Longtime Employer

Chef Danilo "DJ" Tangalin, Jr. 

September 12, 2016

Chef Danilo "DJ" Tangalin, who recently was tasked with opening Decoy at Lakehouse Hotel & Resort on Lake San Marcos and was the Executive Chef at Tower23's JRDN restaurant in Pacific Beach before that, was let go today by hospitality group Eat.Drink.Sleep, where he has served as the Corporate Executive Chef for more than a year.

A Devoted San Diego Bar For The Fan Of Nearly Any NFL Team | Our List Of Team-Specific Establishments For Football Fanatics

September 11, 2016

The 2016-2017 NFL season is underway, and although we aren't the biggest fans of the game, we do enjoy organizing detailed lists and know that football fans across San Diego are eager to root for their favorite team in the company of other like-minded fanatics. So we've compiled this list of local establishments that cater to supporters of most of the 32 NFL teams.

Authentic Italian Food Hall Pan Bon Shutters In San Diego's Little Italy

September 10, 2016

The "all day Italian food hub" Pan Bon, which was opened by Verona-born brothers Luciano & Giancarlo Anselmi in the outskirts of San Diego's Little Italy in January 2015, quietly closed for business yesterday.

Café Madeleine To Debut North Park Location On September 16

September 9, 2016

Café Madeleine will unveil its second location with a grand opening party scheduled for September 16. Adding to the original outpost, which first opened in South Park in 2010, the new European-style bistro and cafe will offer a menu of paninis, crepes, croissants, quiche, coffee concoctions and other French delicacies from a 1,300 square foot space at 2850 El Cajon Boulevard in North Park.

Delight The Taste Buds While Saving Wildlife At The 36th Annual San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew Celebration On September 24

September 8, 2016

San Diego’s wildest tasting event returns on Saturday, September 24, with a few surprises to celebrate the zoo’s centennial year. The 36th annual San Diego Zoo Food, Wine & Brew Celebration takes over our famous zoo for an adults-only festival that allows guests to sample culinary delights and sip beverages from more than 150 San Diego area restaurants, wineries and breweries, as well as getting the chance to meet exotic animals like a cheetah, koala, and flamingo up close - all while supporting wildlife conservation around the world.

San Diego Chefs To Compete On Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen Tournament Of Terror This Fall

September 7, 2016

Local San Diego chefs Jenny Goycochea (Tasting Room Del Mar) & Osvaldo Blackaller (Cueva Bar), along with 14 other previous cheftestants, are set to face off against Alton Browns's most haunting and evil sabotages when Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen hosts the Halloween-themed Tournament of Terror for a chance to win up to $50,000, beginning on Wednesday, September 28.

Knotty Brewing Co. To Grand Open In San Diego's East Village On September 14

September 6, 2016

Knotty Brewing Co.'s downtown tasting room and brewery will unveil in conjunction with a grand opening party scheduled for Wednesday, September 14.  Located adjacent to Knotty Barrel Gastropub in San Diego's East Village and occupying the space that previously housed Valentines Mexican Food, Knotty Brewing's 5 barrel brewhouse will be visible through a 9 ft. glass wall connecting both spaces and will pump out Old World style house brews, including a British Pale Ale, Grapefruit Blonde, Robust Porter and Belgian Witbier.

ViVa Bar Owner To Revamp Concept Once Again | All American Burgers Is Coming Soon To Downtown San Diego

September 4, 2016

You know what they say - third time's the charm! First it was Red Light District. Then it was ViVa Bar + Kitchen. Now, owner Sean Shoja will once again revamp and overhaul the concept at his restaurant space at 409 F Street in downtown San Diego to open All American Burgers this week.

San Diego International Film Festival Announces Full Festival Line-Up For September 27-October 2 Incarnation | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

September 3, 2016

The San Diego International Film Festival, produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, has announced its full list of Gala, Competition, Spotlight and Short Films that will be premiering at this year's event. Now in its 15th year,  the five-day event will run from September 28 through October 2 and feature nearly 100 films, as well as studio premieres, panels with celebrities and industry insiders, red carpet events, parties, all-star tributes and filmmaker awards. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for 20% savings on any ticket purchase, we are also raffling off 2 Five Day Festival Passes (a $550 value). Read on for all the details and be sure to enter!