Presenting 100 Wines: Cohn Restaurant Group Dream Team Debuts Rustic, Small Plate Neighborhood Wine Bar & Bistro in the Heart of Hillcrest

August 1, 2012

The creative minds behind BO-beau kitchen + bar will open doors to 100 Wines Hillcrest in mid-August on University Ave. The apothecarian-inspired space from the Cohn Restaurant Group and Parisian designer Philippe Beltran boasts reclaimed and repurposed accents picked up from Beltran's travels to create an old-world design evocative of a cozy European bistro. Local culinary force, Executive Chef Katherine Humphus, takes the reigns in the kitchen with a menu of European portion-size shared plates. The dishes are packed with her signature modern flavor combinations and are inspired by her own travels to Spain, France, Italy and Greece.

Gaijin Noodle + Sake House | Japanese Fusion Takes Hold in the Gaslamp

If you click on the pictures
they get BIGGER!

August 1, 2012

With an Italian American chef running the show and not more than one Japanese employee in the whole lot, it’s fitting that the restaurant’s name means “foreigner” in Japanese.  Despite its play on words, Gaijin Noodle + Sake House successfully spins stylish Japanese Fusion all its own in the Gaslamp by bringing traditional Asian flavors and techniques to the 21st century.

Treat Your Tastebuds to Summer’s Finest Flavor and Celebrate National Watermelon Day | August 3rd

My vegan brother's "birthday cake"

from today - Happy Birthday Ry!

July 31, 2012

Here’s a riddle: When do you go on red and stop on green? When you’re eating watermelon! August 3rd is National Watermelon Day, and what better way to quench your craving for this fantastically fruity treat than to visit these San Diego sweet spots for a sample of concoctions made from summer’s most popular treat?

RECAP: Del Mar Racetrack 2nd Annual Gourmet Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival Experience

Everybody seemed to have fun!

July 30, 2012

Since the food truck phenomenon has spread like wildfire across the nation, it has trickled down into America’s Finest and suddenly exploded – culminating in a massive congregation of more than 50 mobile eateries at the Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, July 28th for the 2nd Annual Gourmet Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival.

Gaslamp Strip Club Celebrates 10 Years with Free Steak

July 30, 2012

David & Lesley Cohn of the Cohn Restaurant Group, one of San Diego's most respected family-owned restaurant collectives, opened the doors to Gaslamp Strip Club in 2002. The concept was bold, out-of-the-box and the community was abuzz with the sexy, double-meaning of its name.  On Wednesday, August 15th, Gaslamp Strip Club is celebrating T+A, their Tenth Anniversary that is, with a free steak dinner for guests.

'Shopper Shuttle' and On-Site Artists At Del Mar Racetrack This Summer

July 28, 2012

Racing fans who want to shop or dine in the adjacent communities of Del Mar and/or Solana Beach have a free and easy way to do so now using the new “Shopper Shuttles” that start and return from or to the fairgrounds bus compound area alongside the track’s Mission Tower Building.

Videos Relay Encinitas Foodie Fest Experience

July 28, 2012

For those of you who missed out on experiencing the 1st Annual Encinitas Foodie Fest and its after party, we have a treat for you.  Recap videos are now available, providing a peek into what was missed and what to expect for next year's event.

RA Sushi Introduces Fruity Frozen Cocktails to Tame the Summer Heat

July 27, 2012

Just in time to squelch the summer heat, beginning August 1, RA Sushi Bar Restaurant is introducing two new frosty libations at its vibrant San Diego location. Cool down with the Frozen Fuzzy Momo Bellini, RA’s take on a popular Italian cocktail, or the Frozen Red Bull Cherry Bomb, a refreshing icy treat that packs a punch.

Stone Brewing Co. Hosts Stone 16th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival at Cal State University - San Marcos | August 17 & 18

July 27, 2012

Stone Brewing Co. may be celebrating its sweet 16 this year, but true fans know that the brewery's aggressively-flavored bitter ales are anything but sweet. To commemorate the happy (hoppy?) day, Stone is releasing Stone 16th Anniversary IPA on August 13, and will hold its annual 16th Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival August 17 and 18. One hundred percent of the profits from the festival will be donated to local charities including: Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos, Fight ALD, Palomar Family YMCA, and Surfrider Foundation.

Craft Beer Joins Mobile Sustenance at the Thoroughbred Club's 2nd Annual Gourmet Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival | Saturday, July 28th from Noon - 6pm

July 26, 2012

You may have been to a food truck gathering before, but likely not one of this magnitude!  This Saturday, July 28th, over fifty SoCal food trucks and more than 60 craft beers will come together at the picturesque Del Mar Racetrack for the 2nd Annual Gourmet Food Truck & Craft Beer Festival.

Busy Weekend Scheduled at the Del Mar Racetrack Highlighted by Miss Cougar Del Mar Pageant, Dashboard Confessional Concert, Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival and Family Fun Day | July 27-29, 2012

Last year's Cougar Day Winners!!

July 25, 2012

Miss Cougar Del Mar, Family Fun Day, the Second Annual Gourmet Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival and two summer concerts highlight a jam packed second weekend at the Del Mar racetrack.

Chef Jason McLeod Brings Michelin Star Experience to San Diego as the New Executive Chef of One of the City's Most Innovative Hospitality Collectives

July 24, 2012

Chef Jason McLeod

McLeod To Oversee Culinary Programs for Craft & Commerce, UnderBelly, Neighborhood and More

The visionary restaurateurs-come-social engineering duo, Arsalun Tafazoli and Nathan Stanton proudly announce the recent addition of nationally renowned chef Jason McLeod to their hospitality collective, Consortium Holdings. With over 25 years of culinary experience under his toque, chef McLeod has traveled the world to train with several of the most prestigious chefs in the industry, including Raymond Blanc and Marco Pierre White. McLeod also spent time in San Diego from 2007 to 2009, serving as executive chef of the Grand Del Mar--but it was in 2011 as the opening executive chef for the Chicago’s Ria Restaurant at the Elysian Hotel that he led the restaurant from being relatively unknown, to receiving two Michelin stars during its first year of operation.

RECAP: 2nd Annual San Diego Brew Festival | What More Could You Ask For?!?

July 24, 2012

We at SanDiegoVille pride ourselves on enjoying the simple pleasures in life and always getting home early.  That's why, to us, the prospect of unlimited beer, various food truck offerings, and 90s cover music at the 2nd Annual San Diego Brew Fest made for an ideal Saturday afternoon in sunny San Diego.

RECAP: America's Pride in San Diego | Detailing the Poppin' of my Pride Cherry

July 24, 2012

The San Diego LGBT Pride Festival made history as it drew a record of nearly 200,000 people to Hillcrest and Balboa Park for a weekend marked by monumental movements towards our government’s acceptance of the equality of its citizens, no matter the sexual orientation.  In doing so, the celebration lived up to its chosen theme – America’s Pride.  It did so on its own terms, without pretense and without problems, and for a first timer, the festival was all I could ask for – good vibes, kind people, music, food, and fun in an accepting and glorious setting.  And although it was my first experience at Pride, the event consisted of a series of firsts for all participants and organizers alike.  While we at SanDiegoVille.com greatly appreciate the direct progress made by the LGBT community and are thankful for the enjoyable experience, I’m taking cue from the weekend and staying true to me in this recap article, and you all can take from it what you wish.    

San Diego Hotspots Celebrate National Tequila Day | July 24th

Our favorite tequila!!

July 23, 2012

July 24th is National Tequila Day, a country-wide celebration dedicated to an iconic beverage that we certainly love here at SanDiegoVille.com. So go out and indulge in an inspired cocktail or dish infused with the agave plant’s “fruit,” as there are numerous establishments in and around our city celebrating all things Tequila.

Toast's Technology Brings Sicily to SD for One Night Only | August 10th at 3pm!

July 23, 2012

Harvest Night marks the first night of the year that wineries harvest their grapes. This year, technology brings San Diegans a live broadcast of the Donnafugata harvest at the Contessa Entellina estate in Sicily – streamed in real time on televisions at East Village’s Toast Enoteca & Cucina.

1st Annual Bates Nut Farm Valley Center Gourmet Food Truck Fest | August 18th from 3-9pm

August 18, 2012

Bring your appetite to Bates Nut Farm for the first incarnation of the Valley Center Gourmet Food Truck Fest, taking place  Saturday, August 18th from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m.  Join over a dozen of Southern California's finest gourmet food trucks, who will be parked under the trees, offering a wide variety of mobile cuisine.

2nd Annual San Diego Brew Fest Coming to Liberty Station TODAY | Saturday, July 21st from 2-6pm

July 21, 2012

Hey beer lovers, the 2nd Annual San Diego Brew Fest returns to Liberty Station's NTC Plaza today, Saturday, July 21st from 2pm to 6pm (3-6 for GA).  Following last year's sold out event, this year's Brew Fest will offer attendees an opportunity to sample offerings from countless breweries and numerous food trucks, all while rocking out to live music.

Community Leaders Celebrated with the Pride Spirit of Stonewall Awards

July 20, 2012

San Diego LGBT Pride is excited and proud to announce the 2012 Spirit of Stonewall Award Recipients.  The awards are designed to honor local individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact on San Diego's LGBT community.