Spirits of Mexico | North America’s Largest Tequila Festival Invades Old Town San Diego Sept. 9 – 16

September 1, 2012

The Spirits of Mexico Festival will showcase hundreds of the world’s finest, rarest and most expensive agave spirits when it returns to Old Town San Diego Sept. 9th through 16th.  Celebrating its ninth year, the Spirits of Mexico Festival has grown to become the largest and most prestigious tasting event for agave spirits in North America.  This year will include tasting exhibitions, live music, educational seminars led by master distillers, the 2012 Spirits of Mexico Tasting Competition, awards dinner and live auction, and bus tour.

Sessions Public Starts a FOOD FLIGHT!! Coming this September...

September 1, 2012

Remember the good ole days of standing in line for tater tots, corn dogs and the much-anticipated pizza day? Well pull out your lunch card because school is back in Session!  Each Thursday night in September, OB’s premier brew hall and eatery, Sessions Public, will be elevating traditional cafeteria-inspired tasters with a little adult kick as they present: "Food Flight!!".

San Diego Spirits Festival Weekend | On the Rocks at Broadway Pier

Cheers!!

August 31, 2012

The 4th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival took over Downtown's Broadway Pier and showcased all things booze to a packed house of tipsy participants.  Live music, bartender showdowns, chef demonstrations, food trucks, photo ops, and plenty of spirit samples were offered on two beautiful San Diego days.  We drank, we saw, we missed Ron Jeremy!  Epic fail on our part, but there's always next year!    

Crow Thief, Blind Tiger and Alchemy Present an Evening to Celebrate Male Bravura | Thursday, September 20th

August 31, 2012

Crow Thief Handcrafted Mens Wear, Blind Tiger Cocktail Co. and Alchemy Cultural Fare will come together to celebrate Crow Thief's one year anniversary party with Style, Spirits and Street Food on Thursday, September 20th from 8:00pm to midnight.

San Diego Brewers Guild to Host 4th Annual San Diego Beer Week | November 2-11, 2012

August 30, 2012

In celebration of San Diego’s rich and award-winning local craft beer culture, the San Diego Brewers Guild is preparing for the largest San Diego Beer Week yet during November 2-11, 2012. The highly anticipated ten-day celebration is the craft beer capital’s premiere annual event, boasting an impressive 500 plus happenings hosted by the key players in the craft brew scene, including breweries, nano-breweries, pubs, alehouses and San Diego Brewers Guild Members.

Tickets Now Available for Del Mar's Annual Taste and Art Stroll | October 7th

August 30, 2012

What better way to spend you Sunday than by sampling some of the finest restaurants in San Diego while celebrating all things art?  Organized by the Del Mar Village Association and the City of Del Mar, the annual Del Mar Taste & Art Stroll allows participants to view juried original artwork from more than 60 local and regional artists while sampling delicious culinary creations from over 25 Del Mar restaurants.

SoCal Music Festival Set to Rock Out San Diego's East Village this Saturday | September 1st from 2pm to Midnight

August 29, 2012

This weekend, San Diego' East Village will be bumping with the sweet spirit of Southern California - an area synonymous with sunshine, music, art, parties, beautiful people, and outdoor activities.  The first annual SoCAL Music Festival is building momentum and is coming ever closer to selling out.  Set to take over four stages and five blocks in the neighborhood of East Village on Saturday, September 1st, 2012 from 2:00 PM to Midnight, three of the biggest and best known entertainment companies, McFarlane Promotions, RMD Group, and Eventvibe.com invite everyone to experience what is sure to be the ultimate outdoor festival, complete with killer performances by world class electronic dance music (EDM) Artists and renowned bands, including headliners the Cold War Kids.

Cusp Dining and Drinks | Hotel La Jolla's Newest Restaurant Shines

Doesn't even do it justice!

August 29, 2012

Located atop Kimpton's newly chic'd out Hotel La Jolla, Cusp Dining & Drinks has revitalized the space previously inhabited by Clay's Restaurant, and proves to be an instant success with offerings of coastal Mediterranean-inspired fare, custom craft cocktails, and serene views of La Jolla Shores.

The Heart of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk and Craft Beer Tasting | September 19, 2012

August 29, 2012

There's no better way to sample the culinary offerings of certain San Diego communities than by participating in the "Taste of" restaurant walks that have become ever more popular in recent years.  Discover Pacific Beach will host the annual Heart of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 from 4:00pm-9:00pm.

Stone Brewing Co. Donates More Than $115,000 to Waterbury, VT for Recovery Efforts

The collaborators!

August 29, 2012

San Diego's very own Stone Brewing Co. has donated $86,373.61 to ReBuild Waterbury and $30,000 to Waterbury Good Neighbor Fund for efforts to restore Waterbury, Vermont, a community that was damaged by Tropical Storm Irene in 2011.  The proceeds are from the sale of the collaboration beer, The Alchemist / Ninkasi / Stone More Brown Than Black IPA, brewed in December 2011 with Ninkasi Brewing Company in Eugene, Ore. and The Alchemist Pub and Brewery in Waterbury.  The beer was sold in 17 states, including Vermont.

Chic CEO and Hera Hub Host First-Annual Cash Mob | August 29th from 6-8pm

August 28, 2012

Chic CEO, a media company and resource for current and aspiring female entrepreneurs, invites men and women of San Diego to the first-annual Cash Mob at Hera Hub on Wednesday, August 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Urban Kitchen Group Announces Renowned San Diego Chef, Jack Fisher, as Executive Pastry Chef

Chef Jack Fisher

August 27, 2012

With an established pedigree honed by years of experience in several of the most celebrated fine dining destinations in the city, Jack Fisher joins Tracy Borkum's acclaimed Urban Kitchen Group as Executive Pastry Chef. Having served most recently as Pastry Chef alongside Executive Chef Jason Knibb at La Jolla's NINE-TEN, the decorated alum brings a new level of expertise and credibility to Borkum's elite compendium of restaurants including CUCINA urbana, Kensington Grill, CUCINA enoteca as well as Urban Kitchen Catering.

Gridiron Gourmet: Top 5 Tailgating Picks from San Diego's Best Butchers

August 25, 2012

For rabid fans across San Diego County, the coming of September means one thing: football season - aka tailgate season! Back in the day, tailgate parties were simple affairs, but as years passed, menus and setups evolved. San Diego’s one-stop shop for all your culinary tailgate needs, Iowa Meat Farms & Siesel’s Meats, has dished out their top five picks for the gourmet griller - promising to make your tailgate spread the most talked about grub at the game!

Bartender Battles, Chef Demonstrations, Ron Jeremy and More | Shake It Up This Weekend at the San Diego Spirits Festival

August 24, 2012

If you want to dive deep into the world of sensational spirits and creative cocktails, check out the 4th Annual San Diego Spirits Festival this weekend, August 25-26th. The two-day celebration merges the three elements of good times - cocktails, culinary and culture, and is likely to please the palates of everyone from the serious mixologist, professional chef, to the novice culinary enthusiast and the cocktail drinker.

What We Eat and Why We Should Eat Organic Whenever Possible

August 24, 2012

“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” ~ François de La Rochefoucauld

Mmmm, food. We all need it, we all love it, but what are we really ingesting on a daily basis? A recent study of ancient remains has found that cancer is a man-made disease fueled by the excesses of modern life, specifically the result of pollutants and poor diet. Could that be true? Coupling that potential revelation with a burgeoning series of events, including: massive egg and meat recalls due to salmonella and E. coli outbreaks; a recent study linking pesticides in food to autism and ADHD; the debate over labeling genetically modified foods and evidence showing the danger of GMOs; the success of food-production documentaries such as Food, Inc. and The Future of Food; and the heated debate on allowing the first genetically modified meat into the American food market, we thought it necessary to take a closer look at what goes into the cultivation and production of our foods and what that means to us.

Let the Games Begin with San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation's 11th Annual Taste at the Cove Event | September 6th

August 24, 2012

Celebrating its 11th year as one of La Jolla Cove’s premier events, the annual fundraiser, Taste at the Cove, is returning Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 for its most anticipated year yet. The first-class event will bring guests food, fashion, one-of-a-kind auction items and world-class athletes, including Olympians. As San Diego Sports Medicine Foundation’s (SDSMF) signature fundraiser, Taste at the Cove will honor community legends and one medical champion. The five-star charity event will be held at Scripps Park at La Jolla Cove.

A Barn Yard of Feast and Fun | Recappin' the First Annual Bates Nut Farm Gourmet Food Truck Festival

August 23, 2012

San Diego's summer heatwave was at its pinnacle as we headed up Interstate 15 to the winding country roads leading to Valley Center for the 1st Annual Bates Nut Farm Gourmet Food Truck Festival.  As usual with most inaugural events, we had limited expectations, but we quickly found ourselves sweatily skipping from food truck to food truck, to petting zoo, to vendor, and back to food truck again.  The festival was a great success, and based on the attendance (and the increasing popularity of the food truck movement), this will be an event that will return for many years to come.

North PB's Table 926 Launches “9-2-6 Social Hour” and New Patio Seating

August 22, 2012

Critically acclaimed Table 926, located on the emerging restaurant row in north Pacific Beach, is giving locals something extra to cheer about with the launch of its “9-2-6 Social Hour” served Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.  We have the scoop on what's being offered, and we'll soon have a restaurant profile to give you our take on dining at Table 926.

San Diego Top Chefs Take a Stand Against Domestic Violence at Dueling Culinary Competition for the 8th Annual Chef Showdown

August 21, 2012

Center for Community Solutions (CCS) will host its signature event of the year on Thursday, September 13 at Liberty Station in the NTC Promenade.  Formulated in the style of other head-to-head cooking competitions, the 8th Annual Chef Showdown is always a foodie-favorite occasion.  Proceeds from this one-of-a-kind culinary event will benefit programs and services of CCS, a San Diego nonprofit that provides prevention and intervention support for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse.