Surf Meets Sips as the San Diego Wine Show rolls into Del Mar Fairgrounds the weekend of September 29-30th

September 6, 2012

Venture to the world-renowned Del Mar Fairgrounds on September 29th and 30th to sample hundreds of selections from some of the Pacific Coast’s finest wineries, including Freemark Abbey, Orfila Vineyards, South Coast and many more at the San Diego Wine Show. Savor wonderful whites and refreshing reds while schmoozing with sommeliers about all things wining and dining.

Record Purses, Big Fields, Handle Increases Highlight 2012 Del Mar Meeting

September 6, 2012

Del Mar finished up a sparkling summer run Wednesday, closing out a 37-day season with a rush not quite like any it has had before.  With strong numbers rung up for purses, field size and handle, the seaside oval was happy to take a bow as it concluded its 75th anniversary year with pluses in virtually every category, some of them of the husky double-digit variety.

Herringbone a Hit in La Jolla | Take the Experience

Enter here for Herringbone

September 5, 2012

We rooted for Chef Amanda Baumgarten as she competed for the Top Chef title on the 7th Season of Bravo's popular culinary competition, so when the news broke that she would be running the kitchen at fellow Top Chef Brian Malarkey's 5th installment of his famed fabric-named franchise of eateries, we were extremely exuberant and expectatious.  No longer in its 'newby' phase, Herringbone is now a La Jolla hotspot, and rightfully so as the restaurant is exceptionally designed to appeal to those seeking upscale, casual, or anywhere in between, and with the young and energetic Chef Amanda in charge of the output, Herringbone delivers in bringing the 'hip' to La Jolla.

5th Annual Brazilian Day San Diego | Sunday, September 9th

September 5, 2012

The Capoeira Institute, a non-profit organization that supports Brazilian Culture, is proud to announce that the Fifth Annual Brazilian Day San Diego will take place on Sunday September 9th from 11 am – 7 pm on Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach between Everts St. and Mission Blvd.  Advertised as "the Largest Brazilian Festival on the West Coast," the Brazilian Day Festival brings the spirit of Brazil to the heart of San Diego and offers participants the best of Brazilian food, dance, music, and culture.  In addition to a food court and over 150 vendors, this year’s event features dance and musical performances from local artists, as well as popular entertainers directly from Brazil and from various cities around the U.S.

"America's Finest Timelapse" - A Beautiful Accelerated Video Tour of San Diego

September 4, 2012

Today we came across one of the most amazing and beautiful video tours of San Diego that we've ever seen.  Titled "America's Finest Timelapse," the video was filmed and produced by Kevin Andrew Falk of XOXO Wedding Studio, a photography and cinematography company based in San Diego.  The video is set to the song "Make a Noise" by Katie Herzig.

Andaz San Diego and Katsuya by S+ARCK To Host The Art of Sushi & Sake at Andaz Salon Event | September 18th

September 4, 2012

Join celebrated Chef Adam Cho of Katsuya by S+ARCK, for a sumptuous culinary exploration of sushi and sake pairings at “The Art of Sushi & Sake,” the latest Andaz Salon event. The event will be held on Tuesday, September 18 at 6 pm, beginning with sake tasting in the Katsuya by S+ARCK atrium.  Guests will then move upstairs to the Ivy Rooftop at Andaz San Diego for an interactive lesson in the art of sushi making followed by another paired tasting.

Table 926 – Elegant Food in a Classy, Casual, and Homey Setting – IN PB!

September 3, 2012

In an unassuming stand-alone cedar sided building, set aback a bit from the bustle of Turquoise Street is a chic new addition to the quaint Baja La Jolla/North PB neighborhood, Table 926, where executive chef and owner Matt Richman has successfully created an exciting, new, and down to earth dining enclave, showcasing local Californian ingredients with Mediterranean and Latino flavors.   As PB residents, we are happy to welcome the upscale addition of table 926 to our bar-drenched locale and are eager to recommend it to visitors of our favorite San Diego beach community.

Puesto Mexican Street Food Expands - La Jolla's Upscale Taqueria Adds Adjacent Pickup Counter and Kitchen Space

September 3, 2012

Puesto Mexican Street Food, La Jolla’s upscale fast casual eatery offering an authentic and healthier experience in Mexican street food, will complete a physical expansion into the adjacent building in late September 2012. This will create a pickup counter for Puesto’s new online and call-ahead order system, a separate entrance from the main dining area, and additional kitchen space. Upon completion of the expansion guests will be able to make online orders by visiting eatpuesto.com.

Anthology & 102.1 KPRI Present Summer’s Second Streetbeat Festival Featuring The Wallflowers, Tristan Prettyman and Walk The Moon | September 8th

September 2, 2012

Anthology and 102.1 KPRI have once again teamed up to present StreetBeat: KPRi’s Block Party 2 on Saturday, Sept. 8. This go-around of the popular street festival will feature sounds by indie-pop and rock sensations, The Wallflowers, Tristan Prettyman and Walk The Moon.

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.