Root Cellar Catering Co. Announces Official Launch of Weekly Taco Tuesday Events at Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits

May 24, 2013

Root Cellar Catering Co., a San Diego-based family owned and operated catering company that specializes in fresh, seasonal and locally sourced recipes, has announced its official launch of Taco Tuesdays at Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits. Root Cellar Catering Co.’s Taco Tuesday event will begin on May 28th and take place every Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Ballast Point's main brewery on 10051 Old Grove Road in San Diego, CA.  This dynamic duo will pair unique ingredients with local brews for a truly San Diego-inspired Taco Tuesday experience.

San Diego's 4th Annual I Love Poke Festival Announces 2013 Competing Chefs, Participating Restaurants and an Impressive Panel of Judges

May 23, 2013

The 4th Annual San Diego I Love Poke Festival has proudly announced its lineup of competing chefs, participating restaurants and judges for this year’s festival, which is broken up into two sections - Pokeland, where competitors compete for the best poke dish, and Foodland, where some of San Diego's finest chefs and restaurants will be offering up delectable tastes (not limited to tuna) in a diverse food festival. There will also be a special performance by Hawaii’s well-known soul and reggae singers, Kimie and Irie Love. The I Love Poke Festival will take place at Shelter Island's Bali Hai on Wednesday, May 29th from 6:00 – 9:00PM.

Front Burner Holds Delicious Food Festival at Carnitas' Snack Shack | Raises over $3,000 to Support Medical Needs of Kitchen Staff

Casanova's shrimp ceviche and a Societe The Publican

May 22, 2013

On Tuesday, May 14th, foodies and philanthropists flocked to the 2nd Annual Front Burner Fund Food Fest at Carnitas' Snack Shack for a heartwarming fundraiser with the goal of assisting back of the house kitchen staff with necessary health costs and emergency medical needs.   This benevolent charity, founded just last year by several San Diego culinary leaders, has hosted some fun events to raise money and awareness, and this was the kickoff event of the 2013 year. Fifteen chefs, caterers and restaurants were spread out around the crowded outdoor patio of Carnitas' Snack Shack, each offering unlimited tastes of top notch dishes.

Andaz San Diego Heats Up for Summer with Fortune’s Memorial Day Weekend Rooftop Pool Party | Sunday, May 26th

May 21, 2013 

Summer pool season returns to the Andaz Rooftop this Memorial Day Weekend as Andaz San Diego gears up for the first of this year’s can’t-miss Fortune 421 rooftop pool parties on Sunday, May 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The temperature will be rising steadily as guests flock to mingle with San Diego’s hottest sun worshippers, experience the beats of talented local DJs and spend the afternoon sipping signature cocktails.

Mille Fleurs Launches Long-Awaited Sunday Brunch

May 21, 2013

This past Sunday, May 19th, Bertrand Hug’s highly-regarded French-Californian restaurant Mille Fleurs in Rancho Santa Fe took further advantage of its al fresco garden patio with the launch of its inaugural Sunday brunch, now being served weekly between 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This long-awaited brunch menu is the creation of longtime Chef de Cuisine Martine Woesle, who is known for sourcing in-season produce from Chino Farms.

Latin Food Fest to Start its National Tour in San Diego | September 12-15, 2013

May 20, 2013

An unprecedented roster of Latin culinary celebrities will descend on San Diego September 12-15th for a new type of festival.  ¡LATIN FOOD FEST!, a coast to coast series of Latin culinary festivals, announced that it will kick off its lavish 4-day 14-event international food festival in San Diego.  The Fest has partnered with The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and will generate goodwill and resources for the fight against hunger, and has partnered with The James Beard Foundation to fund a scholarship to support the Foundation’s educational efforts.

Dining for a Cause | 22nd Annual Mama’s Day a Showcase of San Diego’s Top Eats and a Record Breaking Fundraiser

May 19, 2013

By Megan Gallagher | SanDiegoVille Contributor

If I could offer one piece of advice to people who plan to attend next year’s Mama’s Day, it would be this - don’t wear tight pants. The event, which took place on Friday, May 10th, is a showcase of all that is good in the San Diego food scene, and with more than 40 exhibiting restaurants, it is certainly a night of indulging. But it is easy to put the guilt of indulging aside (or explain it to your personal trainer on Monday), knowing that it’s all to benefit a good cause - Mama’s Kitchen - which provides nutritious meals to families throughout San Diego who are affected by cancer or HIV.

Stone Brewing World Bisto & Gardens Kicks-off 2013 Movie Night Series | Beginning June 5th

May 19, 2013

Every Wednesday beginning June 5th through Aug. 28th, starting at 8:30 p.m., Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido will host the 2013 Movie Night Series in the lush, outside gardens area.  Join Stone as they show movies on a 12-foot screen in the gardens. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to claim their spot.

RA Sushi to Host 9th Annual Nicky’s Week May 26th to June 1st with All Proceeds from Select Menu Items to Benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

May 18, 2013

RA Sushi will host its ninth annual “Nicky’s Week” fundraiser Sunday, May 26, through Saturday, June 1, for kids battling cancer and other deadly diseases at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Thanks to community support, no family ever pays St. Jude for anything.  The Scottsdale-based restaurant and bar will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of a variety of menu items and beverages to St. Jude to help support the hospital’s lifesaving mission. Since its inception, RA's Nicky’s Week has raised more than $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Salt & Cleaver is Now Open in Hillcrest

May 17, 2013

Welcome to San Diego's newest sausage party!  Presenting a unique dining concept, Salt & Cleaver is bringing back the ancient art of sausage making. Quality ingredients and precise sausage making-techniques complement a robust collection of craft beers and traditional cocktail selections at Salt & Cleaver.  Inspired by 1860s industrial Chicago, the design elements reflect period furnishings and décor meshed with modern touches, just up 5th Avenue, catty corner from The Brass Rail in Hillcrest.

Bear Mountain Golf Course Opens May 17th | Unique Golfing Experience and Plans for Summer 2013 at Snow Summit

May 17, 2013

Big Bear Mountain Resorts offers more than just winter skiing and snow boarding.  Located a short trek from San Diego, the mountainous terrain will soon offer picturesque golfing opportunities, exciting mountain biking trails, hiking and zip lining.

'The Original' Searsucker is Still As Hot As Ever in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter

May 16, 2013

Searsucker is the flagship of Enlightened Hospitality Group's (EHG) fabric-themed restaurants.  Having opened in the summer of 2010, the Gaslamp hotspot solidified Top Chef finalist  Brian Malarkey's local stardom, making him one of the most recognized faces in town.   In less than three years, the duo of Malarkey and nightlife guru, James Brennan, has opened 5 more restaurants in San Diego (with Gingham recently closing), and two more Searsucker's abroad (Scottsdale and soon-to-open Austin).  Through a judge/mentor position on ABC's primetime cooking competition The Taste (which his team won), Malarkey's celebrity has continued to rapidly escalate over the past year.  Although we've been to Searsucker several times and profiled its lunch offerings, we have refrained from writing about dinner...until now.  

SanDiegoVille Goes to Disneyland!!!

Look at that excitement!!!

May 16, 2013

"To all who come to this happy place: Welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past, and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America, with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world." ~Walter E. Disney, July 17, 1955

It was approximately 6:40pm on a Friday.  Despite being closed since mid-April, as though by kismet Space Mountain magically reopened precisely as we walked passed its entrance.  Although most lines for the good rides were more than a 40 minute wait, our impeccable timing allowed us to breeze through a short queue for one of Disneyland's most renowned attractions.  Our excited energies kicked in during the final stretch of the line, awakening the child within each of us. We requested front row seating to enhance the thrill of this classic, indoor coaster, and it didn't fail to impress - like a mental orgasm of epic proportions.  The SanDiegoVille Disneyland adventure was going just as planned.

SeaWorld's Aquatica Waterpark Set to Make a Splash This Summer | Opening June 1st

May 14, 2013

Just minutes from SeaWorld,  Aquatica San Diego, like its sister parks in San Antonio and Orlando, will feature guest experiences from serene to extreme, with water play as endless as the sea itself, and will be home to a variety of exotic animals, providing an educational component to a waterpark visit that is both unexpected and enriching.  Aquatica SeaWorld’s Waterpark in San Diego will be located at 2052 Entertainment Circle in Chula Vista and is scheduled to open June 1, 2013.  The park will feature water slides, a wave pool, a white sandy beach, and so much more, ready to keep customers cool when San Diego gets hot.

A Day of Nature and Nurture at the Inaugural Farm to Yoga Dinner at Suzie’s Farm Sunday, May 19th.

May 13, 2013

"Everyday we choose our relationship with the planet and with ourselves, and eating locally is choosing to support our farms and to create a thriving community from our actions." ~Abby Paloma

Farm to Yoga, Suzie’s Farm and San Diego Green Truck are coming together to create a truly unique event. On Sunday, May 19th, spend a relaxing day at Suzie’s Farm, indulging in the best of San Diego's yearlong harvest season. Tour the farm with Suzie's farmers and Farm to Yoga founder, permaculturist and yogi, Abby Paloma. Stretch out in Suzie’s shaded event space with a yoga class led by the gifted and inspiring teacher, Sarah Clark. Following yoga, nourish your body with an organic, farm to fork meal grown in Suzie's field and prepared by the holistic chefs, of the one and only, San Diego Green Truck team.

Chef Anthony Sinsay To Host Four Course Pop Up Dinner to Honor His Late Home Economics Teacher and Inspire New Crop of Future Chefs | Tuesday, May 21st

May 12, 2013

Executive Chef Anthony Sinsay of Del Mar hotspot, BURLAP, is giving back to his alma mater of Southwest High School (Sinsay was class of 2001) by offering students interested in the culinary industry a first-hand experience in a professional kitchen. Through this work, he will be raising money for his late home-economics and nutrition teacher, Sharon Kleinschmidt. Sharon taught for almost 48 years (1962 to 2009) and her dedication, passion  and bright attitude inspired students such as Sinsay to achieve goals beyond his wildest dreams.

Top Chef All Star Winner, Chef Richard Blais, and Concentrics Restaurants to Open New Concept in San Diego's Little Italy

May 11, 2013

Top Chef Season 4 runner up and winner of Top Chef All Stars (Season 8) Chef Richard Blais is opening a restaurant in San Diego!!  Partnering with Concentrics Restaurants, the Atlanta based duo's newest concept will be located on the outskirts of San Diego's Little Italy in an early century warehouse space and is anticipated to open in late 2013.

Aged to Perfection in Just One Year | barleymash Celebrate First Anniversary with DJ Jazzy Jeff!

May 10, 2013

What do you get when you add four million ounces of beer to four thousand bottles of whiskey? The answer to that math problem isn’t a problem at all. In fact, it’s cause for celebration. The folks at popular Gaslamp District establishment, barleymash, are thrilled to report that it equals one heck of a year, and to celebrate, they're throwing a party with DJ Jazzy Jeff!

Inspired by a Love for the Sea, Rubio’s Brings Community Together to Celebrate Ocean Preservation | Saturday, May 11th

May 9, 2013

The ocean is the top provider of protein to more than one billion people, covers 71 percent of the planet, and generates most of the Earth’s oxygen.  For these reasons and so many more, Rubio’s has counted the ocean as a source of inspiration since the restaurant’s founding more than 30 years ago. On May 11th, the restaurant known for fish tacos and unique and sustainable seafood dishes will host a beach cleanup and party in Oceanside, Calif., for the San Diego community to come together and celebrate the ocean. The cleanup and party will also launch Rubio’s “Be a Friend to the Ocean” campaign for 2013. This initiative will find the iconic San Diego brand hosting beach cleanups, activities to celebrate the ocean and more, all aimed at engaging and inspiring community members to be a friend of the ocean year-round.