January 13, 2014
Chef Brian Malarkey and James Brennan Sell Majority Interest of Enlightened Hospitality Group to Hakkasan Ltd. | Stingaree Also Purchased
SanDiegoVille's Best Bites of 2013 | A Year in Review
We came, we saw, we ate everything in sight! The year 2013 is now a distant memory, but we remain compelled to honor the delicious offerings that made the year memorable. From mollusks to misoyaki, 2013 was quite delicious for SanDiegoVille, so prepare to salivate. Here are our best bites of the year!
San Diego Magazine Hosts “Get Fit” Launch Party | January 24 from 7-9pm
Tickets are now on sale for San Diego Magazine’s Get Fit party, celebrating the January issue and launch of the new monthly “Move” column. Hosted at Fit Athletic Club in Downtown San Diego on January 24 from 7-9pm, attendees will get the chance to dine on hosted bites from downtown restaurants and enjoy complimentary drinks while watching live demos of fitness classes. Mingle with local wellness experts, learn about new products to improve your health and tour San Diego’s premier athletic club.
Best Spots to Watch The Chargers Game This Weekend
With the big Chargers game this weekend, luckily, the heart of America's finest city has a plethora of football offerings and places to watch the big game. From food to cocktail menus, we've run down San Diego's best hot spots to watch the Chargers game this weekend. Grab your Bolo tie, gear up, and get ready for a great game at these local establishments!
Malarkey's Gabardine Closes Its Doors in Point Loma | Enlightened Hospitality Losing Steam in San Diego
January 8, 2013
In the wake of the 'soft' opening of Herringbone at the Mondrian Hotel in Los Angeles on New Years' Eve, we've received information from a Gabardine insider that the Point Loma seafood house has shuttered early on in 2014, closing its doors for good after service this past Sunday, January 5. Chef Brian Malarkey and nightlife entrepreneur James Brennan's Enlightened Hospitality Group has seemingly lost its stronghold on the San Diego restaurant scene, with 5 restaurants dwindling to 3 in less than a year's time. Has the fabric brand of restaurants become too big for its britches or "too LA" for San Diego in 2014?!?Coyote Ugly to Open in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter on February 5 | Bartender Auditions are Set for January 25th and 26th
January 8, 2014
Gaslamp Quarter’s Beloved Jimmy Love’s To Emerge as “New Venue” Spring 2014
January 8, 2014
Encore Champagne Bar & Dining Room Set to Open Its Doors on January 15 | The Highly Anticipated Encore Gaslamp Will Kick Off 2014 With a Sparkling Debut
January 7, 2014
Local Chef Jonathan Hale of Prado to Represent San Diego at Super Bowl XLVIII's 'Taste of the NFL'
Highly acclaimed local chef Jonathan Hale of the award-winning Prado Restaurant is bringing his culinary expertise across the country to New York for the 23rd Annual “Taste of the NFL”. Hale is honored to be the only San Diego chef selected for this year’s “Party with a Purpose” – an annual strolling food and wine experience that takes place in the host city of the Super Bowl each season in an effort to raise awareness of hunger issues throughout the country.
Dlush Opens First Campus Flagship Lounge at UCSD's Price Center
Dlush, San Diego-based luxury beverage and food brand, is set to open a campus flagship lounge on Monday, January 20 inside UC San Diego’s Price Center. Dlush’s 2,000 sq. ft. location at center-court inside the UC San Diego Price Center will serve the 38,000 students and faculty, and an estimated 18,000 daily visitors. A coveted location, campus leaders selected Dlush over mainstream national brands as part of a larger campus initiative set to align with local, creative, socially innovative brands.Fiesta De Reyes Celebrates 5 Years in Old Town With Special Offerings All Month Long
Fiesta de Reyes is celebrating its fifth year of being in business with a month full of special offers and discounts for its customers. Located in the northeast corner of the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, Fiesta de Reyes includes two authentic Mexican restaurants, Casa de Reyes and Barra Barra Saloon, and 19 locally owned shops. The dining and shopping plaza pays tribute to early California with festive live Mexican music and folklorico dancing.
SEA180° Coastal Tavern Now Open In Imperial Beach
January 1, 2014
Located just steps from the sand and minutes from Mexico, David and Lesley Cohn of The Cohn Restaurant Group, along with Chef and Partner Ken Irvine, are pleased to announce the official opening of SEA180° Coastal Tavern, a new multi-million dollar South County dining destination. As part of Pier South, the $28 million boutique hotel launching at a later date, SEA180° has opened its doors to the public for lunch and dinner, with breakfast coming soon.Polite Provisions Honored as "Cocktail Bar of the Year" for 2014 by Imbibe Magazine
Normal Heights cocktail bar, Polite Provisions, has been named "Cocktail Bar of the Year" by one of the foremost authorities in the national beverage industry, Imbibe Magazine. More often than not, these national "Best Bar" awards go to the major players in markets like NYC, Chicago, and LA. This is a HUGE honor and quite a big moment for San Diego's cocktail industry.
What's New For 2014? Many Changes and New Businesses to Take Over San Diego's Cityscape
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| Roosterfish is only one of the new restaurant locations set to open in 2014 |
San Diego may look like a whole new city in 2014, as many changes are set to take place, with restaurants closing, eateries changing hands, and a whole host of new businesses popping up around America's Finest City. We have a forecast of what's new, from rumors to realities, so keep reading and start planning all the fun adventures you'll have in 2014!
Jsix Announces Temporary Closure for Extensive Renovation
Jsix Restaurant, known for its modern coastal California cuisine, has temporarily closed its doors to undergo major renovation this winter, the first overhaul in its nearly 10-year history. The downtown restaurant is slated to debut its updated look and concept modifications in mid-February. Renovation plans call for a completely redesigned interior for Jsix, including the layout of the space. The dining room will become smaller, and more intimate, while the bar will double in size.
Urban Street Angels & Love Cupcake Café Partner to Donate Sleeping Bags to Homeless Youth This Holiday Season
Urban Street Angels, a nonprofit organization, and Love Cupcake Café are joining forces to donate sleeping bags to homeless youth on Friday, Dec. 20 and Tuesday, Dec. 24 in the communities of Downtown San Diego and Ocean Beach. The first event in Downtown San Diego will take place on Friday, Dec. 20 at 5:30pm between 16th Street and Island, and the second event is scheduled to take place at the Ocean Beach Dog Park parking lot at 6:30pm, located at West Point Loma Boulevard and Voltaire Street. Urban Street Angels will be handing out a total of approximately 850 sleeping bags to homeless youth.
Holiday Cooking Tips from BO-beau's Chef Katherine Humphus
As many of us know, cooking a big feast for the family can be one of the most enjoyable part of the holidays but it can also be one of the most stressful. With so many things to keep in mind and so much that can go wrong, it’s important to come up with a game plan to put you at ease when your guests arrive at the door. Executive Chef Katherine Humphus of BO-beau kitchen + bar is no stranger to cooking for large crowds. From her years of experience, she’s rounded up a list of expert tips to help your readers put their worries aside and go into the kitchen more confident than ever this time around.
San Diego Restaurant Week Celebrates 10 Years in 2014 | Winter Installment Returns January 19-24
Join San Diego this January in celebrating the most exciting culinary season for the City! San Diego Restaurant Week returns for its winter installment from Sunday, January 19 - Friday, January 24 to kick off 2014 with delectable appetizers, scrumptious entrees and tasty desserts. This twice yearly event showcases the season’s freshest ingredients and the world’s most delectable restaurants. Only during this week of delicious dining will San Diegans and visitors alike have the opportunity to choose from over 180 of San Diego’s most appetizing eateries.
Acclaimed Chef Jason McLeod Opens Ironside Fish & Oysters in Partnership With CH Projects | Coming February 2014 to Little Italy
A thriving fishing colony in the early 1900s, Little Italy is one of San Diego’s oldest and most storied neighborhoods. Nestled in the heart of this flourishing district is a 4,500 square foot 1920s-era warehouse, previously occupied for decades by Ironside, the former wrought-iron gate-makers. The structure is the last industrial space in the immediate area to be redeveloped, and will soon open doors as Ironside Fish & Oyster, a raw bar, bakery and restaurant launching in February 2014.
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