Want to Get Screamed at by Chef Gordon Ramsey? FOX's 'Hell's Kitchen' is Now Casting

July 28, 2014

FOXʼs hit cooking series Hell's Kitchen is back again as Chef Gordon Ramsay looks for the best of the best to work beside him in the hottest kitchen on Earth! The nationwide casting call started July 14, and the show is in search of Americaʼs culinary elite who not only have the skills but the stamina to cook alongside the renowned, Chef Ramsey. San Diegans interested in applying can head to Le Cordon Bleu restaurant in Hollywood on Monday, August 11 to apply at the closest open call.

Enlightened Hospitality Group to Open Searsucker in Santa Monica at New Beachfront Enclave

July 28, 2014

San Diego's Enlightened Hospitality Group, started by San Diego's own Chef Brian Malarkey and James Brennan - now majority-owned by Hakkasan Group - is expanding it's fabric family of restaurants to Santa Monica's new luxury residential development, Ocean Avenue South, just one block from the Pacific Ocean. This is the second venture for EHG in Los Angeles, with the first being Herringbone at the Mondrian Hotel and the fourth Searsucker location nationally.

The Baja Best Fest to Showcase Best of Mexican Peninsula on Saturday, August 2 in Rosarito

July 28, 2014

This Saturday, August 2, from noon-12am, don't miss the best of Baja California, Mexico, at the Baja Best Fest, a festival celebrating art, wine and food, featuring some of the region's most acclaimed wineries, restaurants, chefs and breweries. Held at the new Baja California Center just north of Rosarito, the festival will fulfill your 5 senses and feature wine, craft beer, gourmet coffee, regional food, live music, fine arts, film and dance. SanDiegoVille is raffling off 2 tickets to the event (an $80 value)! Just input your email below to enter and read on for more details.

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Fun for the Four Legged and Their Two Legged Companions at Cardiff's "Dog Days of Summer" Fest | Saturday, August 9

July 27, 2014

Cardiff-by-the-Sea is ready to celebrate man’s best friend! Set in this beautiful beach community, this annual one-day street fair for dogs and dog lovers is set for Saturday, August 9, from 10am-5pm on Newcastle Ave, Aberdeen Drive and Liverpool Drive in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The 9th annual Dog Days of Summer is hosted by Cardiff 101 Main Street, and is expected to draw 10,000 four-legged friends, their fans and family members. 

The Great Horror Campout is Coming to Terrify San Diego on August 15 & 16

July 27, 2014

The Great Horror Campout will be hitting San Diego this August 15 and 16, taking place at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center! From Ten Thirty One Productions, the creators of the incredibly popular Los Angeles Haunted Hayride, the Great Horror Campout is a “choose your own adventure” overnight summer camp experience unlike any other. With Mark Cuban recently investing in the company, the biggest deal in Shark Tank history, this year’s Great Horror Campout will be even more frightening.

The Patio on Lamont Fancy Schmancy Picnic Wine Dinner Takes Place, August 5 | Pacific Beach Favorite Continues Wine Dinner Series With Summer Theme

July 26, 2014

The Patio on Lamont’s upcoming “Fancy Schmancy Picnic” specialty wine pairing dinner will take place on Tuesday, August 5 at 5:30pm.  In celebration of the beautiful summer weather and in continuation of a monthly wine dinner series, wine aficionados and food lovers alike can rejoice with The Patio on Lamont’s wine dinner featuring jazzed-up picnic cuisine. The Patio will serve fun takes on all-American picnic classics, including Surf and Turf Deviled Eggs, Escargot Pasta Salad, a Lobster-Pork Belly BLT, Wild Boar Ribs with grilled watermelon BBQ sauce and a sweet selection of baked fresh pies. Additionally, each course is paired with hand-selected wine ranging from a Sparking Ribolla, to a rich Charbono.

Mark Your Calendars, Dinner Is About to Get Finger Lickin’ Good | 7 San Diego Spots to Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on July 29

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July 25, 2014

Whether you like them spicy hot, sticky sweet or cooked to a smoky crisp—there’s just something irresistible about chicken wings. This all-American finger food is a go-to snack for any occasion, often times smothered in hot sauce and served with bleu cheese (or ranch in California!). Since Americans consume more than 25 billion chicken wings each year, it’s only right that a food this popular is recognized with a holiday. Celebrate National Chicken Wing Day this July 29, and every day, by heading to these local establishments. Hope you’re hungry!

Over 400 Disabled Students to Benefit from Haute Fashion in San Diego | St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center 37th Haute with Heart Fashion Show and Luncheon Takes Place on Saturday, August 16

July 24, 2014

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center will host its 37th Haute with Heart Fashion Show on Saturday, August 16 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, located at 1 Park Boulevard San Diego, CA 92101. This year’s event, titled “Fashion on Pointe,” is a ballet-themed fashion show inspired by SMSC student John Agostini’s painting Ballerina, available for viewing at the event.

New Events on the Horizon at Makers Quarter | Embrace the East Village with These Fun Happenings

July 23, 2014

This month, Makers Quarter, located at the corner of 15th and F in East Village, has launched several new ongoing events, including Bring Your Own Work (BYOW) Day and Food Truck Fridays as well as a special Comic-Con event this Friday night called, Nerd Nite.

Beaumont's Eatery Hosts Pedal the Cause Fundraiser on Thursday, July 31

July 23, 2014

Beaumont's Eatery in Bird Rock will host a fun-filled fundraising night on Thursday, July 31 from 5 to 10pm to support local philanthropic effort Pedal The Cause, an annual ride raising money to benefit cancer research at the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, The Salk Institute Cancer Center, and the Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute.

Spike Africa's Mother of All Beer Dinners | Fresh Fish Grill Pairs with Mother Earth Brew Co. Beers

July 23, 2014

The new wave of pairing dinners at Spike Africa’s will rush in this July 30 in the form of a collaboration between the downtown restaurant and Mother Earth Brew Co. The four-course event will encourage guests to explore both the inspiration and skill behind carefully created dishes accompanied by some of the city’s finest craft beers. The dinner is an example of Spike’s newly implemented beer program, reflecting their commitment to continually rotate their draft beer selection and offer events to highlight some of the city’s smaller breweries and hops that are worth some hype.

San Diego Family Continues Quest for a Cure | Hosts Annual Alex's Lemonade Grand Stand for Childhood Cancer on July 26

July 22, 2014

In their continuing efforts to help find a cure for all childhood cancers, the Miller family and friends will host their 9th Annual Alex’s Lemonade Stand Grand Stand on Saturday, July 26, from 10am to 6pm, at 3366 Adams Avenue in Normal Heights (The Masonic Lodge Parking Lot). The Miller Family Grand Stand will be held in memory of Stephen Thomas, a San Diego resident who bravely fought rhabdomyosarcoma, a form of childhood cancer, losing his life to the disease at just 15 years of age.

Karl Strauss Launches B.A.M.! Celebrating Handcrafted Beer. Local Art. Independent Music With Line Up of Events at Brewery

July 22, 2014

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is excited to announce its groundbreaking collaborative Beer, Art & Music series—B.A.M.! The company has a longstanding tradition of partnering with local arts and music and a commitment to give back to San Diego.  The B.A.M.! Series takes this community support to a whole new level. The idea behind the series is to curate an authentic San Diego experience that combines the best of handcrafted beer, local art, and independent music in one collaborative and entertaining event.

TripAdvisor Names SeaWorld San Diego No. 17 in List of Nation's Top Amusement Parks as Blackfish Fallout Continues to Spread in San Diego

July 23, 2014

The world’s largest travel site recently released the winners in its Travelers’ Choice awards for amusement parks and waterparks, and out of millions of consumer reviews, SeaWorld San Diego was ranked No. 17 in the U.S. in the TripAdvisor rankings. At about the same time as the TripAdvisor awards were published, PETA continued its anti-SeaWorld campaign with a $24,000 poster at Lindbergh Field to be seen by thousands - a 20-foot graphic of a captive orca with a man (supposed to be SeaWorld’s CEO) in his mouth. The display is allegedly aimed at Comic-Con attendees, hoping the ad will convince convention-goers to avoid SeaWorld in protest of marine-mammal confinement.

Green Flash Brewing Co. & Belgian Brewery St-Feuillien Announce Unprecedented New Partnership | San Diego Brewery Brings Flagship IPA to Europe

July 21, 2014

Today, Mike and Lisa Hinkley, Co-Founders of San Diego -based Green Flash Brewing Co. and Dominique Friart, CEO of traditional Belgian-based Brewery St-Feuillien are excited to announce news about the evolution of their ongoing, cross-continental brewing alliance. These innovative breweries have made the decision to advance their relationship from creatively collaborative “sister-breweries” to pioneer new territory as production partners in Europe. After a year of top-secret planning, St-Feuillien and Green Flash are executing plans based on a handshake agreement whereby the legendary Belgian operation will brew, bottle and ship the San Diego craft brewery’s flagship beer, West Coast IPA for broad distribution throughout Europe. Green Flash is thrilled to be the first American craft brewery to bring the freshest available American IPA to market in the region. The first 240 hectoliter batch of West Coast IPA in bottles and kegs is currently shipping from St-Feuillien in Belgium to a hand-selected network of distributors and importers in the UK, Belgium, Switzerland, Norway, The Netherlands, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Italy, Germany and France.

Sam the Cooking Guy Taste Tour to Stop at Hello Betty Fish House in Oceanside This Thursday, July 24

July 21, 2014

Experience an adventure in cooking with beer when Sam the Cooking Guy takes his Taste Tour to Hello Betty Fish House in Oceanside this Thursday, July 24.  San Diegans will have the opportunity to meet the celebrity chef and learn all about his adventures - perfect for both beer and food lovers… and we know there are plenty of those here in San Diego. Sam will be preparing demo-style one dish that each guest can sample and Stella Artois specials will be available.

FLUXX Launches New Theme BIONIC | Starting Friday, August 1

July 21, 2014

FLUXX nightclub is has announce their newest theme, FLUXX BIONIC, a futuristic theme full of eye-popping lights and dichroic surfaces.  Hitting earth on Friday, August 1, BIONIC will blast partygoers into the future showcasing a giant mirror origami, electroluminescent matrixes, geometric visuals and an LED extravagance.  The centerpiece of BIONIC will be a “Pleasure Pod”, an enticing bionic flower sculpture which blooms on cue.  RMD dancers will also be outfitted as bionic soldiers of the future, complete with custom molded chest armor. Launch night will include a live performance by A$AP FERG.

Kid's Favorite - FunikiJam Comes to The Headquarters this Friday, July 25

July 21, 2014

Don't miss a fun Friday afternoon at The Headquarters with a lively and colorful show for the younger kids with FunikiJam, in town for Comic-Con, featuring a free show, giveaways and activities at Geppetto's.  Captain Jam & FunikiJam’s World Tour brings its high energy show to The Headquarters on Friday, July 25 while it is in town for the Comic Convention.  At 4pm, Captain Jam will perform music from around the world, an upbeat and delightful treat for young kids.  Captain Jam is on a mission to help kids have fun, jam and learn about the world.

The Patio on Lamont Completes Refresher | A First Look Inside The Renewed Pacific Beach Dining Destination

July 20, 2014

The Patio on Lamont in Pacific Beach has recently finished a complete refresh of the venue, including expanded seating in the loft, dining and outdoor areas, and the addition of a garden filled with herbs and spices that will be harvested for various new dishes and craft cocktails. The venue now boasts a full espresso bar created by local favorite, Swell Coffee of Mission Beach, which will develop a full range of hot, cold and boozy caffeinated beverages unique to The Patio on Lamont.