Celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey & Business Partner Christopher Puffer Bring Together Gastronomic All-Stars for New Little Italy Restaurant | Herb & Wood Set To Open This April

Brian Malarkey & Chris Puffer

March 2, 2016

Slated for an April debut in San Diego's Little Italy, Herb & Wood is the exciting new concept from celebrity chef Brian Malarkey and his business partner Chris Puffer. The dual concept restaurant, marketplace and fast casual eatery will feature a menu that captures the flavor of a custom wood-fired oven and simple, rustic preparations that rely on the quality, seasonality and of the vegetables, proteins and local provisions it features.

Twisted Manzanita Ales & Spirits Closes Brewery And Tasting Rooms | Twisted Taps Still On Track For North Park Opening

March 2, 2016

Twisted Manzanita Ales & Spirits, which started in 2010, recently closed its tasting room on Mission Boulevard in Pacific Beach and has now announced it will shut down its Santee-based brewery and tasting room as of Monday, March 7, although the company intends to continue distilling spirits and still has plans to open Twisted Taps Beer Garden on El Cajon Boulevard in North Park this Spring.

Karl Strauss & Amplified Ale Works Collaborate To Improve Their Community From Inside The Bars Of Pacific Beach

March 2, 2016

Two local Pacific Beach breweries, Karl Strauss Brewing Company and Amplified Ale Works, have teamed up to brew something special for their neighborhood. The team of brewers just released the second installment of Pathway Ale, an on-going collaboration series to help raise funding for local community project, PB Pathways.

3rd Annual Bikes & Beers Returns To San Diego On Saturday, March 26 | Save On Registration & Enter To Win 2 Tickets

March 1, 2016

The 3rd annual Bikes & Beers returns to San Diego on Saturday, March 26. Starting and ending in the East Village at the Quartyard urban park, the approximately 20-mile course will take 1000-plus riders throughout San Diego, offering glimpses of the majestic natural scenery that America's Finest City has to offer. Upon completion of the course, riders will enjoy a couple pints from a selection of San Diego’s finest craft breweries. There will also be food to sample from local food trucks, booths to peruse filled with bicycle related gear from local vendors and live music and entertainment. SanDiegoVille is raffling off complimentary registration for two, as well as offering our readers a promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on each registration.

Tao: Seventeen Samurais Brings Popular Taiko Drumming Performance To San Diego Symphony For One Day Only

March 1, 2016

Direct from Japan, TAO brings explosive Taiko drumming to the San Diego Symphony stage in the brand new show, “Seventeen Samurais,” taking place for one night only on Saturday, March 12, at 8pm. The new show will bring athletic bodies and contemporary costumes combined with amazing drumming and innovative choreography.

A Smorgasbord Of San Diego Events For March 2016 | Beer, Food, Funk, Shamrocks, Museums & So Much More

The Mission Valley Craft Beer & Food Fest is one of the top March events!

February 29, 2016

Spring is in the air! The days are getting longer, flowers are blooming, the weather is warming and that means there are plenty fun & delicious happenings around America's Finest City. This March will offer a buffet of epicurean events all across San Diego - from beer fests and pairing dinners, to wine tastings, to a museum party, and even a cake show.

Master Chef Winner Teams Up With Renowned Artists & Local Philanthropists To Benefit Deported Veterans Support House Fundraiser | Restoring Valor Takes Over Border On March 9

February 28, 2016

Local philanthropist collective, The DVSH Partnership, in conjunction with the not-for-profit organization, Veterans for Peace, have joined forces to host RESTORING VALOR, a fundraiser for the Deported Veterans Support House of Tijuana. Taking place Wednesday, March 9, starting at 6pm at Border X Brewing in Barrio Logan, the event will celebrate the cross-cultural influences of San Diego and Baja within the genres of dining and arts, while focusing awareness of and raising much needed funds for U.S. veterans who have been deported following military service.

It’s A Small World After All | Skip The Trip And Take A Culinary Journey At These 7 San Diego Eateries

Bracero's Carrot Aguachile

February 27, 2016

Why buy a plane ticket when you can take a culinary journey around the world without leaving home? San Diego gives foodies access to worldly cuisines sans plane rides and airport lines. It’s true what they say…it’s a small world after all! Enjoy a epicurean adventure without leaving America's Finest City at these 7 local restaurants.

The Berry Good Food Foundation To Hold Fundraising Dinner On March 18 & Unveils Schedule Of Events And Initiatives

February 26, 2016

Michelle Lerach founded Berry Good Night in 2010 to provoke a dialogue about the most critical issues in sustainable food production and consumption in the cross-border San Diego-Baja region. Known to feature an A-list roster of top chefs, farms and farmers, ranchers, food activists, artisans, winemakers, mixologists, scientists, and the best minds in sustainable food, Berry Good Night has become known as THE culinary party of the year, an exclusive, invite-only affair that every serious foodie in town wants to attend. This year, the Berry Good Food Foundation (BGFF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2015, will replicate the Berry Good Night and open attendance to a limited few. On Friday, March 18, Berry Good Night for the Foundation will take place at the picturesque La Jolla home of Michelle and Bill Lerach for a delicious evening of food and drink for a worthwhile cause.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - HELLO SAN DIEGO | A Time-Lapse Film - In 4K

February 25, 2016


This film was created over a 5 month period with hundreds of hours shooting and hundreds of hours editing. Footage was shot and edited by Tyler Fairbank of Light Owl Productions who thanked Willis Allen Real Estate and their marketing department for making the project possible.

East Coast Style Sandwich Spot To Debut 3 Locations In Downtown San Diego | Nosh Delicatessen Rebrands & Expands Into Carnivore Sandwich

February 25, 2016

A New York, Jewish-style deli has opened in downtown San Diego. The Big Apple flavors of Carnivore Sandwich have expanded throughout America's Finest City. Living up to its name, Carnivore Sandwich serves overstuffed, mile-high sandwiches that demand a big appetite.

“Burgers, Bait & Beer” Opens In Embarcadero Marina Park South

February 25, 2016

Today is the grand opening of a new waterside casual eater that is unFathomably similar to another San Diego restaurant concept. “Burgers, Bait & Beer” is now located in Embarcadero Marina Park South behind the San Diego Convention Center. As part of the festivities, the public is invited to complimentary menu tastings and samplings from 11am to closing. The restaurant with its outdoor patio adds to the public amenities at the Embarcadero, as the park features a public fishing pier, basketball courts, a fitness course and waterfront views.

Owners Of Manhattan's Of La Jolla Open New York West In Downtown San Diego

February 24, 2016

Manhattan's of La Jolla owners William Wolf and Nancy O’Donnell have chosen downtown San Diego as the location for their second restaurant concept - New York West - which soft opened this past week inside the Embassy Suites Hotel at 601 Pacific Coast Highway (which also houses San Diego's only Dunkin' Donuts!).

Depot Springs Beer Company Is Building The Ultimate Brewpub In La Mesa | Chef Matt Richman On Board As Executive Chef Of Multi-Faceted Project

February 23, 2016

A brewery, restaurant, distillery and event center is under construction in La Mesa. Depot Springs Beer Company and Platform 1888 will bring together over 25,000 square feet of dining, entertainment and a brewery and distillery under one roof within a shopping center at 9176 Fletcher Parkway. Expected to open as early as this June, the ambitious project today announced that Chef Matt Richman, formerly of Table 926, is on board to lead the onsite restaurant.

Moto Deli To Launch Food Truck In Anticipation Of Brick-And-Mortar Opening

The Moto Deli food truck and The Turketta sandwich

February 22, 2016

In anticipation of the opening of the brick-and-mortar location of Moto Deli in Encinitas, Chef Alex Carballo and crew have purchased the Moto Deli food truck, which, starting next week, will sit in front of the deli's location at 810 North Coast Highway 101 on Thursdays & Fridays from 11am-2pm until the eatery debuts. On other days, the food truck will visit area breweries and food events, as well as be available for bookings and catering.

The Japanese Friendship Garden Presents The 11th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival On March 5 & 6 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

February 22, 2016

The annual Cherry Blossom Festival at the Japanese Friendship Garden returns for its eleventh year on Saturday, March 5 & Sunday, March 6, combining both cultural education with family fun, all packed into one great weekend! Because we love our readers so darn much, we are raffling off 2 single day tickets to attend. Read on and be sure to enter!

Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles To Open San Diego Location

February 21, 2016

It's been all but confirmed although the exact whereabouts is still unknown. Los Angeles' soul food mecca, Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles, will be heading south and opening an outpost in San Diego, currently rumored to be located in Mission Valley.

San Diego Reader Continues Search For City's Best Taco At 2nd Annual Tacotopia On May 14 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

February 20, 2016

The San Diego Reader is once again on the search to find the best taco in San Diego, and at the 2nd annual Reader Tacotopia at Golden Hill Park on Saturday, May 14, over 40 of the top eateries in America's Finest City will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. The participants for this event were carefully curated by food writers at Reader, and hey, we at SanDiegoVille even gave our input. The best part about Tacotopia is that attendees pick the champion. After trying signature tacos from as many restaurants as possible, each attendee will place their token in a voting box on the table of their favorite vendor. The vendor who receives the most tokens wins the title of "Best Taco in San Diego" and $1,000! We're giving away 2 VIP tickets to this already-almost-sold-out event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type. Read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

Museum Of Contemporary Art San Diego To Host The Spring Thing: Modern Mutiny On Friday, March 4

February 20, 2016

Ever had dinner and drinks in a Museum? On Friday, March 4, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego will host The Spring Thing: Modern Mutiny. The voyage begins with a specially curated craft cocktail reception, followed by a family-style dinner masterminded by San Diego's Kettner Exchange. After dinner, guests will get a chance to explore the museum and enjoy hosted drinks and live music at The Late Night Party.