San Diego's Daring Downtown Dishes To Eat This Instant

Sirenas Po' Boy Chilean Tenderloin

May 13, 2016

It’s no surprise that San Diego’s downtown has become a destination for those looking for out-of-the-box flavor. Luckily for us, there are some downtown restaurants whose dishes blow our minds, but not our wallets. Check out some of downtown’s boldest bites and spice up your everyday with one of these creative dishes.

San Diego Tacos, Tequila & Beer Festival To Offer True Fiesta Experience On June 11 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 12, 2016

On Saturday, June 11, from 2-5pm, the inaugural San Diego Tacos, Tequila & Beer Festival will invite guests to the ultimate fiesta at Silo in Makers Quarter, celebrating the best tacos, tequila and beer in San Diego. At this all-inclusive event, fifteen local breweries will be serving samples of their beers including summer specialities and seasonals, twelve of the top restaurants in San Diego will be serving signature tacos, tequila from area purveyors will be flowing, and live music will be rocking throughout the festival. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to this event, as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket (limited to only 30 tickets!).

The Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge To Close To Become Bar By Red Door | New Craft Cocktails Focused Space To Launch In Its Place This August

May 11, 2016

The Wellington Steak & Martini Lounge will close for business as of June 20 after over six years in Mission Hills. The beef-centric restaurant will be remodeled and re-opened later this summer as Bar by Red Door - a fresh, bar-focused space by the same owner, with an emphasis on interactive cocktails and a mainly shared and small plates food menu.

Bracero To Host Winemaker Dinner With Vena Cava Winery On May 23

May 10, 2016

Bracero’s Meet the Winemaker dinner is back! On Monday, May 23, Bracero Cocina de Raiz will offer diners a unique opportunity to meet Phil Gregory of Vena Cava Winery located in Valle de Guadalupe. Bringing the essence of Valle de Guadalupe to the city of San Diego, this wine tasting experience is one not to miss.

The Lodge At Torrey Pines' The Grill To Reopen The Week Of June 13 With Invigorated Look & Menu

May 9, 2016

In February, Executive Chef Jeff Jackson’s popular longstanding eatery The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines closed for an extensive overhaul. Now nearing the homestretch of the $2.5 million remodel, upon reopening doors to the public the week of June 13, The Grill will see a reinvigorated patio expansion overlooking the iconic Torrey Pines Golf Course - complete with five outdoor fire pits, an overhead wooden trellis, additional seating and an outdoor lounge - alongside a revamped kitchen, which sets the stage for Chef Jackson’s highly anticipated new menu.

Famous Tijuana Taco Shop To Open Gaslamp Outpost | Tacos El Gordo Is Coming To Downtown San Diego

May 8, 2016

Tacos El Gordo, which first opened in Tijuana in 1972, will add a downtown San Diego location to their growing portfolio. The popular taco shop chain has taken over the Gaslamp space formerly occupied by Starbuck's at 511 F Street and the family-owned eatery should be open by mid-2017.

Carnitas' Snack Shack To Open At Embarcadero On May 11 | Get A First Glimpse At Third Location Of San Diego's Pork Paradise

May 8, 2016

Husband & wife partners Chef Hanis Cavin and Sara Stroud will soon debut their third location of the popular pork paradise Carnitas' Snack Shack, opening at 1004 North Harbor Drive at San Diego's Embarcadero on Wednesday, May 11. Their new location will be totally al fresco, with an expanded menu, a cocktail bar, breakfast items and a dining deck with views of San Diego Bay. Get your first look at the space and new menu!!

The Coast Of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk Returns On May 24 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

May 7, 2016

Experience the tastiest restaurants and eateries in Pacific Beach at this year's Coast of Pacific Beach Restaurant Walk, taking place on Tuesday, May 24, from 4-9pm. Be sure to come hungry, as this popular event continues to grow each year and will offer an expansive variety of food, including offerings from more than 25 local eateries and vendors from the Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers Market, as well as special deals from local retailers - all for only $25! We're also giving away a pair of passes to attend, so read on and enter the raffle for a chance to win!

San Diego Brewers Bring Home 14 Awards From World Beer Cup

May 6, 2016

Many San Diego brewers headed to Philadelphia this week for the Brewers Association's largest commercial beer competitions to date - the 2016 World Beer Cup. The biennial event is considered to be one of the most prestigious competitions of its kind, and this year, San Diego breweries brought home 14 awards.

Helm’s Brewing Co. Tasting Room Sails Into Ocean Beach This May

May 6, 2016

Helm’s Brewing Company is joining the growing craft beer community in Ocean Beach with a brand new satellite tasting room to open at 4896 Newport Avenue the week of May 16, with and a grand opening set for May 21, just in time for the OB's summer weather. This anticipated project will be the second location for Helm’s Brewing Company after brewing for three and a half years in Kearny Mesa.

Hotel Del Coronado Presents Chef Throwdown On June 9 To Benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

May 5, 2016

Hotel del Coronado will host an unforgettable gourmet tasting event on their expansive, oceanfront Windsor Lawn on Thursday, June 9. Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Chef Throwdown will treat guests to a culinary feast where 30 of San Diego and Baja’s best chefs will present tasting portions of signature dishes and desserts from stations set around the historic property, while local wineries and breweries pair their favorite libations with the culinary creations. There will also be live entertainment, as well as both a live and silent auction.

What's Better For Food Pairing, Wine or Beer? Barrel Republic Oceanside To Find Out On May 19

May 5, 2016

The age old question remains… beer or wine? With San Diego’s abundant craft beer selection and California’s numerous boutique vineyards, the choice between the two alcoholic beverages can be a tricky one. Fear no longer, Barrel Republic is coming to the rescue with their Battle of the Barrels event! On Thursday, May 19th, Oceanside’s Barrel Republic will be hosting an epic battle between Stone Brewing Co. beer and St. Mayhem wine at their inaugural Battle of the Barrels 4 course dinner event.

Papa Luna's Empanadas Closes In Pacific Beach With Little Italy Branch To Follow | The Poke Chop Takes Over PB Location

May 4, 2016

Papa Luna's Empanadas has closed its location at 1404 Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach, with the downtown location at 1050 Columbia Street in Little Italy closing by the end of the week. A new restaurant has already taken over the space in PB and will begin the renovations to create The Poke Chop, which will serve up the Hawaiian ahi tuna delicacy that has had a huge popularity boom in 2016. Rumor has it that Papa Luna's owner Simon Baer intends to reconceptualize the downtown space into a sandwich eatery.

SeaWorld San Diego Kicks Off 6 Week Seven Seas Food Festival On May 7

May 3, 2016

SeaWorld San Diego will celebrate a world of flavor at the 2nd Annual SeaWorld Seven Seas Food Festival, kicking off on Saturday, May 7 and continuing for five weekends after that. Returning are all the delectable culinary creations from SeaWorld Executive Chef Axel Dirolf and his expert culinary team. Craft beers along with wines from California will be paired with globally-inspired cuisine featuring local, sustainable ingredients and unique signature flavors from around the world.

Enjoy Tropical Drinks By The Beach At These 7 San Diego Bars & Restaurants

PB Shore Club's Tropic Thunder Slushy

May 3, 2016

Spring is here and you know what that means… summer is quickly approaching! San Diego is home to some of the best bars and restaurants and now is the time to get tropical. Here are our recommendations of local hotspots where you can toast to the coming of summer with the ultimate beach-inspired cocktails!

Luxury Cinema, Restaurant & Cafe To Open In Liberty Station On May 5 | Welcome The Lot Liberty Station

May 2, 2016

After debuting in La Jolla last fall, THE LOT will open its second location at Liberty Station on May 5, providing a luxurious, comfortable dining, drinking and cinema experience, and offering one of the finest food and beverage alternatives to Point Loma’s thriving and vibrant community.

Javier Plascencia's First America Restaurant Unveils Weekend Breakfast Menu | Desayuno = Breakfast at Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro

May 2, 2016

Javier Plascencia's first U.S. restaurant will soon start serving breakfast. Starting this Sunday, Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro will open at 8am and serve breakfast each Saturday & Sunday from 8am-12pm. Since 2005, Romesco has served traditional Mexican and Mediterranean cooking based on authentic, family recipes to legions of fans in San Diego.

Top Industry Experts Discuss Meat Production & Consumption At Meaty Issues On May 17

May 1, 2016

A diverse panel of experts - from academics to activists to ranchers - will discuss the moral, animal welfare, human health and environmental issues surrounding meat production and consumption on Tuesday, May 17 at MEATY ISSUES. The second of four free-to-attend, multidisciplinary panel discussions on single topics that are at the intersection of food and the environment, Meaty Issues is presented by the Berry Good Food Foundation Future Thought Leaders series and begins with food and drink followed by a riveting and informative discussion.  

San Diego Symphony Announces Summer Pops 2016 Lineup Including Diana Ross, Seth MacFarlane, Indiana Jones & More

May 1, 2016

The San Diego Symphony has announced its lineup of artists for its 2016 summer events including Diana Ross, Seth MacFarlane, Amy Grant and so much more. Rebranding the Summer Pops series and calling it “Bayside Summer Nights,” San Diego Symphony’s popular and successful summer series has something for everyone including the traditional weekend concerts, a new Thursday Night Jazz Series, a new Sunday subscription series, salutes to Broadway, Hollywood and Dreamworks Animation along with Mariachi, movies and more.