Bull & Grain To Replace Tabletop Commons On University Avenue In Hillcrest

July 18, 2016

There is already a new tenant at 1263 University Avenue in Hillcrest in the seemingly-doomed building that most recently housed the newly shuttered Tabletop Commons. The location will soon receive a renovation to transform the space into Bull & Grain - "an American style bar and grill" - set to open as early as mid-September.

Cohn Restaurant Group's Coin Haus 'Beercade' Open In La Mesa

July 17, 2016

An adult arcade and beer haven has launched in San Diego's La Mesa neighborhood. San Diego-based Cohn Restaurant Group brings the region’s first self-serve beer and video game ‘beercade’ to the downtown La Mesa neighborhood with the launch of Coin Haus - an adult-only arcade-meets-tap room offering guests an inspired combination of nostalgic video games alongside a self-serve draught system.

The Hunt Is On! Pokemon Go Bar Crawl Hits The Streets Of San Diego's Gaslamp On July 30

July 17, 2016

Unless you've been hiding under a geodude, you've heard that Pokémon Go is the biggest smart phone app of 2016, and on Saturday, July 30, get ready to break out the Poké Balls and take to the streets of San Diego's Gaslamp for a riveting Poké Hunt bar crawl. We are raffling off a bunch of tickets to this exciting event, so read on and be sure to enter.

Second Breakfast Republic Location Opens In San Diego's Liberty Station

July 16, 2016

Adding to the three branches of his flagship restaurant Fig Tree Cafe (Pacific Beach, Liberty Station and Hillcrest) and a North Park Breakfast Republic that continues to pack in customers, Johan Engman is excited to announce that the second location of his Breakfast Republic concept is now open in San Diego's Liberty Station.

Green Flash Brewing Supports Breast Cancer Awareness With 6th Annual Treasure Chest Fest On August 27 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets

July 15, 2016

Green Flash Brewing Co. will host its 6th annual Treasure Chest Fest, a rare beer and food pairing festival experience at its Mira Mesa brewery, taking place on Saturday, August 27, from 12-5pm to raise funds for breast cancer charities. We are raffling off 2 tickets to this fun & charitable event! Read on for details and be sure to enter.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - Routes of American Airlines - San Diego (1960s)

July 14, 2016


In this week's #TBT RePost, we feature an American Airlines promotional film about San Diego, California produced in the late 1960s. Check out scenes from a time long ago!

The Biggest Tiki Party In The World Returns To San Diego This August 18-21 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets To Tiki Oasis 2016

July 13, 2016

Tiki Oasis returns to America's Finest City this August 18-21! Held every summer in San Diego since 2006 and always a complete sell-out, Tiki Oasis is the biggest annual tiki party in the world - a four-day event that celebrates the "tiki lifestyle" with music, art, cars, cocktails and fun in the sun. This year, Tiki Oasis has a monster theme, celebrating famous beasts of Hollywood like Dracula, Godzilla, and Frankenstein. We are raffling off 2 weekend passes to attend Tiki Oasis 2016 and have all the details about this destination event, so read on and be sure to enter for a chance to win!

Samuel Adams Helps San Diego Area Small Business Owners With Brewing the American Dream Pitch Room Competition & Speed Coaching Event On July 25

July 12, 2016

On Monday, July 25, Samuel Adams brings its Brewing the American Dream Pitch Room Competition & Speed Coaching Event back to San Diego, offering small food and beverage business owners the chance to present their sales pitch to an expert panel of industry judges who will offer business advice and a chance to join competitors from around the country at the Boston finals in December, where they will compete for a $10,000 business grant and a year of extended coaching/mentoring from Samuel Adams.

Waypoint Public Announces Second San Diego Location Set To Open In Del Sur Town Center In 4S Ranch

July 11, 2016

It's no secret that North Park's Waypoint Public has expansion plans, and we have confirmed that John Pani's ELE Collective will open a second location of it's popular beer-centric gastropub within the new Del Sur Town Center in 4S Ranch.

Bar One To Open On July 12 | MasterChef Finalist Nick Nappi Leads Kitchen At Little Italy's Newest Gastropub

July 11, 2016

MasterChef Season 6 finalist Nick Nappi is ready to invite San Diego to experience "drinks & links" at Little Italy's newest gastropub. Bar One is set to debut on Tuesday, July 12, just in time for the many summer festivities coming to America's Finest City.

Social Tap To Open Second San Diego Location At Former Bridge's Bar & Grill Near SDSU

July 10, 2016

Social Tap has taken over the lease at the former Bridge's Bar & Grill space at 4800 Art Street in the College Area near San Diego State University to open a second area location of its popular sports bar concept.

Got The Brunchies? Let One Of These San Diego Spots Cure The Craving

Farmer's Bottega Short Rib Benedict

July 9, 2016

Humanity has invented aircrafts that send people to the moon, submarines that explore the depths of the sea, and robots that are on the brink of consciousness. But the people voted, and despite all these breakthroughs, the best invention yet? Brunch. So when you’ve got a bad case of the brunchies, look no further than these hot San Diego brunch spots!

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Hosts Inaugural State BBQ Competition On Sunday, July 17

July 7, 2016

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club opens it's 2016 season on Friday, July 15, and runs through Labor Day, September 5 and features an array of epicurean events in addition to 11 musical performances. The historic racetrack has announced that it will host the first annual Del Mar BBQ State Championship, which will take place on the Sunday, July 17, 2016 anchoring Opening Weekend of the Del Mar Racing season.

Throw Back Thursday RePost - Chevrolet Travelogue: San Diego 1950 Educational Film

July 7, 2016

Check out this vintage video of America’s Finest City produced by Chevrolet back in the 1950s and see how much San Diego has changed. Enjoy a short scenic tour of well-known landmarks like the Balboa Park, Hotel Del Coronado, and the Old Globe Theatre.

New Zealand Themed Dunedin Restaurant To Premier In North Park On July 9

July 6, 2016

From the owners of Queenstown Public House in Little Italy, Raglan Public House in Ocean Beach, and Bare Back Grill in Pacific Beach, Dunedin is the latest in the New Zealand-themed, Kiwi family of restaurants, set to open at 3501 30th Street in North Park (at former Eddie's Philadephia space) on Saturday, July 9.

The Tractor Room In Hillcrest Announces Impending Closure

July 6, 2016

After a decade dishing out deliciousness at 3687 Fifth Avenue in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood, The Tractor Room has announced that it will close up shop after service on Sunday, July 10.

Little Italy's Incoming Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen Releases First Menu

The site of Pacific Standard

July 5, 2016

Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen is set to open in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood on July 11. With a kitchen helmed by San Diego native and former Top Chef alum Giselle Wellman, the restaurant is excited to release its initial launch menu. See it here first!

Fred’s Mexican Cafe Owners Target Former Claire De Lune Space For New Concept | Tamarindo Is Coming To North Park

July 5, 2016

Moose Restaurant Group, known for its restaurants Fred Mexican Cafe in San Diego and Moose’s Pub & Cafe in Hawaii, has taken over the 2,500 square foot space previously occupied by Claire de Lune Coffee Lounge in North Park for the opening of a new Mexican grill concept called Tamarindo.

OB Brewery Debuts Just In Time For San Diego Summer | Get A First Look At Ocean Beach's Newest BrewPub

June 5, 2016

The long awaited OB Brewery finally opened at 5051 Newport Avenue in Ocean Beach just in time for Independence Day weekend. Three years in the making, the 3-story, 4,600 square foot brewery, restaurant and tasting room is the passion project of Mike Tajran, the owner of Newport Pizza, which sits directly across the street from the new brew house.