Sammy's Woodfired Pizza In Liberty Station To Be Replaced By Pisco Peruvian Rotisserie

June 24, 2017

Sami Ladeki will soon close his Liberty Station incarnation of Sammy's Woodfired Pizza to partner with chef/co-owner Emmanuel Piqueras for the opening of Pisco, a Peruvian restaurant specializing in rotisserie and ceviche anticipated to debut this Summer.

SuperNatural Sandwiches Chef To Open Bento Box Concept This Summer | Nom Nom Bento Is Coming To Pacific Beach

June 23, 2017

SuperNatural Sandwiches chef/partner Craig Jimenez is in the process of opening a fast-casual bento box concept - Nom Nom Bento - in the San Diego beachside neighborhood Pacific Beach, set to swing open this summer.

Longtime San Diego Chef Danilo Tangalin Joins Team At North Park's Bivouac Ciderworks

June 22, 2017

We recently announced that Bivouac Ciderworks was in the process of building a brewpub, tasting room and restaurant in San Diego's North Park neighborhood, but we learned today that the company has signed on longtime local chef Danilo “DJ” Tangalin, who left his position as Executive Chef of Tidal at Paradise Point last month, to lead the kitchen and develop a California-American menu with his own Filipino influence.

Plant Power Fast Food Ready To Sprout In Encinitas | Second San Diego Location Of Vegan Chain Opens This July

June 22, 2017

Plant Power Fast Food, the popular vegan drive-through restaurant that launched its first location in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood last year, will open its second area outpost at 411 Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas this July.

San Diego Beer & Music Festival Returns To Liberty Station On July 8 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

June 22, 2017

The annual San Diego Beer and Music Festival will take over Liberty Station's NTC Park in Point Loma on Saturday, July 8, from 7-10pm (6pm for VIP), for an evening of craft beer and live music to raise funds for local charity Coastal Conservation Association. Presented by #RockStarBeer Productions and many area breweries, the festival will showcase over 100 craft beers from more than 50 local and regional breweries as well as local bands and DJ's and a food truck pavilion. We are raffling off a pair of VIP passes to attend ($100 value) as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 off any ticket. Keep reading and be sure to enter for a chance to win!

San Diego Celebrity Chef Richard Blais Launches His Own Weekly Podcast About Culinary Industry

June 21, 2017

The culinary mind behind San Diego's Juniper + Ivy and The Crack Shack restaurants, celebrity chef Richard Blais has recently launched his own weekly podcast - Starving for Attention - on PodcastOne.

Eureka! To Debut Second Area Location At San Diego State University Campus This Summer

June 21, 2017

This summer, Eureka! restaurants will open its second San Diego location as part of the newly built, $143 million South Campus Plaza project at San Diego State University, which also includes outposts of Trader Joe's and Broken Yolk Cafe. Taking over a 4,000-square-foot space on the north end of the mixed use residential and retail complex, this American gastropub chain will offer indoor and outdoor dining, featuring a menu of scratch-made comfort food and a dedication to local craft beers, small-batch whiskeys and classic cocktails.

Huge Bayfront Resort, Hotel & Convention Center Project In The Works For Chula Vista

June 20, 2017

The Port of San Diego and the city of Chula Vista are expected to sign a letter of intent this week with Texas-based real estate company RIDA Development Corporation to build a billion-dollar resort hotel and convention center in South San Diego County as part of the Chula Vista Bayfront redevelopment project.

Wildly Popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Returns To San Diego This July

June 20, 2017

The hugely popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be returning to San Diego on Saturday, July 1 at Fashion Valley from 10-8pm. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is a mobile vehicle that offers a delicious array of Hello Kitty sweets and special goodies to fans of all ages, and it has been rolling up to festivals & events across the U.S. since its official debut at Hello Kitty Con in October 2014.

Top 17 San Diego Fourth Of July Fireworks Shows For 2017

June 20, 2017

San Diego is a prime destination for an epic 4th of July celebration, so break out the barbecue and get ready for the sky to light up, as no matter what part of America's Finest City you are in or around, there is somewhere to relax and enjoy an amazing fireworks show. Here, we run down 17 of the top 4th of July spectaculars around San Diego for 2017.

'Whiplash' Actor Miles Teller Arrested In Pacific Beach After Night At PB Shore Club

June 19, 2017

Was it too many Red Bull & Vodka slushies that got him?? Actor Miles Teller, known for his roles in movies like Whiplash and Divergent, was arrested in San Diego's Pacific Beach shortly after midnight this past Sunday morning and allegedly charged with public intoxication. He took to Twitter to deny the claims and put the blame where it may belong - on PB Shore Club.

SoundBite Dinner & Music Pairing Event To Take Place At Lot 8 In Mission Valley On June 29

June 19, 2017

On Thursday, June 29, Eco Caters Chef/Owner Nick Brune will bring his traveling SoundBite dinner series to the newly unveiled Lot 8 outdoor event space in Mission Valley. This interactive dining experience will feature six courses from Chef Brune and guest chefs Davin Waite of Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub and Chef Andrew Bent of incoming Lola 55 to be paired with songs performed live by San Diego band Todo Mundo.

Rolled Up Doubles Down With Sushi Burritos In San Diego's Hillcrest Neighborhood

June 18, 2017

Rolled Up is doubling down in Hillcrest! The second location of the sushi-burrito eatery will open within a 1,600-square-foot space in The Hub complex on University Avenue in Hillcrest.

Historic Horton Grand Hotel To Bring New Dining & Drinking Option To Downtown San Diego

June 17, 2017

Downtown San Diego's historic Horton Grand Hotel will soon revitalize its dining & drinking offerings with the opening of Salt & Whiskey, a new bar and restaurant replacing the hotel's current Ida Bailey's restaurant and Palace Bar on the base floor.

Blanco East Village Taqueria Set To Debut In Downtown San Diego

June 17, 2017

Set to open this summer in the Petco Park-adjacent space that was last occupied by the short-lived Como Ceviche eatery is Blanco East Village Taqueria, a Baja-style taco shop.

San Diego's False Idol Tiki Speakeasy Temporarily Closed Down By Fire Marshall

June 16, 2017

So even faux-speakeasies can't avoid Johnny Law! CH Projects (Ironside Fish & Oyster, Soda & Swine, Neighborhood) newest concept False Idol, a tiki-themed speakeasy accessible through a freezer door inside Little Italy's Craft & Commerce, has been closed by the San Diego Fire Marshall.

Swami's Cafe Targets Vista Village For 10th San Diego Location

June 15, 2017

The popular San Diego-born healthy breakfast & lunch destination Swami's Cafe will open its 10th area location within the 4,900-square-foot indoor/outdoor space last occupied by El Callejon Mexican in downtown Vista Village.

KAABOO Del Mar Announces Comedy Lineup For 2017 Humor Me Stage This September 15-17 | David Spade, Sebastian Maniscalco, Nick Swardson & Many More To Appear

June 15, 2017

KAABOO Del Mar has announced its 2017 Humor Me comedy lineup for its third annual live music and entertainment festival experience happening this September 15-17 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds & Racetrack. In addition to an incredible lineup of musical acts like headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers, P!nk, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, and Muse, KAABOO always brings in top comedic acts and this year in no different with appearances by Sebastian Maniscalco, David Spade, Norm MacDonald and many more!

Cross Street Chicken & Beer Will Bring Korean Fried Chicken To San Diego's Convoy District

June 14, 2017

It was only a few months ago that we announced the opening of Your Story bar & restaurant at 4403 Convoy Street in San Diego's Kearny Mesa, but we have received word that the eatery has been sold to a longtime Convoy restaurant insider and will become Cross Street Chicken & Beer - a drinking-forward establishment specializing in the Korean after-work favorite combination of draft beer served with various fried chicken dishes and snacks.