Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse Closes In San Diego's Gaslamp

July 30, 2017

Less than a year after opening at 314 5th Avenue in the center of San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Carne Prima Italian Steakhouse has closed.

Hillcrest's Uptown Tavern Purchased By Longtime Urban Mo's Manager

July 29, 2017

Hillcrest's popular Uptown Tavern has been sold to a longtime former-manager of nearby Urban Mo's Bar & Grill.

Temp° By Cosecha Anticipated To Open In Downtown Chula Vista

July 28, 2017

Chef Steve Brown is allegedly opening another restaurant. The ambitious pop-up dining chef returned to San Diego from Los Angeles about a year ago to media fanfare and immediately started announcing projects that have yet to come to fruition - from a shipping container restaurant in his hometown of Imperial Beach to a brewpub in Barrio Logan. The latest announcement is that Chef Brown has taken over the former catering space at 277 3rd Avenue in downtown Chula Vista for the opening of modern American restaurant Temp° by Cosecha.

Chef Patrick Ponsaty Leaves Grand Restaurant Group | Fate Of Namesake Rancho Sante Fe Restaurant Uncertain

July 28, 2017

French Master Chef Patrick Ponsaty has parted ways with the Grand Restaurant Group after four years working for the North San Diego County-based company, and his branded restaurant Ponsaty's in Rancho Sante Fe will close this August, changing its name Nick & G's.

The South Park Abbey To Shutter This Weekend

July 28, 2017

San Diego neighborhood pub The South Park Abbey has announced that it will close for business this weekend after 7 years in business.

Tasting Room Del Mar Announces Impending Closure

July 27, 2017

Tasting Room Del Mar, which opened only last year, took to Facebook today to announce that it will close for business next month.

Second Location Of Burger Sensation The Balboa Bar & Grill Heading Into Chula Vista

July 27, 2017

The owner of popular San Diego burger and cocktail destination The Balboa Bar & Grill took to Facebook to announce that a lease has been signed for a large space on Third Avenue in Chula Vista for a second location.

Duck Foot Brewing Company To Open East Village Tasting Room

July 27, 2017

Taking over the former The Parlour Asian Fusion restaurant space at 550 Park Boulevard, Suite 2104 in the San Diego's East Village is a second outpost for Duck Foot Brewing, which will include an onsite gluten-free restaurant.

Queensborough Brings 1920s-NYC To San Diego's Gaslamp

July 26, 2017

Debuting tonight within the space that last-housed longtime tenant Maloney's Tavern in San Diego's historic Gaslamp District is Queensborough - a cocktail bar, restaurant and lounge from longtime industry pros.

San Francisco-Based The Melt To Install Location Within The Shops At La Jolla

July 25, 2017

Heading into The Shops at La Jolla later this year is The Melt, a San Francisco-based fast-casual sandwich & comfort food eatery that currently has nearly 20 locations across California, Colorado and Texas.

Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria Set To Swing Open In Liberty Station On July 27

July 24, 2017

Set to open this Thursday, July 27 in the former Sammy's Woodfired Pizza space in Point Loma's Liberty Station is Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria, a dinner-only modern Peruvian restaurant and cocktail bar helmed by famed Peru-native chef Emmanuel Piqueras.

San Diego Reader Brings Search For Area's Best Taco To Del Mar With Tacotopia At The Track On September 3 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

July 22, 2017

The San Diego Reader is continuing its search to find the best taco in Southern California, and on Sunday, September 3 during Labor Day Weekend, over 40 top eateries from America's Finest City, Tijuana & Los Angeles will compete for bragging rights at Del Mar Racetrack at the 2nd annual Tacotopia at the Track. There is also a free concert by Steve Aoki following the event! We're giving away 2 VIP tickets to this event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type (limited to only 100 tickets). Read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

Hillstone Restaurant Group Moves Forward With Plans To Take Over Bully's North In Del Mar

July 21, 2017

The nearly 50-year-old Bully's North in Del Mar may soon be taken over by the Beverly Hills-based Hillstone Restaurant Group, who hopes to demolish the iconic pub to build an upscale eatery.

San Diego's Rubicon Deli Targets Arizona For Expansion

July 21, 2017

Rubicon Deli, which currently operates three locations in San Diego and one in Reno, NV, is moving forward with plans to open two outposts in Arizona by Spring 2018 with more on the way.

The One Love Movement Presents 6th Annual San Diego Charity Yoga Event On August 19

July 20, 2017

The One Love Movement, a nonprofit aimed at raising awareness and support for at-risk children, will host its 6th Annual Charity Yoga Event on Saturday, August 19, from 9am to 1pm in downtown San Diego at the Waterfront Park. The event will feature yoga with live music followed by a wine and beer garden. All proceeds from the event will support under-served youth with a large portion staying locally in San Diego and a percentage being sent abroad to The One Love Shelter in India, which currently cares for 19 children. We are raffling off 2 tickets to attend for one lucky yogi. Namaste!

Ambrogio15 Celebrates One Year With A Milano Pizza Party On August 1

July 20, 2017

On August 1, North Pacific Beach’s Ambrogio15 will celebrate its first year with an over-the-top Milano Pizza Party featuring complimentary bites, bubbly and more. Taking place from 6 to 8pm throughout the restaurant’s modern dining room and breezy new patio, Ambrogio15 will welcome all ages to drop in and enjoy two hours of walk-around and seated mingling with neighbors and foodies while celebrating one of San Diego’s more refined pizzerias.

Celebrity Chefs Robert Irvine, Richard Blais, Michael Voltaggio & More To Appear At KAABOO Del Mar This September

July 19, 2017

Southern California’s premier live music and multi-sensory experience KAABOO Del Mar, the three-day extravaganza taking place at Del Mar Racetrack & Fairgrounds from September 15-17, will once again offer incredible culinary and beverage programing, including appearances by celebrity chef and Food Network host Robert Irvine, Top Chef All-Star winner Richard Blais, Top Chef winner and famed Los Angeles Chef Michael Voltaggio, R&B-Pop singer turned restauranteur Kelis and more!

San Diego's Coronado Brewing To Purchase East Village's Monkey Paw Pub & Brewing Company

July 18, 2017

Reports are in that San Diego's Coronado Brewing Company is in the process of purchasing the East Village-based Monkey Paw Pub & Brewing Company from owner Scot Blair, who also operates South Park Brewing and Hamilton's Tavern.

5 Reasons Why The Comic-Con International Convention Kind Of Sucks

July 18, 2017

Comic Con International San Diego, or "The Con," as it is known to insiders, is the biggest pop culture convention in the world. Being a "nerd" at heart, I was like a kid on Christmas when I received a message in my inbox saying that I had been approved for a press pass to the event a couple years back (which I had to apply for by mid-December in the previous year). It would be my first year ever attending, so I began reviewing schedules, making notes and planning what events, panels and displays to attend. I picked up my pass as soon as I could the Wednesday before the official opening. I got my Superman costume, drove my car2go downtown and managed the crowd to finally penetrate the exclusive convention. After attending my first Comic Con, I have to share with you how disappointing it was.