San Diego Chef Accursio Lotà Wins Barilla Pasta World Championship

Paolo Barilla, Chef Accursio Lota & the winning dish!

September 29, 2017

After three rounds of competition in two different Italian cities, San Diego's own - Chef Accursio Lotà of Solare Ristorante in Liberty Station - has won the 6th annual installment of Barilla's Pasta World Championship.

Japanese Ramen Bar To Land In Pacific Beach | Tokyo Miyoshi Ramen Izakaya Set To Open First U.S. Location In San Diego

September 28, 2017

First it was Jinya Ramen Bar, then Menyu Ramen Taphouse, and soon the restaurant at 825 Garnet Avenue in Pacific Beach will become Tokyo Miyoshi Ramen Izakaya, a Japanese ramen house with a focus on craft beer and sake.

Mexican Beer & Chicken Wing Chain To Open San Diego Location | Vancouver Wings Is Heading To Hillcrest For First U.S. Branch

September 27, 2017

Heading into the space that currently houses Crave Grill House in San Diego's Hillcrest neighborhood is the first United States location of Mexican beer & chicken wings chain Vancouver Wings.

Executive Chef Aarti Sanghavi Parts Ways With The Hake In La Jolla

September 27, 2017

Aarti Sanghavi announced today that she has left her position as Executive Chef of The Hake, a seafood-centric restaurant which reopened in October 2016 after relocating to its prime space atop La Jolla Cove.

Nomad Donuts Celebrates New North Park Shop With October 13 Grand Opening Party

September 27, 2017

Nomad Donuts will celebrate the launch of its new North Park shop with a public Grand Opening on Friday, October 13 from 5 to 8pm. Taking place at the location at 3102 University Avenue, this event will offer guests complimentary bites of Nomad’s globally-inspired donuts and pastries, as well as Montreal-style bagels and sandwiches. Guests will also have multiple chances to win Nomad Donuts gift cards and garb throughout the evening and into the weekend.

The Safehouse Shutters In San Diego's North Park

September 26, 2017

This past Sunday was the last day of business for North Park's The Safehouse, a modern Izakaya and game house that debuted in Fall 2014.

Bowling's Coolest Brand Spins Into San Diego County | Bowlero Makes Its Debut With A Star-Studded Grand Opening On October 14

September 26, 2017

Sure to be an entertainment destination, Bowlero San Marcos grand opens on Saturday, October 14, offering complimentary experiences and a chance to meet Chargers great Shawne Merriman. Formerly AMF Eagle Lanes, the new Bowlero San Marcos offers a fresh take on one of America's favorite pastimes, combining bowling, arcade games, and a delectable menu of ridiculous eats.

11th Swami's Cafe To Open At Former Busalacchi's A Modo Mio Space In Hillcrest

September 26, 2017

The popular San Diego-born healthy breakfast & lunch destination Swami's Cafe will open its 11th area location within the 4,500-square-foot space that last housed Busalacchi's A Modo Mio in Hillcrest.

San Diego MasterChef Contestant Announces New Cooking Classes & Private Dinners

September 25, 2017

Following his appearance as an exuberant contestant on the most recent season of Fox's hit primetime cooking competition MasterChef, San Diego's own Brien O’Brien has announced plans to continue within the culinary industry with the launch of private cooking classes and dinners centered around comfort food recipes and easy spins on classic cuisine.

Enter To Win 2 VIP Tickets To The San Diego International Film Festival's Friday Night Party With A Purpose

September 25, 2017

The San Diego International Film Festival returns to America's Finest City with five days of amazing film premiers and star-studded events this October 4-8. In addition to raffling off 2 Festival Passes and offering 15% savings on any ticket with promo code SDVILLE, we also have a bunch of VIP tickets to give away to the Party With A Purpose at Horton Plaza Park on Friday, October 6. Read on and be sure to enter!

Roma Urban Market Finally Unveils In Downtown San Diego

September 24, 2017

More than 2 years in the making, Roma Urban Market has finally unveiled in San Diego's Little Italy, offering an array of Italian delicacies for dine-in or take-out.

Get A Preview Taste Of Modern Time's New Los Angeles Restaurant Right Here In San Diego | Experience The Dankness Dojo Menu On September 27

September 23, 2017

Before San Diego's Modern Times Beer unveils its new restaurant and brewery in downtown Los Angeles dubbed the Dankness Dojo, the burgeoning beer company will showcase some of its vegan menu items right here in San Diego on Wednesday, September 27.

San Diego Chef To Compete In Barilla's Pasta World Championships | Solare Executive Chef Accursio Lota Gears Up For Global Competition In Italy

September 21, 2017

Next week, Solare Ristorante Executive Chef Accursio Lota will travel to his home country of Italy to represent San Diego and the United States in the 2017 Barilla Pasta World Championship.

16th Annual San Diego International Film Festival Takes Over America's Finest City This October 4-8 | Save On Tickets & Enter To Win Festival Passes

September 21, 2017

The San Diego International Film Festival returns to America's Finest City for the 16th year this October 4-8, with a lineup filled with star-studded events and film screenings. Produced by the San Diego Film Foundation, the five-day event will feature 100+ independent films, studio premieres, panels with celebrities and industry insiders, red carpet events, parties, all-star tributes and filmmaker awards. In addition to offering promo code SDVILLE for 15% savings on any festival or film tickets, we are also raffling off 2 Festival Passes (a $600 value). Read on for all the details and be sure to enter!

Chef Kat Humphus Joins Team At North Park's Tribute Pizza

September 20, 2017

After a 2 year hiatus, Chef Kat Humphus is back in the kitchen of a San Diego restaurant, now working weekend shifts at North Park's Tribute Pizza.

Breakfast Republic To Open In Pacific Beach

September 19, 2017

The flourishing Rise & Shine Restaraunt Group has purchased Miller's Field in Pacific Beach with plans to convert it into the company's 7th Breakfast Republic location.

MishMash Reopens At New Home In San Diego's Barrio Logan

September 19, 2017

MishMash closed its Mercado del Barrio restaurant last month, but the neighborhood favorite has already reopened at its new home within the space that last housed Strozzi So-Cal Italian in San Diego's Barrio Logan.

Our Eight Picks For A Delicious San Diego Restaurant Week | Price Fixed Multi-Course Meals Return This September 24 - October 1

September 18, 2017

There are eight full days of dining deals taking place from this Sunday, September 24 through Sunday, October 1 for the fall installment of the biannual San Diego Restaurant Week 2017, so we thought it best to pick one eatery for each day!

A German Traditions Comes To San Diego With The Inaugural Oktoberfest Beer & Music Festival On October 14 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

September 17, 2017

Take out the lederhosen and practice your polka moves! Rock Star Beer is teaming up with the best area breweries, vendors and musical acts to put an epic outdoor German-style Oktoberfest, featuring surprise musical performances, tribute bands, food trucks, local eateries, unlimited beer tastings, and more at the newly designed Waterfront Lane Field in downtown San Diego. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend and offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket!