A Multi-Sensory Art & Culinary Experience Takes Over Downtown San Diego's New IDEA1 Building On Saturday, June 30

June 23, 2018

On Saturday, June 30, from 7-11pm, the new mixed-used IDEA1 building in downtown San Diego will host Sensorium by Vanguard Culture, an immersive event where 15 condo lofts will be transformed into experiential, multi-sensory art experiences themed around the five senses. The Hub, IDEA1’s outdoor collaborative space will come alive with fine cuisine from signature chefs, live musical performances, sensory tents and a networking mixer. More than 75 artists will showcase their diverse work, including everything from visual arts to live dance, fashion, culinary arts, technology, and more.

Chef Amy DiBiase Joins All-Star Culinary Team At Downtown San Diego's Incoming InterContinental Resort

June 22, 2018

Ahead of its anticipated September opening, the incoming InterContinental San Diego Resort has announced that Chef Amy DiBiase will be joining Director of Food & Beverage and longtime local chef Paul McCabe to lead the culinary program at the upscale high-rise. The luxury hotel will have five distinctive dining venues, each with gleaming views of the bayfront, including the soon-to-be-announced signature restaurant, the first-ever California location of Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse, The Reading Room 19th floor rooftop bar by San Diego's Consortium Holdings (Craft & Commerce, Ironside Fish & Oyster, Born & Raised), and an unnamed 4th floor pool bar and café.

North Park's Beerfish To Get Into The Craft Beer Game | Beerfish Brewing Is Coming To San Diego

June 22, 2018

San Diego's seafood-focused Beerfish will soon add craft brewing to its repertoire. Plans are in the works for the creation of Beerfish Brewing, which is expected to install within the 2,500 square-foot space that houses the North Park fish house.

Old Town's Home & Away To Bring Second Location To Encinitas

June 21, 2018

Heading into the building that currently houses D Street Bar & Grill in Encinitas is the second location of Home & Away, a sports bar and eatery that first opened in 2015 in San Diego's Old Town.

DC-Based Meditteranean Chain CAVA To Open Locations In San Diego

June 21, 2018

With more than 50 outposts around the United States, Washington D.C.-based Mediterranean fast-casual chain CAVA is in the process of a substantial expansion that will include at least two locations in San Diego.

Global Healthy Eats Chain Freshii Unveils First San Diego Location

June 20, 2018

A fast-causual, health-focused eatery with nearly 400 locations around the world, Freshii has unveiled its first San Diego branch in Pacific Beach, located within the same recently-renovated plaza that houses Stuffed! Burgers & Frat Boy Donuts.

Mezé Owners Purchase Downtown San Diego's Monkey King

June 20, 2018

The on-again-off-again downtown San Diego Asian fusion bar & restaurant, Monkey King, is now the sixth concept to join GBOD Hospitality Group’s portfolio of restaurants and bars, which includes Mezé, Prohibition, El Chingon, Havana 1920, and Mezé at Liberty Station.

Top 18 Fireworks Spectaculars Taking Place Around San Diego County For Independence Day 2018

June 20, 2018

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 reside, there is somewhere to relax and enjoy an amazing fireworks show. Here, we run down the top 18 Independence Day spectaculars taking place around San Diego County for 2018.

Modern & Organic Mexican Restaurant Tocaya Organica To Open First San Diego Location On June 28

June 19, 2018

Opening next week in the Gaslamp Quarter is the first of two San Diego locations of Tocaya Organica - a health-focused, organic Mexican restaurant and bar that currently has six outposts in Los Angeles since launchng in 2013.

Chula Vista's Temp Restaurant Announces Impending Closure

June 18, 2018

It was always meant to be temporary. Originally dubbed "TEMP° by Cosecha", Temp Restaurant first opened last Summer as a semi-permanent location for Chef Steve Brown's pop-up brunches and dinners, but the eatery announced today that it will close for business at the end of the week.

Owner Of La Jolla's James' Place To Open Aburi Sushi In North Park This Summer

June 17, 2018

The lifelong sushi master behind La Jolla's James' Place has taken over the prime corner unit that last housed Craft & Sea in North Park's The Lynhurst building to create Aburi Sushi, an authentic Japanese restaurant and izakaya set to debut this Summer.

Best Of SanDiegoVille | Listing Off San Diego's Top Spots For Authentic BBQ

June 17, 2018

Summer is almost here and that means diners will be on the search for San Diego's most delicious barbecue restaurants. From pulled pork and ribs to smoked brisket and chicken, we've listed off our 15 favorite spots in San Diego for authentic American barbecue.

National Fast Food Chain Krispy Krunchy Chicken To Open In The Heart Of La Jolla Shores

June 16, 2018

Opening two blocks from the ocean in La Jolla Shores later this year is the fourth San Diego outpost of Krispy Krunchy Chicken, a national, fast-food Cajun fried chicken and fish chain with more than 2,000 locations.

Pour-Your-Own Beer Bar Barrel Republic Targets Downtown Escondido For 4th Location

June 15, 2018

Moving into a 4,000 square-foot space in the heart of downtown Escondido is the 4th San Diego location of Barrel Republic, a pour-your-own beer bar and California-style restaurant.

Crew Behind Carlsbad's Campfire Restaurant To Open Modern French Bistro | Jeune Et Jolie Is Coming This Fall

June 14, 2018

The team behind Carlsbad's hit wood-fired restaurant, Campfire, are gearing up to open a second eatery just right up the street from their first. Jeune Et Jolie will be a 2,034 square-foot, modern French bistro with global influences, anticipated to open later this year.

Global Korean Fried Chicken Chain Bonchon To Open Location In San Diego's Kearny Mesa

June 13, 2018

With more than 200 locations around the globe, New York-based Korean fried chicken empire Bonchon will open its first San Diego restaurant on Kearny Mesa's Convoy Street later this year.

More Details Emerge About Trust Restaurant Group's New Project | Fort Oak Will Open Later This Year In San Diego's Mission Hills

June 13, 2018

We announced earlier this year that the restaurant group behind hit San Diego hotspots Trust and Hundred Proof would be opening a new concept in Mission Hills. We now know the concept will be a 3,400 square-foot, indoor-outdoor eatery called Fort Oak, which is expected to launch this fall on the ground floor of local architect Jonathan Segal's new The Fort mixed-used building.

Carlsbad's Incoming Windmill Food Hall Finalizes List Of Vendors

June 12, 2018

The iconic windmill building off the I-5 freeway in San Diego's North County has been repainted from its tattered white and sky blue to a sleek black with white trim, and construction is underway for a late summer unveiling. Carlsbad's Windmill Food Hall will be a 14,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor gathering space with 11 restaurant vendors, a central bar, games, and frequent events. The lineup of eateries has been finalized, and future guests can expect gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, Korean fried chicken, lobster rolls, tacos, Thai food, rolled ice-cream, sushi burritos, pizza, and much more!

Best Of SanDiegoVille | Listing Off San Diego's Top Cheesesteaks

June 12, 2018

It's one of my favorite foods ever. A creation straight out of Philadelphia, PA, the cheesesteak sandwich combines thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, and maybe some veggies (peppers, onions, mushrooms) in a long hoagie roll. It is glorious, greasy deliciousness and there are many tasty versions out there in San Diego. Check out this map of our 15 favorite cheesesteaks from all over America's Finest City and get out there and get one!