September 28 2018
We announced earlier this year that The Guild Hotel would soon install in the historic 1920s-era building that once housed the downtown San Diego YMCA for nearly a century. We have learned that the General Manager tasked to oversee the 168-room luxury hotel from Starwood Hotels & Resorts', including the onsite restaurant tentatively named Luca, is a former VP of Restaurants for Celebrity Chef Gordon Ramsay.
San Diego's Cow By Bear Pop-Up Dining Experience Announces Impending Hibernation
September 26, 2018
It's been one of the most difficult-to-obtain reservations in town. For seven years, an anonymous chef dressed in a full bear suit has been operating a pop-up supper/brunch experience a few days a week at one of several secret downtown San Diego locations, serving a meat-centric, multi-course, alcohol-paired meal for a handful of guests who dish out around $200 per person. Well, the team behind the unique Cow By Bear dining concept has taken to social media to announce that it will be concluding operations by year's end.
It's been one of the most difficult-to-obtain reservations in town. For seven years, an anonymous chef dressed in a full bear suit has been operating a pop-up supper/brunch experience a few days a week at one of several secret downtown San Diego locations, serving a meat-centric, multi-course, alcohol-paired meal for a handful of guests who dish out around $200 per person. Well, the team behind the unique Cow By Bear dining concept has taken to social media to announce that it will be concluding operations by year's end.
Temecula's Award-Winning Black Market Brewing Co. To Open Tasting Room & Restaurant In SDSU College Area
September 26, 2018
Fresh off a gold medal win in one of the most coveted categories at this past weekend's Great American Beer Festival, Temecula's Black Market Brewing Co. has announced that it will be opening a brewpub & restaurant in the San Diego State University College Area, taking over the 4,550 square-foot space that last housed an incarnation of Social Tap for a 2019 opening.
Fresh off a gold medal win in one of the most coveted categories at this past weekend's Great American Beer Festival, Temecula's Black Market Brewing Co. has announced that it will be opening a brewpub & restaurant in the San Diego State University College Area, taking over the 4,550 square-foot space that last housed an incarnation of Social Tap for a 2019 opening.
Brigantine Restaurant Group Unveils Ketch Grill & Taps And Portside Gelato & Coffee On Shelter Island
September 25, 2018
San Diego's nearly 50-year-old The Brigantine Restaurant Group has unveiled its newest concepts. Now open on Shelter Island in Point Loma is casual neighborhood beerhouse and all day American eatery, Ketch Grill & Taps, and in the adjacent spot - a destination for sweet treats and a pick-me-up, Portside Gelato & Coffee.
San Diego's nearly 50-year-old The Brigantine Restaurant Group has unveiled its newest concepts. Now open on Shelter Island in Point Loma is casual neighborhood beerhouse and all day American eatery, Ketch Grill & Taps, and in the adjacent spot - a destination for sweet treats and a pick-me-up, Portside Gelato & Coffee.
Washington D.C.-Based Meditteranean Food Chain Cava To Open First San Diego Area Restaurant In Encinitas On Monday, October 1
September 23, 2018
With more than 60 locations around the country, Washington D.C.-based restaurant chain CAVA will open the doors to its first San Diego area restaurant within Encinitas Town Center on Monday, October 1, bringing with it modern, authentic, and vibrant Mediterranean food made from scratch in-house every day. The expanding brand will also add additional locations to the San Diego area, scheduled to open branches in Del Mar and Scripps Ranch in the next two years.
An Oktoberfest Party Takes Over The Coronado Ferry Landing On Saturday, October 13 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To San Diego Oktoberfest
September 23, 2018
A German-style Oktoberfest is coming to Coronado! Taking over the Ferry Landing on Saturday, October 13, from 1-5pm, is the San Diego Oktoberfest - a traditional harvest festival event where guests can enjoy unlimited stein fills of over 20 beers, festive live music, German-inspired cuisine, and a fun vendor village. As usual, we are raffling off two passes to attend as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket.
A German-style Oktoberfest is coming to Coronado! Taking over the Ferry Landing on Saturday, October 13, from 1-5pm, is the San Diego Oktoberfest - a traditional harvest festival event where guests can enjoy unlimited stein fills of over 20 beers, festive live music, German-inspired cuisine, and a fun vendor village. As usual, we are raffling off two passes to attend as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket.
San Diego Breweries Win 16 Medals At 32nd Annual Great American Beer Festival | Ocean Beach Brewery Wins Small Brewpub Of The Year Award
Fishmonger's Market & Seafood Bar Is On The Move | Seafood Restaurant & Retail Shop Leaves 57 Degrees For New Location In Hillcrest
September 21, 2018
After less than a year in business, Fishmonger's Market & Seafood Bar closed its installation within the now-defunct 57 Degrees Bar & Event Warehouse in San Diego's Mission Hills/Middletown area last month, but its former Top Chef contestant owner has already found a new location, taking over the space previously occupided by Pardon My French Bistro in Hillcrest for a 2019 reopening.
After less than a year in business, Fishmonger's Market & Seafood Bar closed its installation within the now-defunct 57 Degrees Bar & Event Warehouse in San Diego's Mission Hills/Middletown area last month, but its former Top Chef contestant owner has already found a new location, taking over the space previously occupided by Pardon My French Bistro in Hillcrest for a 2019 reopening.
Harvest By The Patio To Close This Fall To Rebrand Into Himmelberg's Bar
September 20, 2018
The Patio Group has announced that it will close its health-focused Harvest By The Patio concept in San Diego's East Village next month and rebrand the location into an outpost of Himmelberg's - a fast-casual, California-style bar & grill named after a longtime friend of the company's founder.
Our Eight Picks For A Delicious San Diego Restaurant Week | Price Fixed Multi-Course Meals Return This September 23-30
September 19, 2018
There are eight full days of dining deals taking place from this Sunday, September 23 through Sunday, September 30 for the fall installment of the biannual San Diego Restaurant Week, so we thought it best to pick one eatery for each day! Check out what would constitute our perfect week of discounted price-fixed meals!
There are eight full days of dining deals taking place from this Sunday, September 23 through Sunday, September 30 for the fall installment of the biannual San Diego Restaurant Week, so we thought it best to pick one eatery for each day! Check out what would constitute our perfect week of discounted price-fixed meals!
Celebrate World Sake Day At The San Diego Sake Festival On September 29 | Enter To Win 2 Tickets
September 18, 2018
Kampai! To celebrate World Sake Day, San Diego's BeShock Ramen and Quartyard are teaming up to host the first-ever San Diego Sake Festival on Saturday September 29, from 2-6pm. Patrons will get a chance to taste some of the best sake from Japan, meet local brewers, and enjoy hibachi pairings curated by Cowboy Star. We are raffling off two tickets to this event, so read on for details and be sure to enter!
Celebrity & Local Chefs Show How To Not Waste Food At WASTED: A Celebration Of Sustainable Food On October 14
September 16, 2018
Chef Works and Kitchens for Good are teaming up to make celebrity chefs rethink kitchen waste at WASTED: A Celebration of Sustainable Food - a fundraising tasting event taking place on Sunday, October 14 at Liberty Station in Point Loma. We are raffling off two tickets to this fun & delicious event! Read on and be sure to enter.
Chef Works and Kitchens for Good are teaming up to make celebrity chefs rethink kitchen waste at WASTED: A Celebration of Sustainable Food - a fundraising tasting event taking place on Sunday, October 14 at Liberty Station in Point Loma. We are raffling off two tickets to this fun & delicious event! Read on and be sure to enter.
San Diego Chefs Join Star-Studded Lineup For 2nd Annual Valle Food & Wine Festival This October 5-7 | Save Big On Tickets With Promo Code SDVILLE At Checkout
September 15, 2018
After great success in its first year, the Valle Food & Wine Festival returns for a second run with a star-studded lineup of chefs, including celebrity chef Rick Bayless, Netflix Chef’s Table stars Nancy Silverton and Dominique Crenn, acclaimed Baja chef Javier Plascencia, Top Chef Jonathan Waxman, and many more, as well as over 25 of Baja California’s most lauded winemakers, brewers, musicians and artists. The only event of its kind in one of the world’s buzziest travel destinations, the multi-faceted festival will take place this October 5-7 in the heart of Mexico’s wine country, Valle de Guadalupe, amidst rugged terrain and lush vineyards only a short 2 hour commute from downtown San Diego.
After great success in its first year, the Valle Food & Wine Festival returns for a second run with a star-studded lineup of chefs, including celebrity chef Rick Bayless, Netflix Chef’s Table stars Nancy Silverton and Dominique Crenn, acclaimed Baja chef Javier Plascencia, Top Chef Jonathan Waxman, and many more, as well as over 25 of Baja California’s most lauded winemakers, brewers, musicians and artists. The only event of its kind in one of the world’s buzziest travel destinations, the multi-faceted festival will take place this October 5-7 in the heart of Mexico’s wine country, Valle de Guadalupe, amidst rugged terrain and lush vineyards only a short 2 hour commute from downtown San Diego.
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