The Balboa Bar & Grill Owner Assists San Diego Police In Arrest Of Serial Restaurant Robbery Suspect

February 4, 2019

For the past month, there has been a series of burglaries of local San Diego establishments - including The Balboa, Young Hickory, Poor House Brewing, Lancers, 619 Vodka and possibly others. Well the owner of Bankers Hill's The Balboa Bar & Grill would not stand to be just another victim, so he went full detective mode and ended up helping police track down and arrest a suspect who may be behind the crime spree.

San Diego's 25th Annual ShamROCK St. Patrick's Day Block Party Returns On Saturday, March 16 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

February 3, 2019

San Diego ShamROCK celebrates its 25th year as Southern California's largest Saint Patrick’s Day bash on Saturday, March 16, from 2pm to midnight, featuring a jam-packed lineup of musical performances across three stages on the streets of downtown San Diego. We are offering our readers top savings in town on this annual block party - promo codes SDVILLE for $5 off GA and SDVILLEVIP for $10 off VIP tickets - plus raffling off 2 VIP passes to attend for one lucky follower.

Vegan Fast Food Restaurant Plant Power To Open Location In SDSU College Area

February 2, 2019

Plant Power Fast Food, the popular vegan drive-through chain that launched its first branch in San Diego's Ocean Beach neighborhood in 2016, will launch its fourth outpost in the San Diego State University College area later this year, taking over the location that last housed The Den by Denny's.

Meze Team To Bring Dough Nations Pizzeria To Barrio Logan

February 1, 2019

GBOD Hospitality Group - the team behind such concepts as Mezé Greek Fusion, El Chingon Bad Ass Mexican, Havana 1920, and Monkey King - are in the process of opening Dough Nations, a pizzeria and craft beer bar debuting later this month in San Diego's Barrio Logan community.

San Diego-Born Bottlecraft Targets Long Beach For 7th Location

February 1, 2019

Founded in San Diego's Little Italy in 2011, Bottlecraft is a burgeoning beer shop and taproom concept that will launch its 7th location later this year in Long Beach, CA.

The Florence All-Day Restaurant & Cafe To Open As Part Of New Sabre Springs Mixed-Use Complex

January 31, 2019

Kilroy Realty Corporations's incoming "modern work complex", dubbed Kilroy Sabre Springs, includes the opening of The Florence -  a $10 million neighborhood social house, bar and restaurant being developed in partnership with Chef Antonio Friscia's Legal Restaurants.

Tony Hawk's Son To Open Coffee Shop In San Diego

January 30, 2019

The son of legendary pro-skateboarder Tony Hawk is part of the team opening a new craft coffee shop in San Diego's North County. Steel Mill Coffee is set to debut next week in Oceanside.

Sirens Seafood Restaurant Is Coming To San Diego's Hillcrest Area

January 30, 2019

Opening as early as next week in the uptown area between Hillcrest and North Park in the space that last housed Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen is Sirens Bar & Restaurant, a casual seafood-centric eatery and bar from former Top Chef contestant Frankie "The Bull" Terzoli.

Verandina To End Run In Imperial Beach After Less Than A Year | El Sonorense Mexican Seafood To Open In Its Place

January 30, 2019

After only 9 months in business, the beachside modern Italian restaurant Verandina will shutter this week in San Diego's South County and will be replaced by Sonorense Mexican Seafood.

Snake Oil Cocktail Company to Lead Craft Bar Program at San Diego’s Newest Music + Event Venue | The Conrad To Open In La Jolla This Spring

January 29, 2019

San Diego-born beverage catering and mixology experts Snake Oil Cocktail Company will be the exclusive food and beverage management partner for The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, a progressive music hall and private event space opening this spring in La Jolla.

After 16 Years In Business, Los Panchos Leaves Downtown San Diego

January 29, 2019

After 16 years in San Diego's Gaslamp, Los Panchos De Charly has closed, although owners are promising a revival in Mission Valley in the near future.

San Diego Sandwich Destination Alex's Brown Bag Closes In Pacific Beach For New Home Within Ocean Beach's Mother's Saloon

January 28, 2019

Operating from a walk up counter within Latitude 32 bar in North Pacific Beach for the past 8 years, Alex's Brown Bag will bring its authentic Philly cheesesteaks and stacked sandwiches to Ocean Beach next month, as the business is in the process of relocating to Mother's Saloon.

The Ultimate All-Inclusive San Diego Taco & Beer Festival Returns On May 11 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To The 5th Annual Tacotopia

January 27, 2019

San Diego Reader is continuing its search to find the best taco in America's Finest City at the often imitated, never duplicated, all-inclusive Tacotopia. Taking place at Golden Hill Park on Saturday, May 11, the 5th annual event will feature over 60 of the top eateries from San Diego, Los Angeles and Tijuana competing for taco bragging rights. Tacotopia attendees also get unlimited beer samples from more than 20 breweries. We're giving away 2 VIP tickets to this always-sold-out event and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings on any ticket type (including ticket packages). Read on for all the details and be sure to enter.

Celebrate Mardi Gras In Downtown San Diego During The Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To This Self-Guided Tasting Tour with a NOLA Twist

January 26, 2019

Can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras this year? Don't worry because the Gaslamp Quarter is bringing the NOLA vibes to downtown San Diego with a Fat Tuesday inspired tasting tour. The Big Easy Bites & Booze Tour returns on Saturday, March 2, from 1-5pm, offering attendees a self-guided tasting tour filled with 20 delicious bites and 20 New Orleans inspired sips. Get your tickets for only $20 with promo code SDVILLE at checkout, and be sure to enter our raffle for a chance to win comped passes!

New Restaurants & International Market Coming To San Diego's Mission Valley As Part Of Controversial Evangelist's Legacy Center

January 25, 2019

A San Diego-based televangelist is in the process of building a massive multi-faith center in Mission Valley, open to the public, which will include a resort, restaurants, an al-fresco international market, a 4-D theater, a performing arts venue, and a replica of Jerusalem’s Wailing Wall. Get ready for The Morris Cerullo International Center, anticipated to unveil by year's end.

TBT RePost: Buzzfeed Tasty's 5 Food & Drink Spots To Hit On Your Next Trip To San Diego

January 24, 2019

Online content curator, Buzzfeed, sent its Bring Me crew to San Diego to explore the culinary delicacies of America's Finest City.

San Diego Born Superfood Eatery Everbowl Secures Funding For Aggressive 2019 Expansion

January 23, 2019

San Diego's two year old Everbowl, a superfood chain that recently opened its 17th store, has secured $3 Million in funding from a Canadian private equity firm to help support an agressive expansion for 2019 and beyond.

Kearny Mesa's Trade Winds Tavern To Be Rebranded To Become Hawaiian Themed HI Street Kitchen & Tap

January 22, 2019

The owner of Sipz Vegetarian Fusion is in the process of rebranding Kearny Mesa's Trade Winds Tavern to become HI Street Kitchen & Tap, a modern Hawaiian bar and restaurant with a separate menu devoted wholly to plant-based dishes.

Downtown San Diego's The Bell Marker Becomes The Owl Drug Company Social Eating House

January 21, 2019

Golden Road Brewing co-founder and craft beer loyalist Tony Yanow's first venture in America's Finest City turned out to be short-lived. The Bell Marker, which opened less than a year ago in downtown San Diego, has been transferred to new management, who is in the process of rebranding the restaurant portion of the concept into The Owl Drug Company Social Eating House.