San Diego Chef Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins Named As Best Chef Semi-Finalist By Prestigious James Beard Foundation

February 27, 2019

Earlier today, the highly-esteemed James Beard Foundation released its list of 2019 awards semifinalists, and San Diego chef and former Top Chef contestant Claudette Zepeda-Wilkins is our city's lone inclusion - being named amongst 19 others in the Best Chef: West category.

55 Thai Kitchen To Open Pacific Beach Outpost Within Former Buddy's Diner Space

February 26, 2019

A concept first launched locally as a hub in the back of a convenience store in San Diego's Golden Hill community is now about to open its 4th area outpost, taking over the space that last housed Buddy's Diner in Pacific Beach.

New American Concept Eureka! To Open Third Area Location In San Diego's North County

February 25, 2019

Eureka! restaurants will open its third San Diego location as part of LIFT - the new creative mixed-use development currently being constructed in Carlsbad's Bressi Ranch area.

The Ultimate Event For Automobile Aficionados Returns To San Diego This April 12-14 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets To The 15th Annual La Jolla Concours D'Elegance

February 24, 2019

A bucket list experience for any car enthusiast, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance returns to the stunning shores of San Diego's La Jolla from Friday, April 12 through Sunday, April 14, offering multiple events that showcase some of the most exquisite automobile displays in the world, earning the event the reputation as one of the finest internationally renowned automobile showcases in the United States. We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets to the Sunday La Jolla Concours D'Elegance main event (a $350+ value), as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for 10% savings on any and all the weekend's events!

12th Annual North Park Festival Of Beers Returns To San Diego On April 6th | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

February 23, 2019

The North Park Festival of Beers returns outside the historic Lafayette Hotel for its 12th year on Saturday, April 6, from 12-4pm, for a day devoted to two of San Diego’s best known exports - music and craft beer. Enjoy tastes of over 80 beers from more than 40 breweries, as well as live music, local vendors and great food. We are offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 saving per ticket and also raffling off 2 VIP tickets to attend!

Maggie's Cafe To Open Barrio Logan Location This Spring

February 22, 2019

Maggie’s Café has been serving up Mex-American-style breakfast, lunch and dinner in San Diego's Serra Mesa community since 2014, but this spring the restaurant will launch a new location in Barrio Logan.

Better Buzz Coffee To Open Third Pacific Beach Outpost & La Jolla Location

February 21, 2019

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters is opening its third coffee bar in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood, taking over the former CBW Crazy Bowls & Wraps location that was previously slated to become a drive-through pizzeria. The company also has more locations on the way.

Anheuser-Busch InBev To Acquire San Diego's Cutwater Spirits

February 20, 2019

Beer behemoth Anheuser-Busch InBev is purchasing a San Diego company, and it's not a craft brewery. The world's largest beer company is acquiring 100% interest in Cutwater Spirts, the previous Ballast Point Spirits division that was rebranded and launched in 2016.

Dunkin' Donuts To Open Location In San Diego's Hillcrest Community

February 20, 2019

A new Dunkin’ Donuts location is popping up in the heart of Hillcrest, currently building out the old Los Panchos Mexican space for a modern version of the classic donut & coffee chain.

After Much Hype, Roma Urban Market Shutters In San Diego's Little Italy After Less Than 18 Months In Business

February 19, 2019

It was two years in the making when it finally opened in fall 2017, but Roma Market in San Diego's Little Italy has already shuttered.

Carnitas' Snack Shack's North Park Location To Be Rebranded Into New Concept, The Porchetta Shack, From Founding Chef

February 19, 2019

Carnitas' Snack Shack's original North Park restaurant closed on January 6, reportedly for a design refresher to reopen in mid-March, but founder Chef Hanis Cavin is actually rebranding the location into a new concept called The Porchetta Shack.

Buona Forchetta Team To Open Roman-Style Pizzeria & Gelato Shop In North Park | Gelati & Peccati To Debut This Spring

February 18, 2019

The crew behind San Diego's hit Italian restaurant group, Buona Forchetta, is in the process of a huge expansion! In addition to a Coronado location of Buona Forchetta, a for-charity breakfast restaurant and a Texas-style BBQ house, they are opening Gelati & Peccati - a new fast-casual concept centered around Roman-style pizza and gelato set to open this spring in North Park.

Small Bar As We Know It Is No More | University Heights' Dive Closes For Complete Overhaul In "Partnership" With Trust Restaurant Group

February 18, 2019

Small Bar in San Diego's University Heights closed for business as of last week and is undergoing a complete overhaul, allegedly part of a partnership with Trust Restaurant Group, the local hospitality team behind such hotspots as Trust, Hundred Proof, and the recently unveiled Fort Oak.

Sample Cocktails From 21 Of The City's Best Bars At The San Diego Bartender Shakedown On Saturday, March 2 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets

February 17, 2019

Enjoy craft cocktails from 21 of the top bars & mixologists in America's Finest City at the San Diego Bartender Shakedown presented by Imbibe Magazine, taking place at Building 177 in Liberty Station on Saturday, March 2, from 6-10pm! We are raffling off 2 VIP tickets as well as offering promo code SDVILLE for $5 savings per ticket.

Los Angeles Celebrity-Backed Sandwich Sensation Fat Sal's Deli Ends Run In San Diego

February 17, 2019

The brainchild of actor Jerry Ferrara (best known as Turtle from HBO’s hit show Entourage) and two lifelong friends, Fat Sal's Deli has had hungry students lining up out the door of its Westwood Los Angeles location since opening in 2010, but the sandwich shop couldn't get the same following in San Diego and has officially shuttered the 6-year-old Pacific Beach outpost.

SoCal Coffee House Chain Touches Down In San Diego's North County | Macchiato Unveils In San Marcos

February 17, 2019

An Instagram sensation known for its macaron ice cream sandwiches and potted plant drinks, Macchiato cafe has opened a location in San Diego's North County.

Surf City Pizza + Gelato Will Have Bikini-Clad Servers Delivering Handheld Pizzettes To San Diego's Pacific Beach

February 16, 2019

The owner of BayHo's popular Isabella Artisan Pizzeria & Craft Beer Garden is in the process of opening Surf City Pizza + Gelato, an ocean-inspired Neapolitan pizzeria and gelateria that will have bikini-clad servers delivering hand-held pizzas and gelato sandwiches directly to the nearby beach.

U-31 Owners To Bring The Original 40 Brewing Company To North Park

February 15, 2019

The owner of U-31 Bar are gearing up to launch their own brewpub! The Original 40 Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant currently in the works in North Park for an early spring debut.

Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa To Unveil Bayside Cali-Coastal Restaurant This Spring

February 14, 2019

The Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa has announced the addition of a new bayside dining concept primed to be the island's premier Cali-coastal restaurant. Scheduled to open in Spring 2019, ALBACA: Alta California Kitchen will feature a menu designed by new Executive Chef Rafael Corniel and Restaurant Chef Aaron Obregon. The resort will also add a new outdoor pool bar called Auga.