Unique Art Show Wonderspaces Returns To San Diego With 13 New Installations From June 7 - September 1

June 1, 2019

It has been an Instagram sensation and highly anticipated outting during its last two limited runs, but popular art show Wonderspaces will return to downtown San Diego's B Street Pier from June 7 through September 1, featuring 13 new mindbending interactive art installations you won't want to miss.

Wholly Plant-Based The Modern Vegan To Open In San Diego's North Park On June 8

May 31, 2019

Unveiling in San Diego's North Park community on Saturday, June 8 is the highly-anticipated second outpost of Las Vegas plant-based hotspot The Modern Vegan, a wholly vegan bar & restaurant with an extensive menu of more than 100 different dishes.

San Diego County Fair Kicks Off With Oz-Theme & Plenty Of New Attractions | Visit The Del Mar Fairgrounds From May 31 Through July 4!

May 31, 2019

It’s time to skip down the yellow brick road to the 2019 San Diego County Fair, which opens at 4pm today and will run for 27 days of fun. This year’s theme explores the magical world inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and will feature a whole host of new attractions, including tasty treats, flashy entertainment, adorable farm animals, scream-worthy carnival rides, fantastic festivals, goofy competitions, concerts & comedy shows, and endless opportunities for fun through July 4.

La Central Urban Grill To Bring More Sonoran-Style Mexican Fare To San Diego's South County Starting June 3

May 30, 2019

La Central Urban Grill has been operating from a makeshift stand sited outside Novo Brazil Brewing in the South County San Diego neighborhood of Eastlake since April, but next week the Sonoran-style Mexican concept will unveil a full-scale restaurant on Main Street in Chula Vista.

Food Truck Fridays Launch In San Diego's Balboa Park

May 30, 2019

The culinary wasteland that is San Diego's Balboa Park will soon get a much needed influx of eats when Food Truck Fridays returns for the summer.

San Diego's Former Top Chef Contestant Rich Sweeney Joins Tocaya Organica

May 29, 2019

After a short tenure helming the kitchen at Fox Restaurant Concepts North Italia restaurant in Fashion Valley Mall, former Top Chef contestant, Rich Sweeney, has taken the position of Area Culinary Director for Los Angeles-based Tocaya Organica, which operates 2 locations in San Diego with a third on the way.

San Diego's Simsim Outstanding Shawarma To Open Second Area Location

May 29, 2019

San Diego born, fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant Simsim Outstanding Shawarma will open a second location in Carmel Mountain Plaza this fall.

Mad Munch Grilled Cheezer Opens In Ocean Beach

May 29, 2019

After a substantial delay, Mad Munch Grilled Cheezer Co. opens today in Ocean Beach, offering a menu of signature grilled cheese sandwiches.

Eight San Diego Restaurants Awarded Michelin's Value-Oriented Bib Gourmand Recognition

May 28, 2019

French tire company Michelin today announced the inaugural selection of Bib Gourmand establishments in the 2019 Michelin Guide California. From tacos to Italian fare, and from bistros to woodfire restaurants, the highly anticipated list features eight San Diego hot spots.

25-Year-Old, Beijing-Based Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot To Open San Diego Location

May 28, 2019

With more than 20 stores around the world, Chinese hot pot chain Shancheng Lameizi will bring its first location to San Diego later this year in the Kearny Mesa space currently occupied by Thai House Cuisine.

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters Unveils New Pacific Beach Location Featuring Matcha, Soft Serve & Rooftop Patio

May 27, 2019

Better Buzz Coffee Roasters will unveil its third coffee bar location today in San Diego's Pacific Beach neighborhood, and the newest outpost has an expanded menu featuring soft serve ice cream, as well as a rooftop patio with views of the nearby ocean.

Popular Korean Hot Dog Chain Chungchun Ssal Crispy Rice Dogs Unveils In Kearny Mesa

May 26, 2019

Now in its soft opening stage in the Kearny Mesa space last occupied by the short-lived The Churreria Cafe is Chungchun Ssal Crispy Rice Dogs, a Korean hot-dog-on-a-stick chain with more than 300 locations around the world.

KAABOO Del Mar To Host Free-To-Attend Taste Of Kaaboo On June 6 To Coincide With Culinary Lineup Announcement

May 26, 2019

San Diego's top cultural and arts festival, KAABOO Del Mar has already dropped its exciting music and comedy lineups for its fifth annual event, happening this September 13-15, but on June 6, the company will host the free-to-attend Taste of Kaaboo at downtown's Quartyard to coincide with the release of its art and culinary lineup.

17th Annual San Diego Beer & Sake Festival Takes Over Flight Deck Of Historic U.S.S. Midway On June 13 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win VIP Tickets

May 26, 2019

The San Diego Beer & Sake Festival will take over the flight deck of the historic U.S.S. Midway aircraft carrier and museum in downtown San Diego on Thursday, June 13, from 7-10pm, featuring local restaurants serving sample dishes along with vendors pouring more than 100 varieties of craft beer, shochu and fine sake. Guests will also enjoy exciting entertainment, a silent auction and raffle, and artisan booths. We are raffling off 2 tickets to attend and also offering promo code SDVILLE for $20 savings on GA tickets and promo code SDVILLEVIP for $40 savings on VIP passes!

City Tacos Owners Get Into Burger Game With Opening Of Imperial Beach Buns

May 25, 2019

After recently opening a new outpost as part of Mike Hess Brewing Company's Imperial Beach tasting room, the owners of City Tacos ceased operations at their nearby IB Street Tacos and replaced the concept with Imperial Beach Buns, a fast casual burger concept now open in San Diego's South County.

North Park Breakfast Company Finally Opens After Nearly Three Years In The Making

May 24, 2019

It's been a long time coming, but the owner of Breakfast Republic has finally opened North Park Breakfast Company, another breakfast restaurant from San Diego's top producer of morning-centric eateries.

Blue Bridge Hospitality Shutters Short Lived El Roy's Tequila Bar + Kitchen In Coronado While Announcing Opening Of Little Frenchie Bistro

May 23, 2019

After less than a year in operation, San Diego-based Blue Bridge Hospitality (Liberty Public Market, Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge, Stake Chophouse ) has closed its bayfront Mexican concept El Roy's Tequila Bar + Kitchen in Coronado. Following the old adage, "when one door closes, another opens", the restaurant group will open Little Frenchie Bistro tomorrow, Friday, May 24.

After More Than 50 Years In Business, Bay Park Landmark Old Trieste Restaurant To Close At Month's End | San Diego's Verant Group Has Purchased The Property

May 23, 2019

Old Trieste has been a San Diego destination for upscale Italian fare since it first opened its doors 56 years ago, but the Bay Park fine dining establishment will soon serve its last meals, as the property it occupies is being transferred to San Diego-based hospitality company, Verant Group.

Bolt Brewery & Spirits To Open In La Mesa

May 22, 2019

The husband-and-wife team behind East County-based Bolt Brewery have taken over Mr. G's Tavern in La Mesa and will open a tasting room and cocktail bar. Bolt Brewery & Spirits is coming soon.