InterContinental San Diego Appoints New Chefs To Assist In Expanding Dining Options Including Garibaldi Italian Speakeasy & Restaurant

February 27, 2020

InterContinental San Diego has announced the appointment of San Diego native Matthew Richman as new Chef De Cuisine and former Morning Glory Executive Chef Ashley Kato as Sous Chef. Combining their expertise, the duo will work alongside one another to amplify the hotel’s signature dining concepts, including this weekend's opening of Italian-themed speakeasy and hidden restaurant Garibaldi.

The "World Famous" Tin Room Shutters Its San Diego Location After 3 Months

February 27, 2020

After less than 3 months in business, Texas-based Chippendales-style LGBTQ dive bar The World Famous Tin Room has shuttered in Hillcrest.

Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Restaurant Set To Shutter La Jolla Location This Weekend After Nearly 20 Years In Business

February 26, 2020

Celebrity Chef Roy Yamaguchi's namesake Roy's Hawaiian Fusion restaurant in La Jolla will shutter this weekend after nearly two decades in business. The downtown San Diego location will remain in business.

Experienced San Diego Thai Restaurant Family Expands Northward With Impending Opening Of Urban Thai Kitchen

February 25, 2020

From the family behind such San Diego eateries as Plumeria Vegetarian, Chi Extraordinary Kitchen, and Thai Joint comes Urban Thai Kitchen, a new restaurant opening soon within Carmel Mountain Gateway Shopping Center.

San Diego's Historic Ken Cinema To Shutter In Kensington After More Than 70 Year Run

February 24, 2020

A San Diego destination for indie films for more than 70 years, the Ken Cinema is scheduled to shutter next month in Kensington.

Cirque Du Soleil Will Bring Popular OVO Show To Viejas Arena At SDSU This March 5-8 | Enter To Win Tickets For Opening Night

February 23, 2020

Cirque du Soleil returns to San Diego with the show OVO, taking over Viejas Arena at San Diego State University for a limited run this March 5-8. We are raffling off 2 passes to the opening night performance so read on for details and be sure to enter for a chance to win.

Bake At Home Pizza & Pasta Concept Coming To La Jolla

February 23, 2020

A take-and-bake pizza & pasta shop is coming to San Diego! American Pizza Manufacturing will soon open in La Jolla, offering meal kits made with local and organic products.

A Pudding Shop Is Opening In San Diego

February 22, 2020

A local man is honoring his great grandmother's legacy with the opening of Extraordinary Banana Pudding, a dessert shop launching next month in San Diego.

Plant-Based Japanese Restaurant The Yasai To Open In San Diego's Little Italy Next Week

February 21, 2020

Last fall, the team behind San Diego's Rakiraki Ramen + Tsukemen announced their Pokirrito locations in Kearny Mesa and Little Italy would be rebranded to become The Yasai, an all-vegan Japanese izakaya concept. Next week, the plant-based eatery will unveil its second area location in San Diego's Little Italy neighborhood.

Tijuana's Popular Tacos El Gallo To Open San Diego Location

February 20, 2020

A popular destination for authentic street tacos in Tijuana for more than three decades, Tacos El Gallo will soon open its first U.S. location in San Diego.

Vegan Cheese Purveyor Scratch House Launches In San Diego

February 20, 2020

San Diego-born Scratch House is a new plant-based purveyor of vegan cheeses launched this week with a sale case sited within Donna Jean restaurant in Bankers Hill.

TapRoom Beer Company Unveils In San Diego's North Park

February 19, 2020

Nearly 3 years in the making, TapRoom Beer Company is a new 5,000 square-foot brewpub and restaurant which soft opens today in San Diego's North Park.

CORRECTION: Chez Loma To Reopen In Coronado

February 19, 2020

We reported earlier that Coronado's Chez Loma had closed after nearly 50 years in business, but we received word from ownership that the restaurant will be reopening.

Graze By Sam The Cooking Guy Opens In San Diego's Little Italy

February 18, 2020

Little Italy Food Hall has finally expanded into the space directly across Piazza Della Famiglia with today's opening of Graze By Sam The Cooking Guy, a wine-focused restaurant and bottle shop from San Diego's "every man" celebrity chef.

Sitting Down With SNL Legend & Comedy Great Kevin Nealon In Anticipation Of His San Diego Performance This Saturday, February 29

February 17, 2020

In anticipation of his performance at San Diego's Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center this Saturday, February 29, we sat down with comedy legend Kevin Nealon to talk about his time in San Diego, his favorite area restaurants, and his ideal taco.

Wyoming-Based Melvin Brewing Ends Run In San Diego's East Village

February 17, 2020

After less than a year and a half in business, Wyoming-based Melvin Brewing has pulled the plug on its brewery and restaurant in San Diego's East Village.

San Diego's Manipulative Public Relations Companies | How Restaurants & Bars Really 'Make News'

February 16, 2020

Unfortunately for our city's culinary development, San Diego's prevailing food news is driven by local public relations firms, resulting in an overall control of the restaurant reporting industry, as well as unreasonable diner expectations and increased food costs.

The Word's Largest Crawfish Boil Returns To San Diego On May 26 | Save On Passes & Enter To Win Tickets To The 31st Annual LSU Alumni Of San Diego Crawfish Boil

February 16, 2020

The largest crawfish boil in the world returns to San Diego this spring. Taking over the Qualcomm Stadium Practice Field on Sunday, May 24, from 11am-5pm, don't miss the 32nnd annual LSU Alumni of San Diego Crawfish Boil, an all-inclusive incredible party gathering more than 5,000 people to enjoy nearly 15 tons of boiled crawfish, as well as live music and all-in-all great times. Use promo code SDVILLE to save $5 per ticket or code SDVILLETABLE to save $50 per table for 10. We are also raffling off 2 tickets to attend.

Rapidly Expanding Local Roots Kombucha To Open Solana Beach Tasting Room & East Village Taphouse

February 15, 2020

Following last year's takeover of Latitude 33 Brewing Company’s 16,000 square foot brewing facility in the North County area of Vista, Local Roots Kombucha is showing no signs of slowing down. The hard kombucha brand is in the process of opening a tasting room in Solana Beach, as well as a tap house with an onsite plant-based restaurant from Spoiled Vegans Cafe heading into San Diego's East Village.