Slater's 50/50 to Host Events at Both San Diego Locations in Honor of Beer Week | November 11-13

November 6, 2014

Slater's 50/50 is a fixture at nearly all of San Diego's beer festivals and the restaurants are known to have one of the most expansive line ups of San Diego craft beers on tap at all times. So it's no surprise that they're embracing San Diego Beer Week by hosting pairing dinners at both their Liberty Station and San Marcos locations, as well as fundraisers to benefit local pet rescue organizations and beer trivia competitions. We've received the menus and schedule for Slater's line-up of beer week events, keep reading and make your reservations!

Mission Bay's Catamaran Resort to Bring Modern Restaurant Concept to Pacific Beach

Chef Steve Riemer

November 5, 2014

Construction is underway at Evans Hotels' Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa where a multi-million dollar restaurant renovation and expansion is occurring to rebrand and modernize the hotel's in-house eatery, formerly named the Atoll Restaurant. An entirely new 'chef-driven' concept will be introduced in 2015 in hopes of elevating the rising culinary scene in Pacific Beach and the surrounding areas. The new, yet-to-be-named concept will operate under the direction of experienced Executive Chef Steven Riemer, who has led Catamaran's in-house restaurants since 2011.

SILO in Makers Quarter To Host Craft Beer + Bites - Beer Week Edition on Thursday, November 13

November 5, 2014

On Thursday, November 13, from 6 to 9pm, East Village's SILO in Makers Quarter will host its third Craft Beer + Bites event for its Beer Week Edition in collaboration with San Diego State University College of Extended Studies Business of Craft Brewing Program celebration, benefiting the San Diego Brewers Guild. Enjoy craft beer from 15 local breweries in a custom tasting glass along with grub from some of San Diego’s best food trucks.

Red's Saloon in Pacific Beach Hosts Free Weekly Wednesday Comedy Night Featuring Renown Performers

November 4, 2014

Have you heard about Reds Saloon’s weekly comedy night? Located below The Wood, Reds is Pacific Beach’s only country bar and it turns into a hot spot for free comedy each Wednesday night. Reds hosts some of today’s hottest comedians who have performed on Comedy Central, late night talk shows and more. Doors open at 8pm, local comics start the night at 9pm and headliners take the stage shortly thereafter. Reds also offers specials like late night happy hour until 11pm and half-priced bottles of wine until close each Wednesday.

Green Flash Brewing Company Brings Rare Brews to The Pig Pen for SDBW | Carnitas’ Snack Shack to Host 6th Annual Green Flash Smokeout on Sunday, November 9

November 4, 2014

Get ready for the ultimate San Diego Beer Week Sunday BBQ when San Diego's legendary pork haven, Carnitas’ Snack Shack, hosts the 6th annual Green Flash Smokeout on Sunday, November 9, from noon to 4pm at its North Park location. This free-to-attend event gives patrons the chance to enjoy rare Green Flash Brewing Company craft beers, fresh Ironside Fish & Oyster oysters, delicious offerings from Carnitas' roving BBQ company, Smokehouse Kings Smoked Meats, and all in all good fun as NFL football streams on the large screen.

The Duck Dive GM and Bartender Rob McShea Brings Home Top Bloody Mary Honors

November 4, 2014

Pacific Beach is now home to one of the nation's best Bloody Marys according to the Food Network. The Duck Dive’s general manager and bartender Rob McShea’s recipe earned top honors at this year’s NYC Wine and Food Festival's CHOPPED Bloody Mary Contest and now the cocktail has come home to The Duck Dive, earning a rightful spot on the restaurant’s new brunch menu, launching this Sunday. If you cannot wait that long, you’re in luck as The Duck Dive will offer the winning not-so-Bloody Mary at 5pm today as their special “Farm to Dive” cocktail using produce obtained from the PB Tuesday Farmers Market.

Get the Most Out of San Diego Beer Week with this Six Pack of Events | November 7-16

November 4, 2014

In San Diego, any week can be 'Beer Week,' but each November for the past five years, the San Diego Brewers Guild and the finest establishments and breweries in America's Finest City join forces for a true dedication to our city's thriving and world renown craft beer industry. From November 7 through November 16, enjoy a ten-day celebration of craft beer with a staggering number of events - from beer tours, to beer dinners and pairings, to festivals and everything in between. We've scoured the San Diego Brewers Guild list of events, as well as the many non-advertised meals and parties and have narrowed it down to our 6 picks for this year's San Diego Beer Week.

Culture Brewing to Open Ocean Beach Tasting Room on Saturday, November 8

November 3, 2014

Right in time for San Diego Beer Week, North County's Culture Brewing Co. is set to open its Ocean Beach tasting room at 4845 Newport Avenue on Saturday, November 8 at noon. Located adjacent to the new OB Warehouse, Culture's new tasting room will offer 18 beers on tap by the end of next week, which will include a combination of barrel aged beers, sours, new styles (Coffee IPA, Citra Session IPA) and casks, some available on nitro. Tasters, pints and half and full growlers will be offered. The rustic, open-air tasting room will be similar to the original in Solana Beach and include local artwork wall features and wine barrel tables. Local food trucks will rotate to offer patrons grub to go along with Culture's brews.

Win 2 Tickets to the Mission Bay Brew-Cation | The Dana to Host Beer Week Pairing Event on Friday, November 14

November 3, 2014

To celebrate San Diego Beer Week, Firefly at The Dana on Mission Bay will host the 2014 Mission Bay Brew-Cation on Friday, November 14, from 6-10pm! A social evening of culinary delight highlighting San Diego local chefs, local breweries and artists, Mission Bay Brew-Cation will offer attendees the chance to explore the union of some of San Diego’s finest beers at 6 different tasting stations as each chef pairs locally sourced dishes with craft brews. The event will also honor local artists who will be selling their work. For a mere $35 ticket price, enjoy unlimited craft beer and food, a souvenir tasting glass and commemorative lanyard. SanDiegoVille has 2 tickets to give away to one of our craft beer loving readers. Read on for all the details and be sure to enter!

Firehouse Pacific Beach to Close for Remodel

November 3, 2014

Firehouse, located at 722 Grand Avenue in Pacific Beach, will close as of today to undergo an extensive remodel with a planned reopening of January 1, 2015. Firehouse is owned by the same crew behind Vin de Syrah, Analog and the recently-opened Kettner Exchange. Expect the downstairs to be opened up and expanded to make it equally as appealing as the upstairs, including the addition of retractable doors and a small, first floor patio. The re-design is being lead by Lahaina Architects, who also designed both The Patio locations.

Five Apps to Help Craft Beer Enthusiasts During San Diego Beer Week

November 3, 2014

As San Diego Beer Week approaches, local beer enthusiasts are getting ready to quench their thirst with specialty brews and toast to San Diego’s burgeoning craft beer scene. From Beer Week’s annual kick-off event Guild Fest to individual brewery events, this 10-day celebration gives your readers multiple occasions to join the craft beer hype. Locals attending the beer festivities will have opportunities to sip fine craft brews from all over San Diego County, jam out to live local music, and nosh on paired bites. To celebrate the forthcoming events, AT&T compiled a list of apps to help with tips on beer and food pairings, malty verses hoppy flavor profiles and getting a safe ride home.

Del Mar Race Track's Fall 'Bing Crosby Season' Offers Fans Many Feature Events

November 3, 2014

Del Mar’s new “Bing Crosby Season,” which opens for a 15-day run this Friday, November 7, offers Thoroughbred fans features and special events on just about every day of racing throughout the month at the scenic seaside racing headquarters just north of San Diego. The fun starts with the Vintage Hollywood Fashion Contest on Opening Day, continues with food, drink, music and giveaway specials on the weekends and also includes various forms of “free” days on Thursdays and Fridays.

As Part of San Diego Beer Week, The World’s Biggest Craft Beer Bottle Share To be Held Sunday, November 9 Along 30th Street

November 2, 2014

San Diego County is home to over 90 professional brewhouses – the most of any county in the nation. In celebration of San Diego Beer Week, beer lovers 21 and over will go for history and a Guinness World Record as the World’s Biggest Bottle Share will be held Sunday, November 9, 12 to 6pm, along 30th Street, from Adams Avenue on the north to Beech Street on the south.

Enter for a Chance to Win $100 to Roy's Restaurants and Enjoy a Northeast Asia Prix Fixe Dinner!

November 2, 2014

To celebrate the launch of the Northeast Asia Prix Fixe at Roy's La Jolla, the restaurant has offered SanDiegoVille readers the chance to win $100 gift card good at any Roy's location. That’s enough for two people to sample the newest concoctions from Chef Charles’ local chef page or the limited time Northeast Asia Prix Fixe, a three-course menu featuring culinary inspirations from China, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong. Enter below for a chance to win and we'll contact the winner by Monday, November 10.

Enter for a chance to win $100 gift card to Roy's Restaurants

Cross The Most Delicious Finish Line Ever at Cooking Light & Health's The Fit Foodie 5k Race Weekend | November 14-16

November 1, 2014

Calories burned, calories earned…right? The most delicious 5K ever returns to the San Diego Bayfront November 14-16, for three days of food and fitness experiences! After the success of its inaugural race in San Diego, Cooking Light & Health’s The Fit Foodie 5K Race Weekend returns to America’s Finest City for its second annual race weekend to conclude its three city tour across the country.

Harvey Wallbanger Touches Down in San Diego for One of a Kind Bar Crawl | Wednesday, November 5

November 1, 2014

After a summer that saw Harvey Wallbanger surprise New Orleans in the world’s first cocktail flash mob at Tales of the Cocktail, Galliano L’Autentico announced that the iconic party animal will pull into San Diego in his trademark Golden Cadillac as part of the Harvey’s Homecoming five-city U.S. tour for an evening of disco decadence, where Mr. Wallbanger will continue to spread his cocktail legacy leading a themed San Diego bar crawl on November 5, from 6:30-11pm, at some of San Diego's hottest craft cocktail bars.

Stake Chophouse & Bar to Sizzle in Coronado Starting Thursday, November 6

Executive Chef Tim Kolanko preparing the Tomahawks

October 31, 2014

David Spatafore's Blue Bridge Hospitality (Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge, MooTime Creamery, Village Pizzeria, Lil’ Piggy’s Bar-B-Q, Coronado Coffee Company, soon-to-come Liberty Public Market) will continue its take over of Coronado when it opens the doors to the island’s only steakhouse, the collective’s sixth individual concept, Stake Chophouse & Bar, starting on Thursday, November 6 (not the 4th as reported by other publications). Helmed by Executive Chef Tim Kolanko, Stake will employ an all-star culinary and wine team and offer elegant cuts of meat grilled to perfection along with fresh seafood, farm-to-table dishes and sides, craft cocktails and a top notch wine and beer program.

Quality Social to Shutter as of Monday, November 3

October 31, 2014

Quality Social, located at 789 6th Ave. in downtown San Diego, is closing their doors come Monday, November 3. This Sunday will be the venue’s last run and they're inviting everyone in to see them off.

Dine for Dignity to Help End Chronic Homelessness with Girls Think Tank's 2nd Annual Restaurant Week | November 3-8

October 31, 2014

Next week is Dine for Dignity, Girls Think Tank's second annual "Restaurant Week" of sorts organized to support programs designed to empower people to transition off the streets. Six local restaurants will donate 10 percent of their sales on a specific day of the week to programs including 24/7 public restrooms downtown (coming early next year), a free legal clinic for the displaced, survival backpacks and the Transitional Storage Center, where folks leave their belongings so they can be mobile without the burden of bearing their entire belongings. These programs have led to increase employment and education among San Diego's homeless population.

From the Owner of Slater's 50/50 - S&M Sausage and Meat Set to Open in University Heights on Tuesday, November 4

Photo by John Dole

October 30, 2014

Scott Slater of Slater's 50/50 is ready to launch his newest concept, S&M Sausage and Meat, set to open to the public in University Heights on Tuesday, November 4 at 2pm. Since opening day happens to coincide with election day, as a special opening "promo" on November 4 only,  guests coming in with their "I Voted" sticker can choose their "Safe Word" - either Carl (DeMaio) or Scott (Peters) and receive two free strips of bacon.