House of Blues – You know the music, but do you know the food?
We all know that the House of Blues (referred to as HOB for short) is a great live music venue. The size and layout of the venue, while large, gives the impression that you are in a very intimate...
View ArticleHillcrest’s CityFest 2009 is this weekend!
Stilt Walkers The Spirit of Hillcrest presents CityFest 2009, a music, food, art and cultural street festival. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better then last year for it is the 25th...
View ArticleJohnny V — The place to be
Upscale dining and nightclub action has a spot on the streets of Grand and Garnet in Pacific Beach thanks to Johnny V, the beach’s premier restaurant, bar, lounge and nightclub. Faithful to the...
View ArticleA unique wine tasting to benefit Mama’s Kitchen
The 14th Annual Wine Tasting Event to benefit Mama’s Kitchen will take place Thursday, August 20th from 6-9 pm. This year’s event will take place at Bourbon Street located at 4612 Park Boulevard in San...
View ArticleLa Casa Blanca is Traditional Mexican at its finest
Tortilla Soup La Casa Blanca in La Mesa is a quaint and cozy Mexican restaurant filled with inviting, traditional Mexican décor. Complete with large wooden tables with inlaid Mexican tiles,...
View ArticleFourth annual Fruit of the Soul fundraiser event
Tickets are on sale now for the 4th Annual Fruit of the Soul fundraiser event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 19th from 6:30-11 pm. Niamh Scott Productions and Kelly Orange...
View ArticleCafé Eleven – Still the Best
Patio at Cafe Elven- Courtesy Photo A classic eatery tucked away on University Avenue in Hillcrest, Café Eleven serves up an impressive menu of country-French inspired cuisine. From start to finish,...
View ArticleSan Diego Restaurant Week 2009 is back
San Diego Restaurant Week successfully returns for its fifth year! Following the tremendous response to the Restaurant Week that was held back in January of this year, Restaurant Week returns for a...
View ArticleExperience Acqua Al 2’s uncorked wine tasting tonight
Courtesy Photo - Acqua Al 2 Acqua Al 2 Uncorked is an entertaining and educational wine class and tasting series that showcases fine Italian wines and spirits. This monthly series occurs on the first...
View ArticleHornblower to launch a new BBQ & Beer Labor Day Cruise
Courtesy Photo The Labor Day weekend traditionally is a time of friends coming together and enjoying a back yard barbecue of grilled hamburgers, potato salad and ice cold beer. If you are in the mood...
View ArticleYoung’s Market Summer Bash tonight at Humphrey’s by the Bay
The San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant Association is pleased to present the Young’s Market Summer Bash tonight from 6-10pm. The event will take place on the concert lawn at Humphrey’s by...
View ArticleOceanaire Seafood Room, still flying high
Angry Prawns The San Diego dining scene has definitely suffered some losses over the past few months with the closures of several restaurants; most notably being Jack’s in La Jolla. There have been...
View ArticleWin a San Diego Restaurant Week gift certificate
The ever popular and highly anticipated San Diego Restaurant Week will be coming to an end tonight. San Diego diners have shown their appreciation of this event by filling up the dining rooms of...
View ArticleSan Diego Restaurant Week extended through Friday
Bluepoint Costal Courtesy Photo San Diego Restaurant Week was such a huge success last week that it has been extended through Friday, September 25th. Local food enthusiasts will have a few more days to...
View ArticleIvy’s Ultra Lounge and Wine Bar now open in the Gaslamp
Courtesy Photo - Ultra Lounge & Wine Bar The popularity of wine bars is by no means declining here in San Diego. On the contrary, wine bars continue to open up all over the county. The newest...
View Article9th Annual Harvest Celebration at The Prado
Courtesy Photo - The Prado Restaurant in Balboa Park The 9th Annual Harvest Celebration of Food and Wine takes place this Thursday, October 15 from 5-9pm at The Prado Restaurant in Balboa Park. This...
View ArticleChefs and Champions for Kids 2009 this Saturday
Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino - Chef Dean Thomas Promises2Kids will host their 8th Annual Charity Fundraising Event, Chefs and Champions for Kids 2009 this Saturday, October 24. The event will...
View ArticleCelebrate World Pasta Day with free spaghetti at Buca di Beppo
World Pasta Day 2009, presented by the National Pasta Association (NPA), the International Pasta Organization (IPO) and Oldways Preservation Trust is an annual international conference that is attended...
View ArticleProject Wildlife’s We Like It Wild! Island Style is this Sunday
View from Island Prime Project Wildlife and Executive Chef Deborah Scott are hosting a “wild” afternoon of gourmet food, fun, amazing views and entertainment – Island Style! We Like It Wild! will take...
View ArticleExperience Culture and Cocktails at the San Diego Museum of Art
Calder Brooch - Courtesy Photo SDMA The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is once again proving that art and cocktails do mix by hosting their popular sundown series, Culture and Cocktails this Thursday...
View ArticleCohn Restaurant Group expands their culinary empire
For the past twenty-five years, the Cohn Restaurant Group (CRG) has slowly expanded their culinary footprint here in San Diego by opening classic and unique dining establishments. The San Diego-based...
View ArticleLPGA Golf Classic comes to San Diego with the perfect pairing of wine and golf
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and La Costa Resort & Spa are hosting the Kia Classic this weekend, March 22-28. This four-day, 72-hole stroke play competition will take place at...
View ArticleMost asked questions about beer and wine
Photo from Robert S. Donovan via Flickr Wine and beer, in all their various forms are two of the most widely consumed adult beverages in the United States. Beer is the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage...
View ArticleCoronado Boathouse 1887 to launch Saturday concert series with NovaMenco
The beautiful waterfront restaurant, Coronado Boathouse 1887, is celebrating over 40 years in the restaurant business by launching their Saturday afternoon concert series on April 3, 2010 from 11:30am...
View ArticleSurviving the Negativity at Holiday Gatherings
The house is spotless. The table is beautifully set. There is a flurry of activity in the kitchen as the holiday meal is being prepared and mouth watering aromas waft throughout the air. It sounds like...
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