One would be correct to associate tequila and margaritas with San Antonio. After all, it's in Texas and is the home of the Alamo. However, there is a lot of beer there, too, and there's even an Oktoberfest as well as the San Antionio Beer Festival, both in October, as well as other places and events that celebrates the city's German influence, most evident in the King … [Read more...]
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Mammoth Mountain Nightlife Includes Shelter Distilling Whiskeys & Bourbons
After a day on the slopes, many people like to rock it in the bars of ski resorts. Certainly that is the case with Mammoth Mountain for all the Southern Californians who go there on a regular basis. Mammoth nightlife is comprised of ski apres at Tusk's Bar and Lincoln Bar on the mountain, as well as the long-standing Yodler, but at night the action is in town. There is Gomez … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Top 10 Iconic All-Time Best Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Nightlife Blogger Based on personal experiences, consulting with several others – over drinks, of course – and running down memory lane, PubClub.com has assembled a list of the Top 10 iconic bars of all time in the San Diego. This list went through many changes and placement adjustments, but this is what San Diego experts – veterans of the … [Read more...]
San Diego Gaslamp Restaurant Meze Now Has Taco Tuesday Specials
Taco Tuesday is a Southern California tradition, mostly experienced in Mexican restaurants and cantinas at the beaches. So it may be a bit unusual to know that Meze Greek Fusion, a San Diego Gaslamp restaurant, also has a Taco Tuesday. And it's priced to please. Meze, located on Sixth Ave., at J Street arond the corner from Petco Park (345 Sixth Ave., to be precise), has … [Read more...]
San Diego’s California WIld Ales Relocates To New Space In Point Loma
After eight years at its original location in Sorrento Valley, San Diego's California Wild Ales has a new home. It is in Point Loma, near Pechanga Arena. The brewery and tasting room has wide variety of classic fruited sours, clean IPAs and lagers, as well as seltzers and a non-alcoholic beer on its 20-tap system in a two-story tasting room overlooking the oak barrels. The … [Read more...]
Lamar’s Sporting Club, A Reservation-Only Nightlife Experience, Opens In Charleston, S.C.
Upscale nightlife has come to Charleston, S.C., with the opening of Lamar's Sporting Club, a reservations-only nightlife experience. It is open to members and limited reservations on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8 p.m. Other people are welcome to attempt a walk-in reservation but admission is based on space with priority being given to members. The exceeption is … [Read more...]
Taste of North Park San Diego 2023 Date, Details, Ticket Prices & Information
North Park, one of San Diego's "craftiest" neighborhoods, is having a celebration of its craft breweries and restaurants. The Taste of North Park 2023 is taking place in October and here is the date, details, restaurants and breweries, ticket prices and full event information. The date is Saturday, Oct. 7, between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The Taste of North Park involves food and … [Read more...]
Glass Box San Diego September Monthly Dinner Pairing Feature’s Oregon Wines
As wine harvest season approaches, Glass Box in San Diego's Del Mar is celebrating wines for its monthly dinner pairing. The September dinner pairing features wines from Oregon, specifically from Argyle Willamette Valley Wines. It wll be Monday, Sept. 18, starting at 6 pm. The cost is $95 per for a six-course culinary experience, all paired with the best Argyle wines. The … [Read more...]
San Diego Spirits Festival 2023 Dates, Location, Tickets & All You Need To Know
The spirit(s) are in the air for the 14th annual San Diego Spirits Festival. Here are the 2023 dates, location, tickets, spirit providers and all you need to know about this event. This upscale tasting is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8, at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) in La Jolla (formerly the lcoation of one of the founding ladies of La Jolla, … [Read more...]
Carmel Mayor Is A Big Reason This Indiana City Was Named #1 Place To Live
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Travel Bloggger There is a simple reason as to why Carmel, Indiana, a town just north of Indianapolis, was named the #1 place to live in America by Money magazine. And it goes beyond the quality of life there. It is due to the personality of Mayor Jim Brainard, a man so down to earth that talking to him is like having a conversation with … [Read more...]
San Diego North Park’s Louisiana Purchase Restaurant Hosting Tuesday Charity Nights
In Southern Calfornia, the second day of the week usually means Taco Tuesday with bars and restaurants all up and down the coast having some type of special for tacos, margaritas and cervezas. But San Diego's Louisiana Purchase restaurant in the city's North Park neighborhood is tossing some Cajun spice on Tuesdays. It is hosting a NOLA Bites menu that will be available all … [Read more...]
Marquee Dayclub Keeps The Las Vegas Pool Party Going With A Dome
The famous Las Vegas pool parties usually come to an end after Labor Day Weekend – believe it or not, it get cold in Sin City certain times of the year – but not at Marquee with the return of the Marquee Dayclub Dome throughout the fall and winter. Rising 50 feet above the pool deck, the nearly 23,000-square-foot orb will utilizes two million BTUs of heat to create a summer … [Read more...]
Calaveras Grape Stomp & Gold Rush Street Faire 2023 Date, Information & All You Need To Know
Not only do frogs jump to mythical lengths in Calaveras County, CA, but grapes grow there as well. Grapes that produce wines. In fact, there are 52 grape varietals that include Zinfandel, Barbara, Tempranillo, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier. There are approximately 30 wineries in Calaveras Countym including Hatcher Winery, Newsome Harlow, Indian Rock and Stevenot. And … [Read more...]
Knoxville’s Sunsphere Going Back To Its Original World’s Fair Color
The identifying landmark of when Knoxville, TN, hosted the World's Fair is being painted to its original color. The Sunsphere base will be painted blue, as it was during the 1982 World's fair, in Phase I of a plan to update and enhance the locally iconic structure. A new Sunsphere Visitors Center will be part of Phase II improvements. The Sunsphere has since … [Read more...]
Big Bear Okotberfest 2023 Event Information, Dates & Tickets
Strike up the (oompah) band: Big Bear Oktoberfest is on for 2023. The annual event – now in its 53rd year – is set for Sept. 9-Nov. 5 at the Southern California ski resort town's Convention Center. Big Bear Lake Oktoberfest serves the very same beer poured at Munich's Oktoberfest. There are two bars inside of the Convention Center and multiple bier gartens on the outside, … [Read more...]
Barbados Offering Travelers $200 Digital Wallet For Late Summer & Fall Travel
Barbados is calling travelers. And offering $200 in digital wallet spending to lure them to the east Caribbean island. Travelers can book trips through their preferred booking mechanism and must staying at one of the approved accommodation partners. Once a booking to Barbados has been made, travelers need to go to bookbarbados.com/worldofdifference to register for the … [Read more...]
Oppenheimer Hotel Hosting A ‘Spies, Lies and Nukes’ Conference
It wasn't all work and no play for the team involved in the Manhattan Project. During their time in the New Mexico desert, J. Robert Oppenheimer and his team frequently retreated from The Hill to drink, dine, dance and decompress at the La Fonda on the Plaza hotel in Santa Fe. Today, you can not only visit that hotel but take part in a “Spies, Lies and Nukes,” conferencce … [Read more...]
The Ten Best Unique Outdoor Music Venues in Tennessee
With the variety of sounds coming from all its parts, the state of Tennessee could well be known as the Music State. Heck, Nashville has long been known as Music City, but there's more to the scene than country. There's bluegrass and, of course, Elvis. Plus local bands providing their own sounds. All over the "Music State" there are places to hear it all. Here are the 10 … [Read more...]
Gatlinburg’s 1930’s-Built Rocky Waters Motor Inn Undergoes Luxury Renovation
In Rocky Top, Tennessee, there is the Rocky Waters Motor Inn. Built in the 1930s, this long-standing hotel in the Gatlinburg has just completed a major renovation. The redevelopment revolves around Appalachian style, craftsmanship and contemporary standards, all providing a luxury stay in Great Smoky Mountains. The inn has 36 cabin-inspired rooms with a fireplace and … [Read more...]
Here’s What’s Happening In Las Vegas For Labor Day Weekend 2023
More than the weather is hot in Las Vegas during Labor Day. There are pool parties, concerts by Lady Gaga and Luke Bryan (among many others), nightlife with world-renowned DJs and all the usual shenanigans in Sin City . Here is a complete guide to what's happening in Las Vegas for Labor Day Weekend 2023. Las Vegas Pool Parties & DJs Labor Day Weekend … [Read more...]
Tropical Storm Hilary Causes History To Be Made At The 2023 AVP Manhattan Beach Open
History was made at the 2023 AVP Manhattan Beach Open, also known as "the Wimbledon of Beach Volleyball." For the first time in this decades-long event, it was played in the rain. In its early years, matches were played in the dark with car headlights providing some light from the parking lot by the Manhattan Beach Pier, but never before has it been played on wet sand. The … [Read more...]
San Diego Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville Bar Now Open – Early Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Boy, am I in trouble. The Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville bar – its real name the LandShark Bar & Grill – is now open in San Diego. In the Gaslamp Quarter. A mere 10-minute walk/stumble (walk there, stumble home) from PubClub.com's World Headquarters. Located at 6th & J streets, it's a tropical escape around the … [Read more...]
Karl Strauss Releases German-Style Märzen Lager For Oktoberfest
It's a tradition almost as rich as the event itself. In San Diego, anyway. Karl Strauss has once again released a German-Style beer, Märzen Lager, for Oktoberfest. It's the 35th consecutive year the San Diego craft brewery has created a seasonal Oktoberfest beer. Brewmaster Paul Segura made the announcement. “In a world of ever-changing beer styles, our Oktoberfest stands … [Read more...]
San Juan Nightlife Being Restricted By Mayor With Earlier Closing Times For Bars
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger The vibrant nightlife of San Juan, Puerto Rico, is being dimmed by a new measure put forth by the mayor. With the stroke of a pen on a new municipal code, Mayor Romero has hit bars, pubs and clubs where it hurts the most: by restricting the hours they can sell alcohol. Starting in November, bars can only sell alcohol on … [Read more...]
Second Chance Beer Company To Host A Wine/Beer Pairing For Its 8th Anniversary Party
San Diego craft brewery Second Chance Beer Company has gotten crafty for its eighth anniversary party. Not only is it introducing a new IPA, it is hosting a beer and wine pairing. A what!? That is correct, a beer and wine pairing. It is Sept. 9 in collaboration with O'Brien's Pub of the Convoy District and Mia Marie Vineyards of Escondido and features a three-course meal … [Read more...]
Creamfields Leads Best Food, Drink & Music Events This Summer & Fall In Britain
Britain is once again "banking" on a big-time finish to the summer and lasting well into the fall. Here is a rundown of the top food, drink and music events taking place, including the annual three-day celebration known as the Bank Holiday. Bank Holiday – Aug. 24-27 Bank holidays in Britain are when banks are closed by royal proclamation. It's a three-day holiday, much … [Read more...]
Glass Box Restaurant Del Mar Is Hosting A Beer Pairing Dinner In August
The creative team at Glass Box restaurant in Del Mar, CA, continues its monthly dinner series with a beer pairing this August. Set for Monday, Aug. 21, it features San Diego craft brewery Abnormal Beer Co. This is a six-course pairing featuring selections of Abnormal's local crafted beer alongside special creations from San Diego’s award-winning chef Ethan Yang. Each dish … [Read more...]
Rum Lovers Will Go Overboard At LA Rum Festival – 2023 Date, Ticket Info & Information
Rum, rum and more rum. That's what you get at the second annual Los Angeles Rum Festival, a/k/a SoCal Rum Fest, a boutique-style event that showcases handful of brands that emphasize the education and premium aspects of rum. Did you know that California alone is one of the largest rum consumer markets in the USA? This post has everything you need to know about the Los … [Read more...]
U.S. Virgin Islands Now The Official Caribbean Destination For The New York Jets
With Aaron Rodgers now at quarterback and the typical preseason excitement among of NFL teams, the New York Jets and their fans hope to be jetting off to Las Vegas for Super Bowl XVIII in February. But even if they don't make it to that destination, they will also always be welcome anytime in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is because the Jets and the U.S. Virgin Islands … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Havana 1920 Celebrating National Rum Day With Rum Tastings & Music
San Diego's Havana 1920 is saying "sauld" to National Rum Day by hosting a special event featuring live music, cigar rollers and run tastings. National Rum Day is August 16 – yes, there really is such a thing – and the Gaslamp Quarter restaurant and bar is celebrating it because rum is an essential part of the Cuban lifestyle. Called Havana Nights, this is a free event and … [Read more...]
Taste Of The Santa Ynez Valley 2023 Dates, Ticket Prices & Schedule Of Events
The four-day, six-town celebration of food, wine, beer and spirts known as the Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley is again taking place this fall. This article has everything you need to know about it, including the 2023 dates, ticket prices and full schedule. The annual extravaganza in Southern California's Santa Ynez Valley features the towns of Ballard, Buellton, Los Alamos, … [Read more...]
Tiki Oasis Is A Ticket To Paradise In San Diego: World’s Biggest Tiki Festival Review
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Thank God the tiki bar is openThank God the tiki torch still shinesThank God the tiki bar is openCome on in and open up your mind – Jimmy Buffett, The Tiki Bar Is Open I have found tiki heaven, and it is Tiki Oasis San Diego. There are few better places to "get your tiki on" than at Tiki Oasis. The annual event – … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Mezé Greek Fusion Adds New Mediterranean-Inspired Cocktails
Yamas! That's the Greek word for "cheers" and at Meze Greek Fusion in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, there's a reason to raise a glass for a toast. The restaurant and bar has added three Greek Islands-inspired cocktails to its drink menu. The creations of GBOD Hospitality Group Beverage Director Ryan Andrews, they are Una Facia Una Razza, an espresso martini made with … [Read more...]
San Juan’s Caribe Hilton In Puerto Rico Now Has A Full Pina Colada Menu
There is a small debate on a Caribbean island about the origin of the Pina Colada drink. Was it created by a bartender at Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico, or the Barrachina in Old Town? What is not up for debate is the fact that the Pina Colada is the official drink of Puerto Rico and if you want one, only Caribe Hilton has a full Pina Colada menu with different … [Read more...]
Cazadores Cocktail Class At Understory In San Diego
You've got a good bottle of tequila. Music is playing, friends are over but then bam! What do you do with that bottle to make an awesome drink that will impress everyone? Would it not be nice to have a bartender show you? Well you can in San Diego at the Understory Cazadores Cocktail Making Class, which is taking place July 26 at Understory bar in Del Mar. It's from 6:30-8 … [Read more...]
Fun Things To Do In This Summer in Calaveras County CA
The good 'ol summertime is here and while there's a heat wave rolling across the country doesn't going to a lake or river sound refreshing? Pair this with wine tasting, a music festival and other exciting activities and you have an ideal vacation destination for a long weekend getaway or a full week. Here is a rundown of things to do this summertime in Calaveras County, CA, … [Read more...]
How To Take Part In Comic-Con San Diego When You Don’t Have A Ticket
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Comic-Con in San Diego attracts more than 150,00 Trekkies, Star War characters, Sci-Fi and comic book heroes a year and the convention sells out several months in advance. But it's such a big deal it's a desirable event to attend. Here's tips on how to enjoy Comi-Con in San Diego – annually the third weekend of July – if … [Read more...]
San Diego Weekend Nightlife & Party Guide & Events For July 21-23: Comic-Con, Del Mar Opening Day
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger What a one-two combo we have in San Diego this weekend. It's like Manny Machado and Fernando Tatís, Jr., hitting back-to-back in the fun times lineup. With that in mind, here is a complete rundown of the biggest and most fun party events in San Diego this weekend, including Comic-Con and Del Mar … [Read more...]
In Search Of The Perfect San Diego Craft Brewery & Brewpub
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger I have set out on a quest to find the perfect San Diego craft brewery or brewpub. That is a daunting task in this city; with more than 150 craft breweries in San Diego County, it has more than any other county in the United States. Surely there's several good ones but I want the prefect one. My criteria before … [Read more...]
Gaslamp Quarter Bars Going All Out During Comic-Con San Diego
Comic-Con 2023 is in San Diego the weekend of July 20-23. It's at the San Diego Convention Center and spills out into the Gaslamp Quarter with fans in costumes, themed pop-up places seemingly in every inch of available space and buildings serving as huge billboards for the studios and their shows. The fans are in the streets – Fifth Avenue, in particular – as well as in the … [Read more...]
Here’s Two Unique Tequila Cocktails At These Mexican Resorts
When one goes to Mexico, it's a given you'll be having tequila drinks. That's like having wine in France, beer in Germany, rum in the Caribbean. But not every tequila drink in Mexico is your basic margarita. Here's two unique tequila cocktails – with the recipes – at a pair of Mexican resorts, Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences, an upscale all-inclusive resort in … [Read more...]
San Diego Weekend Nightlife & Party Guide Events & Happenings For July 14-16
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Nightlife Blogger The weather is warm and the happenings are hot. This is a rundown of nightlife, party-related events and fun things to do in San Diego for the weekend of July 14-16. Plus some more cool info on bars and upcoming events. Opening Of The Lafayette Hotel Here's a hot nightlife tip for you: the Lafayette Hotel just … [Read more...]
Over The Line Tournament In San Diego Turns 70 In 2023
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Blogger The goal may be to go over the line for the players, but some step over line of decency when it comes to team names. That is part of the culture and colorful history of one of San Diego's signature events, the Over The Line Tournament, or OTL. The softball-style event, held each year on Fiesta Island in the middle of Mission Bay, … [Read more...]
Expo Agave Tequila Tijuana Taking Place July 13-16
To help celebrate the founding of the city of Tijuana in Baja, Mexico, a huge tequila event is taking place in mid July. It's the Expo Tequila Tijuana, and is July 13-16. from 1-11 p.m. The event features agave distillates: sotol, bacanora, tequila, mezcal and raicilla. The location is on Revolución Ave., between 8th & 9th Streets. Specific highlights are as follows: – … [Read more...]
There Are No GA Tickets Available For Del Mar Opening Day 2023
Del Mar Opening Day 2023 is July 21. But if you want to go then you had better pony up for a grandstand seat or a spot in the Turf Club. This is because there are no General Admission tickets available for Del Mar Opening Day. They are all sold out and are no longer available. Gone are the (pre-pandemic) days when you could show up around Noon, hand over $10 ($20 for full … [Read more...]
As Young As Vilnius Free Music Festival Part Of Capital of Lithuania’s 700th Birthday Celebration
A free music festival, As Young As Vilnius, is taking place this summer as part of the 700th anniversary for Vilnius, the capitol city of Lithuania. British music legends Bastille and Clean Bandit are the headliners for the festival, which takes place July 21-24 in Vingis Park. The lineup also includes prominent Lithuanian music stars. The multi-day event features … [Read more...]
San Diego Tiki Bars That Are Not Speakeasies
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Nightlife Blogger San Diego loves its speakeasies. That's especially the case when it comes to tiki bars. The most notable ones (in other words, the ones that get the most attention from the other local blogs because they are cool and hip!) are in fact speakeasies. The most known ones are the Grass Skirt in Pacific Beach and the False Idol in … [Read more...]
Long Island’s Meadow Brook Polo Club Has These Fun Themes All Summer
Polo is not a sport just for the wealthy. It's an activity for fun people and at the Long Island's Meadow Brook Polo Club they make sure of it with a series of themed event running throughout the summer. Each match features polo action the traditional divot stomp, player meet and greets, elevated catering by Maxwell’s Plum and its resident DJ, all with people drinking wine, … [Read more...]
The Skandinavian Bar Mykonos – One Of The Best Bars & Clubs In The Greek Islands
When it comes to partying, few places in the world can top Mykonos, Greece. It has a wild beach scene, bars, pubs and clubs. And it also has the Skandinavian Bar. An indoor-outdoor pub and club combo, the Skandinavian Bar is legendary throughout the globe and its party attitude makes it one of the top bars and clubs in all the Greek Islands. It is actually three bars in … [Read more...]
Tips For Traveling To The Greek Islands For First-Time Greece Travelers
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Greek Islands Travel Expert You've decided to travel to the Greek Islands for the first tine and are naturally quite excited about it. But you don't know what to expect when you get there or really even how to plan your vacation. Not to worry. I've been to the Greek Island so many times I consider myself an honorary Greek. Here are several … [Read more...]
Tips For Greek Island Cruises From A Greece Travel Veteran
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Sailing the Greek Islands on a cruise ship is a magical dream for many travelers. And it can turn out that way. Or it can be series of unknowns, especially in the pre-trip planning stages. After all, where does one stay in Athens, for example, and what shall one do when you arrive in Santorini? This is a post not about the actual cruise … [Read more...]
Dances with Films Dances Back to TCL Chinese Theaters for 26th Annual Edition
Six Films Highlight Closing Weekend of Discovery Film Festival It’s late June in Los Angeles, and that means: June gloom is about to give way to summer, the jacaranda super bloom has colored the city in purple flowers that pop underfoot, and Dances With Films has come back to the TCL Chinese Theaters in Hollywood. The Festival runs through July 2 at the Ovation Hollywood … [Read more...]
Dog-Friendly Beaches, Destinations And Things To Do With Pets In Florida
Dogs can have more than their day in Florida. They can have a whole vacation, too, just like their owners. Here is a complete guide to dog-friendly beaches, destinations and things to do with pets in Florida. NORTHERN FLORIDA In Pensacola, the Surf and Sand Hotel offers pet-friendly rooms with access to outdoor grassy areas. Holiday Inn Resort Pensacola Beach Gulf Front … [Read more...]
How These San Diego Bars Are Celebrating The Fourth of July
Several San Diego bars are celebrating the Fourth of July with food and drinks. Here is a rundown of what several San Diego bars are offering on 4th of July Weekend in the Gaslamp Quarter, Pacific Beach and Mission Beach. The Gaslamp’s barleymash is serving Chef Rose's BBQ Rib Sandwich on an onion roll with potato salad and corn. Pair with any of the beers on tap, or try one … [Read more...]
San Diego Home Brewers Tap Several Medals At National Homebrew Competition
San Diego home brewers were able to "tap" into several medals – including five Golds – at the National Homebrew Competition, held June 24. Three brewers took home Silver medals and one won Bronze during the 45th annual event, which took place on home turf, the Town and Country Resort in Mission Valley. A total of 120 medals in 40 categories were awarded for the most … [Read more...]
Lithuania Creates A Culinary Guide To Enjoy Its Cold Beetroot Soup Map
Every country has a food item that is a traditional part of its culture and in Lithuania, it's Cold Beetroot Soup. Dating back to the 17th century, this cold soup is a seasonal dish, mostly appearing on Lithuanian menus during heat waves. To introduce visitors to this traditional dish, Lithuania’s national tourism development agency, Lithuania Travel, has introduced a … [Read more...]
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 Dates & Ticket Prices
New Orleans Jazz Fest – more formally known as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – is one of the events that makes the Big Easy a place where the good times roll. The two-week music festival, with bands on multiple stages and a party scene where you can buy beers to fill up coolers (with ice!) is a rich part of the city's musical history. The dates for New Orleans … [Read more...]
Port Canaveral ‘Smoke on the Water & Fire in the Sky’ Fireworks Set For July 2
The annual “Smoke on the Water & Fire in the Sky” fireworks put on by the Cove Merchants Association at Port Canaveral and the Canaveral Port Authority in Port Canaveral, FL (just south of Ft. Lauderdale) will be on Sunday, July 2. The event beings at 5 p.m., with the fireworks taking place at 9 p.m. The event at Port Canaveral is the first of three area fireworks … [Read more...]
13 San Diego Restaurants Named In 2023 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards
A total of 13 San Diego restaurants have been named in the 2023 Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards. They are: Addison in the Fairmont Grand Del Mar,Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, Island Prime, Mister A's, Avant, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, Fogo de Chão, Juniper and Ivy, Morton's Steakhouse, STK San Diego, Solare Restaurant, The Fishery, and The Winery Restaurant & Wine … [Read more...]
European Sleeper Added To Eurail Train Network
Eurail has added European Sleeper trains, meaning travelers can board in one city and arrive in another the next morning, with a good night's sleep included. Starting in July, travelers with a Eurail Pass can board European Sleeper trains between Brussels and Berlin with eight stops along the way including Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Deventer. On June 1, travelers … [Read more...]
Tiki Oasis Returns To San Diego; Here Are The 2023 Dates & Details And Tickets Information
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger It's tiki time in San Diego again. Or, more importantly, it Tiki Oasis time. The annual event returns to American's Finest City for 2023 and here are the dates, details, location, events and everything you need to know about it. The dates for Tiki Oasis 2023 in San Diego are Aug. 2-6. The location is the Town & … [Read more...]
San Diego Gaslamp Margaritaville Resort Update; Rooftop Bar Is Open
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger For those wanting to waste away the summer in San Diego, there are plenty of places do to it but only one will transport you to the mythical destination of Margaritaville. It's the 5 O'Clock Somewhere Bar on the rooftop of the Margaritaville Resort on the corner of 6th & J in the Gaslamp Quarter. It is now open playing … [Read more...]
San Diego Comic-Con To Succeed Despite Ongoing Hollywood Strikes
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger There's a concern among insiders about the state of San Diego Comic-Con in 2023. The the ongoing WGA strike and a possible SAG-AFTRA strike has some major studios and streamers passing on this year's event. A big blow is that Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios would not be taking over Hall H for their traditional … [Read more...]
Finally Bonding With Ocean Beach In San Diego
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger If I did not know better, I would think my parents were of the hippie generation. Listening to the Grateful Dead and Janis Joplin, hanging out in San Francisco's Haigh-Ashbury neighborhood and attending Woodstock. But that is not my parents, who are great-value folks from the South and are not of the 60s generation, as … [Read more...]
San Diego Speakeasy Prohibition Hosting A Whistle Pig Whiskey Cocktail Class
San Diego Speakeasy Prohibition is letting customers get behind the bar during a cocktail class featuring drinks from Whistle Pig whiskey. The event is Wednesday, June 28, from 6:30-8 p.m. WhistlePig representative Summer Benjamin will lead guests through an interactive tasting experience while teaching people about the whiskey brand. The event starts with a hand-crafted … [Read more...]
Del Mar’s Glass Box Sushi and Marufuku Ramen Hosting SOTO Sake Dinner
A SOTO Sake dinner is being held at Glass Box Sushi and Marufuku Ramen at the Sky Deck in Del Mar, CA. It is July 19 at 5:30 p.m. SOTO sake is a super-premium sake with a clean, smooth taste that captures rice's natural sweetness and is being presented in a special pairing by Marufuku – known for its Hakata-style Tonkatsu ramen – and Glass Box Sushi. Marufuku will be … [Read more...]
Moorings Announces Dates For 2024 BVIs Interline Regatta
The Moorings Interline Regatta is on again for this year. Here are the dates for the 2024 Interline Regatta, a moving beach party on sailboats on and around the British Virgin Islands. The dates are Oct. 8-17. The theme parties on various BVI islands below are not yet confirmed. Schedule: • Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Mardi Gras Party, Oceans 7 (starts 7 p.m.) • Wednesday, … [Read more...]
An Update On The San Diego-Ensenada Ferry
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger The update on the San Diego-to-Ensenada ferry, which was originally slated to begin service in June is, that it is still in the works and officals are working to make it happen. This is according ot a PubClub.com source in Baja as of mid Sepember. Earlier in the summer, we received this statement from the Port of San … [Read more...]
Longball Hard Lemon Iced Tea Golf Tournament Coming To San Diego This July
For those who like the long ball, Longball Hard Iced Tea is hosting its inaugural golf tournament this July in San Diego. The event is Saturday, July 19 at Steele Canyon Golf Club in Jamul. Proceeds from the tournament, silent action and raffle will go to the local hunger-relief and food rescue non-profit Feeding San Diego to help support programming that provides food … [Read more...]
San Diego Craft Beer Store Bottlecraft Hosts Weekly Dog Adoption Fundraisers
In San Diego, dogs and craft beers are as common a sight at tourists walking along the Embarcadero. Knowing this, Bottlecraft has teamed up with The Animal Pad to host weekly “TAP-py Hour” fundraisers all the summer at its Little Italy location. In the program, which runs every Tuesday from 4-7 p.m., 10% of all draft beer sales are donated to the local dog rescue … [Read more...]
The Federal North Hollywood and Knitting Factory NoHo Step Into Summer
New Chef's Web Site Heralds Summer Menu, Discount Continues for Striking Writers, LA Beer Week, Ever-Expanding Music Program This is an this update on things happening at the Los Angeles nightclubs Knitting Factory NoHo and The Federal North Hollywood. First, the new patio's open. Join us on shaded, sturdy picnic tables for food and drink under the tent … [Read more...]
Free Champagne In San Diego – Sky Deck and Understory Celebrate 2-Year Anniversary
Sky Deck and Understory in Del Mar are celebrating their 2-year anniversary by offering free champagne. Veuve Clicquot, is the main sponsor for the night and will have a champagne toast on Friday, June 16, starting at 8 p.m. In addition to the bubbles, Special Desserts are also being served. Sky Deck and Understory's 2-year anniversary extravaganza is a night filled with … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Original 40 Brewing Company Releases New West Coast IPA
In the ever-competitive San Diego craft beer market, it is important to keep innovating. Knowing this, North Park's San Diego's Original 40 Brewing Company has released a West Coast IPA called Can We Kick It? Other than making for weird punctuation issues for bloggers, Can We Kick It?, is double dry hopped with Strata, Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, HBC 586, and HBC 586 Cryo hops. It … [Read more...]
West Sweden Launches ‘Climate-Smart Holidays’ Travel Sustainability Initiative
Sustainability is a new keyword in travel and West Sweden’s Tourist Board has created a program called "Climate-Smart Holidays." The five accommodations in West Sweden participating in the concept include Erikson Cottage, Lugnåsberget Ekohotell, Swedish Country Living, Inforest , and Dalslands Aktiviteter. All are small-scale family businesses where everything is … [Read more...]
San Francisco Turns To Nightlife To Save A City Rocked By Stores & Hotel Closures
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com Nightlife Blogger San Francisco is a city in need of some positive energy. It's been beaten up like an aging prizefighter, stomped on like grapes at an old-school winery, discarded like an old girlfriend in favor of a new beauty. Large retailers – Nordstrom, Banana Republic and more than 100 others – have left the city along with the … [Read more...]
California’s Presqu’ile Winery Offers Much More Than Wine Tastings In Santa Maria
Usually, when one goes to a winery for wine tasting, they sit in a beautiful tasting room overlooking the vineyards. While that is certainly the case at Presqu’ile winery in Santa Marina, CA, there is much more than wine tastings there, too. In fact, there are five enhanced experiences, as described below. Located less than two miles from Highway 101 in Northern Santa … [Read more...]
Walk On, Walk Off Boat Rentals From Orlando Family Boating On Central Florida Lakes
A lot of boat skippers like to joke that it's better to know someone who owns a boat than to own one yourself. Even renting a boat can sometimes be a hassle with loading and unloading, returning it and dealing with the rental company, etc. Well, one Florida boat rental company makes it a breeze to get out on the lake for a day with a walk on-walk off system that provides … [Read more...]
MARIACHI USA Is Back At The Hollywood Bowl On Saturday, June 3
MARIACHI USA is back at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, June 3. Here are the times, the bands and information on the traditional fireworks for this mariachi bands extravaganza. This event has been at the Hollywood Bowl since its inception 34 years ago, making it the longest-running paid Latino event in the U.S., and the longest running annual show in Hollywood Bowl … [Read more...]
These New New Restaurants Are At Collage at South Coast Plaza In Costa Mesa, CA
Foodies have even more places to eat at Collage at South Coast Plaza In Costa Mesa, CA. The elevated food court next to Bloomingdale's has added Blossoms & Brass, K Soul Food, and Phoholic and Cha Redefine. "We are thrilled to introduce Blossoms & Brass, Cha Redefine, K Soul Food and PhoHolic as the latest additions to our diverse culinary offerings at Collage," … [Read more...]
Union Street Festival 2024 San Francisco Dates & Everything You Need To Know
One of San Francisco's longest-running street festivals is back for 2024, the Union Street Festival. It's free and here are the dates, details, bands, food, beer, drinks and everything you need to know about it. Dates: June 1-2 Location: Union Street from Fillmore to Octavia streets Admission: Free Hours: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on … [Read more...]
San Diego Bars Father’s Day Food & Drink Specials
Father's Day is June 18 and in recognition, several San Diego restaurants and bars throughout the city are having food and drink specials. Here's a rundown of San Diego bars and restaurants having Father's Day specials in the Gaslamp, Little Italy, Point Loma, Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, Hillcrest, Lemon Grove and Claremont. Coco Maya, Little Italy’s Caribbean-inspired … [Read more...]
Glassbox Elevated Sushi Restaurant In Del Mar Hosting Sake Dinner This June
Glassbox, the elevated sushi restaurant in Del Mar, CA, is hosting a sake dinner on June 5. It is a 5-course pairing featuring premium selections of sake hosted by Mio Okura alongside special creations from San Diego’s award-winning chef Ethan Yang. The cost is $75 per person. Okura is a Sake Specialist/Certified Sake Sommelier for Republic National Distributing Company. … [Read more...]
Maverick’s Owners Taking Over Bub’s At The Beach With Bar Ella In Pacific Beach
By Kevin Wilkerson, San Diego Nightlife Blogger Bub's at the Beach, the long-running Pacific Beach bar that is now closed, will become Bar Ella. Backed by The Verant Group, which owns Mavericks and Sandbar in PB, as well as the well-run and popular barleymash in San Diego's Gaslamp, it will be owned by former Bub's patron Krista Barrella, who previously has been General … [Read more...]
University of Tennessee May Develop Knoxville Waterfront By Neyland Stadium
The underdeveloped waterfront by Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN, may soon be getting a big boost. The University of Tennessee announced plans for a potential entertainment district along the Tennessee River, adjacent to the football stadium and basketball's Thompson-Boling Arena. The initial proposal calls for a hotel and a a “tabletop” above the G10 garage for tailgating, … [Read more...]
Knoxville’s Popular Bike Boat Brew & Bark 2023 Event Date & Activities
Exercise and socialize is the mantra of PubClub.com, and Knoxville, TN, has an event that includes both while adding in an extra element: dogs. Bike Boat Brew & Bark, set for Saturday, June 3 in 2023, combines outdoor adventures, craft beer and dog lovers in Knoxville’s urban wilderness. This annual event has become popular with visitors and locals alike; after all, … [Read more...]
Five & Dime Cocktail Bar In New York City Adds A Food Menu
Five & Dime Wine & Cocktail Bar in New York City is now offering pizza, hot sandwiches and other appetizer-portion foods to compliment its menu of drinks. Located in the iconic Woolworth Building lobby, Five & Dime has a high-end whiskey program, they are also offering six-tap rotating craft beers and ciders, nitro coffees, espresso, and seasonally-inspired … [Read more...]
Temecula Wine & Balloon Festival 2023 Tickets, Concerts & Wineries Complete Guide
Here are the dates, ticket prices, balloon rides, bands, beers & wines and the complete scene of this annual pairing of wines and balloons in Temecula, CA. This is the event's 40th anniversary. Dates: May 19-21. The event opens at 8 a.m., on Saturday and Sunday and closes at about 11:30 p.m. Tickets: Friday – $70 Saturday – $90 Sunday, $90. Saturday & Sunday … [Read more...]
Beeside Balcony La Jolla Restaurant Review: Creating A Buzz Of Excitement
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Beeside Balcony in La Jolla is buzzing. The Del Mar restaurant has expanded to the Jewel of San Diego, located on the upper level above The Spot on Prospect between Girard and Herschel streets, right in the heart of La Jolla Village. And it did not take long for locals to make a beeline to it. PubClub.com was there on a … [Read more...]
Bencotto Italian Kitchen In San Diego’s Little Italy Happy Hour Menu & Specials
Bencotto Italian Kitchen In San Diego's Little Italy has a new Happy Hour menu. Here are the food and drink choices along with the menu. Happy Hour is Monday-Friday from 3-5:30 p.m. The selection of appetizers includes parmigiano Reggiano, aged for 24 and 40 months and served with balsamic glaze and caramelized figs; calamari fritti, lightly fried calamari rings and … [Read more...]
San Diego Craft Breweries Win 3 Gold Medals And 12 Total At 2023 World Beer Cup
The Capital of Craft, San Diego, took home three Gold Medals – and 12 overall – in the 2023 World Beer Cup. Winning Gold Medals were AleSmith Brewing of Miramar, BattleMage Brewing of Vista, and North Park Beer Co. Local breweries also won two Silver Medals and seven Bronze Medals. Pizza Port and Eppig Brewing were the only San Diego County breweries to win multiple medals … [Read more...]
The Federal North Hollywood Presents Mother’s Day 2023 May 14th with Discounts for Striking Writers
Special Menu Debuts Under New Head Chef Chris Olsefsky It’s coming: Mother’s Day, and you’d better be ready. Research from The National Restaurant Association consistently ranks Mother’s day as the most popular holiday of the year to dine out, followed by Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, New Year’s Eve, and Easter. So, if you’re going to push the boat out, why not make it … [Read more...]
San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium Fails First Concert Test, Jimmy Buffett
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Apparently, more people go to a Jimmy Buffett concert than San Diego State football games. This was obvious to anyone who went to the inaugural concert at San Diego's new Snapdragon Stadium, Jimmy Buffett. Put quite simply, the crowd overwhelmed the facility. There was a near-capacity crowd of 35,000 and the stadium simply … [Read more...]
Paso Robles Celebrates Record-Breaking Year For National Travel And Tourism Week
Paso Robles, the largest wine country in California's central coast, has rebounded from the pandemic to post record-breaking numbers for tourism. Especially with its premier annual event, the annual Paso Wine Fest, which is each May. Travel Paso, the nonprofit marketing organization whose mission is to promote tourism, made the announcement for tourist-generated lodging … [Read more...]
Palm Springs Restaurant Grand Central Turns 5 Years Old
Dining in Palm Springs presents many choices for locals and visitors and one, Grand Central Palm Springs, is proud to have reached its fifth-year anniversary. One of California's Top 100 brunch spots (according to Yelp!) and “Best of the Valley” 2020 by the Desert Sun, it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Its menu includes everything from Huevos Rancheros to a Pesto … [Read more...]
San Pedro Fish Market Finds A New Landing Spot Near Its Original Location
For more than 50 years, San Pedro Fish Market was a landmark in Ports O’ Call Village in San Pedro, CA. And now, it's back home again. Or close enough. Just two months after having closed to make way for the West Harbor development project, San Pedro Fish Market has a new landing spot. It's called the “Landing,” just a few hundred yards north of the original … [Read more...]
The USGA Is Having A Fan Fest During The U.S. Open In Los Angeles
The USGA is hosting an NFL Experience-type of Fan Fest event during the week of the U.S. Open golf tournament in Los Angeles, June 15-18 Called the U.S. Open Showcase, it will take place at Westfield Century City shopping mall. The tournament is just a few miles away at the Los Angeles Country Club. The U.S. Open Showcase will feature live watch parties of … [Read more...]
How To Fly Directly Into The Santa Ynez Valley And Solvang
There is a misconception about the the convenience of getting to California's wine countries. On a map they seem some distance from major cities and require a lot of driving, not exactly something one wants to be doing when they are visiting wineries and also, lately, craft breweries and distilleries. However, that's not really the case, and a case in point is the Santa … [Read more...]
Paso Wine Fest, Paso Robles’ Biggest Wine Tasting Event, 2023 Date & Tickets
The biggest wine event in one of California's biggest wine countries takes place each May. It is the Paso Wine Fest in Paso Robles, and here are event details with everything you need to know from the dates, ticket information, the wineries, entertainment and a list of the closest hotels. Paso Wine Fest features more than 150 wineries with craft spirits and live … [Read more...]
This May Be The Best Entertainment Deal In The San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
By Kevin Wilkerson, PubClub.com San Diego Blogger Not everything is expensive these days. Here is something that might just be the best entertainment and nightlife deal in San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter. It's the all-year ticket from Mad House Comedy Club. The cost of a single show is $15 and $30 and for that same $30 you can go for free the rest of the year. It's called … [Read more...]
Second Chance Beer Company Hosting 3rd Annual Pupapalooza Dog Festival In San Diego
Dog owners and beer lovers, two things that often go together as naturally as grain and hops, have a combined event in San Diego this May. The third annual Pupapalooza Dog Festival is taking place Saturday May 20 from 2-6 p.m. Hosted by Second Chance Beer Company, the award-winning “Seize a Pint, Save a Pup” brewery, it takes place at the brewery's dog-friendly Carmel … [Read more...]