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A great Open Mic every Monday nite .... great Standup Comedy every Tuesday nite...and great live music Wed through Sun ...plus some interesting free movies on occasional Tuesday nite....next to the newly expanded coffeehouse with free WiFi, excellent baked goods that are made daily, featuring Diedrich's Coffee and coffee drinks, teas, soups, salads, sandwiches....and a steady stream of interesting people. Open 24/7/365....which is also cool.

George's at the Cove is for people who believe in enjoying the San Diego lifestyle to the fullest. You can’t find a more beautiful setting anywhere in San Diego, if you’re looking for a place to sit and relax and enjoy a great meal with a spectacular ocean view.

Perched above, yet still admist the urban backdrop of downtown, the Glass Door is favored by the in-the-know locals and hotel guests alike. Opening in the summer of 2008, it has quickly become one of the best San Diego restaurants, drawing a smart, stylish crowd from throughout the city.

Located on the 4th floor of the Porto Vista Hotel, this chic, stylish San Diego downtown restaurant is redefining the city’s hotel dining trends. A hip yet cozy atmosphere designed to complement the incredible downtown and harbor views. While dining under a canopy of handmade Moroccan lanterns you will experience a world of unique flavors and impeccable tableside service. Join us on the balcony or rooftop deck for great food and refreshing cocktails, our hip “Sunset Happy Hour,” and a fabulous Weekend Brunch.

Ivy Nightclub, a multi-level nightclub and lounge is a sought after destination and the ultimate adult playground it will swallow you up in its' hidden corners, where beds become tables and tables become dance floors. One of 3 signature Ivy nightclub experiences and a member of the exclusive World's Finest Clubs group. Enjoy celebrity DJ entertainment and live performers.

The best coffee, ristretto espresso, and baristas in San Diego.

We are using new media to invite out-of-towners down for a cup for joe, or just muse with our fans. We have fun with it and don't take the social media thing too seriously.

Harney Sushi cultivated their following of avid sushi lovers at their Old Town sushi bar over the past nine years. Even as a “fish out of water” in the predominately Mexican-influenced Old Town, San Diego, Harney Sushi has created a reputation for quality inventive rolls topped with a hip and trendy environment. In 2008 Harney took their hot spot model to Northern San Diego County and opened a sister restaurant at the up-and-coming Oceanside Pier neighborhood. Harney indulgences include San Diego’s only sake bar, more than 25 award-winning wines, 40 of Japan’s best sakes, a private VIP booth and 35 creative specialty rolls invented by loyalists and sushi chefs. The most recent changes are the addition of off-site catering and a private banquet room at the Oceanside location. Harney Sushi provides that unique experience and aesthetic that separates the truly progressive from imitators.
Harney Sushi is open for lunch Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is served daily from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Happy Hour is every night from 10-midnight at both locations, with specials on sushi and appetizers.

A haven for San Diego’s celebrity guests, one of MSN.com’s Top Nightclubs in America and voted to Conde Nast Traveler magazine’s 2007 “Hot List”, Stingaree is the $7 milion posh nightclub and restaurant generating super star buzz with the ultimate blend of big city style and first-rate service.

San Diego's premier dining and live music establishment – Anthology, offers some of the most legendary acts on stage and in the kitchen.

Voted San Diego's Best Live Venue! The internationally acclaimed Belly Up Tavern located in Solana Beach has a long history of bringing great live music to the San Diego area.

Trivia Night, Stone Brewery Festival tour, Over the Line, Flip Cup, Crawl to the Park, hot bartenders, what more do you want?

Alchemy is a modern American cuisine restaurant located in the hip, up-and-coming neighborhood of South Park along the burgeoning 30th Street “restaurant row.” Executive Chef Ricardo Heredia has created approachable and creative menu that draws on his childhood influences as well as techniques and flavors from various cultures including Spain, Mexico, Italy and France. The fundamental foundation of Alchemy’s food lies in the fresh, high-quality produce, poultry and meats delivered daily, much of which is purveyed locally. The restaurant also serves up several unique culinary events including Wednesday evening’s Vegetarian Tasting Menu and Silent Sunday’s, held the first Sunday of each month, where Alchemy pays tribute to the traditional speakeasy with silent films and Prohibition-era cocktails.

Hand-tossed New York-style pizza: no oil, no sugar, authentic! So good, it's always in your face (seriously). Interactive Twitter account with a NY attitude for the San Diego stores.