Copyright 2012 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 08:55:59 -0700 Wed, 16 May 2012 08:55:59 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/7-Eleven-to-Introduce-Sugar-Free-Slurpee-151411815.html Mon, 14 May 2012 17:54:44 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/slurpeeEDIT.jpg
No Sugar? In a Slurpee? It's coming to a 7-Eleven near you.

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Good thing the climate allows San Diegans to enjoy outdoor events. Here’s a few festivals to make your weekend super:

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$20 buys $40 at Avenue 5 Restaurant & Bar in Bankers Hill. This is a limited time offer so don't miss out. Sign up today and get The Goods!

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/worth-the-drive/Chocolate-and-Flowers-149923475.html Tue, 08 May 2012 12:57:48 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/173*120/chocolates.jpg
Your mom have a sweet tooth and love her garden walks? San Diego Botanic Gardens might have your perfect holiday outing.

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“Around the World in 80 Plates,” co-hosted by star chefs Cat Cora and Curtis Stone, combines culinary competition with travelogue. Twelve contestants embark on a journey across 10 countries to learn local cuisines as they participate in the...

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/SD-Breweries-Dominate-World-Beer-Cup-150455035.html Mon, 07 May 2012 14:58:19 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/beergeneris.jpg
San Diegans sure knows how to make good beer: Local breweries picked up 16 awards at the World Beer Cup last weekend.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/San-Diego-Botanic-Garden-Chocolate-Festival-150353685.html Sun, 06 May 2012 11:35:32 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_5_Questions_Chocolate_120211_85_mezzn_722x406_2173180107.jpg
The San Diego Botanic Garden is hosting their famous Chocolate Festival on May 12. The event will boast renowned chocolate vendors, tastings and demonstrations.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Mothers-Day-brunch-events-san-diego-150102305.html Wed, 09 May 2012 14:06:53 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/turning-into-my-mother.jpg
Looking for a place to treat your mom this Mother's Day? Then search no further! We have plenty of places for you to take mom on Sunday, May 13, 2012.

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A day at the Derby isn't complete without a mint julep and tip of the hat.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Free-or-Cheap-Things-to-Do-in-San-Diego--69191782.html Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/couple-wine-generic.jpg
You don't need to spend a fortune to have fun in this city.

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Martinis and Makeovers is being held Thursday, May 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Cuvier Club in La Jolla. This is a wonderful evening to relax, have fun and honor the surviving spouses of many of our fallen heroes.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/San-Diego-Magazine-Best-of-North-County-149366965.html Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:56:24 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/northcountybestblurb.jpg
San Diego Magazine hosted their Best of North County party at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad Friday night. The event featured food, entertainment and booths presented by a slew of North...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/world-beer-cup-san-diego-2012-149152435.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:11:13 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/resized+beer.jpg
America’s Finest City is playing host to the World Beer Cup 2012 next week, where hundreds of beer tourists will be in town to sample some of the world’s finest suds.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/San-Diego-Cinco-de-Mayo-events-148555815.html Sat, 05 May 2012 10:19:49 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/mariachiband1.jpg
With Mexico only a few miles away, San Diego takes Cinco de Mayo very seriously. Here are a few events going on around town on May 5!

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Dying to try some of North County's best cuisine but don't want to make a bunch of separate trips up I-5? Fortunately, San Diego Magazine is helping you out with their Best of North County party...

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And you thought the hot dog crust sounded like overkill.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Wine-_-Dine-Prohibition/148567995 Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:46:39 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/winedine10.jpg
The Westin Gaslamp hosted the Wine & Dine event on Saturday, April 21 where hundreds of people benefited ElderHelp. The organization assists more than 3,500 seniors in San Diego live independently. NB

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Taste-of-Hillcrest/148260305 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:30:34 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Taste_of_Hillcrest_is_Tomorrow_042012_99_mezzn_722x406_2225014356.jpg
Whitney Southwick fills you on the details right here!

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About San Diego's Ken Kramer discusses some hidden art discovered after decades of being underground with Voice of San Diego's Kelly Bennett. Get more from voiceofsandiego.org here.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/SD-Domestic-Wine-Prices-Set-to-Rise-Experts-148104175.html Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:45:08 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Wine-image.jpg
Experts predict that prices on domestic wine from California, Washington State, and Oregon are expected to rise, thanks to a looming grape shortage and higher fuel prices.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Cultural-Exchang-From-South-of-the-Border-Here-in-San-Diego-147442055.html Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:04:24 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Mingei+International+Museum+photo+crop%5B1%5D.jpg
Enjoy a south of the border cultural experience here in San Diego at a special event Apr. 27 in Balboa Park.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Will-Ferrell-to-Visit-San-Diego-147348435.html Sun, 15 Apr 2012 09:32:10 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/anchormansd11.jpg
News team, assemble! Will Ferrell is coming to town and in case you didn’t hear, he’s kind of a big deal.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Olympic-Athletes-Try-British-Food/147271235 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:11:23 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Jarred-Rome-Olympic.jpg
NBC 7's Marianne Kushi takes us to a place right here in San Diego where the "pub grub" is put to the Olympic test. She talks with Ruth Thomas, the restuarant's general manager, and BMX athlete Brooke...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/taste-of-san-diego-shelter-island-hillcrest-146698455.html Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:24:12 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/PHI+taste-of-philadelphia-3-j.smith-680uw.jpg
Have you wandered around your neighborhood lately and thought to yourself, “Why haven’t I tried that little Italian place around the corner? Or eaten at the diner across the street?”

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Game-Time-Means-Business-146368945.html Sat, 07 Apr 2012 11:14:44 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Opening_Day_for_the_Padres_040512_66_mezzn_722x406_2219684993.jpg
Baseball season means a lot of action for East Village businesses.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Where-to-Eat-at-Petco-Park-146144155.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:58:34 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/baseballhotdog1.jpg
Oh how times have changed. People used to solely eat cracker jacks and hot dogs at baseball games, but now there's so many options! Check out what Petco Park has to offer.

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Easter hops into town on Sunday, April 8. Here's some great things to do that day, including egg hunts and Easter brunch!

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Espresso-Car-Handpresso-Coffee-Caffeine-France-144885655.html Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:30:11 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/handpresso.jpg
Caffeine-addled commuters take note – it’s now possible to get your morning coffee fix from inside your car.

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San Diego is becoming home to a few new restaurants that specialize in serving locally grown produce, a movement known as "farm-to-table."

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Iron-Fist-Brewery/144055836 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:13:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Iron_Fist_Brewery_722x406_2214533209.jpg
Founder of Iron Fist Brewery Brandon Sieminski talks about how he and his family started their business.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Hess-Brewing-Co./144056556 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:12:15 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Hess_Brewery_722x406_2214537558.jpg
Owner and brewer of Hess Brewery Mike Hess talks about one of his most "potent" beers.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/El-Cajon-Brewing-Co./144060536 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:14:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_El_Cajon_Brewery_722x406_2214540014.jpg
David and Jenny Meadows of El Cajon Brewery discuss how they decided on opening up a location in East County.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Wine--Dine-Prohibition-Style-144041746.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:09:40 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/winedine4.jpg
It’s time to get hungry, because tickets for one of San Diego’s premiere wine and food events are now on sale.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Beer-Lovers-Celebrate-Best-of-San-Diego-/143969746 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:48:05 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_San_Diego_Brewery_Awards_032312_19_mezzn_722x406_2214112230.jpg
Beer lovers celebrated the top breweries in San Diego and the best in the industry Thursday night at the San Diego Brewery Awards. Mike Hess of Hess Brewing and David Meadows of El Cajon Brewing

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/St-Patricks-Day-2012-141636243.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:20:47 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/stpaddiesdaygensd.jpg
There are lots of things to do around town this St. Patrick's Day. Come out and join the fun!

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More than 175 wineries will be at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on Sunday, March 11 for SoCal’s largest tasting of California wines.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/The-Origins-Dinner-from-Evolve/141485693 Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:21:48 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/KNSD_The_Origins_Dinner_from_Evolve_030512_79_mezzn_722x406_2205839672.jpg
Daniel Barron, considered San Diego's top Modernist chef and also Chef of the Fest winner at the recent San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival, joins Evolve co-owner Flor Franco as they discuss...

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In celebration of its 25th birthday, the old-fashioned diner gave away nearly 2,000 burgers. People waited for hours for their burgers, and celebrated with iconic figures and the diner's...

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Sprinkles-Unveils-24-Hour-Cupcake-ATM-141239163.html Fri, 02 Mar 2012 16:05:41 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/ATMsprinkles.jpg
Cupcake aficionados, your dream of having easy access to delicious treats has finally come true: Sprinkles Cupcakes now has a 24-hour ATM.

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]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Strawberry-Crop-Cold-Weather-Threat-California-140721753.html Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:16:54 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/strawberries_722x406_2008429540.jpg
The recent cold winter weather could mean freeze damage for strawberries.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/the-scene/food-drink/Tasteful-Event-for-Local-Guacamole-Lovers--140368223.html Sat, 25 Feb 2012 09:17:17 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/guacamole-436.jpg
Balboa Park fundraiser benefits a nonprofit — and dip enthusiasts, too.

]]> http://www.nbcsandiego.com/video/#!/the-scene/food-drink/Taste-Testing-Your-Way-to-the-Oscars/140246673 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:45:16 -0700 http://media.nbcsandiego.com/images/213*120/Oscar-food-P2.jpg
Instead of a large sit-down meal, this year's Oscars will feature 50 smaller bites for the stars to snack on after the awards. For the 18th year, Master Chef Wolfgang Puck created the menu for...

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