Brian Malarkey is shaking up the San Diego seafood scene once again with his newest restaurant Gabardine. The 3rd in a line of restaurants soon to be opening, Gabardine is adding a little Malarkey flair to the Point Loma neighborhood. Specializing in shellfish like oysters, mussles and claims, the James Brennan and Brian Malarkey hotspot is lead by Chef Chad White.  The restaurant is officially open for business, so stop by for a seafood feast!

North Park is claiming another great place for brews and eats with the addition of Tiger! Tiger! to the neighborhood. Tiger! Tiger! opened back at the end of October but the newer restaurant is still surprising people with its huge list of local brews and delicious menu. The decor is simplistic with reclaimed woods as the stars of the show.

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Saltbox Drinking & Dining is officially open for business. The new gastro-lounge styled eatery is now the restaurant for the The Sé San Diego, which will soon be the Kimpton Hotel. The restaurant space offers a great rustic and comfortable feel with lots of warm light. As for the food, that has all been created by Executive Chef Simon Dolinky, formerly chef of BLVD 16 Restaurant at the Hotel Palomar Los Angeles and sous chef at JSix under Christian Graves.

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In San Diego, foodies consider it the most wonderful time of the year. Restaurant Week is almost here. From September 18 until the 23rd, restaurants around San Diego will feature prix-fixe menus for either $20, $30 or $40. It allows people to try out new restaurants and different menu items at their favorite hotspots. For more information, check out San Diego Restaurant Week’s website.

Brian Malarkey’s newest project, Burlap, is taking Del Mar by storm. Malarkey and his partner James Brennan have created a Asian Cowboy themed restaurant that not only featured the wild dining creations of Malarkey’s mind but also an eccentric interior design that mixes the Oriental influence and rustic design to match the restaurants theme. Thomas Shoos, who also worked with Brian on Searsuckers, tackled the challenge with reclaimed pieces, koi ponds and two separate bars. Thanks to Burlap’s stunning design, dining experience and delicious cuisine, it is well worth a trip to Del Mar.

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Restaurant design can enhance or detract from a dining experience. But at the newest location of Nobu in Dubai, you might actually forget that you are there to eat. The playful use of textures, floral patterns and rich colors is enough to feed your hunger for design. The Rockwell Group designed the restaurant and according to their website “the restaurant walls and ceilings with large hand-woven curvilinear abaca panels to evoke an environment submerged under an ocean wave”. Next time your in Dubai, stop by, or you can always look at the images here.

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Del Mar’s best restaurants are joining together on June 23rd for Summer Solstice. The event will feature tasty bites from Del Mar restaurants and drinks from wineries and breweries from all over the state. The event is a great way to sample the cuisine of Del Mar while soaking in the fabulous ocean views of the village. Summer Solstice will also hold a silent auction and offer live music- all in celebration of the start of summer.

Tickets are available online for $50.

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Outstanding in the Field is a mobile restaurant that sets up in gardens, fields and farms throughout the country. This month, the unique dining experience is coming to San Diego. OITF will visit Olivewood Gardens in National City on May 15 for a dinner featuring some of the gardens freshest produce and other locally grown items. The table will be placed in the center of the gardens for a multi-course meal with cocktail pairings. And if the beautiful gardens and fun dining experience isn’t enough to peek your interest, Top Chef alumnus and owner/chef of Searsucker, Brian Malarkey, will be the guest chef for the event. His energy, incredible skill and delicious menus are sure to tempt anyone to join in on the fun. “He is excitable and funny and his cooking seeks to share his enthusiasm,” said the Outstanding in the Field team. “Brian’s interest in this type of project brings more and more people to the table.” For more information about OITF or to purchase tickets, visit their website.

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On Thursday, April 28th San Diego restaurants will join together for a good cause. It is all for Dining Out For Life San Diego. More than 125 San Diego eateries will donate at least 25% of their sales to The Center’s HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs. To find out if your favorite spot is participating or to find local restaurants, coffee shops and nightclubs that are involved, visit the Dining Out For Life website.

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Black Label Table was started by Jim Lee, Adrian Huth and Evan Rumble and launched back in November. They decided to combine their culinary and business talents to create San Diego’s first underground supper club. Black Label Table is somewhat of a cross between a “pop-up” restaurant and an exclusive dinner party. The dining experience is usually held in a private urban space, with a four-course pre-fixed menu (paired with wine).

In order to make a reservation, you must contact Black Label Table via email or Facebook. Once confirmed, you will be notified of the date and then on the day of the date, you will be given a location.

To make a reservation, email blacklabeltable@gmail.com or visit them on Facebook

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