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SAN DIEGO

March 17, 2018
1. Mavericks Beach Club
1. Mavericks Beach Club

Pacific Beach’s Mavericks Beach Club opened in February. The eatery and entertainment center boasts 15,000 square feet over its two stories with room for 777 standing guests. Along with a dance floor and several outdoor games, the space specializes in casual fare like burgers, tacos, and sandwiches.

Photo: Dustin Bailey
2. Hotel Republic
2. Hotel Republic

Hotel Republic debuted in Downtown San Diego in November as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Along with 258 rooms, the hotel features 16,000 square feet of indoor-outdoor meeting spaces. The Grand room is 1,900 square feet and holds 200 for a reception or 160 theater-style and attaches to a nearly 1,000-foot patio. Other spaces can hold 200 for theater-style events or as many as 225 guests for a reception. The Topside Terrace and Kitchen Bar can hold receptions of 200 guests.

Photo: Jason Dewey
3. JRDN Restaurant
3. JRDN Restaurant

The restaurant JRDN at Tower23 hotel unveiled its refresh in February. The oceanfront hotspot located next to the Pacific Beach boardwalk features new indoor and outdoor furnishings, plus the addition of a glass-enclosed sushi kitchen to accompany its new sushi menu. The entire indoor-outdoor space is 10,000 square feet and can accommodate 350 seated guests or 500 standing. The property also includes a private dining with an adjoining patio that can accommodate 70 seated or 125 standing guests in its 1,200-square-foot space.

Photo: Courtesy of JRDN
4. Cloak and Petal
4. Cloak and Petal

Little Italy is home to Cloak and Petal, an upscale Japanese eatery that opened in December. Dramatic cherry blossoms behind the wraparound bar anchor the 7,500-square-foot restaurant with room for 117 seated or 333 standing guests.

Photo: Courtesy of Cloak and Petal
5. Breakfast Republic
5. Breakfast Republic

Popular chain Breakfast Republic expanded to Carmel Valley in November. The restaurant spans 4,050 square feet and can accommodate 128 guests. The concept from Johan Engman of Rise & Shine Restaurant Group has an extensive breakfast menu that includes vegan and gluten-free options, as well as a drinks menu that includes cocktails, draft beer, two varieties of kombucha on tap, and antioxidant shots.

Photo: Courtesy of Alternative Strategies
6. Nautilus Tavern
6. Nautilus Tavern

La Jolla’s Nautilus Tavern opened in November. The 2,500-square-foot restaurant specializing in New American cuisine accommodates 70 seated guests inside with additional room at its two adjoining patios.

Photo: Walter Wilson Photography
7. Waterbar
7. Waterbar

Pacific Beach’s Waterbar opened up in January. The second-floor restaurant with floor-to-ceiling views of the boardwalk and beach spans 6,700 square feet with a bar anchoring the dining room. The space accommodates 225 seated guests or 512 standing.

Photo: Courtesy of Heartwork Hill
8. Volcano Rabbit
8. Volcano Rabbit

Volcano Rabbit in Downtown San Diego opened in February. Specializing in tacos and tequila, the 4,000-square-foot restaurant can accommodate 250 standing guests or 95 seated guests. The space also features a private dining room that seats 30.

Photo: John Audley
9. Havana 1920
9. Havana 1920

The spirit of Cuba can be found at Gaslamp’s Havana 1920. Opened in October, the brightly decorated restaurant specializing in Cuban cuisine and rum cocktails spans 1,400 square feet with space for 80 seated guests.

Photo: Courtesy of Havana 1920
10. The Bell Marker
10. The Bell Marker

Downtown San Diego introduced the Bell Marker in February. The 8,000-square-foot brewery with a wraparound bar accommodates 212 seated guests. Along with 12 beers brewed on site, the menu includes a selection of pizzas, sandwiches, and vegan options.

Photo: Courtesy of The Bell Marker
1. Galleria Park Hotel
1. Galleria Park Hotel

In January, Joie de Vivre property Galleria Park Hotel revealed a multimillion-dollar renovation and redesign to its entrance, lobby, and mezzanine. This is part of a phased renovation for the financial district hotel, which refreshed all 177 guest rooms in 2017 along with its meeting and event spaces. San Francisco-based interior design firm BAMO drew interior design inspiration from the building's history, which dates back to the early 1900s. The new entryway opens into an expansive, two-story lobby area, inclusive of a mezzanine. Decor accents include marble tile floors, antiqued mirrors, colorful abstract artwork, and carpeting in charcoal and brandy shades. The hotel's 2,003 square feet of meeting space feature neutral walls and carpeting in lush blues and greys. There's the 923-square-foot Buena Vista room, which can accommodate 100 for receptions or 75 for a theater-style event. Then there are two 540-foot spaces, the MacArthur room and the Lafayette room, which each accommodate 40 for receptions or theater-style events.

Photo: Courtesy of Joie de Vivre Hotels
Epicurean San Diego added pop-up farm dinners to its offerings of immersive culinary experiences. Guests arrive at a local farm, meet the farmers, and tour the property before sitting down to an al fresco, homegrown meal prepared by a local chef. Dinners range from three to five courses, and participants have the option to harvest the ingredients used in the evening’s dishes. Epicurean can work with planners to create custom dinners at several nearby farms for groups ranging in size from 14 to 50 people.
Epicurean San Diego added pop-up farm dinners to its offerings of immersive culinary experiences. Guests arrive at a local farm, meet the farmers, and tour the property before sitting down to an al fresco, homegrown meal prepared by a local chef. Dinners range from three to five courses, and participants have the option to harvest the ingredients used in the evening’s dishes. Epicurean can work with planners to create custom dinners at several nearby farms for groups ranging in size from 14 to 50 people.
Photo: Courtesy of Epicurean
Bread and Cheese Catering specializes in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches that incorporate homemade aiolis and local cheeses. Varieties include classics like the Reuben and the Croque Monsieur as well as creative options like the Burn-a-Nator, a fiery combination of pepper jack cheese, spicy salami, and enchilada aioli on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough bread. The company can cater events for as many as 1,000 guests.
Bread and Cheese Catering specializes in gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches that incorporate homemade aiolis and local cheeses. Varieties include classics like the Reuben and the Croque Monsieur as well as creative options like the Burn-a-Nator, a fiery combination of pepper jack cheese, spicy salami, and enchilada aioli on jalapeño-cheddar sourdough bread. The company can cater events for as many as 1,000 guests.
Photo: Justin McChesney-Wachs
With recreational marijuana use now legal in California, planners can enhance their events with hand-spun, cannabis-infused cotton candy from B Edibles. These artisanal treats are made from natural ingredients and come in flavors like watermelon, peppermint, jalapeño, and lavender. The company can create its sweets on site at events or provide pre-packaged favors.
With recreational marijuana use now legal in California, planners can enhance their events with hand-spun, cannabis-infused cotton candy from B Edibles. These artisanal treats are made from natural ingredients and come in flavors like watermelon, peppermint, jalapeño, and lavender. The company can create its sweets on site at events or provide pre-packaged favors.
Photo: Courtesy of B Edibles
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