UnderBelly will be closing on Monday June 3rd for renovations, and will not re-open until the following Monday, June 10th. We apologize for all ramen-related inconveniences.

As a part of their menu updates, Neighborhood has just debuted their “American Burger”, consisting of 2 four oz. patties, American cheese, Thousand Island dressing, romaine lettuce, pickled zucchini, and tomato. As you can see it’s a pretty serious undertaking; give one a shot the next time you’re around the ‘hood.

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While the rest of the internet was busy debating whether Bukowski can actually be attributed to the quote, “Find what you love and let it kill you”, James Rhodes was busy putting together a great article that puts some practical application behind the mantra.

To celebrate National Oyster Day on Tuesday, August 5th, Executive Chef Jason McLeod welcomes five of the area’s most notable chefs to join him and take a turn behind the raw bar for an epic SHUCK-A-THON from 5pm-10pm. For those who like it raw, Ironside Fish & Oyster will be serving up Baja’s famed Kumiai Oysters donated by Farm Fresh Shellfish for just a buck apiece from 5pm-10pm. Though more convincing is probably not necessary, let us remind you that it’s all for charity, for shuck’s sake.  The chefs are putting their busy schedules on ice for one evening only in order to raise money for their respective charities of choice.  During each chef’s hour, 100% of the proceeds from oyster sales will go to their chosen organization, detailed below.

There is no cost to attend this event and walk-ins are welcome.

CHARITY SHUCK-A-THON SCHEDULE: NATIONAL OYSTER DAY–TUESDAY, AUGUST 5th

• 5-6PM Chef George Morris: Beaumont’s Eatery
  • Proceeds go to Just Call Us Volunteers 

• 6-7PM Chef Matt Gordon: Sea & Smoke and Solace Restaurants
  • Proceeds go to San Diego Botanic Garden

• 7-8PM Chef Hanis Cavin: Carnitas’ Snack Shack
  • Proceeds go to YMCA Oz Shelter Services 

• 8-9PM Chef Chad White, Comun Kitchen & Tavern
  • Proceeds go to The Kawasaki Disease Foundation

• 9-10PM Chef Amy DiBiase, Tidal
  • Proceeds go to Center for Community Solutions San Die

If you would like to be a part of our movement at our newest outpost, Ironside Fish & Oyster in Little Italy come let us know.

We will be hosting a job fair to find the right candidates to be a part of Consortium Holdings.

January 20, 2014795 J Street, SD Corner of 8th & J (former Proper Pub & Wine Steals location)

Look for the Consortium Holdings Tent

Looking for the following Positions

Dishwashers / Cooks / Sous Chef / Pastry Chef / Bussers / Barbacks / Servers
Bartenders / Lead Bartender / Lead Servers / Assistant General Manager

New El Dorado Snap-Backs are in, get yours at Hdqtrs on 8th & G right across from Neighborhood.

This week the ticket price for the San Diego Craft Beer & Cocktail Showcase will go up from $25 to $30, so if you’re interested grab one now. The ticket includes 10 tasters from your choice of 12 craft brewers including Lost Abbey, Hess, Coronado, St. Archer, Ballast Point and more, as well as 6 craft cocktail bars including Bourbon & Branch, The Lion’s Share, Polite Provisions, and Sycamore Den. Plus there will be a Beefeater 24 bar, gourmet food trucks, a local celebrity dunk tank, and DJs Kanye Asada, Kid Wonder, and V-Rock to provide some smooth tunes both indoors and out in the parking lot.

The El Dorado crew is getting excited as the day draws near, it should be a great day with plenty of tasty drinks and great people. Last year tickets sold out before the day of the event, so don’t wait, pick them up soon.

Say what you will about Wendy’s and we will likely agree with you but, this training video is a stroke of genius.

El Dorado Cocktail Lounge, San Diego City Beat, and FYC Labs are partnering up to put together an event on August 2nd, 2014 to celebrate San Diego’s craft cocktail and craft beer communities. The event will be in the back parking lot at El Dorado Cocktail Lounge at the corner of 11th and Broadway in Downtown San Diego. The event will showcase 6 craft cocktail bars from all across California and 12 local craft breweries. In addition, games, food, and vendors will be available for all to enjoy.

BUY TICKETS 

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Starting today, Polite Provisions will be open at Noon on weekdays. They will be featuring a Happy Hour from 12-6PM, Monday through Thursday. All of the cocktails on the rotating Happy Hour menus come from Erick Castro’s private cocktail literature collection. The menu will be changing monthly, as will the book chosen as the muse.

In other news, Soda & Swine is now open at 11:30AM Monday-Friday, while remaining open until 1:30 AM. Just that many more hours for you to swing by and grab a meatball or two. We’ll see you around the ‘hood.

This morning Eater broke the news of our latest concept: Ironside Oyster. We’ve been hard at work researching, traveling, and testing to come up with the best suited seafood offering we can imagine –  landing somewhere in the middle between casual fish spots and upscale fine seafood dining. Check out the article for more details, and check back here for updates as the project progresses.

Not that we agree but, this is great entertainment.

Consortium Gift Cards available for interweb purchase here.

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We were honored to hear the news that Restaurant Hospitality named Soda & Swine‘s “The Hog” as one of America’s Best Sandwiches. “The Hog” – comprised of chorizo, brisket, and pork butt with chipotle barbecue sauce and shredded mozzarella – took down the “Best Submarine” title, besting some serious contenders from Chicago and Los Angeles.