The historic Grand Pacific Hotel redevelopment project
Walking around San Diego’s Gaslamp District, you might notice an array of historical buildings with golden plaques, engraved with stories of ghosts past and brave new entrepreneurs. This area boasts of roots tied to San Diego’s humble beginnings, honoring its ancestry and protecting its structures. Guests of the city often take tours of these landma
The Side Bar Nightclub & Lounge development project
Downtown San Diego has quickly become a desired destination for good eats, delicious drinks, and nightlife entertainment. New bars, restaurants, lounges, and nightclubs are popping up all the time, and competition is as fierce as it’s ever been. These days, it’s rare to find a venue that has withstood the changes and demands of the […]
Iconic Pearl Hotel selects RMD Group to consult on the hotel’s redevelopment and position them for future success
Iconic in its own right, The Pearl Hotel is a hidden treasure in the Point Loma neighborhood of San Diego. Known for its pool facing restaurant and bar Charles + Dinorah, the stylish mid-century boutique hotel hosts some of San Diego’s longest standing community promotions. On Wednesdays you can book a reservation for Dive-In Theater, […]
Culinary ambitions heat up as Michelin comes to town
By the end of the summer, San Diego plans to join the elite group of cities in the state of California — so far, only San Francisco — to feature Michelin-rated restaurants. Earlier this year, Michelin, an internationally-recognized culinary rating system, and Visit California together announced they’d be releasing a one-of-a-kind guide that would cover [&
Creative vessels make cocktails extra fun
Cocktails in a traditional glass are often pretty great, but these creative vessels make happy hour extra fun. Night Owl Side Bar in San Diego recently underwent an inspiring re-imagination and with that came a new craft cocktail menu. Side Bar’s Night Owl features Absolut Elyx vodka, autumn spice, pineapple, lime and ginger. Click here for […]
Hotels and resorts choose RMD Group to develop bar and restaurant lifestyle amenities
Remember the old days when hotels and resorts competed by offering cable TV, or a microwave? If there was a pool with a bar, you might have thought it was a 5 Star Resort. In a census conducted by STR Global, there were roughly 5 million rooms available in the US in 2015. Up from […]
Find more profit in your bar, restaurant or nightlife venue with RMD Consulting
Finances, finances, finances. When you are running a bar, restaurant, or nightlife venue, you work hard to manage and maximize profit. Whether paying back investors or yourself, this is a critical focal point, daily, monthly, and annually. When evaluating profitability and making business decisions that impact it, several areas need to be evaluated: inventory,
These creative dishes take steak to the next level
Steak is always pretty special. Whether enjoying it seared or grilled, we’re usually more than satisfied. However, improvement can be made on near-perfection and these spots around the country are taking the already-awesome steak and somehow making it even better. Seared Beef Sashimi Opening in San Diego in the former Grand Pacific Hotel building this [&h
March of the Michelin Men: San Diego attracts chefs with major star power
Chef Back is already sold on San Diego, which he said is underrated in the food world. “All eyes are on the San Diego culinary scene right now,” Back said. “There’s so much room for innovation and creativity, and I saw a huge opportunity when I was approached by RMD Group to collaborate on Lumi. […]
Michelin-Star chef announces 5,000sf Gaslamp rooftop restaurant
A Michelin-starred chef with acclaimed eateries across the globe is adding San Diego to his growing restaurant empire. Lumi by Akira Back will be part of RMD Group’s 15,000-square-foot restaurant project at the corner of Fifth Avenue and J Street. Known for his Asian cuisine, Back is bringing a modern Japanese menu to the 5,000-square-foot […]