Not-So-Skinny Dipping
A buff bartender bulks up for bathing suit season by: Michael Benninger Having worked at venues around the city for the past decade, Chicago native Melissa Huegal is now flexing her bartending muscle at Club Flamingo. But for this recently converted gym rat, the real heavy lifting begins when the sun sets on the vintage-style […]
All in La Famiglia
The story behind an Italian restaurant for (and by) the generations. by: David Nelson Photos by Kate and Michael Auda Like some siblings do, a brainchild can come as a complete surprise. Such was the case with Salvucci’s, the new Italian sister to RMD Group’s growing roster of venerable venues. “We weren’t ready to do […]
Famous State Fair Food At American Restaurants (Demo)
By Jenn Rice, Special for USA TODAY Two key fair foods were born at the State Fair of Texas back in the early 1900s: the snow cone and the corn dog. Fast-forward to 2016 and these popular bites are making appearances on menus across the country — along with whacky new creations. Famous state fair foods […]
RMD Group Debuts Salvucci’s Near Petco Park (Demo)
by Candice Woo More Italian for the East Village Launching tonight and open for dinner Monday through Saturday is Salvucci’s, the new Italian restaurant from RMD Group, which counts Don Chido and Rustic Root among its downtown area assets. Two weeks from today, the restaurant will start its regular hours — from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]
Salvucci’s Ristorante Ushers Old School Italian Into the East Village (Demo)
by Candice Woo Bring on the red sauce The East Village food scene is filling back in again after several notable restaurant closures; over on J Street, Oscar’s Mexican Seafood has replaced TOAST Enoteca & Cucina and we’re hearing that a local hospitality group has something in the pipeline for the former Table No. 10. And […]
What It’s Like Getting Wasted At One Of The SMALLEST Bars In The Country (Demo)
Pop’s Liquor Cabinet is not only San Diego, CA’s smallest bar, it’s arguably the tiniest official place serving alcoholic drinks in the country. Even their reservation page on Popsbarsd.com reads, “reserve your stool.” It’s not a marketing ploy — there are in fact only three stools in the entire 157 sq. foot place. One fateful […]
RMD Group Takes Home Multiple Lamplighter Awards (Demo)
Thank you to all that joined us on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Parq Restaurant & Nightclub (615 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101) as we celebrated the best of the best at the Lamplighter Awards brought to you by RMD Group, an ultra-exclusive VIP cocktail affair where the 2015 Best of the Gaslamp award winners were announced. This evening of […]
Menu Moves: Restaurant desserts inspired by state fairs and summer carnivals (Demo)
Chefs tap into their inner child to create nostalgic desserts. Written by: Gail Bellamy Churros y Abuelitos Chocolate Never underestimate the nostalgia factor of the fried pastries and midway treats your customers indulged in at summer carnivals and fairs when they were children. Several restaurants are tapping into this fondness for childhood favorites. At S
San Diego Nightclubs – FLUXX Nightclub (Demo)
Looking for the best in San Diego Nightclubs? Check out FLUXX! Ready to spice up your night with a visit to one of the best San Diego nightclubs? Get your dancing shoes on and experience San Diego’s hottest nightlife destination. FLUXX nightclub is located downtown in San Diego’s buzzing Gaslamp District. Whether you’re looking for […]
Down-home dining in the Gaslamp (Demo)
By Frank Sabatini Jr. RMD Group’s second restaurant venture in the Gaslamp Quarter holds some big surprises, starting with its newly constructed rooftop patio overlooking the bustling Fifth Avenue. If the rare sight of customers peering down from three floors above on this street doesn’t grab your attention, then the quirky design appointments flowing throu