Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is always buzzing in the Gaslamp Quarter! The eatery features a central island bar, garage doors that open onto the sidewalk patios and a ton of TVs. As the name suggests, there is plenty of beer on hand (40 on tap and more than 100 in...
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Stay Warm with Ramen Yamadaya!
With the sudden cold air mass hitting San Diego, a savory and warm bowl of ramen at Ramen Yamadaya, located at 531 Broadway in the historic Samuel Fox Lofts building, is the perfect remedy to combat this chilly weather! Ramen Yamadaya's specialty is their...
Restaurant Spotlight: Havana 1920
Team GQA got a chance to celebrate the flavors of Cuba at Havana 1920! Newly opened in the Gaslamp Quarter is Havana 1920, the latest concept from GBOD Hospitality Group. The 80-seat quaint and richly decorated restaurant channels the Hemingway-era Havana and serves...
San Diego Restaurant Week – January 21-28
Calling all friends, families, foodies, and fanatics alike- The most delicious week of the year is back to kick off 2018 and promise a New Year filled with flavor! The 14th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, January 21st, through Sunday, January 28th, to...
New Brunch Menu at Florent Restaurant & Lounge!
Downtown’s Florent has transformed its menu, from brunch to dinner, with the help of new Executive Chef, Abe Botello. Botello has brought his San Diego upbringing and over ten years of experience in the city’s top kitchens to Florent’s table. He is now reshaping the...
Restaurant Spotlight: Patron’s Corner
Patron's Corner is a modern, upscale, Mexican restaurant in the Historic Gaslamp Quarter on the corner of 4th & J Street. This rustic-chic spot with a patio doles out inventive Mexican dishes. The 3,000-square-foot eatery opened up the week before Comic Con 2017...
Toast of Gaslamp Bites, Sips, and Shopping Deals!
Tis the season to get Toasty! Mingle with friends, family, and fellow San Diegan’s as you Toast your way through the historic Gaslamp Quarter. The Toast of Gaslamp this Saturday, December 9th is the perfect way to spend an afternoon festively feasting as you stroll...
Searsucker wins the 150th Anniversary Signature Dusty Rabbit Cocktail Contest!
150 years ago, the area that is now the Gaslamp Quarter was jokingly nicknamed “Rabbitville” after its chief inhabitants. The “Dusty Rabbit” was a signature cocktail contest wherein 24 different merchants of the Gaslamp Quarter honored the pioneering spirit of...
Renowned Visionary Tom Hom Honored at the Gaslamp Quarter’s 150th Anniversary Gala!
Guests were dazzled and delighted at the GBOD Group Gaslamp 150 Gala presented by Trilogy Real Estate Management held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. It was an unforgettable evening of awards and celebration held at the Hard Rock Hotel and underneath the famous Gaslamp...
Don’t Miss the GBOD Group Gaslamp 150th Anniversary Gala presented by Trilogy Real Estate Management!
The Gaslamp Quarter Association is pleased to announce with the help of member businesses and multiple community sponsors, a party that has been 150 years in the making! On Tuesday, November 7, 2017 ticketed guests of the GBOD Group’s 150th Gaslamp Gala presented by...
Stay Healthy, Live Happy, Eat Poke at Poke Co.
Poke Co. opened 2 months ago and is a welcome addition to the lunch crowd in the Gaslamp Quarter! Serving the freshest ingredients, with a knowledgeable and welcoming staff, I can easily say this could be my go to almost every day for lunch. Owner Anthony Sou loves...
Gaslamp Member Spotlight: Sommelier, and GM Nathan Wing
Nathan Wing is no stranger to the Gaslamp Quarter. He was the General Manager of Toscana Cafe for many years, and then became the General Manager of the fine dining restaurant, Blue Point Coastal Cuisine. Mr. Wing serves on the Board of Directors of the Gaslamp...
San Diego Restaurant Week – Sept 24 – Oct 1
Embark on a culinary adventure during San Diego Restaurant Week this September 24th through October 1st. Feast like royalty with fixed price 3-course dinners and 2-course lunches during these eight delicious days! It's time to explore the many great dining options in...
Gaslamp’s New Queenborough Celebrates it’s Grand Opening!
The “Queensborough” nightclub and bar had their grand opening last night on Fifth Ave. complete with searchlights, dapper gents, sophisticated ladies, and swanky cocktails. The F street side of the venue has been open to the public for a few weeks, but last night...
San Diego Padres Celebrate the Gaslamp Quarter!
The San Diego Padres celebrated the 150th Anniversary of the Gaslamp Quarter and Downtown San Diego with a special night dedicated to the 150th Anniversary as they took on the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, September 5th! The night started off with Sherry An and Alex...
Gaslamp Quarter 150th Anniversary Night with the San Diego Padres!
The Gaslamp Quarter Association is proud to announce an official partnership with the San Diego Padres for a special evening at Petco Park celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Gaslamp Quarter! Join us as the San Diego Padres take on the St. Louis Cardinals on...
Try a Lunch Time Vacation Getaway! The Pool House at the Pendry
On Tuesday this week, the GQA staff was whisked away to a posh vacation resort during lunch time at the Pool House in Gaslamp Quarter’s The Pendry hotel. After hopping into an elevator off of the bustling 5th Ave street, we went up 2 floors to the pool deck complete...
Get your coffee & homemade bagels at Spill the Beans!
I found my new morning ritual! I walk into the new Spill the Beans eaterie and order the "Mr. Ed." This Dark Horse roast iced coffee with soy milk and an almond infusion wakes me up, but gently, as the sweet vanilla and almond taste goes down. While I smell the...