Mark your calendars because the fun is ramping up in East Village. For the remainder of the year, the East Village Association will be hosting a variety of exciting new and returning events and activities for those young and old!
Attention all foodies! Experience the culinary extravaganza at the Inaugural Taste of East Village where for three consecutive days, the local restaurants and bars in East Village will be serving up bites from 4 to 8 p.m. starting on Tuesday, Aug. 29 and running through Thursday, Aug. 31. At the event, foodies will be able to indulge in appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages from over 35 of San Diego’s most renowned dining establishments.
Upon arrival, ticketholders will receive a Taste Passport, which will serve as a comprehensive guide to all the participating restaurants in the neighborhood and their delectable menu offerings. Throughout the event, attendees will have the opportunity to explore the neighborhood, sampling different bites and sips while taking in the East Village atmosphere.
Whether you are familiar with the culinary scene in East Village or open to exploring new flavors, the Taste of East Village will give you the chance to sample from the neighborhood’s finest restaurants and eateries including Hey Sugar, Tavern + Bowl, Wicked Chicken, Sovereign Modern Thai, Doggos Gus, Moniker Cocktail Co., Knotty Barrel, StoryHouse Spirits and many more!
Ticketholders will then peruse throughout the neighborhood stopping at participating restaurants for their signature bites, each earning a stamp on their passport. A limited number of early bird tickets are available for $35 and general tickets will be available for $40, plus a service fee. For more information about the Taste of East Village visit www.TasteOfEastVillageSD.com.
A Look Ahead
The East Village celebrations are just getting started. Continue the festivities at the East Village Oktoberfest in partnership with Quartyard. On Saturday, Sept. 30, Quartyard will be transforming East Village into a modern faced Oktoberfest with a unique twist of Latin flair for the community. The lively event will highlight the German influence on Mexican lager, music and food. Attendees can expect lots of craft beer, traditional Oktoberfest faire including soft pretzels and Bavarian sausages, traditional Polka music and tribute bands, along with tons of games encouraging guest interaction and maximum fun. More details to come!
Though still in the works, the first ever East Village Salutes! is expected to take place on Sunday, Nov. 12 in the Downtown neighborhood. An event to honor Veterans and all those who have served, the Veteran’s Day celebration will feature Veteran-owned businesses, live music and entertainment and a variety of kids activations. Honor those who have served our county on the special holiday event.
Soon, the East Village Association will also be working with Las Jefas Markets to create a weekly artisan market for the community to support local talent. Expected to start on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the East Village Artisan Market will feature artisan goods from all across San Diego and will take place every fourth Saturday of the month on Park Blvd.
In addition, the Association is planning to kick off First Fridays in the neighborhood. Switching up businesses every month, First Fridays will be hosted by one neighborhood business and will feature offerings from other neighboring businesses. The First Friday events are expected to be a year-round program to help establish opportunities for the community to come together to meet their neighbors and network.
Exciting plans are underway for the East Village community, bringing in new ways to reconnect the community so keep an out for what’s to come in the neighborhood!
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