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Rob Marlbrough (@DowntownRob)

Bringing you the best, the luxurious, and the unique. DowntownRob is the semi-official ambassador of San Diego, and craves new venues with distinctive flare, amazing food, and superb cocktails.

September, 2012

  • 25 September

    Sora’s Italian Japanese cuisine soars into Downtown

    Very unique cuisine at Sora

    A group of friends and I recently experienced the exceptional Milano-Tokyo creations at Sora by chef Noriyoshi Teruya, the sushi chef from Nobu San Diego, who was a a protégé of famed chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa …

  • 18 September

    The Amazing Katsuya By S+ARCK

    “Featuring the dynamic pairing of Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi and design impresario Philippe Starck, Katsuya by Starck is truly a feast for the senses. With specialty cocktails, unique rolls and spectacular sushi and sashimi …

  • 11 September

    The Commons Deconstructed

    I interviewed Jake Pescatello about his new venture The Commons, partnering with the awesome owner of Dirty Birds in Pacific Beach, Leigh Gibson, in a new concept of burgers, hot dogs, tater tots, beer, combined …

August, 2012

  • 22 August

    New Views at W San Diego

    Experience the fairly recent changes at W San Diego, where innovative designers and artists have refreshed the W San Diego with a bold new look. Here's a highlight of what's new for you to view.

November, 2009

  • 6 November

    Sign My Book, Please!

    I had the privilege of hosting an exclusive wine tasting and book signing event with the energetic Gary Vaynerchuk at Vin De Syrah Wine Parlor in Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp district. Gary was in San Diego as …