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Weekly $50 Gift Certificate for our Facebook Friends
To show how much we appreciate you, every week we will randomly select one of our Facebook friends to receive a $50 SanDiegoRestaurants Gift Certificate redeemable at many of San Diego's finest restaurants. Our valued gift certificates are the perfect gifts for any occasion and can be easily purchased from our website.
Part Two of San Diego Restaurant Week! January 2013
If you weren't able to attend Restaurant Week last week, there's still time! Several restaurants are extending their special discounted menus from Sunday, January 19th to Friday, January 25th.
The Cohn Restaurant Group's Anniversary Week $20.13
The Cohn Family of restaurants is celebrating this New Year with Anniversary Week $20.13! Each of the 8 participating restaurants will be offering a special preset menu for the amazing price of just $20.13 per person. These special menus will only be available from Wednesday, January 2nd through Tuesday, January 8th so book your reservations now!
Christmas Specials at San Diego’s Finest Restaurants
San Diego is home to some of the finest dining ventures in California and many of them will be open for Christmas. Change things up this year and allow the talented chefs of these innovative restaurants prepare your holiday meal. Browse the different menus and choose the destination that best fits your personal taste. Some of these menus are offering modern twists to traditional holiday fare that are simply too tempting to pass up.
A Taste of the Holidays: One Night Only, Food and Wine Event at The French Gourmet
With the holidays fast approaching, local restaurants are hosting festive parties all around town. One in particular, The French Gourmet, will hold its most popular event, the Holiday Bubbly and Bordeaux Tasting Event on Monday, December 3rd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Featuring hors d'oeuvres, champagne, sparkling wines and Bordeaux wines, this event will be sure to please on every level.
Winners of the Chef of the Fest Competition 2012
The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival has evolved to entail quite an impressive bevy of delectable entrees, decadant desserts, expertly crafted wines, and of course a fierce competition of culinary innovation and know-how. Each year, the best chefs in the area come together to showcase individual styles, unique ingredients and delicious entrees during the rigorous Chef of the Fest Competition. This article features San Diego's winning chefs and their unique creations.
9th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival
From November 14th - 18th, the 9th Annual San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival highlights the finest culinary talent available in San Diego as well as an international display of the world's finest wines and spirits. A sample of participating restaurants include Aqua al 2, Bice Ristorante, Donovans Steak & Chip House, The Restaurant at the Pearl, Romesco Baja Med, Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar, Royal India, Toast Enoteca & Cucina, Truluck's, and Whisknladle.
What's Brewing for San Diego Beer Week 2012
There may be only a few days left for San Diego Beer Week, but there are still many exciting events for beer lovers to enjoy. Brewery tours, tap takeovers, rare beer tastings, and beer dinners are just a few events on the schedule. So grab a pint and join in on all that Beer Week has to offer!
Fine Dining at Fleming's Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar located in the beautiful Hyatt Regency complex is the premier restaurant to indulge in a fine steak dinner. With a wine list that is famous for their 100 wines by the glass, patrons will find that the wine is ever flowing at Fleming’s. The “5 for $6 ‘Til 7” happy hour stands as one of the best deals in town with five drinks, appetizers, and wines priced at only $6.
The Michael David Winery Dinner at Roppongi
Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar is hosting the Michael David Wine Dinner on Tuesday, November 13th at 6:30 p.m. This event features a five-course prix fixe menu paired with select wines from the Michael David Winery, all for only $65. Reserve now as space is limited!
A Taste of Italy at Olivetto Ristorante & Wine Bar
Olivetto Ristorante & Wine Bar is Mission Hills’ premier place to dine on modern Italian cuisine. Dishes like Gnocchi and Pollo Parmigiana can be ordered from their lunch and dinner menus. Olivetto’s wine list features domestic and European wines, as well as wines from Chile and Australia. Don't miss Olivetto’s daily happy hour where guests can enjoy $5 wines by the glass and reduced prices on select appetizers!
Yakitori Izakaya Tec Chan: A Taste of Japan in Hillcrest!
Yakitori Izakaya Tec Chan brings authentic Japanese cuisine to Hillcrest. A wide range of fare including Yakitori, Ramen, Okonomiyaki, and Sushi are available to those looking for a taste of Japan in Uptown San Diego. Happy Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. features 50% off select sushi rolls, special priced appetizers, as well as beer and sake specials. Open until 2:00 a.m. everyday, Yakitori Izakaya Tec Chan is a fine choice to satiate those late night hunger pangs!
A Tour of San Diego Breweries: Alpine Beer Company, Manzanita Brewing, Monkey Paw, and Stone Brewery
In this article I explore three San Diego breweries: the Alpine Beer Company, Manzanita Brewing, Monkey Paw, and Stone Brewery. A range of beer styles are sampled, including IPA, Stout, Saison, Pale Ale, Double IPA, American Strong Ale, and Blonde Ale.
Opera Tuesdays at Operacaffe
Every third Tuesday of the month Operacaffe offers Opera Tuesdays featuring live performances from Rosario Monetti, Cherylyn Larson, and Bryan Verhoye. Chefs Roberto Bernardoni and Patrizia Branchi craft authentic Tuscan cuisine and are proud to present the philanthropic Chefs Giving Table. This event donates 20% of revenue generated to a local nonprofit organization.
Delicious Weird Eats
Tired of the same old steak and potatoes? Try some uncommon eats that will heighten your culinary experiences.
Stop in at McCormick and Schmick's for Seafood and Steaks
McCormick and Schmick's is one of the leading names in seafood restaurants here in the U.S. with over 80 locations freckled across the country with the one in San Diego located in the Omni Hotel downtown. The attention to detail, service and quality make McCormick and Schmick's the place to dine.
Italian Fare at the Beach
Our new partner, Fresco Trattoria, offers delicious Italian cuisine along the coast in Carlsbad.