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San Diego Restaurant Week 2010

Submitted by cathytran on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 10:59pm
Date: 
09/19/2010 - 09/24/2010

Just when you thought you had your fill of scrumptious cuisines, San Diego Restaurant Week is giving you the chance to hit double the restaurants with its exciting announcement to extend its three-course dining another week!  That’s right, if you missed your favorite restaurant or weren’t able to squeeze in that last reservation this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Taste of Downtown 2010

Submitted by cathytran on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 10:57pm
Date: 
09/01/2010 - 5:00pm - 9:00pm

San Diego's most prominent Taste returns to downtown for the tenth consecutive year. Participants will stroll through each corner of downtown San Diego and taste a wide variety of the best cuisine the city has to offer.

Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival

Submitted by cathytran on Mon, 08/09/2010 - 10:54pm
Date: 
08/28/2010 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Chula Vista, CA – Treat your palate to a full dining experience with fine wines, flavorful brews and scrumptious cuisines at the 8th Annual Chula Vista Rotary Wine & Food Festival. On Saturday, August 28th, 2010 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the Chula Vista Rotary puts a twist on your traditional dinner party by providing its guests with the ultimate outdoor dining

Eggbert's

Submitted by cathytran on Sat, 08/07/2010 - 3:46pm

In the Coconut Marketplace, you'll find one location that is shared by Eggbert's (breakfast and lunch) and Hula Girl Bar & Grill (dinner).  We stopped by for breakfast.  My friend thought his Mushroom Omelet with Cheese and Hash Browns was good.    I enjoyed a full stack of Banana Pancakes with Coconut Syrup (about $8).  I had seen coconut syrup in several shops and was looking forward to trying it out.  I was not disappointed.  It definitely tastes different than maple syrup (which is also available).

Fish Express

Submitted by cathytran on Sat, 08/07/2010 - 2:58pm

Fish Express has a variety of poke, but I was drawn to the amazing Spicy Lobster Salad ($13.99 per pound).  1/4 lb (I believe that is their smallest container) was more than enough for me.  It was delicious!  I could taste the lobster and it was spicy, but not too spicy.  =)

FREE Slurpee

Submitted by cathytran on Sun, 07/11/2010 - 10:19am
Date: 
07/11/2010 - 8:00am - 10:00pm

Free 7.11 oz Slurpee today at 7 Eleven! Keep in mind that it is a very small size.

Xooro

Submitted by cathytran on Fri, 06/25/2010 - 4:28pm

Xooro...  premium Spanish fritters?  Sorry, but I disagree.  This little shop recently opened at the Westfield Shopping Center in Mission Valley.  While I was looking at their "products" on their website, I wanted to try one of their treats.  Each looked delicious.  When we got to their store, we discovered that some of the treats were already made.  I was expecting them to make it when I placed my order.  To me, it should have been warm, but instead, I got a cold Xooro.  The Triple Chocolate ($4.40) consisted of a chocolate filled regular

Taste of Gaslamp 2010

Submitted by cathytran on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 10:39am
Date: 
06/26/2010 - 06/27/2010

Your ticket is your passport to come down to the Gaslamp Quarter and sample menu specialties from more than 20 of our favorite locations per day. At "Will-call," you can pick up your walking maps, wristbands and an event survey. From there you can visit the locations that interest you in any order you choose. There are a few locations that are only open to patrons 21 and up but the event is suitable for everyone.  (Small children may not have the patience for the walking and waiting in line but if you feel comfortable you may bring them.)

Tickets: $30 each day

Senor Mango's

Submitted by cathytran on Tue, 06/15/2010 - 10:20am

One of my favorite Taste of Adams Avenue stops was Senor Mango's.  (They're actually located on 30th Street.)  We tried the Pineapple Juice and Watermelon Juice.  Both were cold and refreshing.  Absolutely delicious!

They also offer smoothies, fruit salads, yogurt, cottage cheese, acai, and even tortas.  There is a second location in Escondido.  The weather is heating up, so stop by for a cooling treat!

Pineapple & Watermelon Juices

Viva Pops

Submitted by cathytran on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 12:09pm

While standing in line for Lestat's last month, I noticed Viva Pops across the street and wondered if they were any good.  So I was quite excited to find out that they were part of Taste of Adams Avenue.  Lavender Lemonade sounded different and it certainly was...  a little funky.  Strawberry Basil was absolutely delicious!  Even though I didn't really notice the basil, this treat was full of strawberries and is a must try!  Their pops are $2.50 each (I think we received smaller sized pops to try), are organic, and come in a variety of unique flav