Grub Sprawl is back again this month, hitting up its fifth location in Little Italy on Nov. 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. for one night of hearty $5 dishes at some of the neighborhood’s best eateries. San Diego-based marketing and communications agency Alternative Strategies will give participants the chance to try new, affordable dishes at 10 participating restaurants in the charming former fishing neighborhood known for some of the city’s best Italian cuisine. “We decided to do the Grub Sprawl in Little Italy this time around because it’s one of San Diego’s best culinary neighborhoods,” said Lauren Kennedy, Alternative Strategies representative. “Last month’s Grub Sprawl in La Jolla was a huge success and we’re excited to offer great Italian flavors in Little Italy this time around.” The communications company decided to hold the monthly gastronomic grub tour to showcase the growing restaurant scenes in San Diego communities in a fun, affordable way. “We were representing the ‘Taste of’ events and thought these are really unique in that you can taste a lot of food choices,” said Kennedy. “This is a bit different in that guests can choose three or four spots from a variety of restaurants, see the menu beforehand, and sit down inside the restaurant for a meal.” Despite the $5 price tag, restaurants do not skimp on the meals. The Glass Door at the Porto Vista Hotel will offer two satisfying options including bacon bleu mussels atop linguini or a lasagna cupcake with truffled Portobello, ricotta cheese, mozzarella and garlic pesto bread. Other meal options include St. Tropez’s quiche Lorraine with salad and a toasted baguette, Caps Pizza and Bar’s 7-inch pizza with three toppings, and Princess Pub & Grille’s fish and chips. The Grub Sprawl tour has already made successful stops in North Park, Coronado, Hillcrest and La Jolla with an increasing number of Grub Sprawl groupies attending each month. Participants can pick up a complimentary wristband and map at 5:45 p.m. from The Glass Door at the Porto Vista Hotel, located at 1835 Colombia St., for the chance to grub on good eats at some of the Little Italy’s best restaurants. For more information about Grub Sprawl, visit www.grubsprawl.com or call (619) 858-0322.
