San Diegans might want to put that New Year’s resolution diet on hold for another week or two, as San Diego Restaurant Week rings in the new year with great deals on two-course prix-fixe lunch options for $10, $15 or $20 and three-course prix-fixe dinner deals for $20, $30 or $40 from Jan. 15 to 20 at participating restaurants across the county. The biannual weeklong event offers discounted prices on cuisine options from around the world without having to leave the comfort of your own backyard — whether that be the beach communities or downtown, North County or South County — San Diego Restaurant Week offers culinary delights to cater to any palate. Here’s a taste of some of the options around La Jolla: • Cafe Japengo, 8960 University Center Lane, (858) 450-3355, www.cafejapengo.com, $40 dinner • La Jolla Strip Club, 4282 Esplanade Ct., (858) 450-1400, www.cohnrestaurants.com, $15 lunch, $30 dinner • Marine Room, 2000 Spindrift Drive, (858) 459-7222, www.marineroom.com, $40 dinner, • Shores Restaurant, 8110 Camino Del Orro, (858) 456-0600, www.theshoresrestaurant.com, $30 dinner • Tapenade Restaurant, 7612 Fay Ave., (858) 551-7500 x101, www.tapenaderestaurant.com, $40 dinner • The Melting Pot, 8980 University Center Lane, (858) 638-1700, www.meltingpot.com, $30 dinner No tickets or passes are required to take advantage of the deals. For a complete list of participating restaurants, visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com.
