{"id":234594,"date":"2018-04-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-20T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/dining-out-in-san-diego-april-20-2018\/"},"modified":"2018-04-20T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2018-04-20T07:00:00","slug":"dining-out-in-san-diego-april-20-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/dining-out-in-san-diego-april-20-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Dining Out in San Diego: April 20, 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

April 28 will mark the second year for the Taste of Liberty Station event, which will combine music and art with food and drinks from 5 to 9 p.m. in the iconic formal Naval base. Among the restaurants that will dole out samples throughout the historic grounds are Dirty Birds, Solare, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Olala Crepes, Soda & Swine, Pisco Rotisserie & Cevicheria<\/strong>, and more. The cost is $30. tasteoflibertystation.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Yellow fin tuna tartare in cones from Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens at last year\u2019s Taste of Liberty Station (Photo courtesy of Maria Pablo)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Joining the crop of vegan establishments that have sprouted up in San Diego over the last several months, such as Anthem<\/strong> in North Park, O.B. Garden Cafe <\/strong>in Ocean Beach, Starry Lane Bakery<\/strong> in Hillcrest, and donna jean<\/strong> in Bankers Hill, is Soulshine<\/strong> in Mission Beach.<\/p>\n

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A variety of internationally inspired vegan dishes await at Soulshine (Photo by Amalia Huffman)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The newcomer offers plant-based takes on Indian, Asian, Mediterranean and American dishes. Heading the kitchen is Mike Feil, an Alpine native who attended the Culinary Institute of America and worked at restaurants in San Francisco, Idaho and Maui. He was also a chef at Casa de Luz<\/strong> en el parque norte y Trilogy<\/strong> in La Jolla.<\/p>\n

The restaurant was launched recently by Amalia Huffman. She also owns the nearby Barefoot Bakery<\/strong> (3852 Mission Blvd.<\/em>), which sells vegan, organic and gluten-free items such as scones, muffins and biscuits. Beginning in about a month, her bakery will also sell cakes by advance order. 3864 Mission Blvd., 858-886-7252, soulshinemb.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Spring is for vegans at True Food Kitchen. (Photo courtesy of Raluca State)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of San Diego\u2019s most ambitious spring menus rolls out each year at True Food Kitchen<\/strong>, the national chain known for promoting Dr. Andrew Weil\u2019s anti-inflammatory diet. With locations in centro comercial valle de la moda<\/strong> y University Town Center<\/strong>, the new, seasonal offerings are available from April 11 to July 10.<\/p>\n

Highlights in this year\u2019s lineup include miso-glazed eggplant with tahini yogurt and black walnut pesto; asparagus toast with roasted onions, mint, lemon and hemp seeds; and artichoke-pesto pizza with vegan ricotta made from almonds. Several new cocktails and \u201crefreshers\u201d are also in the offing. 7007 Friars Road and 4303 La Jolla Village Drive, truefoodkitchen.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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This year\u2019s food theme at the San Diego County Fair is centered on unicorns (Foto por Frank Sabatini Jr.)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Culinary vendors for this year\u2019s Feria del condado de San Diego<\/strong> (June 1 through July 4) have been asked to create \u201cunicorn food\u201d to tie in to this year\u2019s fair theme: \u201cHow Sweet It Is.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the fair\u2019s public information officer, Annie Pierce, dishes on tap so far include rainbow grilled-cheese sandwiches; unicorn cotton candy ice cream sandwiches; and unicorn \u201ccrack\u201d fries with caramel drizzle, sea salt, Fruity Pebbles and Pop Rocks. Also in the pipeline are unicorn beef sundaes and unicorn burgers. Their specs, however, remain a mystery.<\/p>\n

Pierce adds that fair-goers can expect all of the outrageous, fried foods as well, although a list of those items won\u2019t be finalized until sometime next month. The annual fair is held at the Del Mar Fairgrounds<\/strong>, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, 858-755-1161, sdfair.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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El San Diego LGBT Community Center\u2019s <\/strong>12th annual Dining Out for Life<\/strong> is April 26. Restaurants, bars and coffeehouses taking part donate between 25 and 100 percent of their day\u2019s profits to The Center\u2019s HIV\/AIDS services and prevention programs.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s participants \u2014 about 75 in total \u2014 stretch from Downtown to Oceanside. They include: Cowboy Star<\/strong> (lunch and dinner); cien pruebas<\/strong> (any meal); The Mission<\/strong> (breakfast and lunch); tortas de bebe<\/strong> (breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and cocktails); Parrilla de chismes<\/strong> (any meal); Blind Lady Alehouse<\/strong> (dinner); The Wine Pub<\/strong> (dinner); Kensington Cafe<\/strong> (breakfast, lunch and dinner); Hello Betty Fish House <\/strong>(lunch, dinner and cocktails); Burger Lounge <\/strong>in Hillcrest, Kensington and La Jolla (lunch and dinner); and more. diningoutforlife.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Take a break from pingpong, cornhole and other recreational activities with meats grilled by Chef Hanis Cavin during his Carnitas Snack Shack<\/strong> game day.<\/p>\n

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Chef Hanis Cavin presents games and meat in North Park (Courtesy of Carnitas Snack Shack)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m., April 21, at the North Park location. It will feature a host of games in the eatery\u2019s back patio, where Cavin will cook from an outdoor grill and smoker. Customers can place their food orders at a nearby table rather than the walk-up window. The meals will feature a main protein plus a couple of side dishes for an average price of $10. Wine and craft beer will also be available. 2632 University Ave., 619-294-7675, carnitassnackshack.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The quaint, new Olala Crepes<\/strong> in the Gaslamp Quarter has taken root with plans of adding a patio for additional seating in the near future, according to manager Sarah Kieffer. The cafe, which seats about 15 people, is owned by southern France transplants Samuel Icyk and his wife, Lucile Paolin. They originally launched the business in Point Loma\u2019s Mercado p\u00fablico de la libertad<\/strong> just over a year ago and still maintain that location. Their menu Downtown, however, offers a couple more crepe options in addition to brioche glace, which is toasted brioche stuffed with ice cream, which they source from Moo Time Creamery<\/strong> in Coronado.<\/p>\n

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This \u2018a la folie\u2019 crepe with strawberries, bananas and Nutella is available at a new Downtown crepery. (Courtesy of Olala Crepes)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The crepe recipes hail from Icyk\u2019s grandmother and they\u2019re made with buckwheat flour imported from France. 453 Fifth Ave., 619-230-5700, olalacrepes.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

\u2014 Frank Sabatini Jr puede ser contactado en fsabatini@san.rr.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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