{"id":236250,"date":"2013-06-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-06-04T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/food-and-drink-blotter-for-june\/"},"modified":"2013-06-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-06-04T07:00:00","slug":"food-and-drink-blotter-for-june","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/food-and-drink-blotter-for-june\/","title":{"rendered":"Food and Drink Blotter for June"},"content":{"rendered":"

Frank Sabatini Jr. | Noticias del Centro<\/p>\n

Five restaurants will be moving into the Marina District\u2019s Old Police Headquarters, located on Harbor Drive at\u00a0Pacific Highway, just adjacent to Seaport Village. The sprawling historic building is now in its final phase of redevelopment by Terramar Retail Centers in Carlsbad. The Spanish-style plaza, built in 1939, will make way for nearly 30 retail shops and the following kitchens: Season\u2019s 52<\/b>; the Cheesecake Factory<\/b>; puesto<\/b>; Eddie V\u2019s<\/b> y Pizzeria Mozza<\/b>. The property is expected to open to the public in late October. 789 W. Harbor Drive<\/i>.<\/p>\n

After sitting empty for nearly a year, the former Red Light Distr<\/b>ict restaurant<\/strong> in the Gaslamp Quarter will transform into ViVa Bar + Kitchen<\/b> later this month. Diners will be greeted with a mosaic of Latin specialties from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Peru, Spain and Mexico. The venture was launched by ASAN Restaurant Concepts, which also operates Caf\u00e9 Lulu<\/b>, Bite m.e.<\/b> y Toscana Caf\u00e9 & Wine Bar<\/b>, all also located within the Gaslamp. 409 F St<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Devotees of the former Tabule Restaurant<\/b> will be shocked and amazed when they see the dramatic changes the owners made to the space. Now called The New Yorker,<\/b> the re-established concept is exceedingly more casual with brick walls, a large bar and colorful artworks. Replacing dishes like salmon Wellington and filet mignon is a menu of New York-style pizzas plus versions to appease West Coast palates. The offerings extend also to Yankee Stadium pretzels, baby back ribs and duck rolls. 535 Fourth Ave., 619-238-0048.<\/i><\/p>\n

It isn\u2019t only in Old Town where you can find hot tortillas in the making. Veteran tortilla maker Asela Mendoza arrives from the Acapulco area to La Fiesta<\/b> to give Downtown denizens a taste of the puffy discs straight off the grill. Mendoza prepares the tortillas at the bar from 2 to 8 p.m. daily. The restaurant also recently introduced weekend brunch featuring lobster Benedict, crepes and specialty margaritas. 628 Fifth Ave., 619-232-4242<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Delve into a treasure chest of restaurants at this month\u2019s Sabor de la peque\u00f1a Italia<\/b>, which will showcase the latest and greatest dishes from nearly 30 kitchens from 5 to 9 p.m. on June 19. Newcomers to the event include Monello<\/b>, Queenstown<\/b> y Isola Pizza<\/b>. Participating eateries are divided into north and south routes within the neighborhood. The cost is $28 for either route or $42 for the whole shebang. For more information, call 619-615-1092 or visit tasteoflittleitaly.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Discounts<\/a>
Discounts and specials, like free peanuts from Lou and Mickey’s, are available throughout this year’s baseball season. (Courtesy Lou & Mickey’s)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In the spirit of the San Diego Padres and the fans who dine and drink Downtown on game days, several establishments have begun offering discounts on various menu items and overnight stays now that Petco Park has swung into action.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Receive a free cheeseburger at the Monkey Paw<\/b> when you present your same-day ticket stub and purchase a beer. 8056 16th St., 619-358-9901<\/i>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The \u201cstealing home menu\u201d at Croce\u2019s Restaurant & Jazz Bar<\/b> is available nightly during baseball season, even when the Padres aren\u2019t playing. Customers save about 30 percent on dinner when ordering two courses from the pre-fixed menu for $30. Add another course (an appetizer or dessert) for only $5 extra. 802 Fifth Ave., 619-233-4355<\/i>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Pitchers of Bud Light fly for $10 apiece during the games at Nicky Rotten\u2019s<\/b>, where things like \u201cgarlic breath fries\u201d and \u201cbad ass burgers\u201d rule the day. The Padres\u2019 deal extends also to pints, which sell for $3 a glass. 560 Fifth Ave., 619-702-8068<\/i>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Daytime games held on Sundays equate to a free beverage at Lucky\u2019s Lunch Counter,<\/b> located a stone\u2019s throw from Petco Park. The purchase of a ballpark-style dog or bratwurst is required. Also, food from Lucky\u2019s is allowed into the stadium. 338 Seventh Ave., 619-255-4782<\/i>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Padres season ticket holders are eligible for membership cards at Donovan\u2019s Steakhouse<\/b> y Donovan\u2019s Prime Seafood<\/b>, which affords them a 10 percent discount off their entire bills at all locations. The deal is not valid on pre-fixed menus. 570 K. St., 619-237-9700<\/i> y 333 Fifth Ave., 619-906-4850.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

\u2022 On home game nights, Katsuya<\/b> pairs a pint of draft beer with prawn sliders smothered in spicy pineapple coleslaw for $10 a round. 600 F St., 619-814-2000<\/i>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Guests who dine at Lou & Mickey\u2019s<\/b> before the games will receive a plump bag of fresh roasted peanuts. 224 Fifth Ave., 619-237-4900<\/i>.<\/p>\n

\u2022 The new \u201cbeer, brats and baseball\u201d package at Omni San Diego Hotel<\/b> includes a pair of tickets to a game, deluxe overnight accommodations for two, beer and bratwurst at the hotel\u2019s Terrace Bar & Grill<\/b> and free valet parking. The cost is $289 per night or $299 for field box seats. 675 L St., 619-231-6664<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Frank Sabatini Jr. can be reached at fsabatini@san.rr.com.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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