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Chef Oz Blackaller of Cueva Bar<\/strong><\/a> in University Heights is kicking off a four-part \u201cMeet the Brewer\u201d series beginning March 7 at his restaurant. The featured beers will be paired to various tapas created by Blackaller such as pork belly chilaquiles, rockfish tostadas and crab-stuffed piquillo peppers. First up is New English by Sorrento Valley Brewery<\/strong>. Brewmaster Simon Lacey will be on hand from noon to 3 p.m. to discuss the product. The series continues in April, May and June on dates to be announced. 2123 Adams Ave., 619-269-6612<\/em>.<\/p>\n The Los Angeles-based chain eatery, Lemonade<\/strong><\/a>, will debut two locations in San Diego; first in Hillcrest and then inside University Town Center. Company reps, however, remained vague on their openings, with one of them telling us \u201csummer or late fall\u201d and adding \u201cwe don\u2019t want our lemonade to become a consumer focus.\u201d With six hard-to-ignore flavors in the offing, such as cucumber-mint and ginger-peach, the seasonal food menu will encompass a giant selection of \u201cmarket\u201d ingredients for custom-made salads, plus crafty sandwiches and \u201cland and sea\u201d proteins for meal plates. Its Hillcrest spot will go into the double-storefront vacated earlier this year by Pizzer\u00eda de la costa este de Amici<\/strong>. 3958 Fifth Ave., lemonadela.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n San Diegans can soon add \u201cCanadian\u201d to their list of ethnic dining options when Mess Royale Poutine & Bagels<\/strong> opens in Hillcrest in late March (and hopefully no later). The much-anticipated eatery, conceived by an entrepreneur from northeast Canada, will offer poutine made in classic French-Canadian style, which translates to cheese curds and light-brown gravy lopped onto a pile of French fries. Fancier versions using lobster and grilled chicken will be available as well, along with sandwiches made with bagels shipped in from a Montreal bakery. 142 University Ave<\/em>.<\/p>\n The recently opened tasting room in North Park by Rip Current Brewing<\/strong><\/a> now offers salads, sandwiches, pizzas and small plates from Sublime<\/strong>, a local vendor that operates the property\u2019s kitchen. In addition, the San Marcos-based brewer has just re-introduced its lauded double IPA, Red Flag. The tasting room will officially hold its grand opening sometime in March and plans to add five more handles to the dozen-plus lineup. 4101 30th St., 619-793-4777<\/em>.<\/p>\n Little Italy\u2019s culinary explosion continues with the recent opening of Pan Bon<\/strong><\/a> (\u201cgood bread\u201d) by sibling bakers Luciano and Giancarlo Anselmi. The brothers previously ran a bread shop in Verona, Italy, although their U.S. venture on the ground floor of Ariel Suites is a massive 10,000-square-foot market of gorgeous confections, deli specialties and prepared foods reminiscent of the displays you\u2019d find at indoor markets throughout Europe. There\u2019s also breads made with wild yeast imported from Italy plus pizzas and various pasta dishes made onsite. 1450 Kettner Blvd., 619-373-5780<\/em>.<\/p>\n
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