{"id":248977,"date":"2015-07-31T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/uptown-food-briefs-july-31\/"},"modified":"2015-07-31T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-07-31T07:00:00","slug":"uptown-food-briefs-july-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/uptown-food-briefs-july-31\/","title":{"rendered":"Uptown Food Briefs \u2013 July 31"},"content":{"rendered":"

Por Frank Sabatini Jr.<\/p>\n

El tan esperado Lemonade<\/a><\/strong> out of Los Angeles will make its San Diego debut in Hillcrest soon, according to a company spokesperson. The media opening is set for the evening of Aug. 3. It will be followed by a second opening in Westfield UTC La Jolla around mid-August. Its Fifth Avenue location moves into the modern, 2,500-square-foot space left vacant earlier this year by Pizzer\u00eda de la costa este de Amici<\/strong>. Touted for its chic, cafeteria-style concept, customers can expect a cornucopia of mix-and-match vegetables, brick-oven flat breads, braised meats, and of course, several varieties of gourmet lemonades. 3958 Fifth Ave., lemonadela.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Red Door remodel is done (Courtesy of PlainClarity Communications)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Several design changes were made at The Red Door in Mission Hills<\/a><\/strong>, which recently reopened to unveil a new midcentury, modern look that includes new seating, a fresh paint job and exterior awnings constructed of natural wood. In addition, the front door has been given a new shade of red, and newly planted drought-resistant ivy will soon begin cascading from the roof.<\/p>\n

At 5:30 p.m., Aug. 5, the restaurant will hold its fourth \u201cFarmers, Friends and Fisherman\u201d series, which allows diners to meet and greet various purveyors contributing to the dinners. For the upcoming four-course meal, guests will be Phil Noble of Sage Mountain Farm<\/strong>; Tim and LaVonna Connelly of Connelly Gardens<\/strong>; Tommy Gomes of Catalina Offshore Products<\/strong>; and brewer Alex Carballo of Urban Street Brewing Company<\/strong>. The cost is $80, which includes beer pairings. Reservations are required. 741 oeste de la calle Washington, 619-295-6000<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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The owner of tacos de ciudad<\/a><\/strong> in North Park is taking his passion for south-of-the-border fare another step further with his upcoming tostadas<\/strong>, due to open by late August in the space that formerly housed Swoon Dessert Bar<\/strong>. \u201cMexican food is a thing of beauty,\u201d professed Gerry Torres, who also owns IB Street Tacos<\/strong> in Imperial Beach. For his newest venture, look for crafty combinations of seafood, seasonal produce and zippy house-made sauces set atop fresh tortillas. 3139 University Ave<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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A second and slightly larger location of Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop<\/a><\/strong> is about to open \u201cvery soon\u201d in North Park in the space where Marie\u2019s Caf\u00e9<\/strong> formerly operated. The offshoot arrives several months later than originally planned. Jose Luis Rojano, who owns the business with his two brothers, said their second venture will be \u201cthe same fun and unique concept\u201d as the original shop in Mission Hills. 3016 University Ave., 619-296-8226<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Technology and confections combine at the new iDessert by Jean-Philippe<\/a><\/strong> in Little Italy, where visitors select from a number of cakes, crusts, sauces, fruits and more at iPad stations for customizing their sweet creations. The colorful shop was launched recently by renowned pastry chef Jean-Philippe Maury, a native of southern France who hails from The Bellagio<\/strong> y ARIA Resort & Casino<\/strong> in Las Vegas. 1608 India St., Suite 104, 619-544-1033<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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A permanent public market is coming to Liberty Station. (Rendering by FITCH)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some of the vendors planning to take up residence at the upcoming, 22,000-square-foot Mercado p\u00fablico de la libertad<\/a><\/strong> in Liberty Station include Langosta malvada de Maine<\/strong>, Mastiff Sausage<\/strong>, Liberty Meat Shop<\/strong>, queso venissimo<\/strong>, Pho Realz<\/strong> y Fully Loaded Juice<\/strong>. The $3 million project, headed by Blue Bridge Hospitality, promises an indoor-outdoor \u201cmecca\u201d of 30-plus artisan merchants occupying a circa-1920 warehouse. More vendors will be revealed in the coming months. The market is slated to open in late October. 2816 Historic Decatur Road<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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After a 38-year run, Great News! Cookware and Cooking School<\/strong> in Pacific Beach will close its doors on July 31. Lauded for its massive line of retail cookware, the store also became home to regular cooking classes headed by popular, local chefs. Its owner, Ron Eisenberg, cites retirement as the primary reason for closing, adding that \u201cI\u2019ve had a great run of business and enjoyed every minute of it.\u201d Until then, the inventory will be sold off at clearance prices. 1788 Garnet Ave., 858-270-1582<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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

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