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Bine and Vine Bottle Shop<\/strong> in Normal Heights celebrates its fifth anniversary with a specially brewed IPA beer for the occasion, made with a trio of Citra, Nelson and Cascade hops. The beer was brewed in collaboration with El Segundo Brewing Company<\/strong> and rings in at 6.6 percent alcohol. It was released Oct. 25, and is available exclusively at the shop or online. 3334 Adams Ave., 619-795-2463<\/em>, bineandvine.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n Numerous events are on tap at local breweries and restaurants for the eighth annual San Diego Beer Week<\/strong>, which runs Nov. 4 through 13. More than 100 breweries from San Diego County are taking part.<\/p>\n The festival kicks off with a two-day celebration of specialty and limited-edition beers by local breweries, on Nov. 4\u20135, at Downtown\u2019s Port Pavilion<\/strong> on Broadway Pier, hosted by San Diego Brewers Guild. Tickets for either or both days range from $40 to $100.<\/p>\n Other happenings include beer and cheese pairings hosted in part by queso venissimo<\/strong>, at 1 p.m. Nov. 5, at Thorn Street Brewery<\/strong> in North Park; a Modern Times<\/strong> beer dinner featuring vegan beer and an all-vegetarian menu, at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 7, at Mess Hall<\/strong> in Liberty Station; and a Belching Beaver<\/strong> beer dinner prepared by Chef Deborah Scott, at 7 p.m. Nov. 10, at C-Level<\/strong> on Harbor Island.<\/p>\n For prices and a complete list of events, visit sdbw.org<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n Wienerschnitzel<\/strong> is honoring \u201cveterans and active-duty military with ID or in uniform\u201d \u2014\u00a0according to a company spokesperson \u2014\u00a0on Nov. 11 with a free chili dog, small fries and 20-ounce soft drink. The offer is available at all locations nationwide, from opening to close. Local outlets include those in Pacific Beach, Point Loma and Kearny Mesa. wienerschnitzel.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Thanksgiving dinner in a bun? It\u2019s the latest burger creation at 50\/50 de Slater<\/strong> and available for the entire month of November. The seasoned turkey patty, served on a honey-wheat roll, features brioche dressing, turkey gravy, house-made cranberry sauce, and garlic-sage aioli. It\u2019s priced at $12.99. 2750 Dewey Road, Liberty Station, 619-398-2600<\/em>, slaters5050.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n La Jolla will see the arrival of a second location of Comerciantes de tranv\u00edas<\/strong>, the North Park eatery famous for its fried chicken and gourmet donuts. Owner Ron Suel says the new venture will be a \u201cluxe\u201d version of his 30th Street operation, due to significantly more space, a full bar and additional food choices, such as short ribs, sandwiches and side dishes. The menu will also feature gluten-free fried chicken.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019re reinventing what we\u2019ve done in North Park, but with more Southern flair,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Due to open by late November, the new location will feature brunch, lunch and dinner daily. 811 Prospect St<\/em>., streetcarmerchants.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n San Diego\u2019s ever-growing restaurant group, CH Projects<\/strong>, has hired Chef Phillip Esteban to oversee research and development of the company\u2019s 12 establishments, which include Disposiciones de cortes\u00eda<\/strong>, Soda y cerdo<\/strong>, bajo vientre<\/strong>, y Pescado y ostras Ironside<\/strong>. In addition, a new venture is in the pipeline, called Born & Raised<\/strong>, due to open in Little Italy next year.<\/p>\n Esteban, who spent five years helping Verduras tiernas<\/strong> expand throughout Southern California, also worked in top kitchens in New York City and San Diego. More recently, he served as executive chef at The Cork & Craft<\/strong> in Rancho Bernardo. In his new gig, he will oversee menu development alongside CH\u2019s chef-partner Jason McLeod. ch-projects.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n The owners of The Waterfront Bar & Grill<\/strong> in Little Italy \u2014 Chad Cline and Jason Nichols \u2014 have opened Banzai Bar<\/strong> in Loma Portal. According to manager Chris Ninteman, \u201cWe\u2019re the only establishment in town that can show live home games of the San Diego Gulls.\u201d<\/p>\n The bar, which carries a full liquor license, features a 400-gallon saltwater fish tank, a kitchen that stays open until 1 a.m. daily, and four flat screens and a giant projector used for showing sports games and music videos.<\/p>\n The menu was created by Cline\u2019s wife, Maja, and reveals some creative dishes such as grilled ginger wings, artichoke tacos, a seared ahi club sandwich and other savory noshables. There are also Waterfront sliders.<\/p>\n Banzai offers happy hour from 3\u20136 p.m., Monday through Friday, when all draft beers are $4. It also features separate beer bargains exclusive to patio. 3048 Midway Drive, 619-501-5458, banzaibar.com<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n
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