They include Thai red curry ramen, kimchi gyu-don rice bowls and coconut mochi. Guan is a graduate of the Art Institute of California \u2013 San Diego, and previously worked at Cork & Craft<\/strong> as sous chef. 3000 Upas St., and 750 W. Fir St<\/em>., godblessunderbelly.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n A new dessert caf\u00e9 in North Park featuring cr\u00e8me brulee, tiramisu, Boston cream cake, bread pudding and more has moved into the address that previously housed Postres enviados del cielo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Named Figaro<\/strong>, the venture was recently launched by first-time restaurateur Ivo Palazov and his parents. All of the desserts are made in an off-site kitchen. The offerings also include gelato in 18 flavors and coffee drinks using beans from nearby Caf\u00e9 Calabria<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Palazov said crepes, beer and wine will be eventually added to the menu. 3011 University Ave., 619-241-2976<\/em>.<\/p>\n Look for local chocolatier Will Gustwiller in an episode of \u201cGuy\u2019s Grocery Games\u201d airing Feb. 12 on the Food Network as he vies for up to $20,000 in a cook-off of sweet and savory dishes using chocolate.<\/p>\n Gustwiller, who owns Eclipse de chocolate<\/strong> in South Park, competed with three other contestants in the segment, which was filmed late last year in Santa Rosa, California.<\/p>\n The outcome remains a secret until the episode airs. For its replay on Feb. 18, Gustwiller will present at Eclipse a multi-course tasting of the dishes he made on the show, at 5 and 8 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. 2145 Calle Fern, 619-578-2984<\/em>, eclipsechocolate.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n A fifth location of Rep\u00fablica del desayuno<\/strong> is hitting the San Diego landscape in April \u2014 this time in Ocean Beach and in partnership with Grupo de restaurantes Cohn<\/strong>, which designated for the popular establishment a second-floor space within its recently shuttered OB Warehouse<\/strong>. (The ground level will make way for Coin Haus<\/strong>, a Cohn venture tailored after the one in La Mesa.)<\/p>\n Breakfast Republic\u2019s original location in North Park has spawned others in Liberty Station, Encinitas, and most recently, in the East Village. 4839 Newport Ave<\/em>., desayunorepublica.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Delayed by construction issues until recently, the Latin-inspired Tamarindo<\/strong> in North Park is set to open in the week of Feb. 20, said Steve Blasingham, managing partner of Moose Restaurant Group, which also owns Fred\u2019s Mexican Caf\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Former home to the Claire de Lune Coffee Lounge<\/strong>, the 1929 building is still undergoing a full remodel as a menu of Mexican, Peruvian, Costa Rican and Cuban dishes is finalized.<\/p>\n Helming the kitchen is executive chef and partner Bill Sauer, who worked at Delicias<\/strong> in Rancho Santa Fe, and Elliott Townsend, previously with Juniper & Ivy<\/strong>, el Pearl Hotel<\/strong> y George\u2019s at the Cove<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Sauer said all of the dishes will cost under $10. For updates, visit \u201cTamarindo North Park\u201d on Facebook. 2906 University Ave<\/em>.<\/em><\/p>\n After a lengthy closure, the original location of Sammy\u2019s Woodfired Pizza & Grill<\/strong> in La Jolla has reopened after enduring extensive damage from a fire in 2015. The restaurant was launched in 1989 by founder Sam Ladeki. It kick-started more than a dozen other locations throughout California and Nevada.<\/p>\n The remodel pays homage to the restaurant\u2019s original design with a color scheme of earth tones and bright coral accents. New menu items include roasted mushroom pizza and spicy chicken angel hair pasta. 702 Pearl St., 858-456-5222<\/em>, sammyspizza.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Lauded for its gourmet donuts and fried chicken, Comerciantes de tranv\u00edas<\/strong> plans to open a third San Diego location in the Gaslamp Quarter by early summer.<\/p>\n Co-owner Ron Suel told Downtown News the menu will feature \u201csoulful\u201d wraps and burritos, some containing collard greens and red beans, and that he might also introduce seafood options that could include fried catfish.<\/p>\n In addition, the space (previously a short-lived Chinese bistro) will offer a full bar featuring New Orleans-inspired cocktails.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Streetcar\u2019s original location is in North Park, and it recently ventured into La Jolla with a larger dining room and enhanced menu.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been part of our strategic goal to go into the Gaslamp. This will be our urban version, with counter service during the day and wait service in the evening,\u201d he said, adding that the kitchen will stay open until 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. 751 Fourth Ave.<\/em>, streetcarmerchants.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Uptown](\"https:\/\/sduptownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/web-Figaro-exterior-300x177.jpeg\")
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