{"id":255266,"date":"2020-01-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-24T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/uptown-news-food-briefs-jan-24-2020\/"},"modified":"2020-01-24T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-24T08:00:00","slug":"uptown-news-food-briefs-jan-24-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/uptown-news-food-briefs-jan-24-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Uptown News Food Briefs \u2013 Jan. 24, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"

The space that housed Sirenas Bar & Restaurante<\/strong> in Hillcrest has been taken over by three men from the same small town in Sicily who coincidentally met in San Diego.<\/p>\n

Their venture, called RustiCucina<\/strong>, is due to open in early February with a \u201crustic American-Italian\u201d menu of house-made pastas, various pizzas and assorted bruschettas. A sneak peek at the menu also reveals a unique crispy burrata from the appetizer list.<\/p>\n

The owners are Marco Provino, former executive chef of Giardino<\/strong> in Lemon Grove; and Nino Cusimano and Mario Liga, both from Farmer\u2019s Table<\/strong> restaurante.<\/p>\n

A complete interior remodel was made to the double-storefront space, which now includes a 32-foot-long chandelier and live greenery. Lunch, dinner and weekend brunch will be served daily. 3797 Park Blvd.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Credited for pioneering the craft beer scene in North Park some 12 years ago, toronado <\/strong>recently announced on its Facebook page that \u201cwe are probably heading for the exit.\u201d No explanation was given for its impending closure, although owner Ian Black further stated: \u201cI\u2019ll have a lot more to say on this in the coming days.\u201d He went on to emphasize the beer taps will remain flowing until further notice. We reached out to Black for additional comments, but still haven\u2019t received a response. 4026 30th St., 619-282-0456<\/em>, toronadosd.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Black Plague Brewing <\/strong>out of Oceanside will open a tasting room in North Park this spring. It will feature nearly two dozen taps in an open-floor layout spanning 2,000 square feet. The brewing company takes its name from Europe\u2019s Black Plague era in the 1300s.<\/p>\n

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The company\u2019s portfolio features nearly a dozen different beers with names resonating to the historic pandemic. It will also sell such themed merchandise from a retail section in the new tasting room. 2855 El Cajon Blvd., 760-631-8110<\/em>, blackplaguebrewing.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Venison enters the spotlight at Cucina Urbana\u2019s<\/strong> first whole-animal \u201cbeast feast\u201d dinner series of 2020. The intimate dinners focus on preparation techniques, sourcing and sustainability.<\/p>\n

The venison-themed meal will be held at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 4, at the Bankers Hill restaurant. Seating is limited to 20 guests. The cost is $89, which doesn\u2019t include beverages. For subsequent beast-feast events, visit the website. 505 Laurel St., 619-239-2222,<\/em>
\ncocinaurbana.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The charming Romeo & Julieta Wine Cafe<\/strong> in Talmadge is up for sale. Its co-owner, Andrzej Dobrowolski, a native of Krakow, Poland, opened the wine bar in 2013 with his girlfriend, Diana Pravlis. Since then, the tucked-away cafe has become a popular destination for authentic Polish fare complemented by diverse wines.<\/p>\n

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Dobrowolski is retiring, although he has eight years remaining on the lease. He is looking to pass the torch to \u201csomeone wanting to establish a local, intimate venue in this thriving area,\u201d as stated in a press release. The establishment\u2019s extensive collection will be included in the sale.<\/p>\n

Until then, Romeo & Julieta will operate on normal business hours. 4715 Monroe Ave., 619-546-6919<\/em>, romeoandjulietawinecafe.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Our love for wine is blind, as suggested by chef Oz Blackaller, who will hold a blind tasting of various wines at his Cueva Bar Cafe<\/strong> in University Heights on Feb. 1. The hour-long event starts at 3 p.m. and features complimentary nibbles. The participant with the most guesses of the type of wines that are poured will receive a $10 gift certificate applicable to food and vino at Cueva. The cost to enter the tasting is $5. 2123 Adams Ave., 619-269-6612<\/em>, cuevabar.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A salad-centric eatery called Grater Greens<\/strong> opened recently in the Friars Mission Center<\/strong> plaza in Mission Valley. Its menu was supposedly created through a collaboration of local chefs and restaurateurs whose names \u201care not being made public,\u201d according to a manager we spoke with. The website doesn\u2019t cite any of them either.<\/p>\n

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The bright, airy space features a plethora of signature salads and bowls, and gives customers the option of customizing their own creations from a long list of veggies, grains, proteins and dressings. Hummus and seasonal soups are also available. 5608 Mission Center Road, 619-539-7598<\/em>, gratergreens.com<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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