The annual culinary and social delight known as the Peninsula Chamber of Commerce “Chamber Chomp”\/Taste of Shelter Island will return for its 20th year on Tuesday, April 21 with a little extra bite. The annual gala, an affordable, self-guided gastromical tour to promote the diverse restaurants along Shelter Island, also helps raise money for the chamber and its various community programs. Matt Kalla, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce president, said the event offers an opportunity for neighbors and business owners to interact, but it\u2019s also an opportunity to help promote fine and casual dining at 13 participating Shelter Island establishments. “This really is designed to feature the top restaurants in the local area and to help stimulate business on Shelter Island in these tough economic times,” Kalla said. Kalla said he anticipates a turnout of about 500 hungry residents who, for the price of $15 each, can sample some of the best these various establishments have to offer. Money raised by the event helps the chamber support various community programs, including scholarships for Point Loma High School students and funding the traditional Fourth of July fireworks show, the Point Loma Summer Concerts series and various luncheons and mixers throughout the year. Kalla said he hopes this year\u2019s event will also help raise money for an annual business expo and open house event \u2014 possibly in October at Liberty Station \u2014 to promote other neighboring merchants. This year\u2019s “Chamber Chomp” is scheduled from 5:30 to 9 p.m., with check-in between 5:30 and 6 p.m. The Peninsula Chamber of Commerce promotes local business and serves Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Sports Arena and the Midway area.\u00a0 Last year, about 500 people attended the restaurant walk \u2014 both locals and out-of-town visitors \u2014 bringing in about $2,500. The event also highlights local businesses to provide a “win-win situation,” according to chamber officials. \u00a0Participating restaurants in the self-guided restaurant tour this year include: \u2022 Bali Hai, 2230 Shelter Island Drive; \u2022 Old Venice, 2910 Ca\u00f1on St.; \u2022 Red Sails Inn, 2614 Shelter Island Drive; \u2022 Kona Kai Caf\u00e9, 1551 Shelter Island Drive; \u2022 The Brigantine, 2725 Shelter Island Drive; \u2022 Point Break Caf\u00e9, 4865 N. Harbor Drive; \u2022 The Living Room, 1018 Rosecrans St.; \u2022 Gus\u2019 Subs & Pizza, 1166 Rosecrans St.; \u2022 Blue Wave Bar & Grill, 2051 Shelter Island Drive; \u2022 Stars & Stripes Mart, 2907 Shelter Island Drive, Suite 111; \u2022 Bay Club Bar & Grill, 2131 Shelter Island Drive; \u2022 Pomodoro, 2833 Avenida de Portugal; and \u2022 Roseville, 1125 Rosecrans St. Tickets are available in several locations, including Seaport Realtors, Stars & Stripes Mart, Carefree Vacations in Point Loma, Union Bank of California and San Diego National Bank of Point Loma, Point Loma Community Bank and Matt Kalla State Farm Insurance.\u00a0 Tickets are also available the night of the event at the Brigantine restaurant parking lot from 5:30 to 6 p.m. For more information, call (619) 223-1629, or visit www.peninsulachamber.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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