Ocean Beach’s culinary delights will again be showcased during the mouthwateringly popular OB Restaurant Walk on Nov. 10. The 20th annual event is sponsored by the Ocean Beach Town Council (OBTC), in partnership with the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association (OBMA). For a $15 ticket, food lovers can bounce between 40 different eateries in and around Ocean Beach, sampling selected fare for an evening of culinary delight and social hobnobbing. This year’s route includes Casanova Pizza, Daybreak, The Third Quarter, OB Noodle House and dozens more, with a starting point of either Lucy’s Tavern (4906 Voltaire St.) or the Sunshine Company Saloon (5028 Newport Ave.). The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Advance tickets can be purchased at several locations around Ocean Beach, including Dog Beach Dog Wash, Indulgence Hair Salon and Surf & Sea Wetsuits. While the restaurants are within walking distance, there will also be two Old Town Trolleys shuttling event goers between points. Last year’s Restaurant Walk drew about 550 people, according to OBMA?spokesperson Claudia Jack. While the event’s popularity continues to grow, Jack said she doesn’t see capacity increasing in the future. “We don’t want to overwhelm the restaurants,” Jack said. “We want them to be able to serve a nice sample and for the people on the walk itself to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. The last seven years have been at 550 and that’s where we stop it.” Although the economy has been a concern for restaurant owners, according to Jack, this year’s event appears to be on par with last year. “People want to be more involved in the community, especially with family friendly things. They want to get out and be with their friends and neighbors,” Jack said. “This is the perfect chance to go out, meet people and sample some of the best food that OB has to offer at the same time.” In addition to the culinary options, there will be musical entertainment from 6 to 9 p.m., with eight performers taking part along the route. The participating artists were selected by local producer Chuck Schiele. “I really wanted to show off the variety of music that exists in Ocean Beach,” said Schiele. “In addition to booking OB musicians, I felt it was kind of important to try to include a little bit of everything, from acoustic performers to jazz to rock.” On hand will be Peter Hall, Joe Azarello, Coco & Lafe, DJ “Mike on the mike” Ryan, Clown, Beer Feet, Jet Wash, Rok and The Blonde Brothers. Schiele cites Rok, which will perform in the Hodad’s parking lot, as the most “interesting.” “They’ll be doing a live karaoke thing, where they’ll back up audience members on classic rock hits and so on,” he said. “Even if the guest singer for a tune turns out to be not that great, it’ll still be a lot of fun.” Nearby merchants agree the OB Restaurant Walk is a shot in the arm. “It definitely brings people out,” said Steven Yeng of the OB Noodle House (2218 Cable St.). He said he initially didn’t think the event would make much of a difference in his business. “I grew up in the area,” he said. “And, I didn’t see the point of something like this. But now, from the merchants standpoint, I see it’s an important showcase.” Yeng now credits the OB Restaurant Walk for helping put his restaurant on the map. “Last year we served hundreds of people during the event, most of whom didn’t know we existed before,” Yeng said. “We saw business up tremendously on the night, but it also carried over. We started to be much busier every night after that.” Despite the increased workload, Yeng said the night is loaded with fun. “It’s a great way to let people know what your establishment is about and to talk to the customers and thank them for coming by,” Yeng said. Jack said she believes the best part of the Ob Restaurant Walk is interacting with friends old and new, but she notes that with 40 restaurants, there is probably more food offered than an individual could handle. “That’s why it’s a good idea to pace yourself,” Jack said. “With so much good food showcased this evening, this might be a good day to skip breakfast or lunch.” The event includes a Fun Zone for children. Gas and electric bikes and scooters are not permitted. Check-in for the restaurant walk takes place at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Lucy’s Tavern, 4906 Voltaire St. All ages are welcome. For more information, call (619) 515-4400 or (619) 846-6269, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com.