The 11th annual Taste of Downtown will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. More than 60 restaurants from downtown will participate in the event that takes place throughout the Gaslamp Quarter, Financial District, East Village and Little Italy. Fare will be from a combination of eateries, bistros, take-out places as well as new restaurants. There will be pastas, Asian fusion, American favorites, desserts and drinks too. It is a self-guided, walking tour of the downtown streets. Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 the day of the event. All proceeds benefit the Downtown San Diego Partnership. This organization is responsible for promoting and enhancing the community through programs such as the Downtown Clean and Safe Program and the Downtown Walking Map. A complimentary shuttle service is offered, which will take patrons to and from each neighborhood. Cox Cable and SignOnSanDiego.com sponsor the annual tasting. Taste of Downtown has sold out for the past eight years. For tickets call (619) 233-5008 or visit www.dtsd.org.