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June 25
Society of San Diego and Tijuana (JSSDT), brings together Japanese culinary experts and their sake traditions at the San Diego Marriott Del Mar. It will also include the SushiMasters California Regional Competition, a live competition with California’s top sushi chefs, testing their mastery of sushi art and style. Tickets are $60 per person ($40 if you are a JSSDT member), and can be purchased online at www.japan-society.org. San Diego Marriott Del Mar, 11966 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA 92130, 858-523-1700.
Select Sundays through December
Chef Christian Graves of Jsix has added a new twist to the chef's-table experience by inviting his guests to accompany him to the Hillcrest Farmers Market to hand-select farm-fresh ingredients and assist in preparing them for a memorable meal. Meet and interact with the local purveyors, learn about sustainable foods and unique produce, and then watch the chef in action as he prepares a gourmet dinner for you. The event kicks off Sunday, August 2, and will continue select Sundays through December. The cost is $120 per person, which includes tip. To reserve, call 619-531-8744. Jsix, Hotel Solamar, 616 J St., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-531-8744.
Monday-Friday
A local La Jolla Shores favorite, Barbarella offers a $5.95 happy hour bar menu that features Fontina grilled cheese, truffle fries, salmon tartar, sliders, fresh pomegranate mojitos, martinis and more. Happy hour is available Monday through Friday from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Barbarella, 2171 Avenida de la Playa, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-454-7373. 
TuesdaysJazz Up Your Tuesdays at Anthology, when the Anthology house band plays jazz, R&B and soul. The cover is only $5 on these nights, and a special half price menu is available from 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. For more information on the live music and comedy acts hosted by Anthology, please visit www.anthologysd.com. Anthology, 1337 India St., San Diego, CA 92101, 619-595-0300.
Thursdays
Every Thursday evening at A.R. Valentien, the signature restaurant at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, chef Jeff Jackson presents an artisan dinner at a communal table on the terrace. Seasonal dishes are served family-style in four courses with wine pairings. Think Sable fish with carmelized fennel and speck or duck leg confit with farro, dried cherries and hazelnuts. Inspired by the communal chef diners during the Celebration of the Craft event at The Lodge, Jackson decided to continue the relaxed intimate dining exeperience throughout the year. The menu changes weekly, and the communal table holds up to 24 people. Dinner with wine pairings costs $75 per person. A.R.Valentien, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, 11480 N. Torrey Pines Rd., La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-777-6635.
Sunday through Thursday
Sunday through Thursday, North Park’s low-fi hip spot, The Linkery, is offering a great deal. Clientele seated at the bar can savor two house-made sausage or portobello mushroom tacos in homemade tortillas, with a craft lager, jar o' wine or sparkling water for a mere $10. You must reference the “stimulus package” to get get the discount. The Linkery, 3974 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104, 619- 255-8778. Friday-Sunday |
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