Super Bowl XLIV is this Sunday, February 7th. None of your friends picked up the torch and announced a party at their place. You know you don’t want twenty friends letting loose in your own living room. So why don’t you leave the chili cheese dip in the jar, skip the pigs-in-a-blanket, and treat yourself to a full-service experience?

These fine San Diego establishments invite you to join them, with as many of your closest friends you can coax onto public transit or cram into a designated driver’s chariot.  With kick-off happening just before 3:30 pm, most are beginning the festivities around noon.  Get your rest, you’ll need it for this full-contact day of fun!

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No longer fermenting in silence in vats around San Diego County, the word is out. According to Men’s Journal, San Diego is THE top beer city in America. Now, we have yet another new title to live up to. So please join us in raising a pint and give up a big round of applause to the inaugural San Diego Beer Week 2009! Never a city to shy away from a good time, the festivities will be running from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 15th.  Events will be hopping popping up across the county, hosted at a variety of locations including craft brewers, local restaurants, and public spots such as Balboa Park.

And the list is growing… Click here!

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“Caffeine Anyone?”

When moving to a new community, one can become overwhelmed just trying to find new places, recommendations and the like. While it is tempting to just ignore the dilemma with frequent visits to the beach, well, at some point you’re going to have other needs…like coffee?

Take some advice from SanDiegoSunCoast.com’s revered Beach Patrol. An easy way to get your finger on the pulse of a community is at your local neighborhood coffee emporium.

“And we DON’T mean Starbucks!”

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“There’s something fishy about Ocean Beach…”

Living on the coast promises the freshest fish. Living up the coast from Mexico promises the best tacos. But tacos and fish belong to very different food groups, according to my taste buds.

Finally one day, (caving under pressure) I ordered one to satisfy a friend. A beam of light streamed from the clouds at first bite. (Well, not really) Where had this elegantly simple solution been?

Light, flaky fried fish with crisp shredded cabbage and a slightly spicy white sauce…all in a handy wrap to eat on the run.

“I was in for a little surprise…”

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“Want to slowly savor something deliciously wicked?”

If you are what you eat, then you deserve the best. For a relatively new kitchen, whisknladle in La Jolla has garnered itself a lot of attention.  If you haven’t heard about it from a foodie friend or in the local rag, look for it’s mention in Food and Wine this month.

Locally sourced fresh-as-it-gets food is made from start to finish on site.  Innovative cocktails feature infused liquors and reductions. Wildly creative food lures you to sample exotic sounding fare.  The service is welcoming and encouraging, and you might find yourself surprised at what you venture to try!

“Sweet and salty, earthy and tangy, fresh and succulent, rich and delicate…”

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“Get it while it’s hot!”

Restaurant Week is coming to town!  Restaurants fill up fast when this bi-annual San Diego favorite comes up on the calendar.  With so many participating locations, it’s still possible to find a seat at an old favorite or a new hot ticket.

“From haute Vegan to prime comfort foods…”

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“Perched at the intersection of wine and dine…”

You might get lucky and have a short wait for a table at the 3rd Corner in Ocean Beach (”OB” to us locals…) on a Friday night.  With reservations not taken, you take your chances.  The good news is…you will not be disappointed however the fates greet you at the door.

The specials were described and we were turned loose on the tantalizing wine cellar.  With the deft guidance of our Sommelier Tom, we laid claim to a deliciously complex Italian Barbera. The pairing of wine and food was brilliant. Pastry Crust Wrapped Tuna Special,  the “Pork Chop”, a house favorite…(Mmm, getting hungry here) Oh, and don’t tell our mothers, but we would’ve taken seconds on the side of lentils.

“We have at least 3 new Italian & Chilean wines in mind for future visits…”

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