Where to Eat and Drink in San Diego
February 9, 6:30–9:30 pm
East Village, $15
Get yourself all dolled up, grab your besties, and celebrate Galentine’s Day at Punch Bowl Social San Diego in the East Village. Dance the night away with beats by a live DJ, play nostalgic games like bowling, shuffleboard, and bocce ball, get creative at a DIY friendship bracelet bar, and raise a glass to the girls with craft cocktails, or a Valentine’s punch only available for a limited time. A pop-up vendor will also be on hand with permanent jewelry by Sparked Up.
February 9, 6:30pm
Encinitas, $125
The Cottage in Encinitas is hosting an early Valentine’s Day wine pairing dinner with Paso Robles guest vintner Tooth & Nail Wine Co. The romantic, one-night-only event features executive chef Kyle Kenny’s luxurious four-course menu with festive dishes like Love at First Bite (Smoked Salmon Blini with lumpfish caviar) and Osso in Love (Veal with roasted potato puree and grilled asparagus), accompanied by wine pairings selected to enhance each dish. Your ticket is all-inclusive of food, wine, gratuity and service fees. Reserve your spot online.
February 10, 12–5 pm
Escondido, $60
Put the legendary aphrodisiac powers of America’s favorite confection to the test at “For The Love Of Chocolate,” The Escondido Chocolate Festival. More than 20 restaurants, shops, and spas will offer chocolate samples or a chocolate-themed dish paired with local craft beer, bubbly, and wines. This year, you can learn to make chocolate truffles at Fusion Esco for an additional $45. Two classes will be held, one at 11 am and a second at 12:30 pm. Plus, Second Saturday Arts and Culture Experiences will be happening nearby, where you’ll find art galleries, interactive arts, theater, museums, and educational events throughout the area, all day long.
February 11, 3:30 pm kickoff
Various locations, Prices vary
It doesn’t matter whether you’re cheering on the 49ers or the Chiefs; we can all agree a major focal point of Super Bowl Sunday is the food. Thankfully, San Diego’s sports bars and restaurants have plenty of food and drink specials to keep the party going. Over in Pacific Beach, Duck Dive celebrates every score with Touchdown Specials, including a $30 touchdown platter brimming with fried pickles, chicken wings, calamari, garlic parmesan duck fat fries, and dipping sauces, no reservations necessary. Amidst the 31-foot LED screen and over 25 surrounding TVs, Draft at Belmont Park will be serving a myriad of specials as well as hosting a wing eating contest; to really get in on the action, book a VIP table with bottle service by emailing [email protected]. Finally, Sandbar Sports Grill in Mission Beach is serving their award-winning TKO Taco as well as hosting their halftime Glutton Bowl taco eating contest. Book your reservation at Sandbar by calling a bar manager at (858) 488-1274 or email [email protected].
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