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Friday, September 8, 2017

Take On San Diego Restaurant Week Like A Foodie! Sunday, September 24th through Sunday, October 1st, 2017 Our Coverage Sponsored by Fresh Origins

Fresh Origins is America’s leading producer of Microgreens and Edible Flowers. Combining the benefits of an ideal climate with a deep passion for quality and innovation, Fresh Origins products are sought after by the finest restaurants and top chefs. The farm is located in the picturesque rolling hills of San Diego County, where the near perfect weather allows for production and harvest all year. Fresh Origins produces almost 400 Microgreens, Petitegreens, Edible Flowers, Shoots, Tiny Veggies™ and related items. Many are not available anywhere else, with new introductions nearly every month. Fresh Origins products are on top of the finest cuisine in the world! Fresh Origins supplies distributors of specialty produce who serve fine dining restaurants and resorts nationwide. There are also a few online sources of their products available to private chefs and home cooks. Read our first Culinary Queen interview with Kelly Sasuga: 

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San Diego’s tastiest week of the year is back with over 180 reasons to say YUM! The 13th Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, September 24th through Sunday, October 1st and will be dishing out incredible three-course dinners and two-course lunches from restaurants throughout the county. Find out first hand why this event has become a “not to miss” experience for San Diego foodies! With so many options, it’s the best time of year to take a culinary tour of the diverse and thriving food culture of San Diego. Dine like a seasoned pro with these four insider tips!

Skip the sack lunch. Restaurant Week insiders know you don’t have to wait until dinner to indulge in a delicious discounted dining experience. Just check out SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com to find your next escape from the office! Two course pre-fixe menu options are available for any budget, with meals priced at $10, $15, or $20. Crowd favorites include Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, Bottega Americano, Café Chloe, and Florent, and Great Maple.

Life is better when paired. Wine AND dine during your meal with carefully selected wine pairings that add the perfect touch to your Restaurant Week meal. Curated to highlight the flavors in each dish, these pairings are a great way to elevate your dining experience. Notable pairings include: Local black cod with miso marinade paired with a light bodied 2013 Martinelli Pino Noir from 1500 OCEAN; braised short rib with crispy polenta paired with a 2013 Hill Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Amaya; or a strawberry burrata caprese paired with a 2014 Brandol Rose Domain Tempier from Greystone Steakhouse.

Something to wag your tail about. Don’t want to leave your pup behind on your night out? Bring your four legged friend for a delicious yappy-hour delight at one of our Restaurant Week restaurants that boast pet-friendly patios that welcome you and your pooch! Sally’s Fish House & Bar, Pinzimini, and Fig Tree Liberty Station are just a few notable restaurants that are GRRReat selections.

SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com is your go-to guide for creating a culinary roadmap!Feeling hungry, but can’t quite put your finger on what you’re craving? Check out the San Diego Restaurant Week website to browse menus, view galleries, bookmark your favorite hot spots, and make reservations! Utilize the search and map functions to sort restaurants by neighborhood, price range, or cuisine type!

SD Restaurant Week features three-course prix-fixe dinner menus for $20, $30, $40 or $50 per person and/or two-course prix-fixe lunch menus for $10, $15 or $20 per person. The participating restaurants span across the county from the South Bay to East County and to the borders of Oceanside and Fallbrook to the North and touch on all cuisine types and cravings.

There is no better time to dine out with your favorite company than Restaurant Week! Treat yourself to an experience that extends far beyond the dinner plate as delicious food sets the scene to eat, laugh, and share! From appetizer, to entrée, dessert and libations, life is delicious!

Now is your time to dine with over 150,000 fellow diners as the city raises its forks in one of the U.S.’s premier culinary destinations. Tickets are not necessary for this delectable week of discounted dining, but reservations are recommended! San Diego Restaurant Week is brought to you by the non-profit San Diego Chapter of the California Restaurant Association. Visit SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com for more information, including a list of participating restaurants, or to make your reservations in advance!

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