Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
New burger options: Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies. Urban Plates is now offering three new grass-fed burgers on its menu. The $14.75 avocado cheeseburger is made with a grilled beef patty, American cheese, sliced avocado, organic tomato, white onion, pickles and lettuce. The $14.25 bacon cheeseburger combines a beef patty with melted American cheese and crispy bacon, organic tomato, lettuce, white onion and pickles. The $13.25 crispy onion cheeseburger comes with a beef patty, American cheese, seasoned onions, pickles, organic tomato and lettuce. All burgers have a Thousand Island dressing spread on grilled buns and a side of herb-seasoned fries. Urban Plates has eateries in Carlsbad, Del Mar, La Jolla and Mission Valley. urbanplates.com
Seven Seas Food Festival: SeaWorld San Diego’s Seven Seas Food Festival is back with new food, entertainment and a concert series. Over 150 food and beverages from around the world will be available for guests to sample over the festival’s nine weekend run. There will also be six stages filled with scheduled entertainment such as Fitz and the Tantrums, The Band Perry, Phillip Phillips and Walker Hayes. Plus, expect performances by Brazilian dancers, Polynesian musicians, fire dancers and K-Pop tribute bands. The festival and concerts are included with park admission. Tonight through April 26. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 500 Sea World Drive, San Diego. 619-222-4732, seaworld.com/san-diego/events/seven-seas-food-festival
Hell’s Kitchen cooking class: Learn how to prepare a three-course meal, including dishes such as chef Gordon Ramsay’s infamous beef Wellington, at a cooking class at his Hell’s Kitchen restaurant at Harrah’s Resort Southern California. Visitors will also be taught how to prepare a sticky toffee pudding, Caesar salad and a specialty cocktail. After the cooking class, guests will get to eat the three-course meal. Noon. Sunday. 777 South Resort Drive, Valley Center. $240.79. 760-751-3100, harrahssocal.com
New brunch menu: Vincenzo’s Cucina & Lounge in Little Italy has introduced a new brunch menu. Customers can now choose from a mix of omelets, sandwiches, salads and sweet breakfast entrees. Some of the highlights are a tiramisu French toast with mascarpone and espresso filling, topped with strawberries and whipped cream, and the bolognese and eggs plate, which features pasta, ground beef, slow-cooked bolognese sauce and an over-easy egg. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 550 W. Date St. Suite A, San Diego. 92101. 619-255-0958, vincenzosd.com
L’Auberge Del Mar: Newly appointed executive chef Sergio Jimenez has launched new dinner menus at L’Auberge Del Mar’s two restaurants: Adelaide and The Living Room Bar. Adelaide’s now features spiny lobster, fennel-pollen chicken, dry-aged duck breast and an espresso flan. Some of the new choices at The Living Room Bar include waffles and caviar, wagyu beef empanadas, crab French onion dip and grilled beef skewers. 5 to 9 pm. Thursdays through Sundays. 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar. 858-386-1336, laubergedelmar.com
Happy hour: In Mission Beach, guests can now get happy hour deals at Miss B’s Coconut Club. The weekday drink and food specials comprises $6 draft beers, $8 mojitos and daiquiris and a $8 cubano sandwich. 3 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 3704 Mission Blvd., San Diego. 858-923-5503, missbcoconutclub.com
Carlos Rico, Union-Tribune
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