Take a bite of “Tidbits,” a new, semi-regular column from The San Diego Sun featuring new and special offerings from downtown San Diego’s food, beverage and hospitality industry.
Take note: Father’s Day (June 15) is looming. Look into a night out with Dad for steaks and whiskey, interactive golf games and food, or even a ride in a gondola with a complimentary six-pack.
6th & G – East Village’s newest breakfast/brunch spot takes over the former location of Fig Tree Cafe. Consider Turkish Eggs or Matcha Flood Pancakes. 695 Sixth Avenue, East Village
Gondola Company – A 50-minute gondola cruise through the canals of Coronado for Dad, including a six-pack from Ballast Point or bottle of wine. 503 Grand Caribe Causeway, Coronado
Hasta Manana Cantina – Happy first birthday (June 18) to this Mexican restaurant. As a present, try the new lineup of cocktails, including a Chili Mango Margarita. 310 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter
Huntress – Premium Butcher Shop Box is a take-out selection of premium cuts of steak designed for a home-grilling experience. Comes with a compact grill. For Father’s Day, must be ordered by June 11. 376 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter
Lionfish Modern Cuisine – Sammy Hagar’s Beach Bar Rum and Santo Tequila are in the spotlight at Lionfish and most of the Pendry Hotel’s bars and eateries. 435 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter
Lala – This very Italian, Busalacchi family restaurant is offering a “Cigars & Stilettos – A Mob Wife Soirée” dinner through June. Feel free to dress the part. 1919 India Street, Little Italy
Lumi – Tomahawk & Whiskey Special, a Father’s Day treat featuring a Korean Tomahawk Steak and a curated Nikka Whiskey Flight. 366 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter
Omni San Diego – The only U.S. hotel with a skybridge connected to a pro baseball field (Petco Park) now has two new restaurants: Ace Porter and poolside Tortuga Terrace. 675 L Street, East Village
Oxford Social Club – Inside the Pendry San Diego hotel, check out the Thursday-Friday-Saturday June nightclub lineup of DJs, from DJ GoodChill to DJ Karma and other emcees. 435 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter
Rustic Root – All Father’s Day reservations get three entries for raffle for a grill and 12 16-ounce ribeyes. 533 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter
Swing Social – Interactive game simulators abound and golf-loving Dads get a Father’s Day “Four-for-One” deal (three free future reservations). 527 Fifth Avenue, Gaslamp Quarter SDSun
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