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By obros

O'Brothers is going to be host the Great American Dine Out September 20th through the 26th. Come in any time durring that week and mention you are here to support the Great american dine out, We will donate 5% of the sales to the foundation to help fight Child hunger. for more details visit http://join.strength.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GADO_homepage 

See you then!

~O'Brothers

By Pete92101

Labor Day 2009 - Things to do in Downtown San Diego!!Labor Day 2009 - Things to do in Downtown San Diego!!Labor Day 2009 - Things to do in Downtown San Diego!!

Want to know what to do for Labor Day weekend? Downtown San Diego Condo and Loft homeowners and San Diego residents and visitors check out these places on what to do in Downtown San Diego this coming weekend.

Embarcadero Park

The Summer Pops series by the San Diego Symphony rocks the park near Seaport Village with a post-concert fireworks show. Embarcadero is located between Seaport Village and the San Diego Convention Center and you can go there for picnics, concerts and outdoor movies. To read more visit Embarcadero.

Old Globe Theater Complex

Catch “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” under the stars during the Summer Shakespeare Festival in Balboa Park. Balboa Park’s intimate performing arts venue, famous for 360 degree seating and seasonal outdoor shows. To read more visit Old Globe Theater Complex.

Hornblower BBQ Cruise

The Labor Day BBQ Cruise includes a two hour narrated cruise of San Diego Bay and all your traditional BBQ favorites including fresh salads, savory BBQ and lots of delicious desserts, all make fresh on...

By bpayer

In celebration of Mexican Independence, master tequila distillers, blenders, authors and tequila aficionados will gather in San Diego to enjoy this ancient distiller’s art in dozens of its various forms. Attendees will enjoy samplings of blancos, anejos, reposados, mezcals, sotols, liqueurs and more.

An impressive gathering of over 100 styles are expected to participate in the main event, each offering their hand-crafted agave spirits.

Those thirsting for knowledge as well as agave spirits can participate in the educational seminars that will explore all facets of bringing this spirit to market.  The event is pleased to announce the CRT (Tequila Regulatory Council) as one of this year’s seminar presenters.  

General admission guests will enjoy two hours of ‘neat’ agave tasting of all participating brands and hosted hors d’oeuvres. VIP guests will enjoy several hours of tasting, have the opportunity to meet master distillers and other industry experts, receive two extra anejo tasting vouchers, admittance... (more)

By rmilkey

This year, paint the town red, while keeping your budget in the black

 As companies cut spending and organizations trend toward cost-saving measures, planning holiday parties can be daunting. Still, celebrating your employees’ hard work is a motivating move that inspires them to achieve more. In fact, a 2008 study of corporate holiday party trends found that 81 percent of businesses surveyed were planning celebrations, even if they were smaller affairs than normal.

 

How can you throw a spectacular holiday celebration on a shoestring? The answer is simple: Get creative, plan ahead and capitalize on seasonal specials. This year, honor your employees without breaking the bank by following these simple suggestions, shared by the professional event planners at Hornblower Cruises & Events.

1. Book early for the best deals and dates – and be flexible. Thank your team with a November gathering or kick off the new year with an event in January: It just might be more affordable than getting together in December.... (more)

By lindsaypomeroy

The Wine Smarties has teamed up with Master Sommelier Peter Neptune and will be offering the WSET wine certification for individuals and professionals looking to improve their wine knowledge.

The Wine Smarties presents the first San Diegan internationally recognized wine certification program. The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) was founded in 1969 in London England to promote, provide and develop high quality education and training in wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages for those already in or intending to join the trade, and enthusiastic consumers throughout the world. Since it's inception, WSET has grown into the leading and most recognized educational program in the alcohol beverage industry worldwide.  Currently, the program is available in over 47 countries in 13 languages and teaches an astonishing 21,000 students every year.

 The WSET courses are ideal for wine and spirits enthusiasts, professionals, or those interested in entering the industry. For professionals and consumers alike,... (more)

By RonDonSD
FEBRUARY 24, 2009 -- Most people refer to the restaurant east of Seaport Village and right behind downtown’s Manchester Grand Hyatt as Sally’s. It just came to my attention that the full name is Sally’s Seafood on the Water. No don’t stop the presses. Sally’s (for short) also has a mouthful of an incentive program called Sallycentives—aimed at attracting repeat business, primarily from locals.

I’ve currently got $29 and 40 points in my Sallycentives account. I’m not completely sure how I accrued the cash and points. There seems to be an algorithm that registers your birthday, determines how long it’s been since your last Sally’s meal and estimates your 2008 IRA losses. Note: This may be a slight exaggeration of the process.

Sally’s is slightly off the beaten path. But Sallycentives or not, it’s worth finding. It’s on the picturesque San Diego Bay, yards from the Marriott hotel’s marina. Chef “Kaz” mans Sally’s relatively new sushi counter. His soy-wrapped Kazoo roll combines salmon, mango and avocado, and is topped...