Restaurant Hop
#1 Side Bar, La Fiesta, The Merk (1st and 3rd Thursday of each month)
A Restaurant Hop is a great way to see the city the way the local do! Your guide will lead you to our top picks for restaurants and bar where we are sure you will have a great time. No need to do your own dining research, you'll be guided by one of us. You can trust that we'll show you a great time.
This week's Restaurant Hop will go as follows:
We'll start off the evening at Side Bar, a beautifully designed restaurant/bar that repesents the red light district of the early 20th century. You will taste samples of their house salad, the mouth watering strambolis and specialty pizza while you sip on either wine, beer or their special Absolute Side Bar, a hand made vodka drink with crushed strawberries.
As we walk to the next stop, we will tell you the history of San Diego and the Gaslamp Quarter. You will learn about how Alonzo Horton came to San Diego with the sprit and drive to bring people to the area, and how his vision of a beautiful bayside city has materialized. We will show you a hidden painting of an unfortunate man escaping from the IRS, and we'll show you beautiful details in the European architecture of the area.
The second stop is La Fiesta, a colorful Mexican restaurant with traditional dishes. You will taste their home made tortilla soup, just like abuelita's, the chicken tostada, and a steak burrito bite. You will have the option of choosing from a huge margarita or draft beer to pair with your food.
On the way to the last stop , we will point out haunted buildings, Wyatt Earps Gambling Hall and some original underground bars that were established back in the prohibition times.
The third stop is The Merk, an urban-chic Italian restaurant in the heart of the Gaslamp. you will taste calamari and zucchini fritti, a chicken parmigiana sliders and their famous dessert pizza adorned with Nutella chocolate and strawberries. The in-house mixologist will whip up an innovative specialty drink for the group to sip on, unlesss you prefer sticking with the house wine option. live music will fill the air for a perfect ending stop. You are welcome to stay to enjoy the music after the tour has ended.
The tour cost is $60 per person including tax and tip. Call for more information or to book your reservation; (619) 233-8687#2 Dussini Lounge, Las Hadas, The Marble Room
A Restaurant Hop is a great way to see the city the way the local do! Your guide will lead you to our top picks for restaurants and bar where we are sure you will have a great time. No need to do your owndining research, you'll be guided by one of us. You can trust that we'll show you a great time.
This week's Restaurant Hop will go as follows:
We'll start off the evening at the Dussini Loft Bar, a beautiful top-level
Restaurant Hop (2nd and 4th Thursdays each month)
lounge with a cozy fireplace, brick walls and billiards. We will be served a choice of specialty martini, beer or wine.You will sample their signature Burger Sliders, Moroccan Chicken Brochettes, and Toasted Cheese Ravioli while enjoying a game of pool with your new friends!
As we walk to the next stop, we will tell you the history of San Diego and the Gaslamp Quarter. You will learn about how Alonzo Horton came to San Diego with the sprit and drive to bring people to the area, and how his vision of a beautiful bayside city has materialized.We will show you the Historic William Heath Davis House, the Horton Grand Hotel and the old China Town of San Diego
The second stop is Las Hadas, a colorful Mexican restaurant with Caribbean flavors. You will taste delicious Guacamole, Corn frittas, Coconut Shrimp and a Lobster Taquito while you sip on your choice of beer, wine, or margarita.
As we walk to the next stop, we will show you the only Gaslamps still left in the quarter, a hidden painting of an unfortunate man escaping from the IRS, and we'll show you beautiful details in the European architecture of the area.
The third stop is the Marble Room, a burlesque California Cuisine restaurant in the heart of the Gaslamp. You will taste Caprese Salad, Scampi and a delicious surprise dessert as we listen to live jazz and sip on a drink choice of beer, wine, or a Rosy Palmer.
The tour cost is $60 per person including tax and tip. Call for more information or to book your reservation; (619) 233-8687