Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
Savory breakfast: Rise & Shine Hospitality Group’s Breakfast Republic and 6th & G Breakfast Co. are serving new breakfast items as part of their seasonal menus. Breakfast Republic is now offering its Chick ’n’ Toast plate. It is served on a buttered brioche toast and topped with crispy chicken thighs and two poached eggs topped with a chipotle hollandaise. It is offered at all San Diego County Breakfast Republic restaurants. Customers at downtown San Diego’s 6th & G Breakfast Co. can order its okonomiyaki waffle. It mixes a Japanese-style cabbage waffle that is topped with eggs, sweet okonomi sauce, Japanese mayo, green onions and pickled ginger. Both dishes are available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day. riseandshinerg.com
Brickmans: Football fans in San Marcos can get food and drink deals at Brickmans on Sundays. During NFL games, Brickmans is offering carnitas nachos for $16, a 24-wing tower for $30, beer pitchers of Modelo or Brickmans Blonde for $20 each and select pitchers of draft beers for $25. Located adjacent to the golf course at The Links at Lakehouse, Brickmans has 11 televisions and indoor and outdoor seating. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 8. 1750 San Pablo Drive, San Marcos. 760-653-3224, thelakehouseresort.com/san-marcos-dining/brickmans
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The Brasserie: Back by popular demand, The Brasserie is making its prime rib special available every Friday. Customers can get a 10-ounce prime rib, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables for $49. The Brasserie is located inside Winesellers in Sorrento Valley. 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays. 9550 Waples St., San Diego. 858-450-9557, winesellar.com
Buca di Beppo: The Italian-inspired restaurant Buca di Beppo is introducing a Sunday dinner special. For $49.99, a group of four people can get a Caesar or mixed green salads, a choice of pasta and a choice of a main entree. Pasta selections include spaghetti with meat sauce, fettuccini alfredo, ravioli al pomodoro and penne alla vodka. Entrée options include shrimp scampi, chicken parmigiana, eggplant parmigiana and chicken marsala. dineatbuca.com
Del Mar Wine and Food Festival: Celebrity chefs and pro athletes combine forces for the Del Mar Wine and Food Festival. Event cofounders Alex Morgan, Rob Machado and Drew Brees are back hosting for a third year. Ticketed guests will experience a samplings of food from celebrity chefs such as Jet Tila from the Food Network and “Iron Chef America,” Michael Voltaggio from “Top Chef,” Adria Marina from Telemundo’s “Top Chef VIP” and Claudia Sandoval from “MasterChef US” and “MasterChef Latino.” There will also be wine and cocktail tastings, DJs and sports athletes scheduled to attend. Wednesday through Sept. 14. Surf Sports Park, 14989 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, delmar.wine
Gelson’s: Gelson’s is offering limited-time dinner specials for groups of four people during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The five dinner deals include barbecue rotisserie chicken, barbecue no salt rotisserie chicken, lemon herb rotisserie chicken, organic free-range chicken and beef brisket. Dinners come with sides such as roasted potatoes, tzimmes, chopped beef liver with egg and noodle kugel. Gelson’s accepts online orders and can be picked up or delivered. Each dinner is $90. Gelson’s has stores in Pacific Beach, Del Mar and Carlsbad. Today through Oct. 2. gelsons.com
Originally Published: September 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM PDT