{"id":329420,"date":"2025-10-24T15:19:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/329420\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T15:19:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:19:21","slug":"historic-brunch-brews-scoops-and-a-tree-giveaway-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/329420\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic brunch, brews, scoops \u2014 and a tree giveaway, too"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Fruit trees. (Photo courtesy of Ralphs\/iStock)<\/p>\n

From historic brunches and new breweries to an ice cream debut, a green-thumb giveaway, and a museum afternoon packed with travel tales and tacos, San Diego\u2019s food and drink scene is serving up something for everyone this week. Here\u2019s what\u2019s fresh, flavorful, and worth checking out before October wraps up:<\/p>\n

Brunch with a Side of History in Oceanside<\/strong>
The Victorian at Hill Street, one of Oceanside\u2019s last remaining Queen Anne homes (built in 1888), has launched weekend brunch with a Cali-Mediterranean twist. Expect reimagined favorites like shrimp and grits, Victorian French toast, and rosemary chicken waffles, all served on the wrap-around porch. Chef Lisa Rivera, a competitor on Hell\u2019s Kitchen \u2013 Battle of the States, leads the kitchen. Brunch runs Fridays\u2013Sundays, 9 a.m.to1 p.m. at 524 S. Coast Hwy., Oceanside. Reservations via OpenTable; walk-ins welcome. Instagram: @victorianoceanside. Check out the menu below.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Menu image for The Victorian at Hill Street. (Photo courtesy of The Victorian at Hill Street)<\/p>\n

Lafayette Hotel Earns MICHELIN Key Honors<\/strong>
North Park\u2019s historic Lafayette Hotel continues to shine after its $31 million renovation, earning a MICHELIN Key for exceptional design and guest experience \u2014 one of only 37 new honorees nationwide, and the only San Diego property on the 2025 list.<\/p>\n

\"North<\/a>The Lafayette Hotel in North Park. (Photo courtesy, Colliers)<\/p>\n

Rosemarie\u2019s Buns & Brews Expands to Encinitas<\/strong>
The local slider sensation opens Nov. 1 at 608 S. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas, teaming with Gelati & Peccati. Expect Wagyu sliders, fried chicken sandwiches, blue cheese bacon fries, and a rotating selection of small-batch brews.<\/p>\n

Barley & Sword Brewing Heads to Escondido<\/strong>
Vista-based Barley & Sword Brewing is taking over the former Jacked Up Brewery at 800 W. Grand Ave., offering a roomy taproom, traditional European-style beers, and rotating food pop-ups. Opening later this fall.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The interior of a \u00a0Barley & Sword Brewing Company. (Photo courtesy of \u00a0Barley & Sword Brewing Company)<\/p>\n

Zen Modern Asian Bistro Opens at Del Mar Sky Deck<\/strong>
The family-run Yang trio brings upscale Chinese cuisine with Cantonese, Szechuan, and Pan-Asian dishes to Del Mar Sky Deck (12841 El Camino Real Suite 206). Highlights include Sichuan Dumplings, Xiao Long Bao, Kung Pao Chicken, Taiwanese Ribeye, and inventive cocktails like the Ube and Green Lantern. Open Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m.to 10 p.m., Friday\u2013Saturday until midnight. Instagram: @zenmodernasian.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Zen Modern Asian Bistro plates. (Photo courtesy of Zen Modern Asian Bistro )<\/p>\n

Bruster\u2019s Ice Cream Scoops Up San Diego<\/strong>
The Pennsylvania-based chain debuts Oct. 29 in La Mesa (8497 Fletcher Pkwy.), serving 24 daily-rotating flavors, sundaes, milkshakes, and waffle cones. A second Mira Mesa location is planned.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Bruster\u2019s Ice Cream Scoops yummy items. (Photo courtrsy of Bruster\u2019s Ice Cream Scoops)<\/p>\n

Closing Time at Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters<\/strong>
La Jolla Shores\u2019\u00a0Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters<\/a>, the sister restaurant of\u00a0George\u2019s at the Cove<\/a>, will permanently close on Saturday, Nov. 1, with the expiration of its lease. The space from partners George Hauer and Trey Foshee (a former\u00a0Food & Wine\u00a0magazine Best New Chef honoree) first opened in July 2015 as Galaxy Taco, and shifted the concept to Sandpiper in October 2021. For the final month of service, Sandpiper is paying homage to Galaxy Taco with a special of three tacos (one fish, one mushroom, one birria) and a house margarita for $28. Additionally, Sandpiper is offering 50% off all bottles of wine every day. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. Monday to Friday and at noon Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are proud of the 10-year run with Galaxy and Sandpiper, and we are grateful to the members of our staff who poured their hearts and souls into it. While this chapter is ending, George\u2019s remains as strong as ever, and we hope our fans will come visit us there for great locally sourced food and the best view of the sunset in town,\u201d Foshee said.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Trey Foshee. (Photo courtesy of Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters)<\/p>\n

An Afternoon at the Museum: Tacos, Travel Tales & Bourdain Memories<\/strong>
Fans of the late Anthony Bourdain can feed their wanderlust and their appetite at An Afternoon at the Museum, happening Sunday, Nov. 9, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the San Diego Natural History Museum. Bourdain\u2019s longtime travel companion and fixer, Zamir Gotta, shares behind-the-scenes stories from No Reservations and Parts Unknown and signs his new book, The Fixer and the Chef: My Life With and Without Anthony Bourdain. He\u2019s joined by W. Scott Koenig (Taco Megaregion), who dives into the San Diego\u2013Tijuana taco scene. Guests can snack on tacos from The Craft Taco (named one of Yelp\u2019s Top 100 Taquerias in the U.S.), sip non-alcoholic drinks, and enjoy a Q&A with both authors. Proceeds benefit Survivors of Suicide Loss San Diego. Tickets ($30\u2013$75): zamir-gotta.eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Event flyer. (Photo courtesy of Zamir and Bourdain in Moscow: CNN Parts Unknown)<\/p>\n

Free Fruit Trees in Paradise Hills<\/strong>
Tree San Diego, Ralphs, and the Arbor Day Foundation are giving away 200 free fruit trees from 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, at Ralphs, 3011 Alta View Drive. Options include guava, pomegranate, orange, and fig. Registration: treesandiego.org\/leafingourlegacy.<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Last Bite<\/strong>
Whether you\u2019re sipping, scooping, or planting something new, San Diego\u2019s fall flavors are in full swing. From Oceanside\u2019s Victorian charm to Del Mar\u2019s family bistro, a taco-fueled museum afternoon, and Paradise Hills\u2019 green revival \u2014 it\u2019s a week worth digging into.<\/p>\n

In invite you to drop me a line about any food related items, happenings etc. at Debbies@timesofsandiego.com<\/strong><\/p>\n

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