Community Corner
3rd Annual Taste of North Park Returns Saturday
Tickets for the event are $30 in advance or $35 day-of.
More than 30 restaurants in one of San Diego’s most thriving restaurant communities will participate in the third-annual Taste of North Park event on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event will be chock full of unique signature dishes and culinary creations, and will feature a vast array of ethnic restaurants, gastropubs, fine-dining favorites and comfort-food classics.
The self-guided walking tour will allow guests to try sample plates from 35 different restaurants in North Park, including several from what is being called Restaurant Row, on 30th Street from Howard Street to Upas Street.
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In addition, there will be 10 boutiques and galleries participating in the event as well, which will allow guests to visit and view pieces from local artists, do some shopping or grab a specialty cocktail or local microbrew.
Taste of North Park is a great way for guests to find a new restaurant or hangout. It is also one of the only “taste” events in San Diego to feature a wide array of vegetarian sample dishes.
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Below is a list of participating restaurants:
30th Street Café
Mosaic Wine Bar
The Linkery
Bar Pink
Paesano's Fine Italian Food
The Office
Bluefoot Bar
Ranchos Cocina
Toronado
Caffé Calabria
Ritual Tavern
Tribute to Mankind
Claire de Lune Coffee Lounge
Rosaria’s Pizza / The Foundry
True North Tavern
Eddie’s Philadelphia Steaks
Sea Rocket Bistro
U31 Cocktail Lounge
El Comal Antojitos Bar & Grill
Sicilian Thing Pizza
Urban Solace
El Take It Easy
The Philly Grill
Veg N Out
Fat Boy's Cornerstore & Deli
The Smoking Goat
West Coast Tavern
Heaven Sent Desserts
Spice Mexican & Mediterranean Fusion
Yogart Frozen Yogurt + Smoothies
La Herradura Taco Shop
Splash Wine Lounge + Bar
Zensei Sushi
Lefty’s Chicago Pizzeria
Street Side Thai Kitchen
Street parking is available where you can find it, as North Park is part of a large business and residential area. In addition, a parking garage at the corner of 29th Street and North Park Way is available, with rates of 50 cents per hour, or $5 for all day.
Tickets for the event are $30 in advance or $35 the day of the event. For more information or to get tickets, visit the website or call (619) 294-2501. All proceeds benefit North Park Main Street, a non-profit organization dedicated to the revitalization of the North Park Business Improvement District, North Park’s Downtown and the historic heart of the community.
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