Eat Beat Nov. 6: San Diego holiday fun kicks off – pies, pirates, and Greek feasts

Greel offerings at the Rooftop Garibaldi at the InterContinental San Diego Photo courtesy of Rooftop Garibaldi at the InterContinental San Diego November is serving up a full menu of flavor fun and feel-good moments across San Diego From La Jolla s oceanfront views to Mission Beach s sun-soaked patios the city s restaurants are rolling out new brunches remodels holiday menus and happy hour deals worth raising a glass to Plus with Veterans Day specials and National Happy Hour Day on the calendar there s something for every appetite and every kind of celebration Nov Karl Strauss Golden Stout ReleaseKarl Strauss Brewing Co pours its award-winning Golden Stout brewed with Bird Rock Coffee beans vanilla and Ghanaian cocoa nibs Available on draft at four brewpubs and in four-packs of -oz cans at select stores Cans of Golden Stout Photo courtesy of Karl Strauss Brewing Co Nov Nov The Crack Shack -Year AnniversaryBrought to life by the original dream organization behind Juniper Ivy The Crack Shack celebrates its -year anniversary throughout November Guests can enjoy in-store specials such as iconic deviled eggs a birthday cocktail and custom -year anniversary pint glasses buy the glass and get beers all month long Locations are in Little Italy Encinitas Costa Mesa Las Vegas and Pacific Beach The brand also launched a loyalty scheme The Flock offering rewards and specific offers and in Chef Jon Sloan s signature sauces will be available for purchase The Crack Shack is celebrating years in the biz Photo courtesy of The Crack Shack Monday Nov Friday Nov bb q Chicken Wings PromotionSan Diego is getting a taste of Korea s favorite fried chicken with wings at all six local bb q Chicken locations Guests can choose one signature flavor Honey Garlic Golden Original or Secret Sauce weekdays from p m dine-in or to-go Locations include Sorrento Valley Vista El Cajon National City Convoy and Chula Vista This two-week promotion is the perfect chance to try one wing and discover why the brand has a loyal following Flyer courtesy of bb q Now through Nov Mama s Pies Thanksgiving Bake SaleMama s Kitchen is back with pies at each pumpkin apple pecan Dutch apple and a mystery flavor Each pie funds medically tailored meals for critically ill San Diegans Pick up Nov at nine county-wide locations order at MamasPies org Boxes of pies Photo courtesy of Mama s Pies Nov mid-Jan George s at the Cove RemodelLa Jolla s George s at the Cove closes its rooftop Ocean Terrace for renovations The Level dining room and bar remain open with lower-level lunch and dinner available when not reserved for private events Thanksgiving and Christmas prix-fixe dinners are offered reserve at GeorgesAtTheCove com Current interior Photo courtesy of La Jolla s George s at the Cove Nov Veterans Day SpecialsHasta Ma ana Cantina Gaslamp honors veterans and active-duty military with all-day Happy Hour drafts well cocktails wine and margaritas plus tacos and half-nachos Delicious plates of food Photo courtesy of Hasta Ma ana Cantina California Pizza Kitchen offers a complimentary entr e and beverage from a special prix-fixe menu at participating company-owned locations Diners also get a Buy One Get One bounce-back card redeemable for a Pizza Pasta or Salad on a future visit between Nov Military ID required Pizza pie anyone Photo courtesy of CPK Nov National Happy Hour DayCelebrate with specials across the county Karl Strauss drafts appetizers p m multiple locations Coin Haus La Mesa oz select beers off cocktails free arcade games until p m Miss B s Coconut Club Mission Beach drafts daiquiris mojitos snacks p m Sandbar Sportsbar Grill Mission Beach Street Tacos Sandbargaritas off chips dips p m Other participants include barleymash George s at the Cove Level Bar The Duck Dive Mavericks Beach Club The Smoking Gun Tour de Tapas and Hasta Ma ana Cantina Photo courtesy of Karl Straus Photo courtesy of Coin Haus Photo courtesy Hasta Ma ana Cantina Photo courtesy of Tour de Tapas Wednesdays through Nov Free Meal Wednesdays at Louisiana PurchaseLouisiana Purchase North Park offers complimentary meals for those impacted by the leadership shutdown including individuals with leadership IDs or EBT cards Initiative supported by Harvey Family Foundation and BLACK SAN DIEGO Weekend Brunch Fonda del BarrioBarrio Logan s Fonda del Barrio serves brunch Saturdays Sundays a m p m featuring Huevos Motule os Tamal Frito Encobijado Gordita con Chilorio Pan Frances French toast and brunch cocktails Enjoy the unique Photo courtesy of Fonda del Barrio November City Tacos Taco of the MonthThe Big Papa taco benefit benefits Feeding San Diego Golden mashed potatoes pico de gallo crema fresca and cotija cheese of sales go to the non-profit Six locations each Nov Garibaldi Greek Coastal DinnerRooftop Garibaldi at the InterContinental San Diego hosts a four-course Greek dinner per person optional wine pairing Dishes include Greek Village Salad Char-grilled Octopus and Mediterranean Seabass A plate of food at the location Photo courtesy of Garibaldi at the InterContinental San Diego Nov Mama s Pies Order DeadlinePlace orders by Friday to guarantee a taste of the season while supporting medically tailored meals for critically ill neighbors Don t forget to order Photo courtesy of Mama s Pies Nov Dec Margaritaville Hotel Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern LandShark Bar Grill transforms into a pirate-themed holiday pop-up with festive cocktails seasonal dishes like The Kraken sandwich and Davy Jones Linguini nautical d cor and live pirate appearances Open daily a m close The Kraken a savory mix of fried calamari spiced pork belly banh mi veggies braised purple cabbage and sambal aioli on a squid ink bun It is a special menu item for the pop-up Courtesy of Margaritaville Hotel San Diego It will be offered at LandShark Bar Grill which is being transformed into the Yo Ho Ho-liday Tavern Got any food news you want to share Please drop me a note at DebbieS timesofsandego com