Taste of Downtown
Thursday, October 11th, 2012
5 to 9 PM
$30/presale – $35/door
The 20th Annual Taste of Downtown is the biggest neighborhood tasting event in San Diego as this culinary journey spans across the neighborhoods of East Village, Gaslamp, the Financial District and Horton’s Plaza. The annual self-guided culinary adventure lets you spend an evening out in Downtown San Diego exploring restaurants you love or have yet to try.
The participating restaurants:
East Village:
Dragons Den
East Village Tavern + Bowl
Knotty Barrel
Lotus Thai
Proper
Starbucks-10th Street
Tilted Kilt
Toast Enoteca & Cucina
Valentine’s Mexican Café
Village 631
Zanzibar Café
Dragons Den
East Village Tavern + Bowl
Knotty Barrel
Lotus Thai
Proper
Starbucks-10th Street
Tilted Kilt
Toast Enoteca & Cucina
Valentine’s Mexican Café
Village 631
Zanzibar Café
Gaslamp District:
Aqua Al 2
Asti Ristorante
Barleymash
Burger Lounge
Cafe Sevilla
Chianti
Cremelose
De Medici Cucina Italiana
Dick’s Last Resort
Donovan’s Prime Seafood
Dublin Square Irish Pub
Henry’s Pub
Hooters
Katsuya by Starck
La Fiesta
Maloney’s Tavern
Masala Spices of India
Monsoon – Fine Cuisine of India
Ocean Room
Pinkberry
Red Light District
Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina
Royal India
Starbucks-F Street
Starbucks- Market Street
The Merk
The Field Irish Pub
Urban Bar & Grill
Whiskey Girl
Maloney’s Tavern
Masala Spices of India
Monsoon – Fine Cuisine of India
Ocean Room
Pinkberry
Red Light District
Rockin Baja Coastal Cantina
Royal India
Starbucks-F Street
Starbucks- Market Street
The Merk
The Field Irish Pub
Urban Bar & Grill
Whiskey Girl
Financial District:
Chef Miguel’s Deli Juice Bar
The Beer Company
The Crab Hut
The Westgate Room
Salt Box
Sixth Avenue Bistro
Stout Public House
Chef Miguel’s Deli Juice Bar
The Beer Company
The Crab Hut
The Westgate Room
Salt Box
Sixth Avenue Bistro
Stout Public House
Horton’s Plaza:
Landini’s Pizzeria
Panera
Starbucks (2)
One ticket buys a taste at all of the participating restaurants. Pre-tickets cost $30, which can be purchased online or at participating restaurants (if you’re in the area and want to avoid service fees). Tickets are $35 at the event; however, I recommend buying your tickets in advance to avoid any lines. Or take a stab at winning a pair of tickets below 
Giveaway: Win Two Tickets to Taste of Downtown on Thursday, October 11, 2012
(Valued at $70)
Deadline to Enter: Monday, October 8th, 2012 – 6 PM PST
1. Just leave a comment regarding what restaurant you’re dying to check out and leave your name and some form of contact (email, tweeter, fb, or whatever). That’s all you need to do for one entry into the contest. If you don’t feel comfortable with leaving that online (yes, I know you’re paranoid heh), you can email me at foodcoma911 [at] gmail [dot] com.
2. Submit comments by Monday, October 8, 2012 – 6 pm PST to be entered into the giveaway. Winner will be selected using random.org and contacted by the information provided.
But, but, you really want to win?
Alright, score EXTRA entries (not required) by doing the following:
(Valued at $70)
Deadline to Enter: Monday, October 8th, 2012 – 6 PM PST
How to Enter the Giveaway:
1. Just leave a comment regarding what restaurant you’re dying to check out and leave your name and some form of contact (email, tweeter, fb, or whatever). That’s all you need to do for one entry into the contest. If you don’t feel comfortable with leaving that online (yes, I know you’re paranoid heh), you can email me at foodcoma911 [at] gmail [dot] com.
2. Submit comments by Monday, October 8, 2012 – 6 pm PST to be entered into the giveaway. Winner will be selected using random.org and contacted by the information provided.
But, but, you really want to win?
Alright, score EXTRA entries (not required) by doing the following:
- “Follow” Food Coma 911 on Twitter and leave a comment here stating you did along with username (+1 entry).
- Tweet this phrase in its entirety (+1 entry): I entered to win tickets to Taste of Downtown via @Foodcoma911 http://t.co/2ehtOTxE RT to enter!
I'd love to check out Ocean Room!
I also follow you on Twitter @jinxieats
I'd love to check out Aqua Al 2! My mom and sister went to the original Aqua restaurant in Italy (same owners!) and raved about it!
I still haven't gone to Burger Lounge, so I'd definitely try that!
Also follow you on twitter (@sunnipq)!
I would love to check out LOTUS THAI!
I also followed you on Twitter (@Corinthian5) and tweeted !
Thanks to everyone that entered! The winner of the Taste of Downtown giveaway is Vicky! You get to finally try Burger Lounge and many other treats this week
CONGRATS!