Better Buzz Opening; Vegan Dinner @ BLAH

PACIFIC BEACH— Local coffee roaster Better Buzz Coffee is scheduled to open the doors of its new coffee concept, theLab, to the public at noon this Saturday, January 26. To get an idea of the Mission Boulevard space and its modern coffee-brewing contraptions, check out Eater's preview. [EaterWire]

JULIAN— Cooks Pig Ranch, a family-run farm raising a variety of heritage pig breeds, including the Red Wattle, is now USDA-inspected and approved and supplying locally grown pork to San Diego and L.A. restaurants. At the moment, you can get a taste at La Jolla's Whisknladle, the Prepkitchen restaurants, and the Not So Fast! food truck. [EaterWire]

NORTH PARK— Blind Lady Ale House is celebrating their 4th anniversary and Tiger!Tiger!'s throwing them a party. BLAH chef Todd Renner and Tiger!Tiger! chef Sharon Wilson are collaborating on a four course, all-vegan dinner paired with beers from Automatic Brewing Co., Lee Chase's in-house brewery. The celebration's on Monday, January 28 at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $75. [EaterWire]