Monello Turns One; Project Pie Expands; Krug Dinner

LITTLE ITALY— Monello is celebrating its first anniversary but offering complimentary tastes of its utterly drinkable house made vermouth, concocted by Jen Queen of the Queen-Connor-Ward Collective. The freebie is valid until Sunday November 24, so get to drinking. [EaterWire]

CHULA VISTA— The U-T says that the Chula Vista Center (555 Broadway) will soon get two new eateries. Opening in November is another outpost of the quick-service Project Pie, whose local flagship store is in Hillcrest, and come February, fans of Fatburger won't have to drive up to Escondido to get their burger fix. [U-T]

DEL MAR— Into bubbles? The champagne kind? Book a seat for Addison's five-course Krug tasting dinner tomorrow, November 14. Chef William Bradley is pulling out all the stops on this event, which starts with a 5:30 p.m. reception; each dish will be paired with rare vintages of the champagne. Call (858) 314-1900 for reservations. [EaterWire]