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LA JOLLA— The La Valencia Hotel is holding its annual Christmas Tree lighting on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. In addition to live entertainment and an art exhibition, there will be free wintertime drinks and goodies from chef Daniel Baron , who'll share ideas for creating a Christmas dinner using locally-sourced ingredients. [EaterWire]
DOWNTOWN— This Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m., Andaz San Diego is hosting a Sip, Swirl and Savor event in their wine bar. Paso Robles' JUSTIN Winery will be featured along with complimentary tastes of holiday dishes. Admission is free, but please bring a non-perishable food donation for Mama's Kitchen (peanut butter, cereal, cooking oil, canned soups, fruits or vegetables) and register via e-mail. [EaterWire]
BONITA— A Chowhounder reports that Javier Plascencia's Romesco Mexiterranean Bistro in now serving a Tijuana street food-inspired lunch menu from noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. [CH]
