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LA JOLLA— Every December, The Marine Room opens for a short series of holiday lunches; this year, they're offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20. Dishes on the special menu include Maine lobster bisque, lamb osso buco and warm buttered pear tart. Call (858) 459-7222 for reservations. [EaterWire]
NORTH PARK— On Sunday, December 8, Toronado is hosting a vegan brunch dubbed "BRÛLÉE", in collaboration with LOVELIKEBEER with beer parings provided by Modern Times Beer. The five different courses, which can be ordered a la carte, include hazelnut-stuffed French toast, a savory crepe and spiced carrot and coconut cake. [EaterWire]
DOWNTOWN— The founders of the I Love Poke Festival are planning a fundraiser to aid victims of the Philippines' Typhoon Haiyan on Wednesday, December 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at FLUXX Nightclub. The $20 MABUHAY event will feature ten chefs who will be making Filipino-inspired dishes, including Larry Ecdao of Chamorro Grill, Antonio Friscia of Stingaree and Jason Velasquez of Katsuya. Proceeds will support Waves for Water. [EaterWire]
