Tavern at the Beach Reboots; Salt & Cleaver Opening Date

PACIFIC BEACH— Tavern at the Beach will soon shut down temporarily for a facelift that'll add second floor office space and expand the main bar area. They'll also add a brand new kitchen, with a menu conceived by Kevin Templeton, exec chef of Barleymash. On April 9, the bar's having a closing party, with $3 "you call it" drinks, apparel giveaways and more. [EaterWire]

HILLCREST— Salt & Cleaver has announced their grand opening date; you'll be able to sample the sausage-based creations of chef Carlos SanMartano on Monday, April 15; get a taste of the space and their menu in our Plywood Report). [EaterWire]

COACHELLA— Eater LA's got the download on lots of the food options headed to Coachella. San Diego's own Viva Pops will be there on both weekends (April 12-14 and April 19-21) with special treat for locals. Stop by their Coachella booth and get $1.00 off your next pop at their Adams Avenue store. [Facebook]