Ballast Point Anniversary Party; Manager Changes at Bankers Hill & Market; Summer Cocktails at Harney Sushi

OLD TOWN— Harney Sushi's now mixing five new summer cocktails at their Old Town and Oceanside locations. All are soju-based, and include the Jal-up-eno Biz with jalapeno-infused soju, fresh mango juice, lemon and lime and the Mexican Fruit Cup which muddles cucumbers with soju, lime, hibiscus syrup, pineapple cider, and jicama. [EaterWire]

BANKERS HILL— Bankers Hill Bar + Restaurant has a new bar manager, Christian Siglin, who might be a familiar face to regulars of Noble Experiment and Craft & Commerce. Owner Terry Gavre says she looks forward to Siglian "elevating our cocktail program". [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits is throwing a big shindig this Sunday, August 11. Their 17th Anniversary Party & Beer Festival will be held at the Maritime Museum of San Diego; from 1 to 5 p.m., drink your way through 15 three ounce beer tasters, including rare selections like 2011 Sour Wench and Dorado Imperial IPA with ghost peppers. Food will be available for purchase from MIHO Gastrotruck, Roots Cellar Catering, Pubcakes and more. [EaterWire]

DEL MAR— An Eater reader wrote to us to share that Bryan LaFontaine(Kitchen 1540, Arterra), general manager of Market Restaurant + Bar is leaving San Diego for Austin, where he'll join the team behind chef Tyson Cole's Uchi and Uchiko restaurants. [EaterWire]