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LA JOLLA— Cusp Dining & Drinks in the Hotel La Jolla is celebrating its first anniversary this Saturday by throwing a party with free food and drinks for you. At the poolside Hiatus Lounge, from 5 to 6 p.m., Cusp's chef Donald Lockhart and bar manager Nate Howell are hosting a reception with complimentary bites and beverages; afterwards, head up to Cusp's 11th floor perch for a $40, 3-course prix fixe menu of the restaurants favorite dishes from the past year. RSVP to info@cusprestaurant.com for the reception; call 858-551-3620 to book the dinner.[EaterWire]
LA MESA— Some chef news out of the Cohn camp: for the upcoming BO-beau Kitchen + Garden (see our intro of the space here), they've tapped Ben Moore, who's been with Barona Hotel & Casino as of late. Meanwhile, for their new Imperial Beach eatery, called Sea 180 Coastal Tavern, they've scored the talents of Jack Fisher, who's renowned for his pastry-making skills; for the I.B. project, Fisher's going savory and switching to a chef de cuisine post. [SDMag]
PACIFIC BEACH— On Saturday at 7 p.m., Cafe Mono (3833 Mission Blvd.) is holding a pop-up dinner to benefit the Boys to Men non profit which mentors at-risk youth. The Patio on Lamont's chef, John Medall, is cooking the seafood-focused, three course menu. [EaterWire]
