Dueling Beer Dinner; Halloween Sweets; New TOAST Menu

RANCHO BERNARDO—AVANT at the Rancho Bernardo Inn is kicking off San Diego Beer Week with a Beer vs. Beer dinner next Thursday, November 6 starting at 6:30 p.m. Chef de cuisine Tomas Baistrocchi will present a four-course menu with dishes like grilled octopus and braised pork shank, each paired with a duo of brews from Stone Brewing Co. and Ballast Point. For reservations, email alexandrea@jpublicrelations.com [EaterWire]

EAST VILLAGE—Bake Sale is featuring a lineup of Halloween-themed sweets this week, including "boo-kies" (housemade marshmallow on chocolate cookies), mummy pop tarts made with pie dough and housemade strawberry jam, and pumpkin seed brittle. Find 'em now through October 31. [EaterWire]

EAST VILLAGE—TOAST Enoteca & Cucina is launching a new menu on November 3. Expect autumnal dishes like pumpkin, pancetta, and Italian sausage lasagna, roasted pork belly with mashed sweet potatoes and gremolata, and a pumpkin, salami, and mozzarella-stuffed focaccia. [EaterWire]