MISSION HILLS— A friend of Eater sent us a photo of a new cafe and home store that just opened at 1619 W Lewis Street. Kettle and Stone has a custom-built coffee bar inside it that hasn't launched service yet, but when it does, the baristas will be making coffee drinks using beans from Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. [EaterWire]
LA JOLLA— George's California Modern is a rare fine dining restaurant that stays open 365 days a year and on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, they're offering either a holiday dinner menu or a la carte options available from 5 to 10 p.m. on December 24 and 3 to 8 p.m. on December 25. Want something more casual? The upstairs Ocean Terrace is doing lunch and George's Bar is serving lunch and dinner. Call (858) 454-4244 for reservations. [EaterWire]
PACIFIC BEACH— Amplified Ale Works brewpub is hosting North County's Latitude 33 brewery on Wednesday, December 17 for a three-course beer dinner that includes grilled shrimp in lemon butter, black pepper and garam masala-crusted flank steak and an apple tart served with Lattitude 33's Carolina Honey Hips Strong Blonde, North County IPA and Nitro Vanilla Porter. There are three seatings available starting at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $35. [EaterWire]