SOUTH PARK— Alchemy Cultural Fare & Cocktails is marking its fifth anniversary with a month of $5 specials. Starting tomorrow and running through Thursday, March 20, the restaurant will offer all bar snacks and select wines for $5, plus $3.50 drafts of Societe Brewing Co.'s Harlot. Also, look out for some former favorite dishes to rotate back onto the menu in honor of the occasion. [EaterWire]
MISSION VALLEY— San Diego's beloved fishmonger, Catalina Offshore Products' Tommy Gomes (read his Eater interview here), is being celebrated this weekend at an event dubbed San Diego Chefs Salute Tommy Gomes held at the Handlery Hotel and organized by its chef, Karl Prohaska. Chefs who'll be cooking include Matt Richman, Chad White, Tommy Fraioli, Trey Foshee, Hanis Cavin, Matt Gordon, and more; Mike Hess Brewing and Societe Brewing Co. will be on hand with beer. [EaterWire]
MIRAMAR— St. Archer Brewing Company has announced its fourth flagship beer, a new 5% ABV White Ale described as having the "smooth mouth feel and complex flavor profile that Witbier enthusiasts love." Head brewer Kim Lutz knows a little something about Belgian Whites; hers have won medals at the World Beer Cup and Great American Beer Festival. [EaterWire]