German Wine Tasting; New Food Fest; Pizza Opening

LITTLE ITALY— Fancy a dry German wine? Juniper & Ivy is hosting a riesling tasting on Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 p.m. The wine growers will also be on hand for the tasting of nine wines served with a selection of snacks from the restaurant's menu. The event is $30 and space is limited; email nprieto@juniperandivy.com to reserve a place. [EaterWire]

CARLSBAD— The founder of the I Love Poke Festival is partnering with gourmet shop Baker & Olive on a new food festival called NorthEats that'll be held at the Hilton Oceanfront Carlsbad Resort on Sunday, April 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. Over 20 North County restaurants will be participating, including Wrench & Rodent Seabasstropub, Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria, CUCINA Enoteca, Priority Public House and more, plus watch pro surfers Taylor Knox and Benji Weatherly in a live cooking competition. Tickets are $50. [EaterWire]

HILLCREST— Amici's East Coast Pizzeria is finally open in the 5th Avenue spot left vacant by Freebirds World Burrito in late 2012. The Bay Area-based chain serves New York-style pizza, pasta, salads and soups. [EaterWire]

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