New Downtown Brunch; Lefty's Remodel; Sour Sunday

GASLAMP— Encore Champagne Bar & Dining Room has launched a new weekend brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday that features $20 bottomless mimosas and a menu from exec chef Ryan Studebaker that includes a Monte Cristo with smoked ham, gruyere and jam, a duck hash and a New York strip steak benedict. [EaterWire]

MISSION HILLS— A tipster wondered about Lefty's Pizza in Mission Hills, which is currently closed. We're hearing that the building is just going through some new construction and the location should be reopened by next month. Meanwhile, Lefty's in North Park is still up and running. [EaterWire]

ESCONDIDO— A reader says that Plan 9 Alehouse is gearing up for a Sour Sunday on June 29 from noon to 9 p.m. The event will feature an all-sour tap list, including Almanac Beer Co.'s Farmer's Reserve Blackberry, plus more sours in bottles and suggested food pairings from the kitchen. [Facebook]