Sea & Smoke Collab Dinner; Fig Tree Anniversary; Brewers Guild Fest

DEL MAR— On Thursday, October 9, Sea & Smoke chef/owner Matt Gordon will welcome James Beard Award-winning chef Nate Appleman into his kitchen for a multi-course collaboration meal that'll benefit the Kawasaki Disease Foundation; both chefs participate in the foundation's annual gala in San Diego. The $65 dinner, which is available with locally-produced beverage pairings, will feature Malahat Spirits, Butcher's Brewing Company, Sonrise Ranch and more; call 858-925-8212 to reserve. [EaterWire]

PACIFIC BEACH— The first location of Fig Tree Café, which also has outposts in Hillcrest and Liberty Station, celebrates its sixth anniversary this month. On Thursday, October 9, the Cass Street eatery will run a special dish for the occasion - a fig and ricotta-stuffed French toast - for $6, with an optional mimosa pairing for an additional $3. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— Early bird tickets for San Diego Beer Week's official kick-off party, the San Diego Brewers Guild Festival on November 9, are only available through tomorrow. Discounted ticket options for the festival, held at the Port Pavilion on the Broadway Pier, range from early access to the event or general admission; both include a commemorative tasting glass, unlimited beer samples of the over 100 beers available, and live music. [EaterWire]