Foie Gras Burgers; A Beer and Donut Pairing Party; Bellefleur Shutters

LIBERTY STATION— Liver lovers can get their newly-legal fix with a foie gras burger launching Saturday at Slater’s 50/50, made with peppered brandt beef, foie gras, onion marmalade, white cheddar, onion strings, grain mustard and arugula on a brioche bun. Sibling S&M will also serve a foie gras plate starting tomorrow. In other legal liver news, The Patio on Goldfinch has foie gras torchon on the menu tonight, according to an afternoon tweet. [EaterWire]

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS— New sweet tooth stop Nomad Donuts is having a booze-infused official grand opening party on Sunday, January 25. Neighbor Fall Brewing will host the fete from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. with beer and donut specials. Celebrate with mini donut flights paired with (and made with) beer from Fall Brewing. Nomad will be open for regular hours during the party, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. [EaterWire]

CARLSBAD— Longtime brunch destination the Bellefleur Restaurant at Carlsbad Premium Outlets mall abruptly closed last week after 17 years in business, reports the U-T. Winemakers Martha and John Culbertson opened the upscale 10,000-square-foot restaurant  at 5610 Paseo Del Norte in October 1997. The exact reason for the closure and future plans for the space are unclear. [U-T]