Comun Relaunches Chef Dinners & Bistro du Marché Opens in La Jolla

EAST VILLAGE— Newly confirmed for the cast of the upcoming season of 'Top Chef', Chad White is bringing back his Caja Ocho chef dinners to Comun Taqueria, with the first scheduled for Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. The multi-course dinner is $60 and will feature dishes inspired by White's recent travels in Mexico. [EaterWire]

LA JOLLA— Eater readers are reporting that Bistro Du Marché has soft opened at 7437 Girard Avenue. The restaurant is a new offering from chef/owner Jean-Michel Diot of the now-shuttered Tapenade. Diot and chef de cuisine Christophe Santos will be cooking a seasonal farmer's market-inspired dishes for dinner and eventually, lunch; here a peek at the debut menu. [EaterWire]

DEL MAR— San Diego Beer Week is fast-approaching and CUCINA enoteca has scheduled a special dinner for Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30 p.m. that will feature five courses paired with beers from Societe Brewing Company, including Das Fräulein, an altbier. Tickets are $65; seats are limited. [EaterWire]