Daniel Barron Departs Blush; Green Flash Beer & Shades Release

GASLAMP— We were alerted to a chef shuffle that just went down at Blush Ice Bar + East-West Kitchen; last night, executive chef Daniel Barron announced on his Facebook page that he had left the restaurant, which opened this summer; there's no word yet on where Barron is headed. Chef de cuisine Ami Cisneros (The Hopping Pig), who replaced Stephen Gage when Gage moved to UnderBelly in September, is reportedly still in the kitchen. [EaterWire]

MIRA MESA— Green Flash Brewing Co. has joined forces with local eyewear company Knockaround for a collaboration that will be celebrated at a launch event at 6 p.m. on Friday, November 13 at the Mira Mesa brewery when a special brew, the sessionable ‘Brightside' Berliner Weisse infused with cucumber and limited edition sunglasses inspired by the beer will be available for purchase. There will be beer pouring, plus food pairings from the Green Flash Gastro Truck, a Knockaround pop-up shop and more. [EaterWire]

LA JOLLA— The Lodge at Torrey Pines' last Artisan Wine Dinner of the year is scheduled for Thursday, November 19 and will feature Raymond Winery. Held on the AR Valentien deck, the event starts with a reception at 6:30 followed by a family-style, three-course dinner; resident sommelier Paul Krikorian will be pouring five wines, including the 2013 Raymond Cabernet Sauvignon Sommelier Selection that he helped to blend at the Napa Valley winery. Call 858-453-4420 for reservations. [EaterWire]