Local Habit Chef Hosts SoundBite; Seedling Soirée at Olivewood Gardens

HILLCREST — Chef Nick Brune at Local Habit invites six culinary minds to create dishes inspired by Stevie Harris of the Styletones. They will serve these plates at SoundBite, a music and food celebration, on May 28 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $55 for the six-course dinner and are available online.  [EaterWire]

EVENTWIRE — On Saturday, May 30, San Diego chefs come together for the Seedling Soirée, a celebration to benefit programs at Olivewood Gardens. Culinary creators like Matt Richman (Table 926), Amy DiBiase (Tidal), Kevin Templeton (Barleymash), and more will be in attendance to serve guest appetizers and family-style dinner. Ticket prices vary and are available online. [EaterWire]

LITTLE ITALY — Chef Jason McLeod of Ironside Fish & Oyster will host a Chef's Catch series this year with critically-acclaimed guest cooks from across the country. The special evenings start on Tuesday, June 2 with Andrew Gregory of The Woodsman Tavern (Portland, Oregon). The multi-course, family-style dinner is $59 per guest and will include beer pairings by San Diego’s Modern Times brewery. Make reservations by calling (619) 269-3033 or email brittany@ironsidefishandoyster.com. [EaterWire]