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CLAIREMONT— Mike's BBQ, whose first location debuted in Escondido in 2011, has been renovating the site formerly occupied by LW's BBQ at 3057 Clairemont Drive for its second eatery. The family-run restaurant says they'll be opening the new space on Tuesday, June 23. [EaterWire]
EAST VILLAGE— Last night, chefs from 11 local restaurants including NINE-TEN, S&M Sausage & Meat, Salt & Cleaver and more grilled against each other at Jsix's annual Sausage Fest. After a blind tasting, audience votes were tallied; Cowboy Star placed third, while past winner Coronado Brewing Company came in second; Mastiff Sausage Company, one of Eater's top food truck picks, took home first prize for its bratwurst. [EaterWire]
HILLCREST— On Thursday, July 2 from 5 to 9 p.m., the game-themed Tabletop Commons, which opened in April on University Avenue, will be cohosting an event called "Live the Journey" with local company Live a Great Story and ten percent of the night's sales will go to support the Hillcrest Youth Center, the only San Diego recreational center dedicated to the needs of LGBTQ+ youth. [EaterWire]