BAY PARK— Bottle shop and beer tasting room Poseidon Project will host the sandwich experts from Sandwich Emporium this Thursday, April 21 from 4 to 9 p.m. Sandwich Emporium will be making grilled cheese sandwiches to order, from custom concoctions to The Poseidon, a signature sandwich invented for the occasion that melts three cheeses with sautéed mushrooms, tomato and Japanese Kewpie mayo. [EaterWire]
SOUTH PARK— Toast to spring and the joys of day drinking on Sunday, May 1when KINDRED holds its first ever MayDay Spritz Fest. Starting at brunch service, eight versions of a spritz — a sparkling wine-based cocktail — will be on tap, including several housemade variations and collaborations from guests including Bracero's Christian Siglin and Jacob McKean of Modern Times. [EaterWire]
IMPERIAL BEACH— On Saturday, April 30, Imperial Beach is hosting its first annual Fiesta del Mar; held from noon to 7 p.m. at the Imperial Beach Pier Plaza (10 Evergreen Avenue), the free festival will celebrate a friendship agreement signed by the mayors of Imperial Beach and Rosarito, Mexico with food from the Puerto Nuevo Baja Hotel & Villas and several Cohn Restaurant Group properties, including the adjacent Sea180 Coastal Tavern, plus live music, craft beer and wine from the Valle de Guadalupe. Sea180 is also putting together a special $55 dinner on Friday, April 29 that will feature a Baja-inspired buffet with Puerto Nuevo-style lobster, margaritas, and more live music. Call 619-631-4949 for dinner reservations. [EaterWire]