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It’s an annual culinary tradition like no other. Hungry participants wonder, “What unusual creation will they cook up this time? How will these food daredevils top themselves this year?” No, it’s not an episode of Iron Chef, and it’s definitely not the James Beard awards…it’s the San Diego County Fair. What crazy concoctions will you find this year? Find out after the jump.
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I love beer (IPAs to be exact) and it helps that I live in San Diego with over 40 amazing breweries to its name. The hard part is getting a chance to sample all of the different local brews.

There is a new way in town to do just that through La Jolla Wine Tours (LJWT) who are now offering a Beer Train Tour. LJWT’s goal is to showcase great San Diego breweries, wineries and restaurants while making sure everyone has a fun and safe time. They offer beer and wine tours on foot, by car, and now, by train …

San Diego is crazy for burgers. The booming chain of organic burgers, Burger Lounge, got its start right here in San Diego and Hodad’s has been a local favorite for the beef filled buns for decades. Thanks to the recent openings of Smashburger and the soon-to-open Counter Burger, it’s nearly impossible to have a bad burger anywhere in San Diego. After the break are three of San Diego’s newest, hot off the grill destinations… Read More…

I love San Diego Restaurant Week! What better excuse do you need to meet up with friends you haven’t seen in a while and dine on some of the region’s best food at great prices? With over 150 restaurants participating in this year’s Restaurant Week, I thought I’d narrow down the choices and talk about some options in my hood – Mission Valley. Read More…

Any idea where you’ll find the best small brewpub in the country? It’s right here in San Diego – in Ocean Beach (OB), to be more precise. Read More…

1. San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival: The region’s largest wine and culinary event takes place November 16-20. Held at venues throughout downtown San Diego, the festival includes gourmet food, celebrity chefs, wine tastings, an elegant reserve and new release tasting event and more. Read More…

Good things are brewing in San Diego! With nearly 40 craft breweries located across the county, San Diego is a top destination for beer lovers any time of the year, but the annual celebration of all things brewed kicks off on Friday, Nov. 4. From special limited edition releases, to beer pairing dinners, to countywide pub crawls, San Diego’s 2011 Beer Week is a 10-day extravaganza of sudsy goodness. Read More…

1. San Diego Asian Film Festival: From October 20-28, International film fanatics will have the opportunity to partake in one of the largest exhibitions of Asian international and Asian American cinema in North America. Along with narrative features, the Festival also showcases documentaries, short films and animation.

2. Harvest Festival: The 39th Annual Harvest Festival is kicking off of at the Del Mar Fairgrounds October 21 and running through the 23rd. The festival features more than 300 artists and craftspeople showcasing unique American handmade works, including Halloween and Christmas decor, handmade wearable art, photography, garden decorations, hand-turned wood, …

1. MCAS Miramar Air Show: Part of San Diego’s annual Fleet Week celebration, the year’s air show will celebrate the centennial of San Diego’s naval aviation, September 30-October 2. Among the planes featured in the salute are vitnage biplanes, Air Force Thunderbirds, a Navy Super Hornet and numerous stealth fighter jets.

2. La Jolla Art & Wine Festival: This unique two-day festival, October 1 and 2nd will be held in the Village of La Jolla on Upper Girard Avenue and will showcase over 150 juried fine artists, the Green Dragon Wine and Beer Garden, live entertainment at the …

Did you want to try second restaurant or did procrastinate for too long and now can’t get a reservation for the last night of restaurant week? Well fear not, San Diego Restaurant Week has been extended for a second week running from September 25th to the 30th, 2011. Now you have no excuse.

If you can’t decide, you can see all of our previous suggestions here, here, and here.

Follow this link to view the list of participating restaurants…

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