game, and house-made pastas and pizzas from an oak-wood burning oven. Casual dining options include Spiro Gyros, serving authentic Greek fare; Lil’ Piggy’s Bar- B-Q, serving Memphis-style ribs, smoked wings and corn fritters; Village Pizzeria Bayside, cooking up made-to-order pizzas, calzones and pasta dishes; and a Burger King, all steps from the bay front. Sweet offerings include Cold Stone Creamery, Coronado Cupcakery and ChocoAmore. coronadoferrylandingshops.com

Dave & Buster’s

2931 Camino Del Rio North • (619) 280-7115 • 3 map on page 55

Eat, play and win at Dave & Buster’s, a family-friendly restaurant and video arcade in Mission Valley. Stop at the front desk first to ask about new menu items in the dining room and cool cocktails at the bar. The get your Power Card and charge it up to play every game in the amazing Midway. At Dave & Buster’s, guests can watch sports and play games at the same time and enjoy twice-a-day happy hours. daveandbusters.com [Coupon on page 63] El Charko Grill & Bar 2415 San Diego Ave. • (619) 795-0908 • 27 map on page 56 Get authentic Mexican food in Old Town at El Charko Grill & Bar, famous for its Mexico City-style tacos. The restaurant also serves quesadillas, burritos, burgers, soups and handmade tortillas. The signature street tacos include the Pastor (marinated selected pork) with homemade salsa, onions and cilantro and pineapple chunks mixed in; Chuleta Ahumada (smoked pork tacos); the Taco de Pescado (fish taco) with crispy cabbage, fresh salsa and creamy chipotle sauce; the Ensenada Taco with succulent shrimp piled with cheese, peppers and spices; Pollo (chicken), Bistec (prime steak) and many more. Refreshing house margaritas, various other cocktails and a great selection of craft beers are also on the menu. El Charko offers outdoor seating on a cozy patio, Taco Tuesday specials, Ladies drink specials on Thursdays and a Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Catering is also available. Open at 11 a.m. daily. elcharkomexstyle.com Enzo’s BBQ & Ale House • 3 map on page 53 4121 Oceanside Blvd, Suite 201, Oceanside • (760) 643-9602 Savor the culinary creation locals and visitors rave about—American BBQ with a touch of Italy—at Enzo’s BBQ & Ale House in Oceanside. Mouthwatering menu items include BBQ platters, flatbreads and pulled-pork sandwiches. The restaurant also features 16 handcrafted beers on tap. Happy Hour runs from 2-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 8:30 p.m.-close Fridays and Saturdays with $2 off all draft beer and wine and half off all starters. Taco Tuesdays ($1.50 for tacos) run from 2-6 p.m. Get 10 percent off your catering order at Enzo’s too! enzosbbq.com [Coupon on page 61] Girard Gourmet • 20 map on page 53 7837 Girard Ave., La Jolla • (858) 454-3325) Savor soups and sandwiches and swoon over stunning sweet creations at this beloved bakery and deli gracing downtown La Jolla. Celebrating 29 years of serving inspired farm-to-table cuisine, the restaurant is also famous for its specialty cakes. Owners Francois and Diana Goedhuys use fresh produce straight from their Julian farm, much to the delight of loyal customers. François, a chef who hails from Belgium, also impresses with his Italian and eight-grain breads and personalized cookies. Enjoy everything freshly baked croissants, muffins and pies, salads and hot specialties like quiches and lasagna at Girard Gourmet, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Or inquire about the restaurant’s extensive catering menus, palatepleasers for any occasion. girardgourmet.com Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant • 29 map on page 53 300 Carlsbad Village Dr. #208, Carlsbad • (760) 720-1134 Break bread with friends and family at Gregorio’s Italian Restaurant, situated on the second level of the seaside shopping plaza Village Faire in Carlsbad. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Gregorio’s robust menu features everything from pasta primavera to specialty thin-crust pizzas, plus soups, salads and sandwiches. Seafood, chicken and grilled items such as the artfully prepared filet mignon round out the menu. Nosh on eggplant sliders, gnocchi mozzarella sticks and other snacks paired with signature cocktails during the popular Happy Hour from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reservations are available for either inside the cozy dining room or under the stars on the patio. The restaurant, serving fresh Italian fare for more than 25 years, also offers catering, banquet and take-out services. gregoriosrestaurant.com Hob Nob Hill 2271 First Ave., San Diego • (619) 239-8176 • 24 map on page 56 Locals rave about the homemade dishes at this San Diego landmark, serving classic