Here is some of this week’s dining news and food events from across San Diego County:
The Haunting at Swan Bar: The creators of the pop-up cocktail concepts Miracle and Sippin’ Santa are hosting this new Halloween-themed event at Swan Bar in North Park. The event features spooky décor and cocktails including Widow’s Whisper, Scream-sicle, Poison Apple, Liquid Lobotomy and Clown Pear-anoia. Collectible mugs will also be availble for sale. 4 p.m. to midnight daily through Saturday. 2933 Adams Ave, San Diego. instagram.com/originalswanbar/
The Liquid Lobotomy, a cocktail at The Haunting cocktail pop-up at The Swan Bar in North Park through Saturday. (Melissa Hom)
Halloween cocktails at Vistal: From now through Saturday, Vistal Bar + Restaurant at InterContinental San Diego is celebrating Halloween with five Halloween-themed cocktails: The vodka-based Ghost in the Lobby, Ford’s Gin-based Midnight Concierge, sparkling wine-based Death Becomes Her, aperitif-based Room 1313 and tequila/mezcal-based The Devil’s Folly. 901 Bayfront Court, Suite 1, San Diego. vistalsd.com
Borrego Rooftop plans Halloween party: Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails in the Gaslamp Quarter will host a Halloween/Diá de los Muertos party Saturday with live music and themed cocktails. DJ Bassassin will be spinning house, pop, rap and dance music and two tequila-based cocktails will be served. The Indigo Potion includes passionfruit and agave juices. And the Diá-themed La Patrona will feature mezcal-smoked pineapple and charcoal powder. 4-11 p.m. Saturday. Hotel Indigo, 509 Ninth Ave., San Diego. borregorooftopsandiego.com
Barks & Boos Yappy Hour: Wild Hare Bar Garden at the Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter will host a dog-friendly Halloween event from 4-6 p.m. Saturday with a pup costume contest, seasonal specials, giveaways and a dog-friendly menu. That will be followed from 8-10 p.m. by a free outdoor screening of the movie “Ghostbusters” on the Sunset Terrace. 4-10 p.m. Saturday. 401 K St., San Diego. wildharebargarden.com
Rustic Root speakeasy pop-up: Thursday through Saturday, Rustic Root will host a Prohibition-themed pop-up event with full dinner service, live jazz music and Prohibition-era cocktails. Tableside martini service will be offered and 1920s attire is encouraged. There’s a $10 cover charge for reservations. Food and drinks are a la carte. A Halloween party is also planned on Saturday evening with a $10 fee. 535 Fifth Ave., downtown. rusticrootsd.com/happenings
Tender Greens kids deal: From Friday through Sunday only, Tender Greens locations in Mission Valley, Point Loma, downtown San Diego and the UTC area are offering one free children’s meal for fgroups who dine in and purchase an adult entrée. The kids meals include mashed potatoes, fruit, a juice box or water and entrée options of salt-and-pepper chicken, grilled cheese sandwich, chicken tenders, mac ‘n’ cheese or pasta. tendergreens.com
Solare hosting fall cooking classes: From Halloween day through Nov. 28, Michelin-recommended Solare Ristorante will host four Saturday-morning cooking classes taught by executive chef Denice Grande and 81-year-old Nonna chef Maria Crivello. On Saturday, the focus is making pasta from scratch ($95). On Nov. 14, the theme is Italian-style seafood ($118). On Nov. 21, participants will make pizza from scratch ($95). And on Nov. 28, the dishes are gnocchi and slow-braised Bolognese sauce ($95). All classes start at 10 a.m. and include morning Italian-style coffee, full lunch and wine. 2820 Roosevelt Road, San Diego. solarelounge.com
Hasta Mañana debuts fall cocktails: Hasta Mañana Cantina in the Gaslamp Quarter has two new fall-themed tequila cocktails being served through Christmas. Blood Moon features Solento Blanco with Aperol and blood orange liqueur. Basic Betch features El Jimador Blanco with pumpkin spice syrup. 310 Fifth Ave., downtown. hastamananacantina.com