Here is some of the latest in dining news from across San Diego County, as well as some upcoming events for foodies.
Marisi: The Italian restaurant Marisi in La Jolla is promoting a new menu item called “girl dinner.” It is a prix-fixe meal available once a week. The $45 dinner comprises a Caesar salad, spicy rigatoni pasta, a wheat focaccia bread with salsa verde and a sparkling wine. 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays. 1044 Wall St., La Jolla. 858-401-6787, marisilajolla.com
Urban Plates: The first 250 customers to order an entree for dine-in or to go will receive a complimentary wellness booster shot. The free shot at Urban Plates is made with organic dragon fruit, strawberry and lemon. The free wellness shot is only given on Wednesdays in January. Urban Plates has locations in Del Mar, La Jolla and Mission Valley. urbanplates.com
Tour de Tapas: Guests at Tour de Tapas are getting a chance to get a complimentary lunch. After they finish their lunch meal, one die will be given, and if the customer rolls a one on the die, the entire food meal of the table will be free. Customers will still have to pay for any alcohol consumed, tax and gratuity. 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 8323 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa. 619-391-3396, tourdetapas.com
Snooze: Dessert-inspired sodas are now available at Snooze. There are three new beverages, each costing $3.95. They include the Orange Dreamsicle Dirty Soda with vanilla syrup, vanilla cream and orange soda, the Pineapple Upside Down Dirty Soda with pineapple juice, vanilla syrup, vanilla cream and a cola soda and the Strawberry Shortcake Dirty Soda with vanilla syrup, a house-made strawberry purée, vanilla cream and a lemon-lime soda. 3940 Fifth Ave., San Diego. 619-500-3344, snoozeeatery.com
Postino: For those looking for a dry January, Postino is releasing two mocktails to its menu. The zero-proof cocktails include the Airplane Mode, which mixes a nonalcoholic Italian liqueur, orange, lemon juice and honey, and the Ginger Drit, which has a nonalcoholic Italian liqueur, lemon juice, ginger beer and mint. Postino also carries nonalcoholic beer from Best Day Brewing. Postino is in Little Italy and the One Paseo shopping center. postinowinecafe.com
Bica: Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs. The evening includes a curated menu, wine, locally brewed beers and music. The weekly event is intended to spotlight various chefs around San Diego County. 5 to 9 p.m. 3569 Adams Ave., San Diego. 619-750-0121, bica-sd.com