{"id":409410,"date":"2026-07-23T13:33:15","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:33:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/409410\/"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T13:33:15","slug":"foodie-forecast-comic-con-offering-four-limited-edition-chocolate-bars-san-diego-union-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/409410\/","title":{"rendered":"Foodie Forecast: Comic-Con offering four limited-edition chocolate bars \u2013 San Diego Union-Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here is some of the dining news from across San Diego County.<\/p>\n

Comic-Con sweet treats: For the 10th year, Comic-Con is offering a custom line of four limited-edition chocolate bars at the San Diego Convention Center July 23-26. The new flavors are the s\u2019mores-inspired Top Yum; the mint chocolate ganache-filled Mint Condition; the gluten-free and vegan Canyon Quest bars, made with sour cherries and seeds; and Daybreaker, a white chocolate bar with coconut-curry ganache, curry powder and hazelnuts. Sold at the Craft Chocolate Bar booth in Lobby 20, the bars are $12 each. Golden tickets hidden in four of the 7,000 bars will be redeemable for a $100 Starbucks card. comic-con.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Ambrogio15 turns 10: Ambrogio15, the Milan-inspired restaurant and pizzeria in Pacific Beach, is marking its 10th anniversary July 30 with a Milan-style celebration. From 5 to 10 p.m., the restaurant will host a curated experience with a free welcome cocktail and an la carte Milanese dinner menu with optional wine pairings. Live music and DJs will be presented. Coastal chic attire is recommended. 926 Turquoise St., San Diego. ambrogio15.com<\/a><\/p>\n

\"AnAn ocean view at sunset at The Shores Restaurant in La Jolla. (James Tran)<\/p>\n

Shores kicks off Aloha Thursdays: The Shores Restaurant at the La Jolla Shores Hotel has launched a summer Hawaiian-themed promotion from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. The menu includes Huli Huli chicken wings, Lava Poke with ahi tuna and morita chili crisp, charred miso shrimp with grilled pineapple and a Mai Tai-inspired cocktail made with cane rum Curacao, orgeat, fruit and coconut-orange cream foam. Guests who arrive in Hawaiian attire will get the cocktail for half-off. 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla. ljshoreshotel.com\/dining\/the-shores-restaurant\/<\/a><\/p>\n

School supplies drive: From now through Monday, The Smoking Gun & Spill the Beans will be accepting drop-offs for the Chavos Frontera Ultras School Supply Drive. Donors of items including binders, scissors, calculators and backpacks will get a $10 comp card for one of the restaurants. 555 Market St., downtown. thesmokinggunsd.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Lion\u2019s Share happy hour: The Lion\u2019s Share has launched a new happy hour menu, available from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. Items include Wagyu fat fries ($10), venison sliders ($18), duck wings with buffalo sauce ($15) and raw oysters ($3 each). The house espresso martini will be available for $10. 629 Kettner Blvd., downtown. lionssharesd.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Firehouse goes the extra inning: Firehouse Subs, a sandwich chain with locations in Kearny Mesa, Mira Mesa and Oceanside, is now offering a buy-one-get-one-free medium sub deal for any 2026 Major League Baseball game that goes into extra innings on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The deal is redeemable on the following Monday-Wednesday only, when ordered through the Firehouse Subs app<\/a> with the promo code EXTRA. firehousesubs.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Monkeybar pours pickle cocktail: Monkeybar at the Town & Country Resort has introduced the Spicy Pickletini, a vodka martini with spicy pickle juice, dry vermouth, house Riki Tiki Hot Sauce and a spicy pickle spear. Pair it with the new What\u2019s the Big Dill Pizza, a cheese pizza topped with dill pickles, bacon and dill garnish. 500 Hotel Circle North, San Diego. towncountry.com\/dine\/monkeybar<\/a><\/p>\n

North Italia summer sips:\u00a0North Italia, with locations in Fashion Valley and Del Mar Heights, is serving a lineup of four new summer cocktails through Sept. 7. Available for $15 each, or $12 during happy hour, they include the tequila, Aperol and orange-flavored Dreamsicle Margarita, the fruity vodka Capri Punch, the bourbon, cacao and marshmallow-topped S\u2019More Please and the spirits-free Orange Slice. northitalia.com\/summer-sips<\/a><\/p>\n

New McDonald\u2019s item: On Tuesday, McDonald\u2019s introduced a new breakfast sandwich item, the Honey Brown Butter Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit. It\u2019s available for a limited time in select U.S. markets, including San Diego.<\/p>\n

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