{"id":9815,"date":"2025-10-17T15:30:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/9815\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T15:30:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T15:30:09","slug":"pink-plates-celebrating-breast-cancer-awareness-through-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/9815\/","title":{"rendered":"Pink plates \u2013 celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness through food"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>The Smoking Gun is offering\u00a0pink Barbie wings: pickle-brined chicken wings tossed in\u00a0a\u00a0pink BBQ sauce. (Photo courtesy of The Smoking Gun)<\/p>\n

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month<\/a>, and San Diego\u2019s culinary scene is serving up more than just delicious dishes\u2014it\u2019s offering opportunities to support a meaningful cause. From specialty cocktails to sweet treats, here\u2019s how you can dine and drink with purpose this month.<\/p>\n

At La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla,<\/a> the iconic Pink Lady cocktail returns, with $1 from each sale donated to Susan G. Komen San Diego. Guests can also enjoy the Pink Tea Series on October 17 and 24, where a portion of the proceeds supports breast cancer awareness. <\/p>\n

Nearby, Breakfast Republic\u2019s East Village<\/a> location is donating 100% of October sales from Pancakes for the Cure\u2014a stack of buttermilk pancakes layered with strawberry syrup and cheesecake icing\u2014to the same foundation.<\/p>\n

Crack Shack, with locations in Encinitas and Little Italy, is serving its \u201cMy Breast Friend\u201d cocktail, with $1 from every sale going to Susan G. Komen San Diego. <\/p>\n

City Tacos\u2019 <\/a>Taco of the Month for October is the Mexi BBQ on a pink corn tortilla, and each order of the taco comes with a complimentary \u201cCity Tacos Loves Boobies\u201d bracelet in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A portion of the sales of every Mexi BBQ ordered will benefit\u00a0Keep A Breast Foundation<\/a>. The taco features traditional barbacoa with onion, cilantro, chipotle aioli and pink radish. It goes for $4.75 at each of City Tacos\u2019 six San Diego County locations in Encinitas, La Mesa, North Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, and Sorrento Valley.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Taco of the Month for October is the Mexi BBQ on a pink corn tortilla at City Tacos. (Photo courtesy of City Tacos)<\/p>\n

Barleymash<\/a>, is serving up its Code Pink Cocktail\u00a0made with Cutwater Vodka, raspberry, coconut, and lemon.<\/p>\n

Over at Spill the Beans<\/a> in Seaport Village, Mission Valley, Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach, try the Strawberry Milk Latte and maybe Hasta Ma\u00f1ana Cantina\u2019s Guava Margarita\u00a0with Tequila, lime, and guava.<\/p>\n

\"\"Hasta Ma\u00f1ana Cantina\u2019s Guava Margarita. Photo courtesy of (Hasta Ma\u00f1ana Cantina<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Sheraton San Diego Resort & Marina<\/a> is offering the Rumorosa cocktail, Eye of the Tiger mocktail, and pink-themed desserts at Strada all month, while Grant Grill is featuring ros\u00e9 wines and specialty pink cocktails crafted for the occasion.<\/p>\n

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Beyond breast cancer specials, other San Diego food and drink spots are worth a visit this month.<\/p>\n

Roman Wolves in Little Italy <\/a>celebrates National Pasta Day <\/a>with 50% off the cheese wheel pasta of the day during happy hour, and its full menu features bruschetta, suppli, polpette, calamari, pinsa margherita, and tagliere dello chef. <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>A pasta dish. Photo courtesy of (Roman Wolves in Little Italy) <\/p>\n

On Oct. 16 Coin Haus in La Mesa Village<\/a> hosts a Magic The Gathering Commander Booster Tutor event at 6 p.m.; $20 entry includes a $15 drink\/arcade card and a booster pack. <\/p>\n

Applebee\u2019s <\/a>has upgraded its 2 for $25 menu with the Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger and Chicken Parmesan Fettuccine, along with Crispy Pickle Fries on the Ultimate Trio sampler. <\/p>\n

Borrego Rooftop Kitchen + Cocktails<\/a> provides daily happy hour specials, including $5 tacos and $2 off draft beer and wine, with panoramic views of the Gaslamp skyline. <\/p>\n

Lofty Coffee\u2019s <\/a>new Terminal 1 location at SAN Airport opened Oct. 10, and is serving artisan coffee and pastries for travelers on the go.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Applebee\u2019s Grilled Cheese Cheeseburger. (Photo courtesy of Applebee\u2019s)<\/p>\n

From pink cocktails to sweet treats and seasonal specials, San Diego offers plenty of ways to dine with purpose this October. Whether you\u2019re celebrating with friends, enjoying a rooftop happy hour, or grabbing a quick coffee, some of those bites and sips support local charities and breast cancer awareness.<\/p>\n

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