Love is in the air in America’s Finest City and the vibrant San Diego foodie scene is celebrating in the tastiest of ways!  Explore our top picks for date night dinners and local happenings throughout the month with our list of things to do, eat, and drink in February in San Diego.

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Marisi – Valentine’s Day (February 14)

In addition to the regular a la carte menu, Marisi will offer a special four-course Valentine’s menu and wine pairing. Optional add-ons are available: Agrapart (Champagne), Murgo (Italian sparkling), and a Dozen Roses. Reserve Today

 

Puesto Valentine’s Day (February 14)

It’s not often that you can make blue turn red, but Puesto did it! This Valentine’s Day celebrate with red tortillas: they’re naturally colored with fresh beet juice and made in-house, while still maintaining their flavor, making the tacos even more lovable. Celebrate love at Puesto with your special someone and their award-winning tacos. Reserve Today

 

Puesto Spring Menu Drop (February 21)
Puesto is turning bowls into plates (shrimp, birria, pozole) and adding three new margaritas to the menu: Honeydew margarita Ginger margarita, and an upgraded Cadillac margarita. Just in time for National Margarita Day on February 22!

Puesto Ginger Margarita
Photo Credit: Mandie Geller

Finca Grand Opening (February 8)
Chef Bower delivers an innovative selection of market-driven California tapas at an accessible price point intended to complement Spain’s drinking culture with items ranging from Nashville Peanuts with chicken salt, chicken skin and spicy oil to Patatas Bravas with California pepper, jalapeño cream, garden herbs and roasted garlic cloves.

 

Solare Cooking Classes (February 3, 17, 24)
A great date night activity – Solare cooking classes are allow each student to create Italian cuisine themselves to make at home. More than just a demonstration, the cooking classes are very hands on and interactive. You are in the Solare kitchen.

Feb 3 – Pizza from Scratch!

Feb 17 – Traditional Gnocchi

Feb 24 – Lasagna with Maria

 

Solare Valentine’s Day (February 14)
Enjoy a romantic Italian experience featuring an awesome 4-course dinner with a special Italian menu and a rose for each couple for $87/person. Reserve now to get the best seating times and tables, reservations are expected to sell out.

 

Cori Valentine’s Week Specials (February 9-18, excluding February 14)
Love is in the air all week long at Cori. Valentine’s Week offers a special Valentine-inspired a la carte full menu, with special dishes created only for this week along with Cori’s Classics.

 

Gaslamp Mardi Gras (February 9, 10, and 13)
Celebrate Fat Tuesday taking place among twenty nightclubs and bars along 5th Avenue in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. Featuring free entries, drink and dining deals, DJs, face painting and entertainment.

 

Coasterra Tequila Fest (February 24)
Mark your calendars for Coasterra’s Tequila Fest on Saturday, February 24. Taste a variety of 20+ tequila & mezcals, savor tacos & paella, partake in a margarita making competition and more! Tickets are priced at $60 advanced sale & $75 at the door, which includes access to all beverage tasting and food stations. For more event information, please call 619-814-1300 or email maurice@dinecrg.com. To purchase tickets, click here.

Coasterra Tequila Fest

Photo Credit: Coasterra

Support San Diego’s Black-Owned Restaurants & Bars
In honor of Black History Month, we encourage our fellow foodies to get out and explore San Diego’s black-owned restaurants and bars. Our friends at SanDiegoVille compiled a list and you can check out this map to view where they are located across San Diego.

Bad Boyz of Culinary

Photo courtesy of Bad Boyz of Culinary