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By Colette Mauzeralle Media Relations Coordinator
         

First, We Dine...

Ignite!
6996 El Camino Real,
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 438-7800
www.IgniteCarlsbad.com

After a day spent browsing Carlsbad's Premium Outlet Mall, seaside streets, or stunning flower fields, it's time to refuel, and we don't just mean the car! Grab friends and family and head to Ignite, a brand new addition to Carlsbad’s growing restaurant scene. Ignite offers a unique variety of authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, hand-crafted gourmet Angus burgers, and a host of tasty salads (might we recommend the honest roasted pear and gorgonzola salad) that reach across all palates.

Brigantine Seafood
3263 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar CA, 92014
(858) 481-1166
www.Brigantine.com

A day in Del Mar should be effortlessly luxurious, and there's nothing like the city's namesake race track and fairgrounds to perfect the experience. Head to where “the surf meets the turf,” and you're sure to spend an afternoon in a plethora of activities, whether betting the ponies, experiencing car racing, rodeos, horse shows, and...building up an appetite. Stop into Brigantine Seafood—home to award-winning swordfish specialties and an impressive oyster bar—where you can dine in view of the famous track. Looking for something a bit more serene? Catch a spectacular sunset from Brigantine's glass-enclosed patio, a mesmerizing way to end the day.

...Then We Wine

Wet Stone Wine Bar
1927 4th Avenue
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 255-2856
www.WetStoneWineBar.com

Should you find yourself in the established, yet quietly quaint Bankers Hill, west of Balboa Park, you could quickly pick up on the fact that this neighborhood is trending on its unique restaurants and bars. Each venue is postured to offer tastes beyond typical fare. Tucked away into the hillside, exotic eatery Wet Stone Wine Bar offers a cozy and charming sanctuary for connoisseurs of rare wines from the world over. As a matter of fact, their fruity agua fresca drink, and the creative owner's own tropical white sangria, are quickly gaining local cult status.

The Wine Pub
2907 Shelter Island Dr. #108
San Diego, 92106
(619) 758-9325
www.TheWinePubSD.com

The community of Shelter Island offers visitors the luxury of being surrounded by beautiful views of city and marina along the San Diego Bay, an ambiance that we're sure a glass of hand-selected wine can only enhance. The Wine Pub, perched at the mouth of Shelter Island, offers cozy indoor seating as well as a fire pit-laden and dog-friendly patio, perfect for sipping on any of the bar's twenty-five domestic and new world wines. A side note: if you order just one food item, let it be the unrivaled banana caramel bread pudding.

Be Entertained!

Brewley’s Pint
1261 Garnet Avenue,
San Diego, CA 92109
(858) 270-9922
www.BrewleysPint.com

A trip to Pacific Beach is incomplete without a stroll down Garnet Avenue, the heart of this beachfront community's bar scene. After a day on the sands, enjoy live music and weekends featuring top DJ's at Brewley’s Pint, an Irish pub gracing the popular PB strip. Throw back a Guinness or Kilkenny amid the pub's pool tables, classic video games, Giant Jenga, and shuffleboard games. Looking to relax? Feast your eyes on Brewley's HD televisions, complete with all the Irish-inspired soccer and rugby packages one could hope for.

Offshore Tavern
2253 Morena Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 276-2253
www.OffshoreTavern.com

Within the small, hilly neighborhood of Bay Park, situated by Mission Bay and Old Town, you will find that Morena Boulevard is home to an abundance of restaurants and stores. Offshore Tavern & Grill is a friendly, relaxing bar combining the ocean ambiance with outstanding dining. Offshore offers both Karaoke nights and live music frequently throughout the week, which pretty much guarantees a great time for all. Along with the fun, you can watch your favorite sports team on one of the 20 plasma televisions Offshore offers.

...While You Dance...

True North Tavern
3815 30th Street
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 291-3815
www.TrueNorthTavern.com

North Park may just hold to title for the most up-and-coming neighborhood, and True North Tavern is partly responsible. Located in the heart of the neighborhood, True North is not only one of the largest establishments around, it also offers live music and DJ’s spinning seven nights a week, a different theme attached to each night. Mondays are dedicated throwbacks of the 80's, while Tuesdays play on the newest Dubstep trend. Expect a packed house and endless dancing opportunities, especially on weekends.

Tavern At The Beach
1200 Garnet Avenue
Pacific Beach, CA 92109
(858) 272-6066
www.TavernAtTheBeach.com

Pacific Beach returns for another round, simply because its locale is home to such an array of options. Tavern At The Beach, around since way back in 1997, is central to Garnet Avenue’s nightlife scene. Often referred to as simply “Tavern,” you'll find Top 40 hits and nonstop dancing nearly every night of the week.

...Now Work It All Off!

Boot Camp Challenge
3800 Chosin Avenue
San Diego, CA 92140
(629) 725-6407
www.bootcampchallenge.com

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) will host its 10th Annual Boot Camp Challenge; a 3-mile run, on September 24th. This unique race features obstacles used by Marine Corps Recruits—hay jumps, tunnel crawls, trenches, and more—as well as U.S. Marine Corps Drill Instructors to “encourage” participants throughout the course.

Participants may compete as individuals, or belong to a 3- or 5-person team. Registration is $35 per individual, $105 per 3-person team, and $175 per 5-person team. Awards will be given out in multiple categories, and all participants will receive a complimentary official race t-shirt. All proceeds will go to the Quality of Life programs for Marines and Sailors stationed at MCRD San Diego.

Day-of-race registration and t-shirt pickup begins at 6:30am, followed by races at 9am, and a post-race party featuring music, food, and drinks. Alternative Strategies has been hired for its third year in a row to manage the public relations for this event. Register online at www.bootcampchallenge.com.