Alternative Strategies is proud to announce two new clients: The Smoking Gun and Spill the Beans. Executive Chef Kevin Templeton of the neighboring restaurant barleymash is leading the culinary creations while Eric Johnson, an award-winning cocktail specialist, is in the driver’s seat of the concepts. Located in the heart of The Gaslamp, the 7,200-sq.ft. space offers a new spot for visitors to grab a bite to eat, enjoy a craft cocktail or coffee and share good times with great friends.

If you grew up watching The Brady Bunch or seeing the world through the lens of a Viewfinder, you will feel right at home at Smoking Gun. This retro-inspired restaurant and bar offer Southern food with flair, craft cocktails and an opportunity for guests to unwind with games such as shuffleboard, ping pong, foosball and a photo booth. Chef Kevin has created a menu that represents the food he grew up with, such as Duroc Pork Shoulder, Baby-Back Ribs, Buttermilk Biscuits, and lip-smackin’ sides such as White Cheddar Grits and Fried Green Tomatoes. Mixmaster Scott Wheeler rocks the bar menu with retro-inspired cocktail creations such as “The Golden Girls,” and “The Smoking Gun,” an aromatic cocktail mixed with famous Grouse scotch, Laphroaig Islay, Averna, lemon and mint.

Fun fact: the name “Smoking Gun” comes from the history of their basement space, which once housed a shooting range.

Spill the Beans is right next door and perfect for early risers who can stop in beginning at 7 a.m. on weekdays for scratch-made bagels, which are oh-so-fluffy, along with house-made cream cheeses. The variety of bagel flavors raises the bar. Oh, “yes please” to roasted garlic and herb bagels and “oh, heck yes” to the pear, cranberry vanilla and cinnamon mixed bagels. After selecting a base, guests can slather their selection with brown butter and garlic or cinnamon and sugar butter. The final decision is the spread. Made with only local and organic ingredients, house-made cream cheeses range from white truffle and parmesan (so fancy!) to strawberry, basil and balsamic. Add a hot cup of coffee made with Dark Horse beans or a nitro cold brew on tap and conquer the day.

Spill the Beans on Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. And make sure to shoot over to The Smoking Gun located at 555 Market St. San Diego 92101 from Monday – Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

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