On Monday, February 13, 2012, from 6 to 10 p.m.
On Monday, February 13, 2012, from 6 to 10 p.m., San Diegans will join in a light-hearted (and full-stomached) jaunt through the metropolitan neighborhood of East Village. The East Village Grub Sprawl, set to be a the first Grub Sprawl to occur in a downtown location, welcomes participating restaurants such as Knotty Barrel, Hotel Indigo, Bub’s At The Ballpark, El Vitral, Village 631 and more.
Last year, thousands of San Diegans and tourists participated in Grub Sprawls—dining out events best described as “Taste Of” meets better affordability. And now, 2012 ushers in another round of Grub Sprawlers, seeing to it that foodies, restaurant enthusiasts and avid menu samplers continue to get a tasty bang for their buck throughout the New Year.
How it works: attendees first visit one of two starting locations—Bub’s At The Ballpark and Hotel Indigo—to pick up complimentary wristbands (distribution begins at 5:45 p.m.). Donning these bright bracelets enables participants to enter any of the participating restaurants and order the evening’s special dish at only $5. With a neighborhood full of diverse tastes, irresolute eaters will find this event to be right up their alley—noncommittal noshing is the name of the Grub Sprawl game, where you can graze and move on to another restaurant and an entirely new meal at your whim.
Interested parties may acquire free wristbands beginning at 5:45 p.m. in front of Hotel Indigo at 509 9th Avenue, or at Bub’s at the Ballpark at 715 J Street. For more information on the upcoming East Village Grub Sprawl, visit the Grub Sprawl online at www.GrubSprawl.com.
Photo Courtesy of Smashburger
Here is the list of East Village Grub Sprawl participating restaurants and their special $5 dishes.
1. Knotty Barrel
BBQ PULLED PORK SLIDERS
House roasted hand pulled pork, housemade BBQ sauce, Carolina slaw, on egg bum sliders.
2. East Village Tavern + Bowl
HAWAIIAN STYLE PULLED PORK SANDWICH
Served with pineapple slaw and homemade potato chips
3. Village 631
RED WINE BRAISED SHORT RIBS & CREAMY POLENTA
Served with short rib jus and horseradish cream
4. El Vitral
TACOS DE DORADO
Beer battered strips of mahi-mahi, freshly made corn tortillas, coleslaw, crema fresca, avocado cream and chipotle aioli
5. Lolita’s at the Park (2 options)
CARNE ASADA or POLLO ASADO BURRITO
Served with guacamole, salsa Mexicana, and a side of rice and beans
6. Bub’s at the Ballpark
SKINNY BOY ARCHIE CHICKEN SAMMIE AND TOTS
Half sandwich of our fan favorite Archie chicken sandwich and a half order of tots.
bakery roll, grilled chicken, Archie sauce (honey mustard and buffalo mix), sauteed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese and tater tots
7. Hotel Indigo
MINI SAUSAGE AND PEPPER HOAGIE
caramelized onions, peppers, Italian sausage and egg bun
*Paired with Karl Strauss Red Trolley Taster (persons 21+)
medium-bodied, caramelized malts, rich copper color, toffee finish
8. Smashburger (2 Options)
CLASSIC SMASHBURGER Served with a Coors Light (persons 21+)
100% Certified Angus Beef, with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, onion, pickles, and our smash sauce on an egg bun
or
CLASSIC SMASHCHICKEN Served with a Coors Light (persons 21+)
Grilled or crispy chicken, red onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a multi-grain bun
9. Proper: A Gastro Pub
MINI SHEPARD’S PIE…DONE PROPERLY
Madeira wine braised Australian leg of lamb served inside a baked potato shell with diced root vegetables consisting of rutabaga, yam and turnip topped with celery-root/parsnip mash and garnished with a Madeira lamb reduction and a baby carrot
10. Toast Enoteca
POLPETTINI DI MANZO AL POMODORO
Housemade beef meatballs in our house pomodoro sauce
11. Bootlegger
PORTOBELLO MUSHROOM CHICKEN WRAP
Balsamic Marinated Portobello/Grilled Chicken/Craisins/Sunflower Seeds/Feta Cheese/Spring Mix/Tomatoes/Onions/Basil Pesto/Spinach Tortilla
12. Mission Brewery
TO BE DETERMINED
*Courtesy images and information
