HELLO, MY NAME IS: Nate Martins

SD Food News’ young star is the Sausage Prince of San Jose
TONIGHT: Go. Eat. Drink. Do.

Green Flash releases Palate Wrecker; Chad White kicks off a month of Plancha Baja-Med
DRINK UP: The Pig Pen

Carnitas Snack Shack gets beer/wine, building swine-named bar out back
TONIGHT: Eat for Newtown

Basic and URBN donates all pizza proceeds to Sandy Hook tonight
INCOMING: Romeo & Julieta’s

Talmadge joint has vino, beer and espresso, plus Polish dumplings. Get you some.
INCOMING: Kafe Sobaka

Pomegranate Restaurant opening spinoff in Golden Hill. Just don’t ask them about it.
Local Bounty: January 7

SuperNaturally at Sea
Everyday Eats: Fig Marmalade Burger at Eureka!

Creative toppings rule at the latest burger chain to open in San Diego
The Sushi Stain

A year later, Harney chef Rob Ruiz looks back on becoming SD’s first sustainable sushi restaurant
Top Food Events: January Main Dish

Everyday Peruvian | Tap This! The Art of the Brew | Clambake
INCOMING: Green Acre East

Will Brian Malarkey’s quirky little offshoot become his biggest?
Best Things I Ate This Month: January Main Dish

Duck @ Gang Kitchen | Scallops @ 100 Wines | Suzuki “Fettuccine” Sashimi @ Harney Sushi
INCOMING: Butcher’s Brewing

Rey Knight takes over former Manzanita Brewing space
Local Bounty: January 3

Healthy, Local, and Sustainable New Year’s Resolutions