The Little Italy Association of San Diego presents Taste of Little Italy on Wednesday, November 5, from 5-9pm. Stroll through Little Italy and enjoy sampling specialties at 23 restaurants throughout the hip and historic neighborhood. Music will fill the air and many stores and galleries will offer extended shopping hours. Participating restaurants include Anthology, Buon Appetito, Cafe Zucchero/Trattoria Fantastica, Caffe Italia, Enoteca Style, Filippi’s Pizza Grotto, The Glass Door at Porto Vista Hotel, Illume Bistro, Indigo Grill, Just Burgers and Lounge, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Little Italy’s Spaghetteria, Mimmo’s Italian Village, Pappalecco, Red Mango, Sogno DiVino, Spicy Pickle, Starbucks Coffee Company, Sushi Fix, Vincenzos Ristorante Italiano, The Waterfront Bar and Grille, and Zia’s Bistro. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 day of the event. (619/615-1092,
www.tasteoflittleitalysd.com)   MIA STEFANKO