The local eatery offers a range of classics and twists on traditional dishes

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/23/2012 -- Urban Eats, Hillcrest's newest local eatery, today announced that it is now open in Hillcrest, Calif. The 1,000 square-foot restaurant combines all natural meats and locally-sourced ingredients to create an urban menu including gourmet sandwiches and salads, classic appetizers and twists on traditional entrees.

The restaurant, with seating for 31 inside and eight outside, offers Mary's Farm free-range chicken, Niman Ranch hormone free pork, Imperial Farms American-Kobe beef and locally-sourced produce from Specialty Produce.

"I am at home with this food, and I believe it speaks to what the Hillcrest vibe is all about," said Chris Sayre, Urban Eats Owner and Executive Chef. "Being the only restaurant on the block that serves craft beer before dinner time, our happy hour will be a hit."

The urban-industrial inspired environment is organic and welcoming, with natural woods, metals and solid, festive tones. Walls are decked with historical artwork, compliments of the San Diego Historical Society, and showcases Hillcrest in the 1940's.

Lunch entrees include the pork confit tacos with napa slaw, pupya tomatillo salsa, avocado and micro cilantro, the Kobe beef tacos with sambal fresco, avocado, sriracha creme fresh and micro cilantro; and more.

Dinner entrees include braised Kobe beef with blue cheese smashed potatoes, roasted mushrooms and spinach; sesame crusted ahi with wasabi smashed potatoes, stir fry vegetables, crispy wonton's and urban yaki sauce and more.

Sandwiches include the steak + blue, the grilled cheese duo, the urban veggie Panini and more. Sandwiches will be served during lunch and dinner.

Salads include the Sophia house salad, the apple + cherry salad, the Hillcrest chop shop salad and more. Salads are served during lunch and dinner.

Urban Eats also offers happy hour daily from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Appetizers including the ahi crudo, bruchetta blue, bruchetta green, pork sliders, siriacha avo + chips and daily cheese selection range from $3-$5. House red and white wines and local craft beers are offered for $4 and $3, respectively.

Urban Eats also offers a kids menu with classics including grilled cheese, quesadillas and turkey and peanut butter + jelly sandwiches.

Executive Chef Chris Sayre has worked in organic kitchens since 1996. Most recently, he was Executive Chef at the award-winning restaurant Paradise Grille in North County.

Urban Eats is located at 3850 Fifth Avenue in the heart of Hillcrest, Calif. The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for lunch and from 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. for dinner.

About Urban Eats
Urban Eats offers classic items as well as twists on traditional entrees. From gourmet sandwiches and salads to unique tacos and urban-inspired plates, Urban Eats offers a range of items made with Mary's Farm free-range chicken, Niman Ranch hormone free pork, Imperial Farms American-Kobe beef and locally-sourced produce from Specialty Produce. Urban Eats offers a selection of local craft beers and house wines.

Urban Eats is located at 3850 Fifth Avenue in the heart of Hillcrest, Calif. The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for lunch and from 5:30 p.m.-10:00 p.m. for dinner.

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Calfix makes sharing calendars convenient with Facebook, Google+, and Twitter integration

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/11/2012 -- Calfix, the calendaring platform that makes sharing events easy, announced the completion of its total-site redesign today. The newly revamped Calfix website features integration with Facebook, Google+, and Twitter, as well as the ability to upload events with photos and videos.

"Facebook Events allows users to post their social event listings, and Google Calendar offers a more personal online calendaring system. Calfix combines these platforms, allowing the user to see their friends' calendars and create events that can be shared via social media platforms, as well as within the Calfix domain," said Reid Jackson, founder of Calfix.

On a Calfix user's profile, all personalized appointments and events appear within a shared calendar. Each user is able to see what other friends are doing and when, unless privacy settings are used to prevent it. Events created on Calfix can be rated, mapped, and commented upon.

"I found it frustrating that I would have social events calendared on Facebook, but have no way to see my other, more personal events simultaneously on a calendar-like interface. Moreover, my friends couldn't see what I was up to, which made coordinating an outing for seven friends quite labor intensive," added Jackson.

In addition to the added integrations, Calfix now showcases a crisper design with bold Navy blue coloring and an "event ticker" tied to the latest uploaded events. Since its launch in 2011, Calfix has acquired over 30,000 users.

About CalFix
Calfix allows users to create a calendar, share it, and sync it with friends and family. Created in 2011, Calfix is a social calendaring platform that integrates social media sites, a traditional calendar with sharing capacity, and an event uploading design that utilizes photos, videos and rating abilities.

For more information, visit http://www.calfix.com

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El Cajon, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/09/2012 -- St. Madeleine Sophie's Center's 14th Annual Morning Glory Brunch is once again generating a buzz around town, and it's not just because the bees and butterflies are attracted to St. Madeleine's organic garden. Approximately 500 people are expected to attend this popular brunch on Saturday, April 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on St. Madeleine's campus at 2119 E. Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA.

Guests will be treated to brunch fare, including home-style cinnamon rolls and mimosas, along with live jazz, country and pop music; original flower designs by Jasmine Creek Florist and a beautiful stroll through Sophie's Organic Garden.

St. Madeleine Sophie's Center and Honorary Chair Laurie McGrath will create a garden party, country style, with more than 30 food and wine stations and boutique shopping with works of art created by Sophie's Gallery adult artists. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to bid in Chinese and silent auctions, view art and gardening demonstrations from San Diego Master Gardeners and participate in the annual frog race ($10,000 in cash prizes for this plastic frog release at Sophie's Aquatics Training Center).

Local singer Eve Selis will perform live at Morning Glory Brunch. The international recording artist blends elements of country, rock pop and folk. Selis has shared stages with Travis Tritt, Jack Johnson, Jewel, Hootie & the Blowfish, Heart, The Doobie Brothers and many more.

Artists Jason Weber, Mark Fahl and Guy Gonzalez (the Gypsy Swing Cats) will also perform at the Morning Glory Brunch. In addition, Arms Wide Open, the dance and movement group for special needs children and adults, will give a special dance and percussion performance.

Some sponsors for this year's event include presenting sponsor Sycuan Casino as well as St. Madeleine Sophie's Auxiliary, San Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles, and more to come.

Food and beverage vendors include Babbo Bar and Grill, Bread & Cie, Cafe Moto, Coffee Ambassador, Downtown Cafe, Grove Pastry Shop, Hacienda Casa Blanca, Hooley's, Sycuan Casino, Karl Strauss, Kip's Cafe, Rock Canyon Vineyards, The Brigantine-La Mesa, La Serenissima, Mangia Bene, On The Border, Por Favor, Stone Brewing Company, Urban Chicken, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, Provincial Wines, San Pasqual Winery and many more to come!

Tickets are a true value at $60 for general admission (price increases to $75 on April 1). Frog tickets are $100. VIP tickets are $200 (price increases to $225 on April 1) and include entry, one frog, and a special gift. Since a limited number of frogs are sold, odds are unbeatable for the top cash prizes of $7,500, $1,500 and $1,000. Support a truly remarkable nonprofit that changes the lives of adults with developmental disabilities.

For tickets or more information, visit http://www.morningglorybrunch.org or contact Jeff Redondo at (619) 442-5129, x115 or jredondo@stmsc.org.

For more information about St. Madeleine Sophie's Center, visit http://www.stmsc.org or find Sophie's Center on Facebook.

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The modern Chinese restaurant will donate 10% back on purchases to the local club’s art programs, in honor of March being both National Noodle Month and National Youth Art Month

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/09/2012 -- In line with March's National Youth Art Month, Del Mar Rendezvous is cooking up its modern Chinese dishes for a good cause. To show its support of local youth art programs, the Del Mar restaurant will host its "Noodles for Doodles" fundraiser benefitting art programs at The Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito.

From March 1–19, 2012, Del Mar Rendezvous will observe National Youth Art Month by donating 10% of items purchased, by customers who mention the promotion, to the local organization's art programs.

"The community of Del Mar has been extremely supportive of our restaurant over the past eight years, so whenever we have the opportunity, we are always happy to support local causes," said Del Mar Rendezvous' Managing Partner Daniel Schreiber. "With all of the recent budget cuts, and this being both National Noodle Month and National Youth Art Month, we thought it would be a great time to support a Del Mar charity that does such great work for our community."

At Del Mar Rendezvous, guests can choose from over 20 noodle dishes, including gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options. Popular items include: Shanghai Style Noodles, Seafood Pad Thai, Rendezvous Chow Mein, Rendezvous Lo Mein, Singapore Chow Konnyaku Noodles, and Chow Fun.

"We hope that this will mobilize the community to join us in this effort to assist with the art programs at our local Boys & Girls Club," said Schreiber. "With over one hundred dishes to choose from, well, you could have something different every day. Just stop in, enjoy your meal, and we'll take care of the rest!"

Del Mar Rendezvous participates in numerous community efforts throughout the year and is involved with events both on-site and \at the restaurant. In November of last year, the restaurant donated a custom bench to the Del Mar Village Association, which is now installed just across from the front door of the restaurant.

The Boys & Girls Club of San Dieguito is a non-profit organization that serves over 25,000 youth in north coastal San Diego, an area known as San Dieguito. Its six branches and special programs offer exceptional programs for youth including after school activities, summer activities, music, theater, aquatics, athletics and educational enhancement.

For more information about Del Mar Rendezvous, please visit http://www.DelMarRendezvous.com or call (858) 755-2669.

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Knight’s Blend is made with lean Angus beef and assorted vegetables to provide a complete and balanced, lower calorie diet for adult dogs

San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/09/2012 -- My Perfect Pet, the award-winning frozen fresh pet food company, announced the release of its new lower calorie, single protein source food, Knight's Blend, today.

Knight's Blend is formulated with fresh lean beef and loads of vegetables for a slightly lower calorie diet – ideal for dogs that love beef, but need to trim down to their ideal weight. The grain free, single source beef protein keeps it simple for dog owners trying to isolate protein allergies. When compared to other My Perfect Pet blends, Knight's Blend is slightly higher in protein and lower in both carbohydrates and glycemic index. Knight's Blend is 100% complete and balanced based on AAFCO nutrient profiles to provide nutritious energy for adult dogs.

"Since beef is considered a neutral food by holistic practitioners, it neither warms nor cools the dog's system, making our Knight's Blend distinctly compatible with all types of holistic diets" says president of My Perfect Pet, Karen Scoggins. "And just like our other blends, Knight's Blend is named after one of our own 'kids:' Knight is our baby; a one-year old black lab adopted through Lab Rescuers."

Knight's Blend contains fresh Angus Beef, lightly baked to comply with FDA recommendations for safe handling and consumption. In addition, fresh, raw vegetables including green beans, broccoli, zucchini, cranberries, spinach, and whole, baked potatoes, make Knight's Blend a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that are easily digested. My Perfect Pet does not use any processed ingredients in any of its products, only fresh whole foods, plus a few added vitamins and minerals to make them 100% complete and balanced.

The first two stores that started customer opinion testing sold out of Knight's Blend in just two days and both stores have already requested more product. Knight's Blend can be purchased in the standard quantity of a four-pound retail bag with eight food bars, at eight ounces each or in a 24-pound case with 48 bars total.

My Perfect Pet customers can look forward to two more Specialty Blends coming out within the next month – an Ultra-Low Glycemic Chicken & Ultra-Low Glycemic Beef. These will be released through local San Diego vets, and will be available for direct shipment with veterinary acknowledgement. Formulated for dogs with special dietary needs, like the Snuggles Blend that offers a more bland, lower mineral diet, these blends are formulated for dogs that need a restricted carbohydrate diet. My Perfect Pet food does not cure or treat any health-related issues, it offers fresh food diets that promote the healthiest environment within the dog's system.

For more information on My Perfect Pet products and retail locations, visit http://www.myperfectpet.net or call 858-486-6510.

About My Perfect Pet
Get fresh. Get Frozen. Get Real.

My Perfect Pet is the first company to offer a fully cooked, 100% complete and balanced food made with all natural, fresh, whole restaurant grade ingredients, frozen immediately to preserve freshness and avoid the use of any preservatives. Headquartered in San Diego, My Perfect Pet's product line includes Boomer's Blend, Hunter's Blend, Roxy's Blend, Snuggles Blend, and Knight's Blend, balanced and complete meals for adult dogs, plus Buckaroo Blend for puppies. In addition, My Perfect Pet offers Party Bites and Bobo's Bites dog treats, and Personal Blends customized per customer and veterinarian requests.

For more information, visit: http://www.myperfectpet.net or call 858-486-6510

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