Taste of MainStreet

Encinitas 101 presents the 25th Annual Taste of MainStreet on Tuesday, August 19, from 5:30-8:30pm, featuring food samples from over 30 restaurants, with wine and beer served at 17 “sip stops” hosted by shops and salons. Pause along the way to enjoy live music at multiple venues. Participating restaurants include Bier Garden, Blue Ribbon Pizza, Chuao Chocolatier, Encinitas Fish Shop, Leucadia Pizzeria, Lobster West, Q’ero Restaurant, Solace & the Moonlight Lounge, Union Kitchen & Tap, and many more. Sip stops include Detour Salon, Gardenology, Savory Spice Shop, and SoulScape, to name but a few. Advance tickets are $35; day-of-event tickets (if available) are $45. (760.943.1950, www.encinitas101.com)

Photo by Lauren Milner