The Dish: Halloween, National Chocolate Day, new menus, openings

San Diego Union Tribune

National Chocolate Day is Friday

Who knew that chocolate had its own holiday? Thank the food gods for this decadent day by indulging yourself with mouth-watering treats at chocolatier shops throughout the region. Here are a few:

Dallmann Chocolates at Seaport Village (dallmannconfections.com); Eclipse Chocolate in South Park (eclipsechocolate.com); Elegant Truffle in Point Loma (trufflemaker.com) and Chuao Chocolatier Cafe in Encinitas and Del Mar (chuaochocolatier.com)

New cocktail menus

Eddie V’s Prime Seafood has created a new Happy Hour menu featuring Teaser Dishes, including Lobster and Crab Wontons, Blackened Fish Tacos and Lollipop Lamb Chops ($6-$8 each); raw oysters ($1 and $2), signature appetizers, hand-shaken cocktails ($7) and wines by the glass ($7). 789 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego. (619) 615-0281.

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