The Zagat is back!

Back in 2001 The Zagat decided to stop making guides for "cities that were considered second-and third-tier dining destinations" but guess what, it's back! This is a big deal. From Sign on San Diego:

“I think it is huge for any restaurant whether it is in a perfect location or in a less-ideal one like ours,” said Steve Barr, restaurant manager of the WineSeller & Brasserie, a Mira Mesa establishment that was the highest-rated San Diego restaurant in Zagat's recent 2008 America's Top Restaurants guide. “Those who read Zagat, whether they are local foodies and wine connoisseurs or from out of town, will travel to the places with the best ratings, and they don't care how far it is.”

So bust out your dough, buy your guide and get to crackin'! You always hear about those weird New York people "checking their Zagat" before heading out for a date... on second thought...

This is Halloween, This is Halloween, Halloween, Halloween

Well, tomorrow is Halloween...

Aside from that whole costume thang, you also need to get the activity thang down as well. San Diego does not disappoint with Halloween shinanigans, so pick your poison (even with the wildfires many of the activities are still on) or stay in and freak out the kids knocking on your door (or eat an entire bag of candy with the lights out, being extra quiet because "you're not home").

The Haunted Hotel and Balboa Park Haunted Trail, ooooo, spooky, scary, is that a plastic knife or a real AHHH!!!

Or the Mira Mesa Monster Manor (yes that's a lot of M's, but it's still SCARRRRRY).

There's a Halloween Ball at The Prado Restaurant in Balboa Park. It's a tad expensive, but Femme Fatales will be out and about.

Or head to the bars, it's all important "get drunk in shoes you wouldn't normally be seen in public in night".

The Mira Mesa Monster Manor looks like it's still a go as well.

There are two options for Halloween goers out there. First, there is the kid friendly Lite Frite Wizard Center in Mira Mesa. Admission is 5.00. October 27, 28 you can go from Noon-4 and get in a few good Wizarding hours with the kiddies. Check the site for more information.

Of course for those looking for a little bit more of a scare this Halloween you can check out the Evening performances of the Night Haunt Monster Manor. October 26-31 beginning at 7:00pm. Caution not for the faint of heart or under 13 crowd.

BOO!


*And yes, that's a kid dressed up as Darth Vader which I just decided is the cutest costume EVER!*