👋 Hey, it's Brandon. Welcome to Area 619, your weekly guide to San Diego's best local events and hidden gems—so you never run out of weekend plans.

Good morning, San Diego. We’re midweek, and while the weekend calendar is stacked for tomorrow, I wanted to drop something extra for our Insider fam. This one’s all about food—five new(ish) spots in the county that are flying just under the radar. If you’re anything like me, your stomach is already planning Friday night.

In Area 619 today:
🥂 Brunch by the bay (with blood-orange mezcalitas)
🥟 Portuguese tarts that get weird—in the best way
🐙 Octopus, mole, and enough flavor to make your abuela proud

Let’s dig in.

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