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La Jolla Grub Sprawl is a Frugal Feast Find

Drop your dinner plans and hunt around La Jolla for $5 meals.

Forget your dinner plans tonight and instead be adventurous with the fun , happening Monday night throughout La Jolla.

The fun foodie event involves 10 restaurants practically giving away meals to hungry patrons. Participating restaurants include:

Here’s how the grub sprawl works. Those wishing to participate can get a free wristband at Finch’s or the Mediterranean Room at La Valencia beginning at 5:45 p.m. From there, the guests can visit one, three or all of the participating restaurants and receive samples of some of their best dishes.

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The best part about it all? Each sampling is only $5—it’s a meal for a steal! Delectable dishes like prawns, street tacos, smoked gouda mac and cheese, grilled Thai pork, seared ahi, overstuffed ravioli, chocolate French toast and pistachio-crusted salmon will be tasted. will be offering a taster of craft beer with each of their two samplings. Click here for the complete menu.

Want to get in on the frugal foodie fun? Get your wristband at 5:45 p.m. from Finch’s or La Valencia and visit the restaurants that appeal to you most between the hours of 6-10 p.m. Monday night dinners were never so fun.

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