Ortega's Joins Dining Out for Life® San Diego

Don’t miss The San Diego LGBT Community Center’s annual Dining Out for Life® San Diego! On Thursday, April 25, 2013, over 100 participating restaurants, bars, coffeehouses and nightclubs in San Diego will donate a minimum of 25% of sales for The Center’s HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs. Delicious, right?

Grab your family and friends and make plans to dine out at Ortega's Bistro and fight AIDS on Thursday, April 25!

Interview with John Haugland of Ortega's Bistro

What is your current title at the restaurant? How long have you been there?

John Haugland, Co-owner. 5 years (since we opened)

What is one of your favorite meals at your restaurant?

A Pomegranate Margarita and Tableside guacamole to start. A whole grilled lobster Puerto Nuevo-style, with a fresh hot handmade flour tortilla, finished by coconut flan with a carmelized pineapple.

Why are you excited about participating in Dining Out for Life?

It's an incredible event. It feels great to be part of something larger than yourself in an effort to help others in need.

Will you be creating any special dishes for Dining Out for Life on Thursday, April 28?

We will have a lot of lobsters on hand as they tend to be very popular.

Recipe:

Tableside Guacamole

1 whole Haas avocado, pitted and peeled
1 tablespoon chopped roma tomatoes
1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon roasted garlic puree
sea salt and black pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and serve with fresh corn tortilla chips.