If you’ve yearned to try a new restaurant, or one that’s been around and now has a new chef,  check out San Diego Restaurant Week,  September 18 to 23.  This season, many restaurants offer $10, $15 or $20 lunches along with dinners for $20, $30 or $40.  Places where a new chef is in place:  1500 Ocean (Aaron Martinez) and The Shores (Amy DiBiase).  Some lunch spots include Bali Hai , Bertrand at Mr. A’s and Flavor Del Mar.

Point Loma loses La Playa Bistro and the cafe it recently opened next door.  They closed their doors September 8, due to the economy (as noted on a letter posted on their doors).