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Where to Pop the Bubbly with your Bestie! (National Besties Day June 8)

Whether your friendship was established on the playground or later in life, it’s important to celebrate your best friend on the one day of the year that’s dedicated to them! Pop the bubbly with your bestie on National Besties Day at these San Diego restaurants suited to the occasion.   If dining French-bistro style sounds like the perfect way to celebrate, Et Voila is your Besties Day destination.  Enjoy Planche De Charcuterie Et Fromages, a decadent spread of quality meats and cheeses that pairs well with a bottle of Huré-Fréres N/V Brut, characterized by notes of green apple and tight acidity, yielding a dryer wine with stony minerality and a crisp finish. An elevated dining experience and idyllic setting for special occasions, Bellamy’s offers a champagne list to match. Reminisce over an order of Panko Crusted Crab Fritters, served with lemon aioli and red pepper coulis, while you enjoy a bottle of Piper Heidsieck Brut, characterized by citrus and grapefruit notes and full-bodied complexity.  If Hillcrest’s vibrant and eclectic vibes suit your friendship, head over to Uptown Tavern. A fun atmosphere with menu items to satisfy any palate, Uptown offers Margherita Flatbread, topped with vodka tomato sauce, heirloom cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, herb oil and basil chiffonade, ideal for sharing with your bestie. Pair this with their Champagne All Day cocktail, a lively concoction of citrus vodka, fresh lemon, strawberry and champagne.  If you’re up for exploring the Gaslamp Quarter, bring your friendly festivities to Osetra, a San Diego staple serving prime steaks and quality seafood. Adorned in chic décor, Osetra offers a Chilled Platter for two, served with Alaskan king crab, ½ Maine lobster, Baja California shrimp, daily oysters, New Zealand green lipped, mussels, Manila clams, Maryland scallops, cocktails sauce mignonette, and horseradish crème fraiche. Pair your seafood feast with a bottle of Moet et Chandon Imperial Brut, a smooth consistency infused with citrus, honey and apple notes with a crisp finish, ideal for shellfish.  If your friendship is built upon the advent of brunch, Breakfast Republic boasts a menu strewn with breakfast favorites with inventive twists, all of which pair perfectly with everyone’s favorite breakfast mimosa. Indulge in Lemon ‘n Coconut French Toast, prepared with lemon zest French bread topped with coconut shavings, for a flavor combination that begs for a mimosa to complete the meal. Choose from Cranberry, Grapefruit or Fresh OJ Mimosas to make for an unforgettable Besties Day experience. Pop some bubbly with your bestie on June 8th at one of these San Diego restaurants!

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