San Diego has an amazing selection of restaurants and talented chefs, and San Diego Restaurant Week allows fans of fine food an opportunity to feast on a variety of cuisine at an affordable price. From Jan. 17 to Jan. 22, you can select from more than 170 of San Diego’s restaurants for a three-course prix fixe menu for just $20, $30 or $40 per person depending on the restaurant. All of San Diego’s unique neighborhoods are offering up some of their most famous house specialties and menu classics. Visit La Jolla, the Gaslamp Quarter and other areas for an exciting urban dining experience. You can also purchase gift cards for the event to give as a present. Last year, more than 100,000 people took advantage of the event and even more are expected in 2010, so reservations are strongly recommended. San Diego Restaurant Week is as simple to participate in as calling to make reservations at any of the participating locations, no tickets or special passes are required. Just simply dine out at a participating restaurant during the week of Jan. 17 to 22. For more information and a complete list of participating locations, visit www.sandiegorestaurantweek. com or call (619) 233-5008. — Staff report