Dining for a Cause Tuesdays at The Fleetwood

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The Fleetwood is the new focal point in East Village for local fine dining enthusiasts, swanky nightlife connoisseurs, and PETCO Park fans. Now secure in its new J Street locale, The Fleetwood is taking a turn toward benevolence - catering to a new crowd and a lineup of noble causes.

The Fleetwood announces the advent of Dining for a Cause - a new weekly series that intertwines dining, entertainment, and charity in the name of nightlife.

On Tuesdays, The Fleetwood will spotlight a rotating roster of national and local charities. From 4pm until midnight each Tuesday, The Fleetwood will donate 10% of all proceeds to the charity of choice.

Opt for cuisine with a conscience this holiday season in San Diego. When planning holiday dinner parties, holiday work parties, or happy hour with friends - head to The Fleetwood and pair peace of mind and the warmth of altruism with famed local cuisine.

On the menu, you'll find familiar favorites alongside exotic fare. The best part: all menu items are reasonably priced and the serving sizes leave you completely satisfied.

The Ahi Poke appetizer is Ahi served with avocado, green onions, and sesame in a bed of fresh tortilla chips - flavorful and light, and perfect for munching. The Fleetwood's famous Tater Tots aren't what you remember from the school cafeteria. They are about 5 times bigger, prepared with the finest ingredients, and served with a gourmet dipping sauce.

Choose from a hearty offering of comfort foods for the main course. Classic dishes with a modern, healthy twist will leave you warm and never overwhelmed in the cool of winter. Make sure to try the Country Fried Steak and Pork Chop (pictured).

Dining for a Cause schedule:

December 4: Ronald McDonald House Charities
December 11: First Candle
Holiday break
January 8: American Heart Association
January 15: San Diego Foundation
January 22: American Red Cross

Charity background:

Ronald McDonald House Charities strives to create support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. RMHC fulfills this mission by creative innovative, effective programs that address targeted needs, and by supporting these programs and other activities conducted by its local chapters worldwide. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org.

First Candle is a national nonprofit health organization that unities parents, caregivers, and researchers nationwide with government, business, and community service groups to advance infant health and survival. For more information, visit www.firstcandle.org.

American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. This single purpose drives all they do, and the need for their work is beyond question. For more information, visit www.americanheart.org.

San Diego Foundation is San Diego's leading resource for information about charitable giving and community needs. They encourage and support meaningful dialogue on issues that affect each of San Diego's communities, and work with philanthropists to develop creative solutions to meet community needs. For more information, visit www.sdfoundation.org.

American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. For more information, visit www.redcross.org.

If you've yet to experience The Fleetwood for yourself, there's no better time to make a reservation than upcoming Tuesday nights throughout 2007 and well into 2008. Dining for a Cause at The Fleetwood is a simple and fun way to enjoy dining and nightlife, while giving back to the community, both during the holiday season and beyond.