Gaslamp Quarter
Restaurants in the Gaslamp, East Village and city center are participating in the annual Taste of Downtown. Photo by Chris Jennewein

San Diego’s annual Taste of Downtown returns on Thursday with more than 40 restaurants participating in the city center, East Village and Gaslamp.

The event, now it its 26th year, is sponsored by Banner Bank. It runs from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 13. with a complimentary shuttle service connecting the three venues.

“The diverse culinary and cultural experiences offered throughout Downtown San Diego are unmatched,” said Betsy Brennan, president and CEO of the Downtown San Diego Partnership. “The Taste of Downtown is the perfect opportunity to try a bit of everything from some of the best restaurants in our urban core.”

Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 on the day of the event.

Chris Jennewein is Editor & Publisher of Times of San Diego.