Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate has launched a sister company, Intentional Chocolates, which offers a line of gourmet chocolates “embedded with benevolent intentions” and touted to promote energy and well being in those who eat them. The confections are infused with good will by Buddhist monks and meditators, and according to the company’s web site, their positive effects have been “scientifically demonstrated” in a pilot study published last year in Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing. For more information, visit www.intentionalchocolates.com.

An Ethiopian restaurant called Muzita Bistro is slated to open this spring at 4651 Park Boulevard, adding more culinary diversity to the neighborhood’s growing “restaurant row.”

Coming to the Gaslamp District next month is Mangu, a Caribbean-style restaurant adorned with a waterfall, cut-glass chandeliers, sea shells and ostrich leather chairs. The menu will feature tapas and full entrees tailored after the cuisine of Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Cuba and other nearby islands. 524 Island Ave., www.mangusd.com.

Monthly cooking classes using organic and free-range ingredients are being held at Dream Wellness in Pacific Beach, a facility that also provides chiropractic and acupuncture services as well as classes in yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi. In addition, the company has launched meal delivery and catering services of healthy cuisine. 1976 Garnet Ave., 858-274-2225.

Live bluegrass music and Southern-style brunch fare heat up the patio at Urban Solace in North Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday, when foot-stomping performers such as the Virtual Strangers, Chris Clarke and Second Delivery take to the outdoor stage. The acoustics oblige to a menu of buttermilk griddlecakes, cheesy scrambled eggs and cheddar-chive biscuits cloaked in country gravy. Prices range from $6 to $9.95. The restaurant also features live jazz by local artists on Tuesday evenings. 3823 30th St.

619-295-6464.

As part of a new series of monthly wine dinners at Island Prime, the restaurant’s wine director Maurice DiMarino will expose guests to the myriad flavors of the pinot grape, pairing the wines with a menu created by Chef Deborah Scott. Varietals include pinot mienier, pinot grigio, pinot blanc, pinot noir and more. The dinner will be held at 6 p.m., March 25. The cost is $125. Reservations accepted by e-mail at: team@islandprime.com. 880 Harbor Island Drive, 619-298-6802.

Prized black truffles from France are taking center stage until March 15 at Cavaillon Restaurant, located in Santaluz community off Highway 56. Chef Philippe Verpiand presents a collection of dishes honoring the musky-tasting truffles, which appear in vinaigrettes, sauces, consommés and shaved over risotto and other current menu items. The French-Mediterranean restaurant is open from 5 to 9:30 p.m., daily. 14701 Via Bettona, 858-433-0483.