Chef John Robert Kennedy of The Better Half in Hillcrest has secured an exclusive proprietary supply of bison ribs from South Dakota, which will appear on the daily menu through summer. The rib meat, similar in texture to beef, carries a “deeper, sharper flavor,” he says. “We went through three cases in just two days.” Kennedy’s preparation involves smoking the coveted ribs in hickory chips and finishing them off with homemade watermelon-bourbon-mint glaze. Also new to the menu is duck confit in raspberry-Miso vinaigrette and pheasant adorned with the aforementioned watermelon glaze, available as a special. 127 University Ave., 619-543-9340.

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Phil’s BBQ will award prizes regularly each day through the month of June to every 120 customer checks. The giveaways will average about once an hour. Prizes include tickets to Padres games and Southern California theme parks, plus Phil’s gift cards and VIP passes that provide three guests front-of-the-line privileges for 30 days. 3750 Sports Arena Blvd., 619-226-6333.

Wendy Ochoa and Talonya Geary of FlawLes.com have launched a “lesbian-activated, community-integrated” supper club slated to gather at various local restaurants in the coming months. The group’s first dine-out was held at Blue Boheme, with another planned for July. Geary says the club will eventually congregate monthly. Participants can order off the restaurants’ menus or from prix fixe menus tailored for the group. For more information, visit the web site FlawLes.com, or call 858-437-1344.

North Park awaits the arrival of Cardamom Café & Bakery, due to open for breakfast and lunch in the next couple weeks at 30th and Upas streets. The café will specialize in Scandinavian baked goods, and offer savory recipes fairy dusted with the namesake spice. 619-546-5609.

Forever Fondue in Mission Valley has changed its name and added a lunch menu of soups, sandwiches and pasta dishes, available Monday through Friday. Now called Fondue Fusion & Bistro, new cheese and chocolate fondues are also available, such as the Margarita, made of American cheddar, sun-dried tomatoes, basil and garlic. 6110 Friars Road, 619-295-7792.

Sources at Liberty Station say that the Corvette Diner will leave its Hillcrest digs and move into the former Naval Training Center in January, in a historic building just inside the Lytton Street entrance. The diner, operated by the Cohn Restaurant Group, will supposedly add an adjoining Italian restaurant to the scheme.