There's no better way to celebrate a birthday than eating, and when the eats are cheap ... hello, can you say party?
• Ra Sushi in La Encantada, 2905 E. Skyline Drive, is hosting its popular happy hour all day Friday and Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July. Who needs fireworks and a grilled hot dogs when you can have sushi and your choice of 25 appetizers for $3.49 to $8.99?
Drink specials run $3.75 to $8 and happy hour is from open to close: 11 a.m. to midnight both days. Details or call 615-3970.
• Bruegger’s Bagels is dressing its authentic New York-style bagels in patriotic colors Friday and Saturday. The tri-colored — red, white and blue — bagels will be available both days at participating Bruegger's including 1 E. Congress St. downtown, 1064 N. Campbell Ave. and 88 W. River Road.
