Pub seeks to curb drunk driving

A Costa Mesa City councilman’s Irish pub will play host to anyone looking to responsibly celebrate the holiday weekend through Friday night and into the Fourth of July.

Skosh Monahan’s Steakhouse and Irish Pub, 2000 Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa, will sponsor a DUI awareness night at the restaurant Friday when 8% or .08 (a play on the blood-alcohol percentage to be legally intoxicated), of the restaurant’s sales will go to a local charity.

Employees at Skosh’s will wear mock badges to serve as a reminder to bar patrons not to overindulge for Independence Day. The restaurant will also chip in $5 to anyone needing a taxi starting at 9 p.m. Friday. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m.

On the Fourth of July the restaurant will be open for holiday revelers at 11 a.m.

Call (949) 548-0099 or go to www.skoshmonahans.com.

— Joseph Serna