Let's mingle and jingle! Join your LJMVA Board for a very special Holiday Happy Hour hosted by Beeside Balcony, La Jolla.1025 Prospect Street. RSVP by Tuesday,...
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Join us for a lively Networking Happy Hour on Tuesday, September 23, from 4:30–6:00 PM at Hennessey’s Tavern in La Jolla. This is your chance to mix, mingle,...
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Save the date art enthusiasts, music lovers and wine connoisseurs! The La Jolla Art & Wine Festival returns to beautiful La Jolla Village for its 17th year...
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We're Celebrating La Jolla's French Connections at the July 11 Artwalk. Step into a fantastique SECOND Friday Art Walk as La Jolla Village comes alive in a...
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La Jolla's First Friday Art Walk is a monthly celebration held on the first Friday of each month from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This free event invites art...
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The La Jolla Christmas Parade and Holiday Festival is just around the corner, happening this Sunday, December 8, 2024. The Holiday Festival begins at 11:30 AM...
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Don't miss your chance to attend Taste of La Jolla , on Wednesday, October 16 from 4:30 to 8:30 PM where you can embark on a flavorful journey through La Jolla...
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Unleash Your Inner Mixologist | Discover Hidden Gems | Indulge in Culinary Delights | Enjoy the Vibrant Atmosphere Get ready for an unforgettable experience...
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Sip, Savor, and Celebrate: La Jolla Art & Wine Festival 2024 Get ready, art enthusiasts and wine connoisseurs! The highly anticipated La Jolla Art &...
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The Jolla Art & Wine Festival(LJAWF) is excited to announce its return to the heart of La Jolla Village on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September...
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Scripps Park will be alive with the sound of music for four consecutive Summer Sundays beginning July 14. Every summer, thanks to La Jolla Kiwanis, Scripps...
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by Erica Chandler and Emi Pang Looking to try a new restaurant in La Jolla? Craving East Coast seafood? Look no further than Lobster West located at 1237...
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La Jolla Village, nestled along the San Diego coastline, offers a unique blend of upscale charm and coastal beauty. During the Holiday season, the village...
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Let's mingle and jingle! Join your LJMVA Board for a very special Holiday Happy Hour hosted by Amber Hunt, Oppenheim Group, La Jolla. RSVP by Tuesday, November...
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The 2023-24 NFL season will kick off on Thursday, Sept. 7, when the Kansas City Chiefs host the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium in the opener. The opening...
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The 15th annual FREE La Jolla Art & Wine Festival (LJAWF) returns to the coastal town of La Jolla from 10 AM-6 PM on Saturday, October 7, and Sunday,...
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As we celebrate the Ocean this month at First Friday Art Walk and as part of we look at what it means for a seafood restaurant to be sustainable, it means that...
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On July 25, 2023, at 8:00 AM you're invited to a FREE breakfast to learn how to take advantage of exciting Village events and activities. Brian Hileman from...
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When it comes to frozen treats, La Jolla Village has you covered. Not only are there smoothie places galore (see previous Blog Post), but La Jolla is also...
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There's something special about bellying up to a La Jolla Village smoothie bar, perusing the creative menu, and choosing your favorite concoction. The sound of...
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Learn more, Check availability. Book today. La Jolla Village Merchants Association is proud to partner with SoDiego, an established, high-quality walking and...
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Ready for a little thirst-quenching adventure? Fasten up your sneaker laces and head off on a La Jolla GPS-guided La Jolla walking tour, hitting some of the...
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Graduation is a significant milestone in every student's life, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. As one embarks on this new...
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The beauty of the spring season is underway here in La Jolla. We’re saying goodbye to winter and welcoming warmer weather! The change of seasons shows us how...
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How Lucky are You? It's Seal Pupping Season in La Jolla! There is nothing more adorable than taking a stroll along the La Jolla during Pacific Harbor Seal...
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Superbowl Sunday is the biggest sporting event of the year and it's estimated that over 100 million people worldwide will tune into this Sunday's game. There...
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The season of love is coming into full swing this month in La Jolla, While La Jolla is always a great place for romance, February with its (typically) sunny...
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The season of love is coming into full swing this month in La Jolla, While La Jolla is always a great place for romance, February with its (typically) sunny...
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Written exclusively for Lajollabythesea.com by Angie Cobbs Food is a gateway to culture. SWNS reported on a study on food and its unifying power, and noted...
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This month's First Friday Art Walk - October 7 from 4 - 7 PM -- kicks off an art lover's three-day weekend in La Jolla Village. The La Jolla Art and Wine...
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La Jolla Merchants Association is thrilled to support another incredible event that has relocated to our beautiful village the weekend of September 24 - 25....
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La Jolla Village Restaurants are invited to take part in the first major event of the La Jolla High School Foundation since COVID! Participating restaurants...
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Every year, during the month of June, the LGBT community and supporters celebrate the influence LGBT people have had around the world. Why was June chosen?...
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This past month La Jolla Village Merchants Association cut the ribbon on two more businesses sure to delight those who live, work and visit La Jolla. Plus,...
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Cinco de seis is the day art lovers can fiesta as this month's First Friday Art Walk features tequila tasting, as well as other sip, snacks, and of course —...
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Counting down to Ferrari Friday as it is only days away! Our merchants are planning incredible activities to complement the spectacular cars that will be...
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Get ready for giggles and grins as this month's First Friday Art Walk features silly surprises including sips, snacks, and of course — great artwork. This...
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Connect and re-connect with your neighbors at a very special business mixer on Apri 26 beginning at 4:30 PM at La Valencia Hotel. This is a chance to learn...
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Feeling lucky? You will when you attend this month's green theme First Friday Art Walk featuring mint juleps, live music, artist meet and greets and -- of...
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Grab your sweetheart, sweet friend or sweet self and indulge in an evening of chocolates, champagne, kombucha, doughnuts, music, giveaways and - of course --...
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Over 400 people safely enjoyed camaraderie and creativity at last month's art walk. This month, the theme is LIFE and galleries will be serving healthy snacks...
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There's no better way to get into the holiday spirit than with a hot toddy, great shopping deals, and a few snow flurries. Lucky for you, La Jolla Village has...
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By Jennifer Rios This week in the Limelight we are celebrating Teuscher Chocolates San Diego! Located on Girard Ave. on the second floor, this cute, upscale...
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We wanted to say a little more about our Limelight business that was featured this past week for those who still haven’t gotten the chance to visit Raymundo’s...
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By Jennifer Rios Its fall and the sun keeps rising later and later so we all need a good coffee fix to help us wake up. Foetunately, Pinpoint Cafe is...
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909 Prospect Street | 858-352-6588 | spiroscuisine.com by Robby Robinson Twenty-three blue hues of waves lap up to pure white sand. White buildings edge up...
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7910 Ivanhoe Avenue | 858-352-6398 | beboutiquesd.com by Robby Robinson Lisa Harrison opened her absolutely adorable ladies' clothing boutique in La Jolla,...
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As fall rolls in and we go back to work and school we all need a place to unwind from the stress and relax. Our business in the Limelight this week is the...
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This week's limelight participant is one you don't want to miss, La Valencia Hotel! This beautiful hotel is hard to miss in downtown La Jolla because of its...
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Cove House is our Limelight participant this week! We spoke to Morgan Barnes to get all the inside details on Cove House and why it's a great place to grab an...
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7910 Ivanhoe Avenue | 858-352-6398 | beboutiquesd.com by Robby Robinson Lisa Harrison opened her absolutely adorable ladies' clothing boutique in La Jolla,...
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This week we are putting the limelight on NINE-TEN Restaurant, which is located in the Grande Colonial Hotel. It is celebrating 20 years as one of San Diego’s...
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This week’s Limelight merchant is Jose’s Courtroom! Jose’s Courtroom is a family-owned sports bar and eatery approaching its 50th year of operations in 2022....
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510 Pearl Street | 858-263-4344 | ciaociaopiadinasd.com by Robby Robinson Some things are just cool - Ray Bans, Brad Pitt, Cabo, - and Ciao Ciao Piadina. Who...
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COVID was full of difficulties and hardships, but also sparked creative ideas and solutions. Social distancing guidelines changed how businesses use public...
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7437 Girard Avenue | 858-551-7500 | [email protected] Bistro du Marché. A mark of excellence. A luxury brand. An extraordinary dining experience. And...
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As we emerge from strict COVID modifications, it's wonderful to see La Jolla's businesses, fitness centers and restaurants reopening. It's also inspirational...
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1251 Prospect Street | www.mermaidscowboys.com | 858-999-0205 by Robby Robinson YOU HAD ME AT THE NAME Something new just happened in La Jolla. Something new...
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We are excited to see so many restaurants and cafes (pictured above, Bernini's Bistro) expanding capacity by adding tables to the great outdoors. With San...
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Sixteen lucky La Jolla Village restaurants will be given the chance to show off their takeout options and participate in a brand new COVID friendly event to...
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La Jolla Village Merchants Association is excited to share this list of La Jolla restaurants that are open for takeout as of January 25th! With San Diego’s...
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Over 400 people attended last month's First Friday Art Walk and were treated to complimentary catered cuisine, signature cocktails, hot toddies, and -- of...
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Thanks to Ben Roberts of Not Boring Entertainment we were able to find some holiday cheer this season and are happy to send greetings your way. On behalf of...
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723 Pearl Street | www.ordermarys.com | 858-703-0808 by Robby Robinson January 1, 2018 - New Year’s Resolution? Eat Healthy. January 1, 2019 - New Year’s...
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811 Prospect Street | www.mvpfamilyrestaurant.com | 858-352-6578 by Robby Robinson In June, during the middle of the COVID 19 pandemic, one passionate family...
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Happy Halloween from YOUR La Jolla Village Merchants Association! Enjoy the Holiday Safely and Win Great Prizes. Get out your paints, carving knives,...
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Pizza Pronto | 7556 Fay Avenue | (858) 459-9000 | www.pizzaprontolj.com by Robby Robinson Who wants pizza? I do, I do! Who wants fried calamari? I do, I do!...
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Harry's Coffee Shop | 7545 Girard Avenue | (858) 454-7381 | www.harryscoffeeshop.com by Robby Robinson “One order of chocolate chip pancakes, two scrambled...
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We are excited to see so many restaurants and cafes (pictured above, Bernini's Bistro) expanding capacity by adding tables to the great outdoors. With San...
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This list is being updated almost daily and represents those La Jolla Village Restaurants currently offering takeout/delivery. They've donated gift...
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If you or your kids are looking for a tasty challenge, we're happy to bring you our Blog's first puzzle. But, we're warning you... it'll make you hungry. It...
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Jenny and Mike Eastwood thought their dream had come true. After four years of selling their artisan American-made cheeses solely at the La Jolla Open Aire...
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1216 Prospect | 858-454-5888 |www.dukeslajolla.com Well, I did it! I kept my 2019 New Year's resolution and visited 52 different La Jolla Village restaurants...
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1237 Prospect | 858-456-6235 |www.deliicious.com Deli-icious is a walk-up sandwich shop located off of Prospect and is a bit hidden and tucked away. But, seek...
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1109 Wall Street | 858-551-8514 |www.CoffeeCupLaJolla.com I'm down to the last few weeks of my La Jolla Village culinary experiment and am thrilled to...
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11723 Pearl St, La Jolla, CA 92037 |(858) 203-7679 |www.lagomfood.com There's been lots of buzz about Lagom focused on both the fun decor and incredibly...
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7550 Fay Ave |858) 454-5013 | www.berninisbistro.com My office is only a few doors down from Bernini's and it has the true European feel with a wonderful patio...
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8008 Girard Ave Ste 210e |(858) 246-7755| www.lajollacherrywine.com Cherry Wine's owner, Arthur, is one of La Jolla's newest restauranteurs and oozes...
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928 Silverado Street | (858) 999-0034 | www.brickandbell.com Cody's La Jolla has been elevated to new heights, literally. After almost 20 years located...
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7734 Girard Ave | (858)412-5566 | www.isolapizzabar.com I've come to rely on Isola for the perfect Happy Hour spot as has J McLaughlin's Store Manager,...
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928 Silverado Street | (858) 999-0034 | www.brickandbell.com Who doesn't love a good coffee house? Especially the kind of place with plenty of outdoor...
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8030 Girard Ave | (858) 999-0034 | www.covehouselajolla.com The Cove House has secured one of the most coveted locations in La Jolla only steps away...
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1270 Prospect Street | 858) 459-5500 | www.eddiev.com When tourists are looking for that famous La Jolla Cove view and in search for delicious, expertly...
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7863 Girard Avene | 858-551-5105 | www.catniasd.com Catania undoubtedly has one of the most beautiful views in La Jolla, atop La Plaza on Girard and Wall....
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909 Prospect St. | 858-255-8019 | www.betterbuzz.com I've been anticipating the Better Buzz debut in La Jolla Village and the wait is finally over. The...
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7766 Fay Ave | (858) 459.0700 | www.manhattanoflajolla.com I had the pleasure of lunching with a wonderful woman who, not only is a La Jolla Village Merchant,...
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7811 Herschel Ave |(858) 551-8772 | www.hennesseystavern.com La Jolla is not known for its night-life but Hennessey's Tavern is an exception to this rule....
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7731 Fay Avenue |858 412.3108 | www.piazza1909.com Chef-owner Stefano Ceresoli is authentically Italian and his restaurant, Piazza 1909 is a testament to the...
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1298 Prospect St, 1A |858-454-7381| www.atcoffeehouse.com First of all, you don't need to be a cyclist to enjoy this locally-owned coffee house, but if you are...
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7545 Girard Avene |(858) 454-7381 www.harryscoffeeshop.com Homey, happy, Harry's! This is my kind of coffee shop. It has history (check out the wonderful...
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7702 Fay Avenue | 858.454.8409| www.cottagelajolla.com There are certain places in the Village that always seem to have a bit of a wait and, The Cottage is one...
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7536 Fay Ave, | (619) 202-4152|www.cavubrewing.com I have a confession. I've been to THE LOT three times in two days. It is absolutely, positively my go-to...
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7536 Fay Ave, | (619) 202-4152|www.cavubrewing.com I know French fries are a common theme in my column but I just keep finding really incredible fries in...
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1030 Torrey Pines Rd | (858) 246-7818 |www.dinecandor.com Although the restaurant is brand new, the restauranteur is one of La Jolla's most established chefs....
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7837 Girard Avene | (858) 454-3325 |www.burgerlounge.com Again, I'm off my route by hitting a restaurant that begins with the letter "B" rather than sticking...
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7837 Girard Avene | (858) 454-3325 |Find Girard Gourmet on Facebook Ok, readers -- I know that I'm way off my reverse alphabetical journey but I had to tell...
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1026 Wall St. | (858) 454-1260 |www. eatpuesto.com There's always a line at Puesto, for good reason. The food is fantastic, the bright decor is fun and...
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7345 La Jolla Blvd, | 858-454-4631 | www.rigobertostacoshop.net Last week was Rubio's and this week is Rigoberto's -- both Mexican, both fast but very...
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7530 Fay Avenue | (858) 454-0068 | www. rubios.com Sure, Rubio's is fast food, but it's really good fast food! Not to mention that it's really healthy fast...
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7556 Fay Avenue | (858) 551-9210 | www. pizzaprontolj.com Pizza Pronto is family owned and if you're a pizza traditionalist and adore thin-crust pizza you will...
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1030 Torrey Pines Road, Suite E| (858) 454-6045| www.rimelsrestaurants.com I'm hitting all of the restaurant's that begin with the letter "R" and Rimel's...
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830 Kline Street La Jolla, CA. 92037| (858) 551-9210 | www.the-publichouse.com I'm hitting all of the restaurant's that begin with the letter "R" and "P" and...
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1055 Torrey Pines Rd | (858) 263-4324| www.saffronthai.com Thai food is a favorite of mine and my gal pals and the menus at Saffron Thai is a casual, clean...
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702 Pearl Street | (858) 456-5222 |www.sammyspizza.com They like it fresh and so do I. I love fresh salads, pasta, and housemade soups and Sammy's has it...
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1000 Prospect St | (858) 900-3355| www.smashburger.com.com I'll admit it! I am a little biased against burger places mostly because I'm always trying to stay...
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7734 Girard Ave Ste C | (858) 456-0466 | www.spiceandricethaikitchen.com Thai food is a favorite of mine and La Jolla Village is lucky to be home to this...
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1005 Prospect Street, La Jolla |858-459-0800|thespotonline.com The Spot is a La Jolla landmark and a great place for lunch, happy hour or dinner. We snuck...
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7660 Fay Avenue, La Jolla |(858) 274-1733 |sugarandscribe.com Everyone who works and lives in La Jolla has a favorite place for a quick meeting and Sugar and...
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1055 Torrey Pines Rd #102 |(858) 454-2801 | starbucks.com The two Starbucks located in La Jolla Village are very different in terms of atmosphere and location....
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1150 Prospect Street |(858) 551-5526 | starbucks.com Welcoming, comfortable and familiar are three words which describe this Starbucks located on one of the...
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7863 Girard Ave, Ste 308 |(858) 750-2323 | sushiontherock.com When Sushi on the Rock first opened in Carlsbad a few year's ago I fell in love with both the...
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1008 Wall Street |(858) 999-0999 | sushinekosan.com If you love a great little sushi bar with fun decor and friendly staff, you must check out Sushi Nekosan...
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621 Pearl Street | La Jolla, CA | 858- 551-6666 | http://www.letstaco.com At The Taco Shop there's almost always a line and, if you've ever wondered, "Why?" I...
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8008 Girard Avenue, Suite 170 | 858-551-9999 | www.tasteofthehimalayassandiego.com This quaint little eaterie located on Girard heading down to the cove is now...
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7863 Girard Av, Suite 204, La Jolla, CA 92037 | 858 230 6337 | www.teuschersandiego.com According to the New York Times, many chocolate connoisseurs consider...
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1058 Prospect St, La Jolla, CAFollowing a La Jolla Village Merchants Association Marketing meeting part of the team headed to We Olive, a favorite spot for a...
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1044 Wall St, La Jolla, CAThere's Valentine's Day, Gal-entine's Day -- so why not Pal-entine's Day? Following the La Jolla Village Merchant's Association...
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7404 La Jolla Blvd, La JollaThe rain has been getting in the way of our schedule since the goal is to always walk to our eating establishments. A little rain...
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7650 Girard Ave #400, La Jolla Wow! Trilogy Sanctuary was a huge surprise to me but, obviously not to the readers of San Diego Magazine, Huffington Post, Ranch...
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7474 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037Today I got a call from La Jolla Village Merchants Association Treasurer, Kelli Metcalf, (who is also my partner on the...
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7544 Girard Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037I have to admit -- I wasn't sure if I was going to include our neighborhood supermarket in my 52 eating establishments in 52...
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7501 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037This is our kind of yogurt place! No matter what your heart's desire or dietary needs Yogi Topi has you covered. La...
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La Jolla Village has an incredibly diverse array of shops, salons, design studios, galleries, boutiques, health clubs, cultural arts centers and -- of course...
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