Eat, Drink & Be Merry Archives - La Jolla by the Sea

Eat, Drink & Be Merry La Jolla Behind the Scenes What’s New? / Sep 24 , 2021 /

La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Spiro’s Cuisine

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 to ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry La Jolla Behind the Scenes What’s New? / Sep 24 , 2021 /

La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Be Boutique

7910 Ivanhoe Avenue | 858-352-6398 | beboutiquesd.com by Robby Robinson Lisa Harrison opened her absolutely adorable ladies' clothing boutique in La Jolla, April 2021. The talented ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Limelight Merchant Merchants Association / Sep 16 , 2021 /

Limelight: Ciao Ciao Piadina

As fall rolls in and we go back to work and school we all need a place to unwind from the stress and relax. ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Limelight Merchant Visit & Stay / Sep 09 , 2021 /

Limelight: La Valencia Hotel

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Limelight Merchant / Aug 26 , 2021 /

Limelight: Cove House

Cove House is our Limelight participant this week! We spoke to Morgan Barnes to get all the inside details on Cove House and why ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry La Jolla Behind the Scenes What’s New? / Aug 09 , 2021 /

La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Be Boutique

7910 Ivanhoe Avenue | 858-352-6398 | beboutiquesd.com by Robby Robinson Lisa Harrison opened her absolutely adorable ladies' clothing boutique in La Jolla, April 2021. The talented ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Merchants Association / Jul 16 , 2021 /

Limelight: NINE-TEN Restaurant

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jun 10 , 2021 /

Limelight: Jose’s Courtroom

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. ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry La Jolla Behind the Scenes What’s New? / May 28 , 2021 /

La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Ciao Ciao Piadina

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Merchants Association What’s New? / May 27 , 2021 /

Spaces as Places

COVID was full of difficulties and hardships, but also sparked creative ideas and solutions. Social distancing guidelines changed how businesses use public spaces. Temporary ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry La Jolla Behind the Scenes What’s New? / Apr 12 , 2021 /

La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Bistro du Marché

7437 Girard Avenue | 858-551-7500 | Info@bistrodumarche.net Bistro du Marché. A mark of excellence. A luxury brand. An extraordinary dining experience. And here’s why... This La Jolla ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Merchants Association What’s New? / Mar 30 , 2021 /

New Businesses Bloom in La Jolla

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 to welcome ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry La Jolla Behind the Scenes Merchants Association What’s New? / Mar 30 , 2021 /

La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Mermaids and Cowboys

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 and exciting. ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry What’s New? / Feb 01 , 2021 /

It’s Back! Fresh Air Dining Resumes in La Jolla

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Events & Family Fun Merchants Doing Good What’s New? / Jan 28 , 2021 /

Restaurants Invited to Take Part in Takeout Event March 22 -25 – But Space is Limited

Sixteen lucky La Jolla Village restaurants will be given the chance to show off their takeout options and participate in a brand new COVID ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry What’s New? / Jan 27 , 2021 /

La Jolla Restaurants Open for Takeout! January 2021

La Jolla Village Merchants Association is excited to share this list of La Jolla restaurants that are open for takeout as of January 25th! ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Merchants Association What’s New? / Dec 28 , 2020 /

Holiday Video Greetings from La Jolla

Thanks to Ben Roberts of Not Boring Entertainment we were able to find some holiday cheer this season and are happy to send greetings ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry La Jolla Behind the Scenes Merchants Association What’s New? / Dec 04 , 2020 /

La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Mary’s Gourmet Salads

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 Resolution? Eat ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry La Jolla Behind the Scenes Merchants Association What’s New? / Nov 09 , 2020 /

La Jolla Behind the Scenes – MVP Family Restaurant

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 braved the elements ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Events & Family Fun What’s New? / Oct 22 , 2020 /

First Ever Pumpkin Decorating Contest with Spooktacular Prizes

Happy Halloween from YOUR La Jolla Village Merchants Association! Enjoy the Holiday Safely and Win Great Prizes. Get out your paints, carving knives, decoupage, markers ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry La Jolla Behind the Scenes Merchants Association / Sep 29 , 2020 /

La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Pizza Pronto

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry La Jolla Behind the Scenes Merchants Association / Sep 08 , 2020 /

La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Harry’s Coffee Shop

Harry's Coffee Shop | 7545 Girard Avenue | (858) 454-7381 | www.harryscoffeeshop.com by Robby Robinson “One order of chocolate chip pancakes, two scrambled eggs on the side, ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry What’s New? / Aug 12 , 2020 /

Fresh Air Dining Options in La Jolla

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 ...

Coronavirus - COVID-19 Eat, Drink & Be Merry What’s New? / May 28 , 2020 /

Eat Well, La Jolla! Restaurant Update – May 29

This list is being updated almost daily and represents those La Jolla Village Restaurants currently offering takeout/delivery. They've donated gift certificates to your favorite ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry What’s New? / May 06 , 2020 /

Word Find – “Who’s Hungry?”

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... ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / May 06 , 2020 /

Find Restaurant Crossword Puzzle

Coronavirus - COVID-19 Eat, Drink & Be Merry Merchants Doing Good What’s New? / Apr 26 , 2020 /

Smallgoods Has Big Cheese Hopes

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 ...

Coronavirus - COVID-19 Eat, Drink & Be Merry Merchants Doing Good What’s New? / Apr 10 , 2020 /

Sugar & Scribe & everything superheroic

The coronavirus shutdown placed La ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Dec 31 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 51 – Duke’s La Jolla

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 in 52 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Dec 30 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 51 – Deli-icious

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 out ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Dec 02 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 50 – Coffee Cup Cafe

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 keep finding ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Nov 25 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 48 – Lagom Balanced Food

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Nov 15 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 46 – Bernini’s Bistro

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Nov 11 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 45- Cherry Wine Modern Asian Cuisine

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 with warmth and hospitality. ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Nov 06 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 44 – Cody’s La Jolla

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 directly across ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Oct 21 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 43 – Isola Pizza Bar

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, ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Oct 14 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 42 – Brick and Bell

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 seating, ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Oct 10 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 41 – Cove House

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Oct 03 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 40 – Eddie V’s Prime Seafood Restaurant

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Play & Pamper / Sep 17 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 39 – Catania

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry What’s New? / Sep 10 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 38 – Better Buzz

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Sep 05 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 37 – Manhattan of La Jolla

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Aug 28 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 36 – Hennessey’s Tavern

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. With ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Aug 21 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 35 – Piazza 1909

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 culture. First ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Events & Family Fun Visit & Stay / Aug 15 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 34 – AT Coffee House

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Events & Family Fun Visit & Stay / Aug 09 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 33 – Harry’s Coffee House

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 pictures from Harry's ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Visit & Stay / Aug 09 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 32 – The Cottage

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Aug 02 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 31 – The LOT

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jul 31 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 30 – CAVU Brewery & Restaurant

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry What’s New? / Jul 24 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 29 – Candor by Giuseppe

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. I'm ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jul 19 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 28 – Burger Lounge

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jul 19 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 27 – Girard Gourmet

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jul 19 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 26 – Puesto

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jul 03 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 25 – Rigoberto’s Taco Shop

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 different ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jun 24 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 24 – Rubio’s Coastal Grill

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jun 19 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 23 – Pizza Pronto

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jun 09 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 22 – Rimel’s Rotisserie

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 Rotisserie is ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jun 08 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 21 – The Public House La Jolla

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" ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Events & Family Fun / Jun 07 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 20 – Saffron Thai

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Events & Family Fun / Jun 07 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 19 – Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza and Grill

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Events & Family Fun / May 22 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 18 – Smashburger

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Visit & Stay / May 16 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 17 – Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Visit & Stay / May 07 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 16 – The Spot

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Apr 25 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 15 – Sugar and Scribe

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Apr 25 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 14 – Starbucks on Torrey Pines

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Apr 16 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 13 – Starbucks on Prospect

1150 Prospect Street |(858) 551-5526 | starbucks.com Welcoming, comfortable and familiar are three words which describe this Starbucks located on one of the most iconic ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Apr 04 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 12 – Sushi on the Rock

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Apr 04 , 2019 /

52 in 52 – Week 11 – Sushi Nekosan

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Mar 14 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 10 – The Taco Stand

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Mar 05 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 9 – Taste of the Himalayas

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 one of ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Mar 04 , 2019 /

52 in 52 Week 8 – Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland

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 Teusher to ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry Play & Pamper / Feb 27 , 2019 /

52 in 52: Week Seven – We Olive & Wine Bar

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Feb 19 , 2019 /

52 in 52: Week Six- Whisknladle

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 Monthly Meeting, President Brett ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Feb 07 , 2019 /

52 in 52: Week Four- Verdes El Ranchero

7404 La Jolla Blvd, La JollaThe rain has been getting in the way of our schedule since the goal is to always walk to ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Feb 07 , 2019 /

52 in 52: Week Five- Trilogy Sanctuary

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, ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jan 18 , 2019 /

52 in 52: Week Three- Wine Time & Deli

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jan 17 , 2019 /

52 in 52: Week Two- Vons La Jolla

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jan 04 , 2019 /

52 in 52: Week One – Yogi Topi

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 ...

Eat, Drink & Be Merry / Jan 02 , 2019 /

Something New for 2019 – 52 (Tastes) in 52 (Weeks)

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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