La Jolla Behind the Scenes
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Beyond the Menu – 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Lobster West
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 Prospect in the heart of The Village! We sat down with owner and chef, Chad Taggart, to get the inside scoop on his restaurant that’s making waves…
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La Jolla Insiders Interview LJVMA Executive Director
Tis the season for media coverage in La Jolla. Besides the wonderful segments produced by CBS8 highlighting La Jolla First Friday Art Walk in June, LJVMA Executive Director was interviewed by Ron Jones, Voice of La Jolla, and co-founder of La Jolla Insiders. Along with partner, Michael Mazaika, Ron has been actively involved in the…
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La Jolla Behind the Scenes – The Boulevard
7730 Girard Avenue | (619) 742-3133 | instagram.com/boulevardlj by Robby Robinson The word boulevard conjures up visions of exquisite shops showing stunning clothing in the windows, lively coffee shops, diverse restaurants emitting mouth-watering aromas, gorgeous galleries, unusual book stores, colorful toy shops, inviting pet stores, yummy bakeries – in other words – pure bliss. But…
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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 the sand and clear blue skies intersect with the sea. Colorful fishing boats sit upon the Adriatic as seagulls flap around and pelicans parade around. Aromas of grilled beef…
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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 and entrepreneurial Ms. Harrison chose 7910 Ivanhoe Avenue as the new home for Be Boutique. Ms. Harrison was raised in Los Angeles, graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design…
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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 and entrepreneurial Ms. Harrison chose 7910 Ivanhoe Avenue as the new home for Be Boutique. Ms. Harrison was raised in Los Angeles, graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design…
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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 can open a restaurant with outdoor seating in a tiny parking lot – paved in asphalt – with a view of a vacuum cleaner repair shop on one…
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La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Bistro du Marché
7437 Girard Avenue | 858-551-7500 | [email protected] Bistro du Marché. A mark of excellence. A luxury brand. An extraordinary dining experience. And here’s why… This La Jolla French restaurant excels in all the facets that constitute a perfect eatery. The menu: How’s this for a salad starter? White and green asparagus, deviled eggs, smoked eel and…
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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. Something new and exciting and glamorous happened. Mermaids & Cowboys came to town. And wait until you see this restaurant. The 3,200 square foot restaurant slid into Alfonso’s…
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Village Photoshoot Features Young Adults
The paparazzi is coming to La Jolla as professional photographer Jamie Dickerson along with Ben Roberts, Owner of Not Boring Entertainment, donate their time and talents to shine the light on all La Jolla has to offer. The La Jolla Village Merchants Assocation interns will be in front of the cameras, stiking poses poses for…
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La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Saigon Spring Jewelry
7703 Fay Avenue | saigonspringjewelry.com | 858-255-8085 by Robby Robinson Baubles, and bangles, and bracelets – oh my! Saigon, 2016: Jen Pham hands over $200 and follows her dream by purchasing an armload of jewelry supplies and begins designing fashion jewelry in her bedroom. Fast forward one year. Ms. Pham opens a jewelry store in an…
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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 Healthy. January 1, 2020 – New Year’s Resolution? Eat Healthy. Foiled again? Three ( or maybe 13) straight years and you still can’t get your #1 New…
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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 and opened the winning MVP Family Restaurant at 811 Prospect. The four team members on the front line of the restaurant are Ned Kern and his wife, Sami as…
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La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Avocado Green Mattress
Avocado Green Mattress | 7646 Girard Avenue | www.avocadogreenmattress.com | Instagram: @avocadomattress by Robby Robinson Don’t you wish you could help save the planet while you are sleeping? You can! And here’s how that can be done – by buying an Avocado Green Mattress. The mattresses are designed in New Jersey and handmade in California,…
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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 do, I do! Who wants a Greek salad? I do, I do! Who wants a salmon wrap? I do, I do! Whaaaa? All of this variety at a pizza…
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La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Adelaide’s
Adelaide’s | 7766 Girard Avenue | (858) 454-0146 | www.adelaides.com by Robby Robinson While wandering down Girard Avenue, you cannot help but turn into Adelaide’s florist. The aromas of this wonderland draw you in and the rest of your senses are then aroused. An explosion of color greets your eyes. The merchandised flower arrangements, plants,…
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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, an order of fruit, a small orange juice, and a coffee black, please”. It’s 6 a.m., the first order is taken, and Harry’s Coffee Shop is open and humming.…
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La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Gracie & Company
Gracie & Company| 7458 Girard Avenue | 858-459-5577 | www.gracieandcoboutique.com by Robby Robinson Casual, comfortable, chic, and unique Gracie & Co. is about to reopen its stylish doors. This popular La Jolla women’s clothing boutique has been dressing ladies for 35 years. “I’ve seen my customers marry, have children, and now grandchildren”, says store owner…
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La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Injoi CBD
Two Locations: 5604 La Jolla Blvd., 858-255-8500 | 1237 Prospect St. Ste.F, 858-750-3150 by Robby Robinson Shawn and Patty McManigal and Joe and Karla Britt are pleased to have opened two chic and shiny CBD stores in La Jolla. “We create our premium quality CBD products with wellness in mind and are excited to showcase…
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La Jolla Behind the Scenes – Warwicks
Warwick’s | 7812 Girard Avenue | 858-454-0347 | www.warwicks.com by Robby Robinson WELCOME TO WARWICK’S! Walking into Warwick’s is walking into history! Warwick’s is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated bookstore in the United States. The year all the fun began – drum roll, please – 1896! Seriously. Nancy Warwick is the great-granddaughter of the founder,…
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New Blog Column Debuts: La Jolla Behind the Scenes
Meet Robby Robinson, La Jolla Writer/Columnist Robby Robinson is a woman on the go. She is typically seen roaming the Village with her husband Chuck and adorable Seymour, the four-legged senior member of the Robertson household. Through Seymour, Robby has met new friends, discovered new places and most importantly learned where all of the good…
