Category: Restaurants
Calendar of Spring Events
La Jolla has beautiful beaches, great restaurants, and a plethora of shops, but there’s so much more. I hope this calendar of events will lead you off the beaten path to some of the activities that those of us who live here enjoy. Visitors are always welcome. From now until May 16 – The Museum […]
La Jolla’s Sweet Life
In addition to San Diego’s most beautiful beaches, La Jolla’s Sweet Life offers some of the city’s most delicious desserts. My husband and I both love frozen yogurt and, while Froglander’s on Pearl Street has been our perennial favorite, a newcomer in La Jolla Shores is giving them some tough competition. Yogurt Escape, tucked among […]
Easter Brunch in La Jolla
It’s St Patrick’s Day, but the question I’m hearing from San Diego bound visitors is “where should we have Easter brunch?” Here’s a quick run-down:In La Jolla, the beautiful La Valencia Hotel (pictured here) and the beachfront Marine Room Restaurant have great Easter brunch buffets, but they are kinda pricey. A budget-minded friend of mine […]
Where NOT to eat in La Jolla
This won’t make me popular with a couple of local restaurateurs, but I have had two very disappointing meals in the village recently. Until they mend their ways (hire a new chef?), I suggest you avoid Bistro 101 and Alfonso’s – both restaurants are on Prospect Street. I don’t like reporting negative experiences, but the […]
Artful Cuisine at the Museum Cafe
One of the most popular lunch spots in the village, the Museum Cafe offers delicious salads (shrimp and papaya is my favorite), great soups (such as country vegetable), grilled items, and creative sandwiches. As the name suggests, the cafe is located at the La Jolla branch of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) […]
www.SanDiegoFoodFinds.com
My friend Maria Desiderata Montana writes a blog about San Diego restaurants, and I want you to know about it should you decide to venture outside La Jolla for a meal. San Diego Food Finds includes restaurant profiles for great places to eat all over San Diego County. Some of my favorites are: Fidel’s (Mexican) […]
Update on Sorella della Taverna
I wrote about La Taverna and its sister property Sorella della Taverna in August 2008. The former is a cute little Italian bistro on a side street in the village. Sorella is a gourmet deli that provides take-away meals and delicious picnic fare. I’m happy to report that both businesses are still going strong, and […]
Larry King, spiny lobsters, and high tides
Visitors are welcome at these fall and winterLa Jolla events: If you’ll be in town between now and November 1, I recommend you have a meal at Barbarella Restaurant in La Jolla Shores. Host Barbara Beltaire goes all out with spooky Halloween decorations – popular with kids and the young-at-heart. Beltaire also serves great Italian […]
In Search of the Best Beach
Even though I live here, La Jolla’s beautiful beaches still take my breath away. To best sure you see the most scenic viewpoints, follow this route: Starting at the south end of La Jolla – at La Jolla Boulevard and La Cañada Street – take La Cañada towards the ocean. You’ll have a good view […]
News Flash – Jack’s Closes
Jack’s La Jolla, the darling of the local dining and nightlife scene, suddenly closed its doors yesterday. “The economy isn’t the only factor,” according to owner Bill Berkley. (My guess is that the economy is only a very small part of the decision to shut down. Cash poor restaurants don’t close in the height of […]
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