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Sur La Table

Sur La Table

Sur La Table La Jolla opened with great fanfare last summer and has won the hearts of local home cooks and foodies. They offer cooking classes focused on seasonal cuisine (“fantastic fall soups”) and are big on teaching techniques (“essential knife skills”) and international cuisines (‘tapas and paella”). I really appreciate that classes take place […]

October 16, 2013 | By | Reply More
My Favorite La Jolla Art Gallery

My Favorite La Jolla Art Gallery

The exhibit of plain air artists runs May 14 to June 3 at the La Jolla Art Association gallery in La Jolla Shores. La Jolla is home to lots of art galleries, probably more per block than any other area of San Diego. Most of these are in the village along Prospect Street, but my […]

May 8, 2012 | By | Reply More
La Jolla’s “Secret” Art Gallery

La Jolla’s “Secret” Art Gallery

Pricey galleries are easy to find in La Jolla’s main shopping area. Tourists wander in and out of the ones on Prospect Street and Girard Avenue, but I don’t see a lot of locals browsing in those stores. Which brings me to my point: the purpose of this blog is to see that travelers enjoy […]

May 13, 2011 | By | Reply More
La Jolla Bargain Shopping

La Jolla Bargain Shopping

San Diego’s favorite coastal community has a reputation for being expensive, but shoppers can find some great deals if they know where to look. For example, the “Bargain Bash” at Torrey Pines Christian Church on Friday (9am-2pm) and Saturday (9am – noon), March 11 and 12, is an annual extravaganza beloved by bargain hunters. The […]

March 9, 2011 | By | Reply More
San Diego’s Best Secret Gift Shop

San Diego’s Best Secret Gift Shop

Like other areas of San Diego, La Jolla has a plethora of stores – but there’s one very special place in our community that I’m afraid you might overlook: The St. James Gift Shop, located in La Jolla’s cultural district, under the bell tower of St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect Street (858-456-1105). This […]

December 17, 2010 | By | Reply More
Warwick’s Books, La Jolla

Warwick’s Books, La Jolla

La Jolla is known for its beaches, great restaurants, and variety of shopping options. In fact, it’s these features that draw most visitors to our community and make it one of San Diego’s most popular places. However, in addition to seals and sand, we also offer a wide range of cultural activities. These include  performing arts, […]

February 12, 2010 | By | Reply More