Tag: dining
La Jolla Holiday Meals and Deals
I love La Jolla at this time of the year. We may not have snow, but there’s no shortage of Christmas decorations and holiday cheer. Because I grew up in the Midwest, it took me a while to get used to warm winter holidays, but now I wouldn’t trade a Christmas morning walk on La […]
San Diego Restaurants
Maria Montana really knows San Diego restaurants. That’s why this “true foodie” is my go-to resource when I need a recommendation for a certain type of food in a particular part of the city. Even in La Jolla, where I have lived and dined for most of my life, I have long consulted her San […]
Dinner at La Valencia
It’s no easy task keeping up with the renovations at La Valencia, La Jolla’s landmark Spanish Colonial hotel. In a previous article, I mentioned some of the exciting changes happening to the building, but last night I experienced another wow factor. Chef Daniel Barron has taken over the kitchen at La Valencia and introduced new […]
Events, La Jolla, California, January 2013
While much of the Northern Hemisphere is hibernating, San Diego is enjoying mild winter weather. Come, visit us, and have fun! January – April – Join naturalists from Scripps Aquarium for their 13th season of whale watching as they venture out for twice-daily cruises to locate gray whales on their round-trip migration from their Alaska breeding grounds […]
Kimpton’s Hotel La Jolla Offers Great Packages
I walk past it several times a week, but I still stop and stare at the chic boutique hotel on the corner of La Jolla Shores Drive and Torrey Pines Road. I became so accustomed to it being a construction site that it’s hard to believe it’s up-and-running. In addition to being visually stunning, […]
La Jolla, California, Cooking Classes
Jodi Abel teaches cooking classes in her home on Mt. Soledad in La Jolla, California. San Diego’s Mediterranean climate is appreciated by everyone who lives here – but especially by local chefs who can plan menus around a wide variety of just-picked produce. They also have a bounty of fresh seafood available – and frequently […]
San Diego Restaurant Week January 16-21
Just a quick reminder: Many La Jolla restaurants are included in San Diego Restaurant Week which runs from January 16 – 21, 2011. Look for bargains at the Crab Catcher Restaurant, George’s at the Cove, the Marine Room, NINE-TEN Restaurant, Roppongi, Tapenade (my personal favorite), The Shores Restaurant (great beach view), Whisknladle (well known for […]
La Jolla Food and Wine Tours
Where are La Jolla’s best restaurants? Our eclectic food and wine scene can be a bit overwhelming for the first time visitor, but Shira Wiseman will be happy to help you get the lay of the land. This local foodie offers culinary walking tours of the village and, in the process, helps fellow San Diegans […]
San Diego Restaurant Week, September 19- 24
Are La Jolla restaurants included in San Diego Restaurant Week? Sure they are! As previously mentioned, La Jolla is a community within the city of San Diego, and many local restaurants are participating by offering fixed-price, three-course dinners for either $20, $30, or $40. In La Jolla Shores, The Marine Room at the La Jolla […]
Debunking Myths About La Jolla
The belvederes along the coast are picturesque reminders of La Jolla’s history. Countless articles have been written about La Jolla, and when I read them I sometimes want to laugh out loud – or at least groan. To begin with, “La Jolla” does not mean “the jewel” in Spanish. That word would be “La Joya.” […]
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