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La Jolla Holiday Meals and Deals

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 […]

December 16, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
La Jolla California – Why so happy?

La Jolla California – Why so happy?

Click here to enter the Delicious La Jolla Getaway contest. According to Coastal Living Magazine, La Jolla California is “One of America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.” I’m not sure what their criteria is, but I certainly can’t disagree with them. Even though I’ve lived here for most of my life, the sweeping view of the ocean from the […]

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Artisan Table, The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Artisan Table, The Lodge at Torrey Pines

The Lodge at Torrey Pines famously sits above the Torrey Pines Golf Course and provides a sweeping view of the lush fairways and the blue Pacific beyond. That fact is known to most sports fans and anyone who has attended the annual Farmers Insurance Open or who watched the 2008 U. S. Open on TV. […]

October 16, 2013 | By | Reply More
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 […]

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San Diego Restaurants

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 […]

October 15, 2013 | By | Reply More
Dinner at La Valencia

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 […]

July 25, 2013 | By | 1 Reply More
La Jolla Art and Wine Festival

La Jolla Art and Wine Festival

Hey World – if you are thinking about visiting San Diego in the near future, can I suggest that you plan to be here on October 13 and 14?On those days, Girard Avenue (the main drag in San Diego’s favorite coastal community) will be closed to traffic, and a wine and beer garden, live music, […]

September 26, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
San Diego Food and Wine Event

San Diego Food and Wine Event

 “Celebrate the Craft” will take place at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla on Sunday, September 30 from 11:30am to 3pm. This popular San Diego food and wine event, now in its 10th year, features the culinary offerings that are unique to our region and the state. Throughout the day, cooking demonstrations will […]

September 19, 2012 | By | Reply More
La Jolla, California, Cooking Classes

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 […]

May 23, 2012 | By | 1 Reply More
Best San Diego Sushi – Zenbu

Best San Diego Sushi – Zenbu

Zenbu Sushi in La Jolla just added a new saki menu and “Bu Bites. This guest post was written by Shira Bliss of La Jolla Wine Tours. “Do what you love and the money will follow.” Those words motivated me to combine my love of walking, fine wine, and gourmet food into a tour company […]

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