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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS
La Jolla’s Top
Picks of 2009
It’s no secret that La Jolla is home to fine din-
ing — a destination where people from all over
gather to celebrate special occasions. But there
are many other eateries that are favorites with
the hometown crowd as well.
Here are the results of our 2009 Best Restau-
rants Readers Choice Awards. Many are repeat
winners, meaning friendly service and good
value are timeless, while others are new restau-
rants that have sparkled from the get-go.
Along with the places that serve breakfast, ling reputation. We hope these awards will
lunch and dinner you’ll find noted family delight those who aspire to excellence every
restaurants, Sunday brunch spots and estab- day and inspire new businesses to go the extra
lishments with special wine and beer selec- mile — with a smile — in these tough eco-
tions. Like to people-watch as you sip or sup? nomic times.
We have it covered. There are also listings for La Jolla Village News would like to thank all
sports bars as well as cafes that cater to your the readers who took the time to single out the
best friend Fido. restaurants that give the Jewel its shine. And to
Ballots were printed in La Jolla Village News the winners — we salute you!
Congratulations!
and also distributed online at our website,
www.sdnews.com. Although our poll is not
Anne Terhune
scientific, we think it presents a pretty good pic-
Editor, La Jolla Village News
ture of the restaurants that give La Jolla its ster-
The 2009 Readers Choice Award winners were selected by La Jolla Village News readers
Overall Restaurant: Osteria Romantica Best Chef:
Nine-Ten Osteria Romantica has brought the Jason Knibb
Nine-Ten is the place to go to stimulate charming, rustic ambiance of an Italian
Osteria — a tavern of sorts where Ital-
Nine-Ten
your taste buds and expand your appre- Jason Knibb has traveled the world as a
ciation of the culinary art. Voters recog- ians traditionally gather to drink wine
chef and landed at La Jolla’s Nine-Ten
nized the restaurant again and again for — to the only village square in the
Restaurant and Bar in 2003. He stands
its service, wine selection, happy hour Shores: Avenida de la Playa. Patrons sit
by a farm-to-table culinary philosophy,
and even nominated its burger as one of in wooden chairs and tuck themselves
using local, fresh ingredients to prepare
the best in the village. Plus, its executive into a checked tablecloth to dig into a
simple, extraordinarily delicious dishes.
chef Jason Knibb took chef of the year. steaming platter of homemade pasta
Before Nine-Ten, Knibb had a gig as the
The restaurant is not just about fine followed by succulent breaded veal,
executive chef for Robert Redford’s Sun-
dining by night. Nine-Ten also serves chicken or fish. The two Italian men
dance Village. Raised in Southern Cali-
breakfast and lunch, and patrons are who own the restaurant explain that the
fornia, Knibb began his career at Wolf-
welcome to stop by for a casual bar-side Osteria was traditionally a place for the
gang Puck at L.A.’s Eureka restaurant.
panini. Breakfast can get gourmet fast, rich and poor to sit closely over wine
His next stop was the island of Maui to
if you opt for the Short Rib Hash in a and a deck of cards. Minus the cards,
help open Roy’s Kahana Bar & Grill. He
red wine sauce served with poached Osteria Romantica is a friendly place to
headed back to Southern California to
eggs and roasted onions. socialize over good food and wine.
cook at Rockenwagner’s in Santa Moni-
Nine-Ten Osteria Romantica
ca and Rox restaurant in Beverly Hills.
Knibb made his California mark on
910 Prospect St. 2151 Avenida de la Playa
Warsaw, Poland to oversee the opening
964-5400 551-1221
of Malibu. La Jollans are now recogniz-
www.nine-ten.com www.osteriaromantica.com
ing this acclaimed chef for his work.
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Mustangs and Burros New Restaurant
La Jollans looking to relax with friends
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Prepkitchen
on a warm, festive patio should skip the Prepkitchen will make a regular out of Bernard Guillas
hubbub of Old Town and head to Mus- you. This cozy, shoebox bistro offers Marine Room
tangs and Burros, a California ranch bar gourmet food to take home or back to If you hope to replicate chef Bernard
and lounge at Estancia La Jolla Hotel the office, as well as a patio café to Guillas’ masterpieces at home, check out
on Torrey Pines Road. The rustic bar lounge outside with a glass of micro his latest book, “Flying Pans: Two Chefs,
with its Spanish décor serves up a brew beer and a platter of in-house One World,” that features recipes from
mouthwatering array of comfort food. cured meats and French cheeses. A around the world. Redwood Hill Goat
The line-up includes duck carnitas with spin-off of Whisknladle, the small Cheese Brulee sounds mouth-watering
roasted Jalapeno and grilled onions and kitchen is geared toward whipping up enough to try. Executive chef of the
Mustangs Calamari with cilantro lime creative meals out of produce from local Marine Room, La Jolla Beach & Tennis
crème fraiche, plus micro beers on tap. farms. People get stuck on their favorite Club and La Jolla Shores Hotel, Guillas
Set in the ranch ambiance with its brick dishes at Prepkitchen and so tend to sees himself as a sorcerer who creates
fireplace and red rocking chairs, you’ll revisit time and time again to rotate happiness on a plate. Originally from
soon start to feel like you’re in the back- through the menu to savor more of the Brittany, France, Guillas feels happy by
yard of a good friend. dishes. And, at times, it may be apt to the ocean in La Jolla. Guillas trained at
just pop in for a side of sautéed greens La Bretagne in Questembert, France. He
in garlic oil or to relish a side of the
Mustangs and Burros
9700 N. Torrey Pines Road worked at Maison Blanche under chef
550-1000 shrimp salad. Pierre Chambrin, former White House
executive chef. He also spent five years
www.estancialajolla.com
at the Grant Grill at the U.S. Grant Hotel
Prepkitchen
downtown.
7556 Fay Ave.
Restaurant Service: 875-7737
Nine-Ten www.prepkitchen.com
(See entry under Overall Restaurant)
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rant’s success. Patrons rave about the to Burgundy Grill & Wine. This quaint Beer Selection:
ravioli, and the chicken cordon bleu is cottage restaurant has selected five reds
Breakfast: Girard Gourmet
(See entry under Lunch)
Harry’s Coffee Shop delicious. A flamenco guitarist performs and five whites for sampling. Patrons can Karl Strauss
Restaurants come and go, but Harry’s on Thursday and Friday nights, and a also set themselves the happy goal of Brewery & Restaurant
has become an institution in La Jolla Local Winery:
rock-and-roll band takes the stage on sampling all of the five flights: Red Bur- San Diego’s very own microbrewery, Karl
since it opened 50 years ago. The old- Ponte Winery Saturday nights from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. gundy Flight, White Burgundy Flight, Strauss brews and bottles its beer in a
fashioned diner has not slapped on layer The Ponte Winery spent 25 years grow- California Flight, International Flight converted greenhouse just east of Pacific
upon layer of modernity to keep pace ing and tending its vineyards before it and Karl Strauss Beer Flight. Happy hour Beach. La Jollans concerned with
Pasquale on Prospect
with the decade. Instead, the breakfast was ready to release its wine to the public runs from 3 to 7 p.m. The menu features becoming oenophiles should not miss
1250 Prospect St., B10
joint steadfastly has served up good in 2003. Now, the winery is on the move out on the freshness and flavor Karl
456-7227
seasonal and organic foods, and plenty of
American fare of eggs, bacon and pan- once again with the construction of its Strauss has to offer. Two college gradu-
www.s156022313.onlinehome.us
the French cuisine that has made the
cakes in the morning and club sandwich- new vineyard patio, to be completed just Restaurant Wine Selection
country so deliciously famous. ates mixed their passion for handcrafted,
es and charbroiled burgers in the after- in time for summer weddings. The win- Burgundy Grill & Wine old-world beer with technical finesse to
noon, and has kept the customers ery is particularly proud of its Super T The next best place to sample wines from build a strong reputation. Karl Strauss
Burgundy Grill & Wine
coming back. Open at 6 in the morning, blend and smooth “Beverino” wine. After the Burgundy region of France — apart now brews 30 beers each year with sea-
830 Kline St.
closed by 3 in the afternoon, Harry’s an afternoon of sampling wines, stop by from flying across the world — is to head sonal offerings, and sends it to 2,500
729-9905
remains a familiar, friendly place near the Smokehouse Restaurant for a hearty
www.burgundywinegrill.com
and dear to La Jollans’ hearts. steak and live music on Friday and Sat-
Harry's Coffee Shop urday nights.
7545 Girard Ave. Ponte Winery
454-7381 35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula
www.harryscoffeeshop.com (951) 694-8855
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www.pontewinery.com
The Cottage 0
The Cottage is a quintessential La Jolla Orfila Vineyards
destination beloved by locals, tourists,
young, old, regulars and newcomers
& Winery
Too tired to trek to Temecula for a tipsy
alike. Set in the historic “Columbine” cot- day spent in the tranquility of a vine-
tage built in the early 1900s (recently yard? Orfila winery is only 30 minutes
renovated to become more accessible to north of La Jolla in the state’s smallest
the handicapped), The Cottage serves up American Viticulture Area. The 70-acre
exceptional breakfast and lunch on a vineyard grows Rhone-style wines and
sun-drenched patio behind a white pick- has already garnered 1,300 medals for its
et fence. Its gourmet omelets, stuffed wine since opening in 1994. Orfila Win-
French toast, health-crazed muffins and ery should also not be overlooked when
trademark granola are memorable and entertaining guests, hosting parties and
worth the weekend wait, which is sweet- corporate events and for weddings.
ened by the coffee and cake samples
offered to those milling on the sidewalk
Orfila Vineyards & Winery
waiting for a table. In the summer, the
13455 San Pasqual Rd., Escondido
restaurant stays opens for dinner. The
www.orfila.com
Cottage also is available for rent for par- Sunday Brunch:
ties and receptions year-round. La Valencia Hotel
The Cottage For all the La Jolla residents not fortunate
7702 Fay Ave.
enough to live somewhere else in order to
spend a night at the historic La Valencia
454-8409
Hotel, the three unique restaurants within
www.cottagelajolla.com
Lunch: the hotel extend the favor. The Mediter-
ranean Room serves dishes from its
namesake region from the recently reno-
Girard Gourmet
For the past two decades, La Jolla resi- vated dining room or open-air patio over-
dents, office workers and tourists have looking the sweeping blue Pacific Ocean
refreshed themselves at the midday hour for breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the
by indulging in the made-from-scratch evening, the mahogany Whaling Bar grills
sandwiches, soups and hot platters at steaks in an old-world seaside atmosphere
Girard Gourmet. The line wraps around complete with harpoons, lanterns, pewter
the bistro but moves swiftly since the candleholders and antique wooden shut-
mom-and-pop store has perfected the art ters. Then there’s the exclusive Sky Room
of sandwich making. The sandwich on the tenth floor that may offer the most
begins with the homemade bread (grain stunning, panoramic view of the ocean in
or baguette). Our recommendation is the La Jolla. A small kitchen, literally a hole-
chicken curry salad with chutney or the in-the-wall, prepares dinner for the 11
salmon lox with cream cheese and tables in the intimate dining room.
capers. The lamb stew, lasagna and
spinach and cheese quiche are also deli-
La Valencia Hotel
cious. The small store is a feast for the
1132 Prospect St.
eyes with its array of specially designed
454-0771
cookies and Belgian-style cakes.
www.lavalencia.com
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Girard Gourmet The Cottage
(See entry under Breakfast)
7837 Girard Ave.
454-3321
www.girardgourmet.com
0 Family Restaurant:
Whisknladle Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
Whisknladle has created a buzz among Families with discerning taste should
foodies in San Diego for its dedication to count on Sammy’s pizza for their family
selecting top-notch ingredients from night out. Patrons clearly support
local farms and then working diligently Sammy’s mission to mix flavor with
to create its own delectable dishes. The freshness in its pizza since Sammy’s
cooks passionately tend to every detail now operates 18 stores in the San Diego
and the result is homemade breads, in- area and Nevada. Forget cheese and
house cured meats, complex sauces and pepperoni of old–Sammy’s redefines
ice cream churned by the cooks. Whiskn- the genre with pies such as artichoke
ladle is ratcheting up the culinary bar and homemade sauce, five cheeses or a
across the city. It’s about time! For lunch, salad pizza comprising of organic arugu-
patrons are invited to dine on specialty la, pear and prosciutto. Sammy’s offers
dishes like duck confit salad or a platter a more simplified menu for the kids.
of crispy sweetbreads. Whisknladle is not The Ladeki Restaurant Group also owns
for the undiscerning eater looking to wolf Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar on
down a sandwich and rush back to the Prospect Street, another beloved eatery
office. Time is taken to prepare each in the village.
component of the meal at hand, and Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
complete attention, even if brief, is 702 Pearl St.
required to appreciate the subtleties of 456-5222
the fare.
www.sammyspizza.com
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Whisknladle
Pasquale on Prospect
Pasquale’s isn’t exactly an underground
1044 Wall St.
club, but it sometimes feels like it with
551-7575
the number of Hollywood stars that
www.whisknladle.com
Dinner: show up for dinner at this Italian bistro
Mustangs and Burros seemingly hidden down a staircase off
(See entry under Overall Restaurant) Prospect Street. Patrons are chummy
enough with each other to give the
Nine-Ten impression they come here often. NBA
(See entry under Overall Restaurant) player Dennis Rodman captures its
ambiance poignantly: “I wish my crib
Take-out: was like your hang,” he told the owners.
Prepkitchen The Rome-raised chef Enzo Mauri must
(See entry under New Restaurant) have something to do with the restau-
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bars, restaurants, liquor stores and gro- room seals the cozy ambiance of this out San Diego’s north coast. The current cool piano and acoustic guitar through
cery stores throughout Southern Califor- late-night spot. owners kept the flavorful selection of the summer.
Comfort Food:
nia. Sipping a cold brew at the La Jolla pastries and desserts and added fresh, The Cottage
restaurant is of cultural importance! Euro-California cuisine, having convert- (See entry under Breakfast)
The Spot Restaurant and Tavern Cody’s La Jolla
ed Come On In Café, established in 1993,
1005 Prospect St. 8030 Girard Ave.
459-0800 0 459-0040
to a Euro-bistro in 1999. Come On In
Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant
www.thespotonline.com Cody’s La Jolla www.codyslajolla.com
maintained its focus by providing fresh, Cody’s presents exceptional food that is
1044 Wall St.
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551-2739
www.karlstrauss.com La Jolla Brewhouse delicious food that won’t ruin your diet, refreshingly uncomplicated and uniquely
Happy Hour:
(See entry under Beer Selection.) though you’d hardly know it by the taste. American, like the eggs and bacon and Clay's La Jolla
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La Jolla Brewhouse crab cakes that make your mouth water. Clay’s La Jolla is different from many local
Adults need a place to kick back and This lovely seaside cottage is La Jolla’s eateries with happy hours. Let’s start with
Come On In
Place to People Watch:
relax, too. The La Jolla Brewhouse is a prime spot for relaxed ocean-view din- the name — Clay Bordan is a real guy, and
1030-B Torrey Pines Road
favorite hangout in the village with its he got the idea to open a local eatery amid
George’s at the Cove 551-1063
George’s at the Cove has been in La Jolla
www.comeonincafe.com ing, serving breakfast and lunch daily.
dozens of flat-screen TVs, delicious since 1984, but there’s not a solitary sign
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And if you can hold on until the end of his passion for food, art and happy-hour
American food, tall wooden tables and that it seeks to rest on its laurels. The
Bull and Bear May, you can enjoy it all alongside some success. He offers a blend of food styles gar-
pool table in the back. And let’s not forget exceptional dining experiences are no Bar & Grill
about the dozens of beers the Brewhouse accident — this restaurant has a whop- All agree this has been a Bear year for the
offers on tap: delicious! The stress of the ping three on-site restaurants dedicated market, and this bar is just the right
week melts away quickly at the Brew- to providing guests with the best food place to drown financial woes in a draft
house. and service possible. Guests can either beer and some steak medallions. (For
La Jolla Brewhouse opt for California modern or a more those of you not familiar with the lingo, a
7536 Fay Ave.
casual, bistro dining experience at Bear market refers to a decline in the
456-6279
George’s Bar, complete with an outdoor stock market and a Bull market shows
www.lajollabrewhouse.com
patio. For a spectacular view of the investor confidence.) The grill serves up a
ocean, head upstairs to the ocean terrace. mix of American, Italian and Mexican
dishes served indoors or on the patio. So
Wine Shop:
whether you’re feeling bearish or bullish,
George’s at the Cove
BevMo
It’s not difficult to understand why this this is a welcome place to relax.
1250 Prospect St.
warehouse of alcohol has grown popu-
454-4244
lar: It sells every brand and region of
www.georgesatthecove.com Bull and Bear Grill
alcohol desired. There are thousands
0 1271 Prospect St.
of bottles of wine, beer and spirits on
Living Room Cafe 551-0077
The Living Room has truly lived up to
these shelves. “What to choose?” is the
www.bullandbearbarandgrill.com
its name in La Jolla. The café has drawn
only problem. Browsing the company young and old alike to sip tea, coffee and
Restaurant with Live Music:
website may help out the wandering deluxe smoothies in a homey ambiance Beaumont's Eatery
shopper. Rating agencies give their top furnished with antique, ornate coaches Beaumont’s has become the focal point
picks for the beer, wine and spirits. and wooden tables. Patrons find the — the only point — for nightlife in Bird
Kegs are also sold for parties. communal atmosphere inspiring and Rock. Live bands play on Thursday, Fri-
BevMo relaxing; you’ll find groups of friends day and Saturday nights, and neighbors
844 Pearl St. smoking the hookah on the patio and like to throw back drinks and get a little
729-0775
others pouring over books in the back. rowdy (think Bird Rock rowdy, not PB!).
www.bevmo.com
At the far end of the café is a quaint view The food is exceptional and unique, and
overlooking rooftops and glimpses of offers a range of entrées, from a juicy
burger to Spanish seafood paella and
Sports Bar:
the ocean. Scrumptious desserts are
The Spot available, along with wine, beer and French country-style meatloaf. The chef
Restaurant and Tavern hookah tobacco. focuses on local produce and is con-
This eatery opened its doors in 1978 in cerned with the flavor of ingredients.
the oldest La Jolla building in continuous Count on Beaumont’s for a delectable
Living Room Cafe
use as a restaurant. It’s become a favorite meal and a chance to meet your neigh-
1010 Prospect St.
for its fresh fish, steaks, burgers, salads, bor!
459-1187
pasta, sandwiches and Chicago-style
www.livingroomcafe.com
pizza — in other words, it offers just
5662 La Jolla Blvd.
Pet Friendly:
about anything a late-night diner could
459-0474
Come On In
want. There’s a full-service bar and a
www.beaumontseatery.com
What started as a La Jolla bakery has
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large selection of fine wines, too. The turned into a pet-friendly gourmet Mustangs and Burros
warm fire burning in the middle of the restaurant sensation spreading through- (See entry under Overall Restaurant)
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nered from several kitchens across the fare, like the miso-glazed Japanese egg-
country (he has kitchens in Santa Fe plant and crispy buttermilk onion rings
Jose’s Court Room Place to go on a Budget: Sammy’s
Jose’s has been delighting locals and visi- Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
and Florida, too). Check out the Web- with wasabi garlic aioli sauce. Popular for
Woodfired Pizza
tors since 1978 with its colorful, casual, Wahoo’s has become a La Jolla tradition (See entry under Family Restaurant)
site for the lineup of live music, and friendly ambiance. Specializing in carne its generous happy hour portions, Rop-
happy hour runs 4 to 7 p.m. for young and old. Ask any kid who grew pongi is the very definition of umami.
asada, pollo asado and carnitas, along up in La Jolla — they remember hanging
with many other delicious, authentic
Most Romantic:
out after school at Wahoo’s. Walls,
Clay’s La Jolla Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Mexican specialties, this is a great place tables, windows and even bathrooms are
The Marine Room
When The Marine Room opened at its
7955 La Jolla Shores Dr. 875 Prospect St.
to enjoy a fabulous meal with family, laden with signed memorabilia and stick- current location, Franklin Roosevelt had
551-3620 551-5252
friends and co-workers. Whether you
ers, like a giant skateboard. Starters
www.clayslajolla.com www.roppongiusa.com
come alone or with a group, you’re sure just been elected to his third term as
include tasty Maui onion rings and spicy
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Nine-Ten to enjoy unsurpassed quality food and president. That pretty much makes The Crab Catcher
(See entry under Overall Restaurant) chicken tortilla soup, but it’s the fish Marine Room the oldest San Diego Perched atop an oceanside La Jolla bluff,
friendly, conscientious service.
tacos that draw the crowds. Kids contin- restaurant still owned and operated by its the Crab Catcher offers a spectacular
Late Night Eatery: ue to love the place because of the free founders in its original location. Execu- view. The elevated dining room over-
Jose’s Court Room
stickers! tive chef Bernard Guillas uses all that his- looks waves crashing onto La Jolla Cove
1037 Prospect St.
The Spot
(See entry under Sports Bar) tory to his best advantage — he’s got a lot and an elegant coastal backdrop. Chef
454-7655
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos
TAPENADE
to draw from as he travels the world in Jon Burwell’s extensive menu fetes the
www.joses.com
639 Pearl St.
459-0027
search of the finest cuisine for The ocean’s bounty with dishes such as king
Marine Room’s legion of customers. crab-stuffed Hawaiian ono with chili-gar-
R E S TA U R A N T
www.wahoos.com
lic puree and dill-infused buerre blanc,
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montrachet goat cheese and roasted
The Marine Room
Jeff's Burgers
After a morning of surfing and a mouth shallot Pinot Noir reduction. It’s not for
& Fine Catering
2000 Spindrift Drive
tasting of salt water, Jeff’s Burgers is an nothing that the Crab Catcher is celebrat-
459-7222
ideal place to refuel with a burger and a
www.marineroom.com
ing its 30th year of success.
soda. A burger with cheese, avocado and
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Presents you bacon will definitely do the trick. And the
George’s at the Cove
(See entry under Place to People Watch)
Crab Catcher
thick milkshakes are delicious. Hearty,
With a Warm Thank You For the Recognition:
1298 Prospect St.
salty foods always taste delicious at the
454-9587
beach. Forget the cooler, Jeff’s Burgers is
Ocean View: www.crabcatcher.com
the place to go. George’s at the Cove Burrito:
BEST FRENCH RESTAURANT (See entry under Place to People Watch)
Jeff's Burgers La Jolla Rancherita
This rancherita is festive, and even more
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2152 Avenida De La Playa
454-8038 The Steakhouse at Azul so after a few margaritas and a hearty
Tucked among La Jolla’s boutiques, Azul platter of Mexican food. The adobe walls
Place for Birthday Party: invites patrons into a world-class envi- are painted burnt orange, and murals of
Prospect Bar & Lounge ronment where prime steak is served on the traditional working life in Mexico
The party is usually audible from down white linen and the view is the calming adorn the walls. This Mexican restaurant
the street. Across the hall from Sushi on blue ocean. For a private dinner party, is an ideal place for people eating alone
the Rock, Prospect Bar & Lounge is a guests are invited to enjoy their meal in (the bar is cozy and the staff friendly) or
swanky hangout with music every night the glass-surrounded wine room. In the for a spontaneously large group that
of the week. Dancers and novices pack evening, stars twinkle overhead on the needs to pull tables together. Patrons
the lounge on Monday evenings for a lush patio warmed by a fire. rave about the House Special Cheese
free salsa class and dancing until late. Crisp — a sort of Mexican pizza with a
Acoustic musicians take the stage on
The Steakhouse at Azul
tortilla crust.
Thursday nights and the deejay is spin-
1250 Prospect St.
Riviera Lunch – $21.95 454-9616
ning the party on Fridays and Satur-
La Jolla Rancherita
www.azul-lajolla.com
days. On a more mellow note, relax
7404 La Jolla Blvd.
Happy Hour Every Night starting at 5:30pm
with friends on the outdoor patio
459-5877
Appetizer:
warmed by fire pits and enjoy the bar’s
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Sunday: No Corkage Fee Roppongi Restaurant Mr. Taco Mexican Food
(Not cumulated with other promotions) California cuisine. and Sushi Bar Here’s where you’ll find the quality of a
Roppongi offers the rare opportunity to better restaurant and the quantity that
sample new Asian cuisine and choose
Prospect Bar & Lounge
seems to mark the better fast-food eater-
7612 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037
1025 Prospect St.
from a variety of sushi rolls in a chic ies. Everybody says to try the cheese
Ph (858) 551-7500 Fax (858) 551-9913
454-8092
atmosphere where professionals are enchilada. If you do, please take comfort
www.TapenadeRestaurant.com www.prospectbar.com
known to cluster. Chef Stephen Window in the fact that its ingredients — along
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Special Five Course Valentine Dinner — Reserve Early offers meals far beyond the standard with everything else here — are made
fresh daily. Then take a short walk across
Prospect and enjoy your meal at Scripps
Park.
Mr. Taco Mexican Food
7918 Ivanhoe Ave.
729-0501
Burger:
Burger Lounge
In many ways, Burger Lounge is the
antithesis of a fast-food joint. It is about a
passion to create something great. Start-
ing with all-natural grass-fed Tallgrass
beef delivered directly from the rancher,
hand-cut french fries, fresh-made onion
rings and home-baked buns, Burger
Lounge has created a food experience it
hopes you will want to have again and
again. Burger Lounge also serves cool,
crisp salads, a turkey burger with fresh
basil and its own vegetarian burger made
from organic quinoa.
Burger Lounge
1101 Wall St.
456-0196
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Nine-Ten
(See entry under Overall Restaurant)
Fish Taco:
Wahoo’s
(See entry under Place to go on a Budget)
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Mr. Taco Mexican Food
(See entry under Burrito)
Desserts:
Cups
Cups pastry chefs have taken the ubiq-
uitous cupcake dessert and turned it
into a culinary masterpiece. Each cup-
cake flavor is the unique handiwork of
a pastry chef and worthy of critique —
far and above the shot-of-sugar cup-
cakes sold in supermarkets. The chefs
blend a fantastic array of organic
ingredients. For example, the pumpkin
cardamom spiced cupcake is topped
with cardamom-spiced chocolate
frosting and pepita brittle. The lounge
also serves organic milk on-tap to
accompany the richness of the cup-
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cakes. Cups is a trip worth taking for serves just about every kind of raw fish salads are excellent. Enjoy a little spice
all ages. you can imagine, especially the spicy and and rice in your life.
Girard Gourmet The Cottage
(See entry under Lunch) (See entry under Breakfast)
Southwestern combos, and that means
those “crazy” chefs have lots more mate-
Cups Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen
Thai:
rial for their concoctions. Even now, the
7857 Girard Ave. 7734-C Girard Ave.
(858) 459-2877
Steak: 456-0466
place is introducing several new specialty
Donovan’s of La Jolla Spice & Rice Thai Kitchen
They may look good enough to eat, but This establishment offers a tantalizing
www.cupslj.com www.spiceandricethaikitchen.com
rolls, and there’s a house sake to wash it
menu and a clean-air approach to din-
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the paintings and sculptures at Dono- all down with.
ing. Be warned: Many of the dishes are
Michele Coulon La Basil Thai Cuisine
van’s of La Jolla are strictly off limits – so You know what an eggplant looks like
you’ll have to content yourself with the on the spicy side, like those in many
Dessertier
Michele Coulon, former ballerina and — kind of like an overgrown light bulb
Sushi On the Rock
USDA Prime beef, the eatery’s star Thai restaurants. The kitchen is accom- that somebody painted purple as a
1025 Prospect St.
member of the legendary Coulon culi-
attraction. If steak isn’t in the plan, pork modating and will moderate the sea- prank. Well, eggplant, and everything
459-3208
nary family, worked as a chef in her fami-
and veal chops and succulent seafood soning to suit your taste. Most dishes
www.sushiontherock.com
ly’s restaurant after years of living in else, is no joke at this place. The fresh-
will satisfy the most discriminating of can be made as a vegetarian version. est ingredients are always on tap, and
Paris. Serving French wine, a light lunch
Seafood:
palates. And at Donovan’s, fresh seasonal Prices are quite appealing, and the Thai the staff has forgotten more about Thai
menu and sinful sweets, Coulon’s pas de
Osteria
El Pescador
deux are her svelte wedding cakes and vegetables and your choice of potato are Every La Jollan should know about El
elegant tortes. Enjoy the lemon Bavarian always included with each entrée. Pescador, one of those places that will
cream, orange and Myers dark rum cake make your life happier and easier. El
Romantica
Pescador sells only the highest quality
Donovan’s of La Jolla
and milk chocolate caramel torte, just to 4340 La Jolla Village Dr.
mention a few, as well as the best choco-
450-6666 fresh fish for ambitious home cooks to
late marbled cheesecake this side of New
www.donovanssteakhouse.com
broil, steam or slice into sushi. For fish
York City. connoisseurs who want to enjoy fresh
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Fleming’s Prime fish in a hurry, El Pescador serves a vari-
Nuova Cucina Italina
ety of char-grilled fish and seafood sand-
Michele Coulon Dessertier
Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Fleming’s has perfected the art of prepar- wiches, as well as homemade chowders.
7556 Fay Ave., Suite D
ing a steak: corn-fed, aged up to four Lunch or dinner doesn’t get better than a
456-5098
weeks for flavor and texture, broiled at local sea bass in olive oil and garlic
www.dessertier.com
1600 degrees to seal in all the juices and served on freshly baked roll with lettuce,
Thank You for Voting for us La Jolla!
Margarita:
Jose’s Court Room flavor, and seasoned with salt and black tomato, greens and onions and avocado,
(See entry under Late Night Eatery) pepper with a touch of butter and pars- if desired. Interestingly, a 19-year-old
ley. The steakhouse didn’t stop there: It surfer first launched El Pescador with a
also became an expert in wine pairings to refrigerator, display case and plenty of Chosen for Best Restaurant Service
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help you echo the flavors and textures in ambition in Del Mar in 1974.
Alfonso’s of La Jolla
Alfonso’s of La Jolla has been a commu-
your meal or juxtapose them. Fleming’s
nity mainstay for more than three
is an experience to savor.
El Pescador
decades. The family has handed down
627 Pearl St.
recipes from generation to generation to
shape its menu, which includes specials
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
8970 University Center Lane
456-2526
www.elpescadorfishmarket.com
50% OFF WINE
like Puerto Nuevo Style Lobster. Locals
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535-0078
EVERY TUESDAY
and visitors alike enjoy sipping margari-
www.flemingssteakhouse.com Crab Catcher
(See entry under Appetizer)
tas on the outdoor patio with the smell of Sushi:
sea breeze in the air. Alfonso’s burritos,
in part, have kept customers returning
Zenbu Sushi Bar Asian/Fusion
for so many years.
& Restaurant Roppongi
In an era of disappearing fish, Zenbu (See entry under Appetizer)
attempts to take a sustainable approach
Alfonso’s of La Jolla
to offering the bounty of the sea.
1251 Prospect St. 0
Founder/owner Matt Rimel developed
454-2232 Café Japengo
At last count, San Diego had exactly
his own seafood company to exert better
3,711,623 sushi places — the only venue
Pizza:
control over his product. Zenbu also
not included in the tally is Japengo, as it’s
serves locally raised grass-fed beef. 2151 Avenida de la Playa • La Jolla
Sammy’s
not exactly your standard sushi stop.
Zenbu means “all” in Japanese so
Woodfired Pizza
(See entry under Family Restaurant) whether the word refers to a complete
Since 1990, this place has been blazing (858) 551-1221 • www.osteriaromantica.com
new trails of culinary excellence, garner-
culinary experience or that all are wel-
ing a slew of prestigious accolades, and it Visit our sister restaurant Pomodoro:
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come, both are certainly true no matter
continues to invent flavorful, visionary
Pizza on Pearl
Pizza on Pearl has transplanted the best the definition. Each platter of sushi is 2833 Avenida de Portugal • San Diego 92106 • 619.523.1301
creations, from sashimi to moo shu-style
of New York-style thin crust pizza to La artistically presented in a très chic lounge
duckling. Sushi’s been around for cen-
Jolla. The dough is tossed and sauces are almost as alluring as the sushi.
turies — thanks to Café Japengo, you
prepared in-house. Calzones, salads and
don’t have to wait that long to savor the
the three desserts you’d expect to find in
Zenbu Sushi Bar & Restaurant
best.
a New York pizzeria are also on the
7660 Fay Ave.
454-4540
menu: cheesecake, tiramisu and choco- www.rimelsrestaurants.com Café Japengo
late bundt cake. After success in Solana
0 8960 University Center Lane
Beach, Dave Mittleman decided to bring
450-3355
Sushi on the Rock
his pizzeria to La Jolla. The café- The buzz on this 10-year-old staple says
www.cafejapengo.com
ambiance of the pizzeria with its tasteful the chefs are “crazy.” We’re assured, American:
wicker furniture and warm yellow walls however, that there’s no truth to that in
enhances the experience. the literal sense — it only means they’re
Nine-Ten
creative and innovative. They have a lot (See entry under Overall Restaurant)
to work with, too. Sushi on the Rock
Best Chinese Food
Pizza On Pearl
0
Thank you La Jolla for voting us
617 Pearl St.
729-0717
www.pizzaonpearl.com
Salad Bar:
Whole Foods
Regulars to Whole Foods are already hip
to the store’s reputation for cleanliness
and convenience. Everything is carefully
labeled “organic” or “no preservatives” if
the label fits; the displays are colorful and
arranged for aesthetic appeal. Don’t for-
get that all that goes for the salad bar as
well –- it features healthful touches, such
as extra-virgin olive oil and exactly 1 mil-
lion selections that you can alter at your
discretion. And if you’re so inclined, you
can eat it in comfort on the spot. As
always, Whole Foods has thought of
everything.
Whole Foods
8825 Villa La Jolla Drive
Thank you La Jolla for voting us
BEST RESTAURANT
A Gift for You to Celebrate
642-6700
www.wholefoodsmarket.com
February 14th:
Sandwich: WITH LIVE MUSIC
Chinese New Year & Valentine’s Day!
The Sandwich Club
Located in the Merrill Lynch building,
LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS READER’S CHOICE AWARDS 2010
this sandwich shop caters to those who
prefer a more exclusive sandwich. Fancy
a steak sandwich with mushrooms and
onions on a French roll, complete with
Live Music Thurs–Sat
provolone cheese, lettuce and tomatoes?
In addition to its hot sandwiches, the café
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Happy Hour Daily 4–6:30pm
also sells wraps, six varieties of salads AT CHINA CHEF
and breakfast. The Sandwich Club is the EXPIRES 02-28-10
epitome of a power lunch.
Good with Dine-in, Delivery & Pick-up
5662 La Jolla Blvd. 858.459.0474
The Sandwich Club
7825 Fay Ave. 858.454.7597
La Jolla, CA 92037 beaumontseatery.com
456-7548 www.lajollachinachef.com
www.thesandwichclublj.com
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cuisine than you’ll ever know. Don’t be tastes in French cuisine – and after 10 crafted from Gruyere, cheddar, pro-
shy about asking your way around the years’ existence, he and they likely volone and mozzarella cheeses, white
Vigilucci’s Seafood, Chinese:
fare; the staff can season your meal to have their demographics down to a sci- China Chef truffle essence and toasted bread
Steak and Chop House
taste — even the eggplant, which sud- Raised in the kitchen in his home- ence. Tapenade offers the finest in Dinner at China Chef is almost a steal. crumbs. To keep in step with the strug-
denly becomes the very center of the town of Milano, Roberto Vigilucci French cuisine and even has a Fine The restaurant offers a dinner combina- gling economy, the restaurant has craft-
ingredient universe. now runs nine kitchens in Southern Wine Club, wherein Diot offers premi- tion of a main dish, egg roll, cup of soup ed an affordable menu with the majori-
California. The La Jolla restaurant, um wines at a discount. and rice for only $9.95. Oh, and the ty of its entrees priced below $20.
which opened in late 2007, boasts a lunch combo costs $6.25. It sounds like Escaping the humdrum of daily life for
La Basil Thai Cuisine
casually upscale atmosphere — the a radio commercial but it’s true. The this seaside café is a true delight.
5525 La Jolla Blvd. Tapenade Restaurant
lunch and dinner menu features the menu is extensive, ranging from chop
456-7889 and Fine Catering
finest steaks, freshest seafood and suey, egg foo young and noodle dishes
7612 Fay Ave. 1298 Prospect St.
Italian:
pasta. Menu items are prepared with to vegetable, chicken, beef and pork
551-7500 (858) 454-0709
an Italian flair, which sets this restau- platters. The food is good enough that
Piatti Ristorante www.TapenadeRestaurant.com www.trattoriaacqua.com
The open kitchens and stone pizza hearths
rant apart from other steakhouses in the chef guarantees no MSG is involved.
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of the Piatti restaurants reflect the warm
Indian:
the area. Best of all, there’s a lively
Marketplace Grille
charm and welcoming atmosphere of a tra- India Palace This hole-in-the-wall restaurant with
happy hour with live music Thursdays
China Chef
ditional Italian trattoria. While every Piatti India Palace is a culinary experience mostly outdoor patio seating has
and during Sunday Brunch.
623 Pearl St.
has its own character and ambiance suited fit for a prince or princess. This 454-7597
focused all its energies on its grill with
to its locale, all are characterized by simple, Vigilucci’s Seafood, Indian restaurant pays homage to www.lajollachinachef.com
admirable results. The cooks serve up
unpretentious designs, rustic yet flavorful
Steak and Chop House delectable Indian cuisine with its Persian food paired with a Southwest-
flavorful spices, rich sauces and suc-
Mediterranean:
cuisine and family-friendly service. Piatti ern mesquite flavor. Meats, seafood and
909 Prospect St., Ste. 209
restaurants are gathering places where culent meats. If you have a craving Trattoria Acqua vegetables are marinated and sim-
454-9664
friends, family and neighbors eat, drink and
www.vigiluccis.com
for Indian food — or haven’t eaten it Trattoria Acqua has modified its menu mered over mesquite coals and served
socialize while enjoying the sense of com- for a while — make India Palace over the past 15 years to accommodate on skewers or over basmati rice with
the change in dietary trends, but has
Best French
munity found in Italy’s most popular tratto- your next night out. lavash bread and a green salad. The
rias.
Tapenade kept its roots in serving genuine Italian Baba Ghanosh, taboulee, hummus and
food that emphasizes the quality of Greek salad are all worth a mention.
India Palace
Restaurant and Fine
ingredients and simplicity of flavors. On
7514 Girard Ave., Suite 10
Finish the meal with a thimble-size cup
Piatti Ristorante
Catering
the menu these days are comfort foods
551-5133
Tapenade owner Jean-Michel Diot of Turkish coffee.
2182 Avenida de la Playa
says his suppliers understand his Italian-style, like the mac and cheese
454-1589
www.piatti.com Marketplace Grille
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1030 Torrey Pines Road
456-9576
Thank You La Jolla Village News www.marketplacegrille.com
Mexican:
Readers for recognizing us as Jose’s Court Room
(See entry under Late Night Eatery)
Best Coffee Shop & 0
Alfonso’s
Place to Watch People! (See entry under Margarita)
Bakery:
ENJOY OUR OCEAN VIEW BAR Girard Gourmet
(See entry under Lunch)
AND HOOKAH LOUNGE!
Bar:
Nine-Ten
(See entry under Overall Restaurant)
1010 Prospect St. 0
Jose’s Court Room
La Jolla, CA92037 (See entry under Late Night Eatery)
Café
858-459-1187 Brick & Bell Cafe
Tucked away on Silverado Street, not all
La Jollans may be familiar with this
café but regulars swear by it. Early ris-
BEST FISH TACO!
ers rave about the scones and muffins,
and the soups make a big splash at
lunchtime, particularly the chicken
enchilada soup. Chipotle sauce adds a
nice zest to the veggie sandwich, and
ciabatta bread works well for the BLT.
The standard turkey and roast beef
sandwiches are dressed up with avoca-
do and prepared nicely. Ring the bell
for this cozy café.
Brick & Bell Cafe
928 Silverado St.
551-0928
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Pannikin Coffee & Tea
The Pannikin operates out of an 81-
year-old house, which is one element of
its charm. In fact, the regulars —
Thank you La Jolla for voting us! who’ve been coming there for some-
thing like 20 years — take a certain
La Jolla Sports Arena pride of ownership in the place, regard-
ing it almost like a community center.
The creaky wooden floors and gigantic
639 Pearl St. 3944 W. Point Loma Blvd.
chessboard in the back corner add a
La Jolla, CA 92037 San Diego, CA 92107
whimsical touch. Regulars like to sit on
858-459-0027 619-222-0020
the porch on high stools and watch life
go by on Girard Avenue. Better yet, the
coffee shop is located right next to the
Voted La Jolla’s Best Vegetarian treasure trove that is D.G. Wills Books.
Pannikin Coffee & Tea
7467 Girard Ave.
454-5453
www.pannikincoffeeandtea.com
Catering:
THANK Thank you La Jolla forVoting us
Giuseppe Restaurants
& Fine Catering
Planning a wedding, celebration or
corporate event? Stop by the Muse-
um Café at the Modern Art Museum
on Prospect Street to sample
YOU! Best Fish Taco & Best Burrito
Buy one burrito and
Giuseppe Ciuffa’s European-
inspired bistro cuisine coupled with
a California flair. It just may help
you decide whether to cater your
event with Ciuffa, who also runs the
catering business. For weddings,
Lean & Green Organic Health Cafe get 50% off a second Ciuffa offers three options for din-
ning: chef-attended food stations, a
Open Monday–Friday 8am–4pm, and Saturday 9am–3pm seated meal or a cocktail reception,
7918 Ivanhoe Ave. • La Jolla • (858) 729-0501 as well as bar service. For the Italian
7825 Fay Ave #180, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-459-LEAN(5326)
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chef, it’s all about exquisite details. health. For breakfast, fuel yourself with
an organic fruit bowl (steel cut oatmeal,
Best BBQ
strawberries and almonds, sweetened
Thank
Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering
Bubba's
with agave nectar) or a warm platter of
700 Prospect St.
Smoke House BBQ
After a career in the Navy serving on
581-2205
roasted corn, steamed eggs topped with
the USS Coronado together, Jeff and
www.giuseppecatering.com
feta cheese and salsa. Lunch-goers can
Bruce realized a longtime dream:
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build their own salad or wrap. For a
Mosaic Catering
As you’ve already known for a long
time, the most memorable events
combine elements pleasing to both the
senses and the sentiments. Count on
open the perfect restaurant. The
friends put their heads together to
define perfection: food good enough
to collect regulars in a joint friendly
snack, smoothies range from Peach
Passion to Amazing Acai, and a shot of
wheatgrass is always a kick in the pants.
you for
enough to become a neighborhood
Lean & Green
the chefs from Roppongi Restaurant &
tradition. Thus, Bubba’s BBQ was
voting!
7825 Fay Ave.
Sushi Bar and Sammy’s Woodfired
born in La Jolla on April 21, 2009.
459-5326
Pizza to do just that on behalf of
Members of the military and La Jolla
www.leanandgreen.com
Mosaic, the host’s best pal.
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residents receive a 10 percent dis- Spice and Rice
count. As for the food, let’s just say
Mosaic Catering
Thai Kitchen
it’s finger-licking good.
456-8018
www.mosaic-catering.com (See entry under Thai)
Bubba's Smoke House BBQ
Coffee Shop: 888 Prospect St. Patio Dining
551-4227
Harry’s Coffee Shop George’s at the Cove
(See entry under Breakfast) (See entry under Place to People Watch)
www.bubbassmokehousebbq.com
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Living Room Lean & Green La Valencia
(See entry under Place to People Watch) For the health-conscious, there is finally (See entry under Sunday Brunch)
a place in La Jolla to rejuvenate in a
BREAFAST/BRUNCH
Deli: hurry. Customers can rest assured that THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT LA JOLLA…
Cheese Shop each ingredient offers the optimal
The venerable Cheese Shop has been a
COMFORT FOOD
fixture of La Jolla Shores since John
best
and Dorothy Schutz opened the store in
1972. The Schutzes began as purveyors
of imported cheeses and fine foods
from all over the world, and have
expanded that tradition to offer hand-
made sandwiches and cookies for the
GRAZIE! AMERICAN
hungry beachgoers. The turkey jack
Thank you for
avocado sandwich is a favorite. On a voting us
chilly day, opt for the warm Reuben or
pastrami. Retro candies and soda in “Best Pizza”
glass bottles will send you on a trip
down memory lane. in La Jolla.
Cheese Shop
2165 Avenida De La Playa
459-3921
www.cheeseshoplajolla.com 617 Pearl
Patio and Cottage Dining in La Jolla
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(across from Pearl Car Wash)
The Sandwich Club
(See entry under Sandwich)
Open 7 days · 10 am – 10 pm
Ice Cream/Yogurt WE DELIVER! 7702 Fay Avenue • 858-454-8409
cottagelajolla.com
Cold Stone Creamery pizzaonpearl.com
Cold Stone Creamery has garnered a
name for itself for its inventive way of (858) 729-0717
dishing up — or should we say “dicing
up” — ice cream. The staff willingly
mixes and matches whatever flavors
and toppings your heart desires on a VOTED LA JOLLA’S VOTED
frozen granite slab for a custom-made
V
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dessert. If you’re undecided, go for a
signature sundae like the banana
caramel crunch. The store also sells
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cakes, shakes and smoothies. FRENCH RESTAURANT
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Cold Stone Creamery
909 Prospect St.
454-2300
www.Coldstonecreamery.com
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blueberry, raspberry and peach. On a
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better than Froglander’s, which has Try one of our creamy shakes or fresh smoothies!
served the village for years.
Froglander's
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915 Pearl St.
459-3764
459-FROG
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It’s Always a Delicious Day at…
The French Gourmet!
Catering u Restaurant u Bakery u Wine Boutique
• California-French Cuisine in a casual setting.
• Retail wine boutique with very competitive pricing.
• Traditional French pastries, baguettes, croissants,
pâtés, cheeses, and more!
• Now serving fresh sandwiches and prepared
meals to go!
Breakfast & Lunch Served Daily 8am – 3pm
Thank you La Jolla for Dinner Tues - Sat 4pm-Close
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La Jolla Village News
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Menu & Catering:
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THANK YOU LA JOLLA VILLAGE READERS FOR VOTING US
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Also visit us at our Kensington,
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