Craftwork Urban winery LJ Crafted Wines in La Jolla tastefully delivers Posted on May 17, 2017 Urban wineries are a bit of a gamble. Sometimes, there’s scant information about where the grapes are sourced, or it’s unclear how much the owner really knows about winemaking. Many times it just seems like a pet project. Thankfully,…
Sammy’s Is Back Posted on March 14, 2017 Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza & Grill recently celebrated the grand reopening of its La Jolla location on Pearl Street. Originally opened in 1989, this was the restaurant’s first offering, launching the company’s growth to 18 locations throughout California and Nevada. The La Jolla location closed temporarily in 2015…
Manhattan of La Jolla Posted on March 10, 2017 Few San Diego restaurants are built to last. Today’s dining public can be a fickle lot. Current foodie culture dictates eateries from white-linen hotspots to coffee shop mainstays follow every fad that comes along and continually renovate simply to maintain a respectable level of patronage. This…
No Fish Tale A revised restaurant hooks La Jolla Editors’ Note: This location has been closed Posted on Jan. 1, 2017 Many restaurateurs have gone mining for gold along La Jolla’s Prospect Street. But like most of those original forty-niners, many expeditions have proven difficult, turning up little but pyrite and broken dreams. In its…
Get Happy Posted: Dec. 8, 2016 Southern California sandwich destination Mendocino Farms’ newest location is sprouting up this month in La Jolla. On a mission to help guests “Eat Happy,” the restaurant features a chef-driven menu that changes with the seasons. Devoted to partnering with local farms and food artisans to create inspired dishes, the…