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SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS • MAY 22, 2015

When it comes to food (and, indeed, eating it),La Jolla is one of the most vibrant areas of thecity. Whether you’re searching for fine dining ora bite on the go, our community has it. Fromsumptuous seafood to delectable desserts, fromgourmet gastronomic delights to internationalcuisine, you’ll find it here in our seaside village.We sport some of the finest culinary creationsfrom some of the world's most highly regardedchefs, who build inspired menus from resourcesjust miles away — from our ocean and our fer-tile farmlands — and create some of the bestlocal fare to be had.

Our readers have lent their dining expertise invetting the best of the best in La Jolla. This listmay not include every single eatery in our com-munity — there are simply too many to name— but it does include those that, according toour readers, are so notable that recognition wasnecessary. Locals have taken the time to let us

know where the best dining experiences can behad in La Jolla, and we listened. We tallied thevotes over several months and highlighted thosethat go above and beyond to make our commu-nity the gourmet haven that it is.

La Jolla Village News thanks the readers whotook the time to speak out about which diningestablishments they think deserve to be singledout, and we would especially like to thank thewinners who work so hard to hone their craft.

Use this list to revisit an old favorite or perhapstry somewhere new that’s getting rave reviews.And when you happen upon one of those top-notch restaurants proudly displaying its Read-ers Choice Award, take a moment to let themknow how much you appreciate what they do.

— Martin Jones WestlinEditor, La Jolla Village News

La Jolla’s Top Picks of 2015

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Congratulations to the following businesses who were chosen by the readers of the La Jolla Village News.Readers were asked to cast ballots for their favorite choices. This was no simple task! With more than 50 categories, ourreaders came through with overwhelming response. We wish to thank all the readers who took the time to recognize these businesses that do so much to make La Jolla, Bird Rock and University City such wonderful communities.

TRULUCK'STRULUCK'SDRAFT REPUBLICWHISKNLADLETHE HAKENINE-TENROPPONGIGIRARD GOURMETPROSPECT BAR & GRILLBUBBA’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQTHE LIVING ROOMGUISEPPE CATERINGBIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERSTHE SPOTRYAN JOHNSTON – WHISKNLADLEKARL STRAUSS BREWING CO.THE COTTAGEPORKYLAND / DON CARLOSBURGER LOUNGECHINA CHEFGIRARD GOURMETMICHELE COULON DESSERTIERTRULUCK'SSAMMY'S WOODFIRED PIZZAWAHOO’S / RUBIO’SCODY’STAPANADEDON CARLOSGELATERIA FRIZZANTEAPOLONIA GREEK BISTROTRULUCK’SLEAN & GREEN CAFECOLD STONE TANDOORI HUTLUPI’S CAFE / CAFE MILANOTHE SPOTBEAUMONT’SLEAN & GREEN CAFEJOSE’S COURTROOMDONOVAN’SAPOLLONIA GREEK BISTROALFONSO’S / PUESTOTHE MARINE ROOMLEAN & GREENRICHARD WALKER’SSEASONS 52 / PIATTIFRENCH GOURMETPHO UTC & GRILLRUBIO’SSAMMY’S WOODFIRED PIZZATHE LIVING ROOMLUPI’SPIZZA ON PEARLTHE MARINE ROOMWHOLE FOODSLEAN & GREEN CAFEGIRARD GOURMETTRULUCK’S / EL PESCADORELA JOLLA BREWING COMPANYDONOVAN'STHE COTTAGESUSHI ON THE ROCKCHINA CHEFCHEDI THAILEAN & GREEN CAFEHENNESSEY'SWE OLIVEDONOVAN'SBEV-MOFROGLANDERS

HERRINGBONEHERRINGBONE / PREPKITCHENRICHARD WALKER’S/ EL PESCADOR THE SPOT / BEAUMONT’SROPPONGI / ROY'SEDDIE V’s / OSTERIA ROMANTICAROY’SFRENCH GOURMETLA JOLLA BREWING COMPANY

LEAN & GREEN / BIRD ROCK COFFEEGIRARD GOURMETHARRY’S COFFEE SHOP/ BRICK N’ BELLBURGER LOUNGEFRANCOIS GOEDHUYS – GIRARD GOURMETLA JOLLA BREWING COMPANYHARRY'S COFFEE SHOP/ RICHARD WALKER’SRUBIO'SSMASHBURGER / THE SPOTMANDARINE HOUSESANDWICH CLUBGIRARD GOURMET THE HAKE / GEORGE'S AT THE COVEAPOLLONIA GREEK BISTROBIRD ROCK SUSHI & OYSTER BARHENNESSEY’STHE FRENCH GOURMETRUBIO’S / THE TACO STAND

MARKETPLACE GRILLE / DAPHINE’SROPPONGI SEASONS 52HAGEN DAZTASTE OF THE HIMALAYASPIATTTHE LIVEING ROOM / T.G.I.F.PROSPECT BAR & GRILLAPOLLONIA GREEK BISTRO / THE COTTAGESU CASA / ALFONSO’SMANHATTANMARKETPLACE GRILLEJOSE’S COURTROOMEDDIE V’s / GEORGE’S AT THE COVETRILOGY SANCTUARYHARRY’S COFFEE SHOP/ THE COTTAGE BURGER LOUNGEMICHELE COULON DESSERTIER PHO LA JOLLADON CARLOSOSTERIA ROMANTICA / ROY’SBURGER LOUNGEBEAUMONT’SAMICI / PIZZA PRONTOEDDIE V’s / OSTERICA ROMANTICA

GIRIARD GOURMET / SAMMY’S PIZZAJERSEY MIKES / SANDWICH CLUBMARINE ROOMPROSPECT BAR & GRILLEDDIE V’sTHE SHORES / WHISKNLADLEROPPONGI / AHI SUSHILEAN AND GREENSPICE & RICE / ARIO CAFEVEGGIE GRILLPROSPECT BAR & GRILLFINCH’S BISTROTRULUCK’S / FLEMINGSWE OLIVEYOGI TOPI

ROPPONGININE-TENBIRD ROCK OYSTER & SUSHI BAR / SHORE THING

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BRICK N’ BELLABBEY CATERINGTHE PANNIKINBUBBA’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQTREY FOSHEE – GEORGE'S AT THE COVETHE PUBLIC HOUSE LA JOLLA / DRAFT REPUBLIC

BROCKTON VILLAJOSE'S COURTROOMEUREKA

ELIJAH’SFRENCH GOURMETWHISKNLADLEHARRY’S COFFEE SHOPBAHIA DON BRAVO

THE PORKYLAND

BARLYANFIGROY'STRILOGY SANCTUARYBASKIN ROBBINS

OSTERIA ROMANTICASAMM’S WOODFIRED PIZZA

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BROCKTON VILLATRILOGY SANCTUARYGIRARD GOURMET

BURGER LOUNGET.G.I.F.BIRD ROCK COFFEE ROASTERCOME ON INSAMMY’S WOOD FIRED PIZZAGEORGE’S AT THE COVE

LA SHORE MARKETCRAB CATCHER THE SHACKFLEMING’S / MANHATTANBEAUMONT’SBIRD ROCK OYSTER & SUSHI BARPIZZA ON PEARLSTAR ANISETRILOGY SANCTUARYKARL STRAUSS BREWING CO.NINE-TENWHISNLADLEWINE TIMEFORBIDDEN YOGURT

Best Overall RestaurantTruluck’sTruluck’s is an escape — a getawayfor the senses. Savor the freshestcrab, direct from the restaurant’sown fisheries. Truluck’s boasts:“From our traps to your table inless than 24 hours.” Enjoy thefresh-catch seafood menu or selecttender, juicy steaks grilled to per-fection. Then complement it allwith delicious wines by the glassand bottle. Come early and enjoyTruluck’s cocktail hour from 4:30to 7 p.m. and enjoy the specialpriced appetizers and drink menu. Truluck’s at UTC Aventine8990 University Center Lane(858) 453-2583trulucks.com

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Best Restaurant ServiceTruluck’s(See listing under Best Overall)

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Best New RestaurantDraft RepublicLocated in La Jolla, across fromUTC, Draft Republic is an Ameri-can gastro pub offering a casual,friendly atmosphere and innovativecuisine. Draft Republic features abeer centric menu includingfavorites such as their HousemadeSausage Sampler, House SmokedPulled Pork and the Draft RepublicBurger. Guests can enjoy over 36craft beers on tap plus housemadekeg cocktails. Challenge friends toa round of ping pong, billiards,shuffle board or foosball. Don’tmiss out on the food, fun and brewsat Draft Republic. Draft Republic4282 Esplanade Ct.(858) 450-1400www.draftrepublic.com

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Best American Whisknladle(See entry under Best Chef)

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Best AppetizerThe Hake Kitchen & BarWith a farm-to-table approach toits fare, The Hake offers a globalmenu – but just as the appetizerstell a large part of a restaurant'stale, so too does this eatery heedthe call. Sauteed pepper andonions, calamari and shrimp andfarm salad with artichoke heartsare just a few of the appetizers thateat like meals (one couple recentlysaid they'd shared four appiesbetween them and were almost toofull to enjoy the main course). Allthis, a lively bar and San Diego'sbiggest selection of Mezcal – toughto beat.The Hake Kitchen & Bar1250 Prospect St., No. B10(858) 454-1637thehake.com

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Best Asian/FusionRoppongi Restaurant & Sushi BarRoppongi offers the rare opportuni-ty to sample new Asian cuisine andchoose from a variety of sushi rollsin a chic atmosphere where profes-sionals are known to cluster. ChefStephen Window offers meals farbeyond the standard fare, like themiso-glazed Japanese eggplant andcrispy buttermilk onion rings withwasabi garlic aioli sauce. Popularfor its generous happy hour por-tions, Roppongi is the very defini-tion of umami: the Japanese wordfor savory. Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar875 Prospect St.(858) 551-5252roppongiusa.com

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Best Atmosphere Nine-Ten Restaurant and BarLed by Chef Jason Knibb, SanDiego’s 2014 Chef of the Year,NINE-TEN Restaurant’s EvolvingCalifornia Cuisine features the bestof the harvest from local artisanfarmers where produce is selecteddaily. Lunch and dinner are serveddaily and Brunch every Sunday inthe main dining room, sidewalkpatio or back terrace with glimpsesof the ocean.Nine-Ten Restaurant & Bar910 Prospect St.(858) 964-5400nineten.com

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Best BBQ Bubba’s Smoke HouseBBQIn April of 2009, Jeffrey Nicoletta,a Navy veteran turned restaurateur,and Ali Nicoletta, with heaps ofhands-on experience, openedBubba's Smokehouse BBQ. Sixyears later, Bubba' mouth-watering,lip-smacking, falling-off-the-boneribs are a smoking success! Thisfamily-friendly restaurant serves upSouthern-style ribs, pork, tri-tip,brisket and chicken with lots ofdelicious home-style side orders.For those wanting lighter fare,Bubba's offers hearty salads for amore healthful alternative. South-ern BBQ? There's Bubba's, andthen there's all the others.Bubba’s Smokehouse BBQ888 Prospect St.(858) 551-4227bubbassmokehousebbq

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Best Bakery Girard GourmetGirard Gourmet is going on its sev-enth century in La Jolla, so youknow it has the experience factor inhand. It cooks and bakes in theEuropean tradition and growsmany of its fruits and vegetables in

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an organic garden in Julian. See ifthis place's special desserts andcustom-designed cookies don'tmake you cry for more, like thechocolate croissants and raspberryrugulach. And don't forget theespecial services, which will makecatering your event a stress-free,professional experience.Girard Gourmet7837 Girard Ave.(858) 454-3321girardgourmet.com

0Best BarProspect Bar & Grill Prospect Bar & Grill is, simply put,La Jolla's premier restaurant andlounge for everything fresh, trendyand enticingly tasteful. The venue'ssecond-story location and glass-enclosed patio provide guests witha world-class view of the Pacifi.Inside, lots of wide-screen TVsensure access to all the currentsports packages, as well as pooltables, luxurious oversized booths,and a highly impressive full bar.Oh, yeah – the bar: Daily happyhours and house specials yield fur-ther chances to sample all theexcitement that the place, top floorand all. Prospect Bar & Grill1025 Prospect St.(858) 454-8092prospectbar.com

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Best Beer SelectionKarl Strauss BrewerySan Diego’s very own microbrew-ery, Karl Strauss brews and bottlesits beer in a converted greenhousejust east of Pacific Beach. La Jollaoenophiles should not miss out onthe freshness and flavor KarlStrauss has to offer. Two collegegraduates mixed their passion forhandcrafted, old-world beer withtechnical finesse to build a strongreputation. Karl Strauss now

brews 30 beers each year with sea-sonal offerings and sends it to2,500 bars, restaurants, liquorstores and grocery stores through-out So. California. Sipping a coldbrew at the La Jolla restaurant isof cultural importance! Karl Strauss Brewery1044 Wall St.(858) 551-2739karlstrauss.com

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Best BreakfastThe CottageThe Cottage is a quintessential LaJolla destination beloved by locals,tourists, the young, the old, regu-lars and newcomers alike. Set inthe historic Columbine cottagebuilt in the early 1900s, The Cot-tage serves up an exceptionalbreakfast and lunch on a sun-drenched patio. Its gourmetomelets, stuffed French toast,healthful muffins and trademarkgranola are memorable and worththe weekend wait, which is sweet-ened by the coffee and cake sam-ples offered to those milling on thesidewalk waiting for a table. Begin-ning May 20, the restaurant staysopen for dinner. The Cottage isalso available for rent for partiesand receptions year-round.The Cottage 7702 Fay Ave.(858) 454-8409cottagelajolla.com

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Best Burger Burger LoungeThe folks at Burger Lounge don’tjust think burgers should tastegreat. They believe the commonAmerican meal should utilizehealthy, sustainable ingredients aswell. Burger Lounge’s vision is evi-dent at every turn — from theorganic ketchup to the wild salmonburger topped with fried green

Osteria Romantica2151 Avenida de la Playa · La Jolla

858.551.1221 · www.OsteriaRomantica.com

■ Located in the heart of La Jolla Shores■ Homemade Pasta - Fresh Bread■ International Wine List■ Patio Seating Available

Come enjoy your own private tour of Italy with us

Thank You for Voting For Us!

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Restaurant

Truluck’sTruluck’s is an escape — a getaway for the senses. Savor the freshestcrab, direct from the restaurant’s own fisheries. Truluck’s boasts:“From our traps to your table in less than 24 hours.” Enjoy the fresh-catch seafood menu or select tender, juicy steaks grilled to perfec-tion. Then complement it all with delicious wines by the glass andbottle. Come early and enjoy Truluck’s cocktail hour from 4:30 to7 p.m. and enjoy their special priced appetizers and drink menu.

Truluck’sat UTC Aventine8990 University Center Lane(858) 453-2583trulucks.com

HAPPY HOUR 5-7PM TUESDAY - FRIDAY

The Readers Choice forBEST ITALIAN

5 YEARS IN A ROW!

www.lupivinocucina.com • 858.454.64215518 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla

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Partner Adriano Gasparo (left) with Luigi Tornatore

THANK YOUto our local Patrons

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BAR MENU5PM-CLOSING EVENING

SMALL TASTES $4.95 • SELECT WINE $5

CATERING AVAILABLE!Ask about Privates Parties for Wedding Rehearsals,

Birthday Parties and other special occasion.

tomatoes and BBQ glaze. Whilethis premium burger joint hasother divine splurges to indulge inlike the fresh vegetable salad andonion rings, Burger Lounge’s goodold-fashioned grass-fed burgerjoint.Burger Lounge1101 Wall St.(858) 456-0196 burgerlounge.com

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Best Burrito (tie)PorkylandThe first Porkyland eatery startedout in 1982 in Barrio Logan, andquickly became popular for its deli-cious homemade tortillas and carni-tas. Out of the organic popularityfrom the original location, Porky-land expanded to La Jolla and wasopened in the 1990's. Porkylandtakes pride in every dish we serveand are thrilled to be voted the BestBurrito in the La Jolla Village. Ourcarnitas and Mexican cuisine hasbecome a family favorite for all gen-erations alike. We also offer cateringso you can enjoy our authentic Mex-ican cuisine anywhere for any partyor wedding. Coming soon, we willopen shop in Carmel Valley to serveeven more of our appreciative cus-tomers.Porkyland1030 Torrey Pines Road (858) 459-1708goporkyland.com

Don CarlosIf a picture is worth a thousandwords, Don Carlos Taco Shop hassinglehandedly written every bookpublished in the last 40 years. Theeatery's website makes regularMexican entries look like virtualportraits – the enchiladas, carneasada and, yes, burritos make youthink you're already at the restau-rant. If things look that appetizingfrom afar, imagine what awaitsyou when you ufinally pay a visit.Just take care to walk around thebookshelves.Don Carlos Taco Shop737 Pearl St., Ste. 113(858) 456-0482eataburrito.com

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Best Café Living RoomThe Living Room has truly livedup to its name in La Jolla. The caféhas drawn young and old alike tosip tea, coffee and deluxe smooth-ies in a homey ambiance furnishedwith antique, ornate coaches andwooden tables. Patrons find thecommunal atmosphere inspiringand relaxing; you’ll find groups offriends smoking the hookah on thepatio and others poring over booksin the back. Scrumptious dessertsare available, along with wine, beerand hookah tobacco. Enjoy theviews from the second floor oceanview room and don’t miss happyhour every day from 12-6 p.m.

offering $3.50 bottled beer, wine,mimosas $4.50 draft beer and $5well drinks Monday— all day!Gypsy Menco Music every Thurs-day 8:30-11:30 p.m.Living Room Coffehouse1010 Prospect St.(858) 459-1187livingroomusa.com

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Best Catering Giuseppe Restaurants &Fine CateringThe motto in Giuseppe's neighbor-hood is “Mangia bene e vivimeglio,” meaning “Eat well andlive better!” – further translated tosay that the right meal can turnany event into an unforgettableexperience. Giuseppe's gives its allto that end, bringing together thefreshest seasonal ingredients fromas many local sustainable sourcesas possible. It works personallywith clients to create carefullycrafted and personally tailoredmenus that complement yourvision and your budget. Your onlyjob is to picture your perfect eventand let Giuseppe's handle thedetails.Giuseppe Restaurants& Fine Catering700 Prospect St.(858) 581-2005grnfc.com

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VotedBest

Burrito(tie)

PorkylandThe first Porkyland eatery started out in1982 in Barrio Logan, and quicklybecame popular for its delicious home-made tortillas and carnitas. Out of theorganic popularity from the originallocation, Porkyland expanded to LaJolla and was opened in the 1990's.Porkyland takes pride in every dish weserve and are thrilled to be voted theBest Burrito in the La Jolla Village. Ourcarnitas and Mexican cuisine hasbecome a family favorite for all genera-tions alike. We also offer catering so youcan enjoy our authentic Mexican cui-sine anywhere for any party or wed-ding. Coming soon, we will open shopin Carmel Valley to serve even more ofour appreciative customers.

Porkyland1031 Torrey Pines Road

(858) 459-1708goporkyland.com

7702 Fay Avenue • 858-454-8409cottagelajolla.com

Patio and Cottage Dining in La Jolla

Open for Dinner starting May 20

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT LA JOLLA…

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Catering u Restaurant u Bakery u Wine Boutique

Celebrating 36 Delicious YearsBreakfast & Lunch Served Daily 8am-3pm

Dinner Tues - Sun 4pm-9pm

It’s Always a Delicious Day at…

The French Gourmet!

960 TURQUOISE ST. • SAN DIEGO, CA 92109www.TheFrenchGourmet.com

• Full service or catering-to-go in the cuisine of your choice

• California-French Cuisine in a casual setting

• Traditional French pastries, baguettes,

croissants, pâtés, cheeses, and more!

• $27.95 3-course prix fixe dinner menu

Call for reservations: (858) 488-1725

PASTRY FRENCH BAKERY DESSERTS

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Catering • Restaurant • Bakery • Wine Boutique

Best ChefRyan Johnston@WhisknladleYou know Whisknladle’s roastedAlaskan halibut, the stuff that’s sogood people have actually keeledover and died of bliss? Or howabout Mary’s Duck Breast, steepedin roasted carrots, yogurt and pis-tachio nuts? Ryan Johnston is theman at the top of this hearty heap,cooking and creating since Tues-day was a week and his effortshave paid off, as you’ve chosenhim at the Best Chef in the historyof the universe. Whisknladle’scommitment to quality goes handin hand with its lively Wall Streetlocation - the merits of both willbecome apparent the more oftenyou stop. And with Ryan at thehelm, you’re bound to visit morethan once.Whisknladle Bistro & Bar1044 Wall St.(858) 551-7575whisknladle.com

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Best ChineseChina ChefFor a taste of China in the middle ofLa Jolla, look no further than ChinaChef, on Pearl Street. This authenticlittle gem has a wide range of tradi-tional fare like chop suey, noodledishes, chef specialties to choosefrom and great deals on $5 lunchspecials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Gluten-free menu items like cashewnut chicken, shrimp with assortedvegetables and Kung-Po beef tocater to everyone’s tastes.China Chef623 Pearl St.(858) 454-1368lajollachinachef.com

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Best Coffee ShopBird Rock Coffee RoastersBird Rock Coffee Roasters is takingspecialty coffee to a whole new level.As the only coffee company in SanDiego that sources their beans atorigin, Bird Rock Coffee Roastershas expanded the concept of sus-tainable and transparent coffee buy-ing. The green coffee beans theybuy must meet stringent standards,


Voted Best Lunch

Lean and Green Café

It’s no secret that eating healthfully is the best way to eat.More important, eating clean or organic food will helpimprove your health. Lean and Green does just that, withan impressive array of organic gourmet salads, wraps,soups and decadent organic sweet bowls, but it also offersthirst-quenching, freshly made organic juices, smoothiesand smart shots. Lean and Green Café is also a vegetarian-friendly, vegan-friendly café open for breakfast, lunch anddinner on the go (order by 5 p.m.,pick up by 6:30 p.m.)Free delivery within La Jolla Village with $12 order. Anddon’t forget the awesome “Happy Hour Smoothie” everyday from 3 to 4 p.m.

Thank You for making usa part of your HappyOccassions!

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Michele Coulon Dessertier

7556 Fay Avenue, Suite D, La Jolla(858) 456-5098 | www.dessertier.com

Best Dessert & Bakery

A Favorite for Pastery

Photo by Terri Rippee

We Did It Again!Thank You for voting for us!

Making Fresh carnitas since 1982858-459-1708 • For Catering Call 619-952-74681030 Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037www.go porkyland.com • www.blog.goporkyland.com

NEW LOCATION COMING IN EARLY SUMMER TO:

CARMEL VALLEY4645 CARMEL MOUNTAIN RD. (IN VONS TORREY HILLS CENTER)

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Voted Best Burrito

PORKYLAND

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BEST BAR BEST SPORTS BAR

THANK YOU LA JOLLA FOR VOTING US:

Come for the food, stay for the fun!

1025 PROSPECT ST. 858.454.8092

VISIT OUR WEBSITE TO SEE DAILY FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS: PROSPECTBAR.COMLIVE MUSIC EVERY DAY

SUNDAY-THURSDAY 11-11 PMFRIDAY-SATURDAY 11-2 AM

HAPPY HOUR:MON. - FRI. 3 - 6 PM

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BEST LIVE MUSIC BEST WINGS

Lean and Green Cafe7825 Fay Ave.

(in the Merril Lynch Bldg, next to LJ Sports Club

(858) 459-5326Order on-line

leanandgreencafe.com

and then they roast and prepare thiscoffee with the utmost respect tothose who grew it. BRCR continuesto win national honors for theirexcellence each year as they werenamed one of Zagat’s top 15 coffeehouses in the country in addition tobeing named one of Eater.com’s 15Essential Coffee Shops in the Coun-try, both 2014 honors. BRCRreceived the prestigious National2012 National Micro-Roaster of theyear award. Now in Little Italy!Bird Rock Coffee Roasters5627 La Jolla Blvd.(858) 551-1707birdrockcoffeeroasters.com

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Best Comfort FoodThe Spot Restaurant This eatery opened its doors in1978 in the oldest La Jolla buildingin continuous use as a restaurant.It’s become a favorite for its freshfish, steaks, burgers, salads, pasta,sandwiches and Chicago-stylepizza,in other words, it offers justabout anything a late-night dinercould want. There’s a full-servicebar and a large selection of finewines. The warm fire burning inthe middle of the room seals thecozy ambiance of this late-nightspot. The Spot Restaurant and Tavern1005 Prospect St.(858) 459-0800thespotonline.com

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Best DeliGirard Gourmet(See entry under Best Bakery)

0Best Desserts Michelle CoulonDessertierMichele Coulon Dessertierdesserts and savory offerings aremade from the finest ingredients:fresh local organic produce, onlyreal butter, and Belgian chocolate.They take pride in creating spec-tacular wedding cakes and dessertsthat are both appealing to the eyeand tantalizing to the taste. Michelle Coulon DessertierSycamore Court, 7556 Fay Ave, (858) 456-5098dessertier.com

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Best Dinner Truluck’s(See listing under Best Overall)

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Best Family Restaurant Sammy’sWoodfired PizzaFamilies with discerning tasteshould count on Sammy’s for theirfamily night out. Patrons clearlysupport Sammy’s mission to mixflavor with freshness in its pizza.Forget the boring cheese and pep-peroni of old — Sammy’s redefinesthe genre with pies such as arti-choke and homemade sauce, fivecheeses or a salad pizza compris-ing organic arugula, pear and

prosciutto. How about soups likelobster bisque and Kobe beef chili;not what you’d expect from a typi-cal pizza place. Sammy’s offers amore simplified menu for the kids. Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza702 Pearl St. (858) 456-5222sammyspizza.com

Best Fish Taco (tie)Wahoo’s Fish TacosWahoo’s has become a La Jollatradition for young and old. Askany kid who grew up in La Jolla —they remember hanging out afterschool at Wahoo’s. Walls, tables,windows and even bathrooms areladen with signed memorabiliaand stickers, like a giant skate-board. Starters include tasty Mauionion rings and spicy chicken tor-tilla soup, but it’s the fish tacosthat draw the crowds. Kids contin-ue to love the place because of thefree stickers! Wahoo’s Fish Tacos639 Pearl St. (858) 459-0027 wahoos.com

Rubio’s(See listing under Best Place to go on aBudget)

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Best Fish & ChipsCody’s La JollaCody’s presents exceptional foodthat is refreshingly uncomplicatedand uniquely American, like theeggs and bacon and crabcakesyou’re so fond of. This lovely sea-



VotedBest

Breakfast

The Cottage

The Cottage is a quintessential La Jolla des-tination beloved by locals, tourists, theyoung, the old, regulars and newcomersalike. Set in the historic Columbine cottagebuilt in the early 1900s, The Cottage servesup an exceptional breakfast and lunch on asun-drenched patio. Its gourmet omelets,stuffed French toast, healthful muffins andtrademark granola are memorable andworth the weekend wait, which is sweetenedby the coffee and cake samples offered tothose milling on the sidewalk waiting for atable. Beginning May 20, the restaurantstays open for dinner. The Cottage is alsoavailable for rent for parties and receptionsyear-round.

THANK YOU!

LEAN & GREEN CAFE7825 FAY AVE, LA JOLLA

(in the Merril Lynch Bldg. next to La Jolla Sport Club)858-459-LEAN (5326)www.LeanAndGreenCafe.com

VOTED BEST:LUNCH, ORGANIC,VEGETARIAN, SALAD, HEALTHY DINING

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side cottage is La Jolla’s primespot for relaxed ocean-view diningserving breakfast and lunch daily.And after May, you can enjoy it allalongside some cool piano andacoustic guitar through summer.Cody’s La Jolla8030 Girard Ave.(858) 459-0040codyslajolla.com

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Best French TapenadeSince 1998, chef Jean-Michel Diothas been serving up award-win-ning French-American fusion cui-sine at Tapenade Restaurant. Inaddition to the famed chef and hiscuisine, they have provided an on-site sommelier and excellent cus-tomer service, the Tapenade expe-rience has been worthy of astanding ovation from start to fin-ish. The owners and staff of Tape-nadeare grateful the local supportover the past 18 years. While Tape-nade has closed, be sure to visitBistro du Marche opening mid-July on upper Girard. The originalowners will still feature FrenchCuisine and the same award win-ning chefs & staff. The new con-cept will also offer some excitingtwists on the original.Tapenade (858) 551-7500tapenaderestaurant.com

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Best GelatoGelateria FrizzanteGelateria Frizzante serves 140 dif-ferent gelato and sorbet flavorsusing fresh-frozen fruits andimported Italian ingredients. Theyhave the best selection of authenticgelato in San Diego, which pairsperfectly with their Italian-stylecoffee and espresso drinks! Allgelato and sorbetto are made dailyand they brew only fresh-roastedbeans from Herkimer Coffee inSeattle.Gelateria Frizzante1025 Prospect St., Ste 130(858) 454-5798

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Best GreekApolloniaApollonia has been the destinationof choice for La Jollans with anappetite for Greek delicacies. Therestaurant has a handsome out-door patio where shaded alfrescodining is delightful. Venture insideand you will find a charmingambiance in every dining roomand in the beautiful lounge. Themenu includes age-old favoritessuch as Dolmathakia and Moussa-ka, alongside some absolute sur-prises guaranteed to tantalize youradventurous curiosity. The menuoffers many heart-healthy itemsprevalent in Greek cuisine. Apollo-nia's service is very friendly and aspleasant as the food. Open dailyfrom 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Sun-Thur)and 10 p.m. (Fri & Sat).Apollolnia8650 Genesee Ave #106(858) 455-1535 apolloniabistro.com

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Best Healthy DiningLean & Green Café(See entry under Best Lunch)

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Best Ice CreamCold Stone CreameryCold Stone conducts their businessof making mouths happy withgusto, happily creating fresh icecream batches every day in storeon their signature frozen graniteslab. Churned from high-qualityingredients and mixed with yourfavorite candy, fruits or nuts, theirmade-to-order ice cream treatsinclude tons of tempting flavorslike Oreo Overload from their Sig-nature line and Churro CaramelCrave from their Hot Stone selec-tions. Ice cream cakes, dreamyshakes created from their signa-ture blend with tasty mix-ins, andfresh smoothies made with realwhole fruit mesmerize mouths;and for the extra health-conscious,Cold Stone carries low-fat frozenyogurt with probiotics and refresh-ing sorbet. Stop by for a scooptoday!Cold Stone Creamery909 Prospect St., second floor (858) 454-2300coldstonecreamery.com


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RestaurantDraft Republic

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Draft Republic

Located in La Jolla, across from UTC, Draft Republic is an Amer-ican gastro pub offering a casual, friendly atmosphere and inno-vative cuisine. Draft Republic features a beer centric menuincluding favorites such as their Housemade Sausage Sampler,House Smoked Pulled Pork and the Draft Republic Burger.Guests can enjoy over 36 craft beers on tap plus housemade kegcocktails. Challenge friends to a round of ping pong, billiards,shuffle board or foosball. Don’t miss out on the food, fun andbrews at Draft Republic.

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Best IndianTandoori ChefEnjoy the casual dining atmo-sphere and an extensive menu ofauthentic Indian dishes. TandooriChef offers eight different kinds ofnaan, tandoori meat and seafoodplatters as well as vegetarian,vegan and gluten-free dishes. Ifyou are new to Indian cuisine, trythe chef’s sampler, which includesa combination of vegetarian orchicken samosas, pakora, onionbhaji and alu tikki, or one of thechef’s specialty kebabs that aremarinated in Indian herbs, spicesand cooked in a clay oven. Deliveryand take-out available.Tandoori Chef613 Pearl St.(858) 454-6999 tandoorigroup.com

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Best Italian (tie)Cafe MilanoOwner/chef Pasquale Ciannibrought northern Italian cuisine toLa Jolla 15 years ago and has beensuccessfully pleasing both localresidents and out-of-towners —even out-of-the-country guests —with his homemade pappardellepasta, veal ossobuco, lobster ravio-li and many other authentic Italiandishes. Café Milano is an excitingand incredible experience for thewhole family at affordable prices.Early bird special: 4:30 and 6:30p.m. Choose a select soup or salad,menu entrée and dessert for$19.95. Open M-F 11:30 a.m.- 2p.m., Sat 2-10 p.m., Sun.2-9 p.m.Café Milano711 Pearl St.(858) 454-3806cafemilanolajolla.com

Lupi Italian RestaurantLupi Italian restaurant and winebar has always been a La Jollafavorite for those who appreciatefine Italian wine and mouthwater-ing authentic cuisine and nowthere is a new reason to visit. Newpartner Andriano Gasparo hasteamed up with long time partnerLuigi Tornatore to add a new twistto the menu while keeping all yourfavorites. Add to that an amazingbar menu featuring small tastesand select wines for $5. from 5 pmto closing every evening and youare all set.. Enjoy dining on the thesunny outdoor patio . You can alsobring your pet for some specialhos”pet”ality . So stop by and seewhat's new at Lupi's-your palatewill be glad you did.Lupi Italian Restaurant5518 La Jolla Blvd.(858) 454-6421lupivinocucina.com

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Best Late Night EateryThe Spot Restaurant This eatery opened its doors in1978 in the oldest La Jolla buildingin continuous use as a restaurant.It’s become a favorite for its freshfish, steaks, burgers, salads, pasta,sandwiches and Chicago-stylepizza,in other words, it offers justabout anything a late-night dinercould want. There’s a full-servicebar and a large selection of finewines. The warm fire burning in

the middle of the room seals thecozy ambiance of this late-nightspot. The Spot Restaurant and Tavern1005 Prospect St.(858) 459-0800thespotonline.com

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Best Live MusicBeaumont’s EateryBeaumont’s has become the focalpoint — the only point — fornightlife in Bird Rock. Live bandsplay on Thursday, Friday and Sat-urday nights, and neighbors like tothrow back drinks and get a littlerowdy (think Bird Rock rowdy, notPB!). The menu is exceptional andunique, and it offers a range ofentrées, from a juicy burger toSpanish seafood paella and Frenchcountry-style meatloaf. Neighborslove the Blues Brunch so muchthat acoustic music performancesare now a regular feature on Sun-days. Count on Beaumont’s for adelectable meal and a chance tomeet your neighbor! Beaumont’s Eatery5662 La Jolla Blvd.(858) 459-0474beaumontseatery.com

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Best Lunch Lean and Green CaféIt’s no secret that eating healthful-ly is the best way to eat. Moreimportant, eating clean or organic

food will help improve your health.Lean and Green does just that,with an impressive array of organ-ic gourmet salads, wraps, soupsand decadent organic sweet bowls,but it also offers thirst-quenching,freshly made organic juices,smoothies and smart shots. Leanand Green Café is also a vegetari-an-friendly, vegan-friendly caféopen for breakfast, lunch and din-ner on the go (order by 5 p.m.,pickup by 6:30 p.m.) Free deliverywithin La Jolla Village with $12order. And don’t forget the awe-some “Happy Hour Smoothie”every day from 3 to 4 p.m. Lean and Green Cafe7825 Fay Ave.(in the Merril Lynch Bldg, next to LJ Sports Club(858) 459-5326Order on-lineleanandgreencafe.com

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Best Margarita Jose’s CourtroomJose’s has been delighting localsand visitors since 1978 with its col-orful, casual, friendly ambiance.Specializing in carne asada, polloasado and carnitas, along withmany other delicious, authenticMexican specialties, this is a greatplace to enjoy a fabulous meal withfamily, friends and co-workers.But for a different taste, try the“shrimp-packed burrito,” with anaverage of 15 shrimp, sautéed withonions, tomatoes and cilantro tomake certain you get juicy, tasty



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shrimp in every bite! Whether youcome alone or with a group, you’resure to enjoy unsurpassed qualityfood and friendly service. Jose’s Courtroom1037 Prospect St.(858) 454-7655joses.com

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Best MartiniDonovan’s(See listing under Best Wine Selection)

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Best MediterraneanApollonia(See entry under Best Greek)

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Best Mexican (Fast Food)Don Carlos(See entry under Best Burrito)

Best Mexican (tie)

PuestoIf you're any kind of foodie -- andyou probably are -- you might haverun into The Food Network'sMelissa d'Arabian last March here,as she signed “SupermarketHealthy,” her latest cookbook.Buzz has it that happy hour wasespecially lively that day – thenagain, things are always bustlinghere amid the award-winning fare(one publication called Puesto'sceviche the city's best; anothersays it serves the best margarita).We're sure Melissa loved her visit

and sampled some victuals alongthe way – if the ceviche's that good,she (and the numerous othermedia types) can probably vouchfor everything else in the place.Puesto1026 Wall Street(858) 454-1260eatpuesto.com

Alfonso’s of La JollaAlfonso’s of La Jolla has been acommunity mainstay for morethan three decades. The family hashanded down recipes from genera-tion to generation to shape itsmenu, which includes specials likePuerto Nuevo Style Lobster. Localsand visitors alike enjoy sippingmargaritas on the outdoor patiowith the smell of sea breeze in theair. Alfonso’s burritos, in part, havekept customers returning for somany years. Alfonso’s of La Jolla1251 Prospect St.(858) 454-2232alfonsosoflajolla.com

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Best Ocean View The Marine RoomWhen The Marine Room opened atits current location, Franklin Roo-sevelt had just been elected to histhird term as president. That prettymuch makes The Marine Room theoldest San Diego restaurant stillowned and operated by itsfounders in its original location.Executive chef Bernard Guillasuses all that history to his best

advantage — he’s got a lot to drawfrom as he travels the world insearch of the finest cuisine for TheMarine Room’s legion of cus-tomers.The Marine Room2000 Spindrift Drive(858) 459-7222marineroom.com

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Best OmletteRichard Walker’sPancake HouseRichard Walker points to his pan-cakes with no shortage of pride –he even mentions them in thename of his venue, and they’resome of the best in the history ofthe universe. But maybe there's achange in the wind here–Richard'sjust won our paper’s award for bestomelet, and it's small wonder.These things are served secondsafter they're plated, and they'remade with a whopping four eggs.cheese is a big item in these dishestoo, because it goes so well withfoundations like spinach andonions. Richard Walker’s OmeletHouse – kind of a nice ring,don'tcha think?Richard Walker’s Pancake House9090 Prospect St.(858) 459-8800richardwalkers.com

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Best OrganicLean and Green(See entry under Best Lunch)


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Burrito(tie)

Don CarlosIf a picture is worth a thousandwords, Don Carlos Taco Shop hassinglehandedly written every bookpublished in the last 40 years. Theeatery's website makes regular Mexi-can entries look like virtual portraits– the enchiladas, carne asada and,yes, burritos make you think you'realready at the restaurant. If thingslook that appetizing from afar, imag-ine what awaits you when you ufi-nally pay a visit. Just take care towalk around the bookshelves.

Don Carlos Taco Shop737 Pearl St., Ste. 113

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0Best PastryThe French GourmetDid you know that little kids inFrance take cooking classes asrequired courses in school? Well,they do. There's a massive tradi-tion at stake over there, after all,which is exactly what the name“The French Gourmet” implies.The real-life La Jolla restaurantputs the brick and mortar behindthe cream-of-the-crop concept –the mixed fruit tart, the lemon but-tercream spongecake and theopera torte are to die for, almostliterally. Those French kids cantake all the classes they want, butthey've got nothing on the excel-lence factor in the pastries righthere at home.The French Gourmet980 Turquoise St.(858) 488-1725thefrenchgourmet.com

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Best Pizza Pizza on Pearl Too far from New York for thincrust pizza? No problem. There isauthentic thin crust pies and slicesright here. So whether you’re aneast coast transplant, thin crustconnoisseur, or a “newbie” toslices you can fold, you will lovePizza on Pearl in La Jolla. You'llfind pizza, calzones, stromboli,heroes, fresh salads, and desserts.They have got it all. Dine In orCarry Out. If you can’t make upyour mind on what to order, that’sok. There are always a variety ofslices to choose from. They buyonly the best quality ingredients

on the market. Everything is pre-pared daily. You, “their cus-tomers”, are the most importantpart of their business, and they tryto make sure that you are wellcared for so you will keep comingback for more. Every month Pizzaon Pearl features an innovativecreation with their "pizza of themonth " Come visit , call, or orderonline for delivery and taste thequality of Pizza on Pearl!Pizza On Pearl617 Pearl St.(858) 729-0717pizzaonpearl.com

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Best PhoPho UTC & GrillSpend any time in any large SanDiego neighborhood, and you'llquickly be introduced to the joys ofpho, a Vietnamese noodle soupwith broth, rice noodles, herbs andeither beef or chicken. Leading theway in our neck of the woods isPho UTC & Grill, and it must bebecause of the Vernicelli noodlesthe staff uses in its fare. Or maybeit's the tripe. Or the deep-friedappetizers. Or the fresh springrolls. Or the dozens of other dishesthat make pho the remarkably ver-satile soup it is. This place's web-site says Pho UTC & Grill is theworld's leading expert on pho –and who are we to disagree?Pho UTC & Grill8915 Towne Center Dr., Ste 100University City(858) 320-0504utcpho.com

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Best Place to People WatchLiving Room(See entry under Best Cafe)

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Best Pet-Friendly PlaceLupi Italian Restaurant(See entry under Best Italian)

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Best Place to go on a BudgetRubio’s“Sustainable” is a term very muchin vogue among the environmen-tally savvy – the problem is that“sustainable” practices aren'talways very apparent, because they“sustain” themselves over lots oftime (see how that works?). EnterRubio's, which serves some of thebest and most totally inexpensivecoastal Mexican you can fathom –like the killer seafood burritos andchicken, steak and veggie platter,which run you a paltry $8 or so –and looks out for all of us at thesame time. Rubio's honors envi-ronmentally sound fishing prac-tices, helping control ocean popu-lations as a fundamental part offood preparation. These guys savethe oceans – you guys save themoney. Rubio’s7530 Fay Ave.(858) 454-00688855 Villa La Jolla Dr.rubios.com

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Best Place for B-day PartySammy’s WoodfiredPizzaEver try to put birthday candles ona pizza? It's actually a cute idea,



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Cold Stone CreameryCold Stone conducts their business ofmaking mouths happy with gusto, happilycreating fresh ice cream batches every dayin store on their signature frozen graniteslab. Churned from high-quality ingredi-ents and mixed with your favorite candy,fruits or nuts, their made-to-order icecream treats include tons of tempting fla-vors like Oreo Overload from their Signa-ture line and Churro Caramel Crave fromtheir Hot Stone selections. Ice creamcakes, dreamy shakes created from theirsignature blend with tasty mix-ins, andfresh smoothies made with real wholefruit mesmerize mouths; and for the extrahealth-conscious, Cold Stone carries low-fat frozen yogurt with probiotics andrefreshing sorbet. Stop by for a scooptoday!

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assuming there aren't too manyand the dough is thick enough tohold them. Sammy's WoodfiredPizza & Grill doesn't have any con-trol over the first part, but itknocks the second part out of thepark. You can get thin-crust farehere (as well as tacos and wrapsand stuff), but the bigger items,like New York Style and Prosciut-to, dare you to sink a candle (muchless your teeth) into them. Mean-while, the vibe is festive andhappy, like birthdays are – and theguest of honor gets a big messysundae on the house.Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza702 Pearl St., Ste. D(858) 456-5222sammyspizza.com

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Best Patio Dining (tie)Seasons 52Seasonally inspired ingredients attheir peak of freshness. Rusticcooking techniques that bring outnatural flavors. An ever-changingselection of global wines alongsidea rotating menu of American dish-es. The pomegranate margaritamartini. All in an unusuallysophisticated setting. Oh – anddon't forget the spectacular patio,as intimate as it is colossallydesigned. Three cheers for Univer-sity City on this one, as that's tech-nically where Seasons 52 has itsvenue.Sessions 524505 La Jolla Village Drive(858) 450-1252

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Piatti Italian Restaurant& BarPiatti features Italian-inspired sea-sonal cuisine with an emphasis onlocla farms and producers. Its phi-losophy is simple: Combine rustic,flavorful cuisine with unpreten-tious design, an approachable andinteresting wine list, a comprehen-sive offering of craft beers andunique, artisan cocktails. That'sPiatti for you, an ideal eatery and agreat venue for private events,with several different menus andprice points (Piatti even has eventsmanagers whose duties involvecustomizing your event). Piatti Italian Restaurant & Bar2182 Avenida de la Playa(858) 454-1589piatti.com

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Most RomanticThe Marine Room(See entry under Best Ocean View)

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Best SaladLean and Green Café(See entry under Best Lunch)

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Best Salad BarWhole Foods Regulars of Whole Foods arealready hip to the store’s reputa-tion for cleanliness and conve-nience. Everything is carefullylabeled “organic” or “no preserva-

tives” if the label fits and the dis-plays are colorful and arranged foraesthetic appeal. Don’t forget, thatall that goes for the salad bar aswell — it features healthful touch-es, such as extra-virgin olive oiland exactly one million selectionsthat you can alter at your discre-tion. Whole Foods8825 Villa La Jolla Dr.(858) 642-6700wholefoodsmaket.com

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Best Sunday BrunchThe Cottage (See entry under Best Breakfast)

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Best SandwichGirard Gourmet(See entry under Best Bakery)

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Best Seafood (tie)Truluck’s(See entry under Best Overall Restaurant)

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Piatti Italian Restaurant& BarExecutive Chef Pepe Ccapatinta and thewonderful team at Piatti La Jolla havecemented their status as a neighborhoodgem by serving a mouthwatering menuthat highlights flavors from all over Italyin warm and friendly environment. Withthe weather heating up outside, don'tmiss their award-winning tree-coveredpatios – perfect for a private event or alfresco dining.

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El Pescador Fish MarketWhat's the first thing you notice about the draw-ings on the El Pescador website? The fish lookreally, really sad, like they know what's about togo down – simply put, you're about to tasteheaven at their expense. The Dungeness crabsandwich simply has to be the entry that helpedsnag this place the award – in some states,something that mouth-watering is supposedlyagainst the law. El Pescador is now serving fromits new location on Pearl Street – but a change ofvenue, no matter how strategic, won't change theoutlook for the fish.

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thing that mouth-watering issupposedly against the law. ElPescador is now serving fromits new location on PearlStreet – but a change ofvenue, no matter how strate-gic, won't change the outlookfor the fish. El Pescador Fish Market634 Pearl St.(858) 456-2526elpescadorfishmarket.com

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Best Sports BarLa Jolla Brewing Co.Word on the street has it thatSan Diego is the king city ofthe booming craft breweryindustry these days – and LaJolla Brewing Co., as youmight imagine, plays a bigrole in that scene. It intendsto maintain a reputation forits quality craft beer, food,wine and beverage selection,customer service atmosphere,and management. Knowledgeand expertise (and sports, ofcourse) are the bywords here,with the venue a naturalextension of the community,where the adventurous andhistorical spirit of the Villagebrings the beer to life. La Jolla Brewing Co.7536 Fay Ave.(858) 246-6759lajollabeer.com

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Best SteakDonovan’s of La JollaThey may look good enoughto eat, but the paintings andsculptures at Donovan’s of LaJolla are strictly off limits —so you’ll have to content your-self with the USDA Primebeef, the eatery’s star attrac-tion. If steak isn’t in the plan,pork and veal chops and suc-culent seafood will satisfy themost discriminating ofpalates. And at Donovan’s,fresh seasonal vegetables andyour choice of potato areincluded with each entrée.Donovan’s of La Jolla1250 Prospect St.(858) 450-6666donovanssteakhouse.com

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Best SushiSushi on the RockThe buzz on this 10-year-oldstaple says the chefs are“crazy.” We’re assured, how-ever, that there’s no truth tothat in the literal sense — itonly means they’re creativeand innovative. They have alot to work with, too. Sushi onthe Rock serves just aboutevery kind of raw fish you canimagine, especially the spicyand Southwestern combos,and that means those “crazy”chefs have lots more materialfor their concoctions. Evennow, the place is introducing

several new specialty rolls,and there’s a house sake towash it all down with.Sushi On the Rock1025 Prospect St.(858) 459-3208sushiontherock.com

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Best Take-OutChina ChefFor a taste of China in themiddle of La Jolla, look nofurther than China Chef, onPearl Street. This authenticlittle gem has a wide range oftraditional fare like chop suey,noodle dishes, chef specialtiesto choose from and greatdeals on $6.75 lunch specialsfrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Gluten-free menu items likecashew nut chicken, shrimpwith assorted vegetables andKung-Po beef to cater toeveryone’s tastes.China Chef623 Pearl St.(858) 454-1368lajollachinachef.com

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Best ThaiChedi Thai BistroAt Chedi Thai Bistro, the zen-like decor comforts the eyeand the modern Thai cuisinepleases the palate. Chef Pia,who hails from nothern Thai-land, infuses regional influ-ences into her dishes to create


Living Room CaféThe Living Room has truly lived up to its namein La Jolla. The café has drawn young and oldalike to sip tea, coffee and deluxe smoothies ina homey ambiance furnished with antique,ornate coaches and wooden tables. Patronsfind the communal atmosphere inspiring andrelaxing; you’ll find groups of friends smokingthe hookah on the patio and others poringover books in the back. Scrumptious dessertsare available, along with wine, beer andhookah tobacco. Enjoy the views from the sec-ond floor ocean view room and don’t misshappy hour every day from 12-6 p.m. offering$3.50 bottled beer, wine, mimosas $4.50 draftbeer and $5 well drinks Monday— all day!Gypsy Menco Music every Thursday 8:30-11:30 p.m.

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distinctive home-cooked meals.The eclectic menu includes tradi-tional Thai favorites as well ashealthy vegetarian creations. Therestaurant shops at various pro-duce and specialty markets daily toguarantee the freshest and highestquality ingredients.Chedi Thai Bistro737 Pearl St., Ste 110(858) 551-8424chedithaibistro.com

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Best Vegetarian Lean and Green Café(See entry under Best Take-Out)

0Best WingsHennessey’s TavernEvery tavern seems to do spicybuffalo chicken wings these days,and they're probably pretty goodfor the most part – but for yourmoney, Hennessey's corners themarket, and the staff isn't tellinghow. Maybe they, like, put some-thing illegal in the chicken or thespice or both; that might accountfor one hungry guy's actual tele-portation to Ireland, where thevenue's motif comes from (it wason the news and everything). Ormaybe it's that wings go with justabout everything, which is also inample supply at Hennessey's. Youcan ponder the reasons to yourheart's content here; there's even afire pit to help shed some light. Hennessey’s7811 Herschel Ave.(858) 551-8772hennesseystavern.com

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Best Wine SelectionDonovan’s of La Jolla(See entry under Best Steak)

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Best Wine ShopBevMoIt’s not difficult to understand whythis warehouse of alcohol hasgrown popular. It sells every brandand region of alcohol desired.There are thousands of bottles of

wine, beer and spirits on theseshelves. What to choose is the onlyproblem. Browsing the companywebsite may help out the wander-ing shopper. Rating agencies givetheir top picks for the beer, wineand spirits. Kegs are also sold forparties. BevMo 844 Pearl St.(858) 729-0775bevmo.com

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Best Wine BarWe Olive Wine Bar &Gourmet FoodsThe We Olive store and wine bar islocated on Prospect Street in theheart of downtown La Jolla.Perched above La Jolla Cove.Enjoy the wine tasting on the bal-cony with stunning ocean andcoastal views. They also featurecomplimentary tastings of all oftheir California extra virgin oliveoils, vinegars, and gourmet foods.That’s right…you always get to trybefore you buy!We Olive Wine Bar & Gourmet Foods1158 Prospect St.(858) 551-8250 weolive.com

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Best Frozen YogurtFroglander’sWith the smoothest frozen yogurtaround and a range of fruit, candyand fudge toppings that wouldrival Willy Wonka’s chocolate fac-tory, a stop by Froglander’s onPearl Street is never a bad idea.With flavors rotating every two tothree days, it’s always a pleasantsurprise what you’ll see on tap atFroglander’s. The endless list oftoppings — ranging from healthfuloptions like nuts, granola and fruitto sweeter indulgences like can-dies, chocolate and syrups — makefor a frozen treat that caters to anyLa Jollan’s sweet tooth. Free deliv-ery with $9 order.

Froglander’s915 Pearl St.(858) 459-3764froglanders.com



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The Marine RoomWhen The Marine Room opened at its current location,Franklin Roosevelt had just been elected to his third term aspresident. That pretty much makes The Marine Room the old-est San Diego restaurant still owned and operated by itsfounders in its original location. Executive chef Bernard Guil-las uses all that history to his best advantage — he’s got a lot todraw from as he travels the world in search of the finest cui-sine for The Marine Room’s legion of customers.

The Marine Room2000 Spindrift Drive

(858) 459-7222marineroom.com

VotedBest

Desserts

Michele CoulonDessertierMichele Coulon Dessertierdesserts and savory offerings aremade from the finest ingredients:fresh local organic produce, onlyreal butter, and Belgian chocolate.They take pride in creating spec-tacular wedding cakes anddesserts that are both appealing tothe eye and tantalizing to the taste.

Michele Coulon DessertierSycamore Court, 7556 Fay Ave,

(858) 456-5098dessertier.com

SilverBest Breakfast

A short list of Richard’s FavoritesOVEN Baked OMELETTESWESTERN WITH CHEESEHam, onions and bell peppers

BELGIAN WafflesBACON WAFFLECrisp bacon cooked inside a golden brown waffle

FROM THE CreperieFRESH FRENCH STRAWBERRY CREPESCrepes are wrapped around fresh juicy strawberries,topped with tropical sauce

Gourmet GRIDDLE CAKES49ERS FLAP JACKS3 Big, chewy pancakes from the gold rush

LA JOLLA 858.459.8800

909 Prospect St., Between Girar and Fay

DOWNTOWN619.231.7777520 Front St., Just South of Market

SilverNew Restaurant

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