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The Official Magazine of Coronado, California

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no. 244

08 Desserts and Writing: Jill O’Connor 14

Go Green

18 Spring Dining Menus 42 Dining Directory 46 Korean Bibimbap 53 Fashion: Spring and Summer 2021 60 SAFE: Secret to a Healthier Life 64 Adventures Aplenty Bloom in the Anza-Borrego Desert Your Favorites

13 Book Club Corner 49 Confessions of a Perfect(ish) Mom The Man That Was My Dad...

72 Way of Life

The Art of Interior Design

75 Operation Homelife

Sometimes We Feel Stuck

79 Finance

Increase Your Future Social Security Benefits

82 Yesteryear

Island Icon: Carl Turnipseed

86 Movie Night: Irish Edition EAGLE

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Desserts and Writing Is What It’s All About for Jill O’Connor

B

y combining her two loves, food and writing, Jill O’Connor has achieved what many only strive to do; she made it a career. With seven dessert books under her belt, O’Connor tirelessly continues to create and put her own twist to old, familiar recipes and make them her own.

When on deadline, desserts are all she thinks about. “When I’m writing a cookbook I struggle to get dinner on the table but there’s always dessert,” she said.

Growing up in San José, California, O’Connor had free rein in the kitchen, and as a rule, went through her mom’s recipe files as well as her great grandmother’s, who lived to be 111 years old. While in college as an English major, she worked as a lunch cook and pastry cook at a camp in Northern California.

Writing about desserts at that time was not on her radar. “When I was in college I loved writing and didn’t think I was going to be a food writer,” she said.

After graduation O’Connor worked in publishing and advertising before her marriage.

After she and her husband Jim, who spent a career in the U.S. Navy, married in 1987, the couple moved to London and O’Connor attended the Le Cordon Bleu London Culinary School. The Navy moved the young family a lot and when back in the U.S., she worked in the food business making desserts for a spa in San Marcos and later at a restaurant and

By Alessandra Selgi-Harrigan

Photo printed with permission by Leigh Beisch

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bakery on Bainbridge Island.

Then something happened. “I wanted to do something different…I got a bee in my bonnet and decided to write a spa dessert book,” she said.

Her first book was called “Sweet Nothings” and was all about spa desserts, a hot new thing in the 1990s. After the success of her first book, O’Connor realized this new career had a lot of potential; it was something she could do from anywhere the family lived. In fact, it worked well when her family moved to places like Japan, Hawaii and Coronado.

O’Connor recalls moving ten times.

“It was conducive for me especially with my husband being away a lot,” she explained. Once O’Connor became a mother to two daughters, Olivia and Sophia, now in their 20s, this new career was a good fit because she worked from home.

“It’s always been a happy thing for me to cook for people, but always my favorite path was desserts,” she said.

Her background is in French cuisine, especially pastry work.

The O’Connors have lived in Coronado for the past 20 years. For 10 years now, O’Connor has been writing food articles for the San Diego UnionTribune.

“This last February was 10 years in a row that I wrote for Valentine’s Day… It’s fun to come up with new things,” she said. Each of the Valentine’s Day stories published in the Union-Tribune are very different. O’Connor loves the challenge and what she creates is for all skill levels and not meant to be intimidating.

O’Connor is aware that her cookies always bring a smile. Her chocolate chip cookies have been her go-to recipe for years. “I’ve made them for so many occasions, like school gatherings… I was

the team baker. I baked them for parents and kids for my daughter’s softball team,” she said.

“Cake, I Love You” is her most recent book which features 60 recipes arranged by flavors. One of her favorite recipes in that book is the Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. O’Connor likes to use mayonnaise to make cakes. Mayonnaise consists of the emulsion of eggs and oil, and gives cakes a moist, light texture.

O’Connor uses mayonnaise to create layer cakes, sheet cakes and even delicate cupcakes; this ingredient never fails her.

Since COVID, she has baked a lot more cupcakes as mini cakes with individual forks inside them so there is no sharing.

Over the years, O’Connor has developed recipes for magazines like Bon Appétit, Better Homes & Gardens, and House Beautiful among the many.

O’Connor has also won the Greenbrier Award for Excellence in writing.

O’Connor enjoys creating holiday cookies in ways that surprise her readers like her lemon flavored Christmas cookies. For her, writing is not only about recipes, but delving into ingredients and techniques, like brown butter for example (boiling butter until the milk solids caramelize and turn brown).

“It’s a classic technique and I have developed recipes on how to use it,” she said. “There are so many ways to be creative in food writing; there’s potential to be tapped.”

Her first book is still her personal favorite because, “it was my breakout book and I stretched my wings,” followed by “Sticky, Chewy, Messy Gooey” and the sequel for kids which is where her chocolate chip recipe is published.

Despite the many desserts she has

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created over the years, O’Connor still loves her chocolate chip cookies and her chocolate layer cake, which is a classic, old fashioned recipe with a personal twist.

As a baker and a mom she has created personal birthday cakes for each of her daughters, which she makes for them every year.

In Coronado, O’Connor likes to walk with friends early in the morning. “I live three blocks from the beach and never get tired of the beach and…feel so lucky to live here,” she said. O’Connor also gets inspired when she’s out walking. “You never know where I’m going to get my next idea,” she said.

She is also constantly keeping an eye out for new restaurants popping up in town.

What does she love about her job? “I enjoy the writing, sitting down with my thoughts, [deciding] what angle to use. I love doing research, the origins of things.

I’m a bit of a detective. I use different aspects… use different parts of my brain, it keeps me on my toes,” she said.

O’Connor has held a few book signings in Coronado not only at Bay Books but at other venues, including the candy store inside the Hotel del Coronado and at the former Salon de Ville. At the salon, champagne bottles were placed in the sinks with ice, and cakes and treats decorated the windows while attendees got a chance to try her creations.

O’Connor likes to use non-traditional venues for her book signings and most importantly she said you can’t be a cookbook writer and not bring treats. “I always bring tons of samples,” she said.

In an interesting twist, O’Connor is not currently working on another cookbook, but instead she is focusing on writing a mystery.

Hunka Chunka Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Reprinted with permission from “Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey Treats for Kids” by Jill O’Connor

Starting the batter with melted butter makes these cookies extra crisp and chewy. Use a 2-ounce self-releasing ice cream scoop or a ¼-cup measuring cup to portion out the dough if you have one.

Makes 18 to 22 cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) salted or unsalted butter, melted 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs plus 1 egg yolk 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 3 cups (13.5 ounces) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup toasted pecan halves, coarsely chopped (optional)

In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Add the eggs, yolk, vanilla and salt. Stir to combine. Sift the flour and baking soda into the batter and stir just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans (if using.)

Cover and refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.

Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature before scooping. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Use a 2-ounce self-releasing ice cream scoop or ¼-cup measuring cup to portion out the cookie dough.

Arrange the cookies at least two inches apart to allow for spreading (6 to 8 cookies per sheet). Bake on the center rack of the oven until the cookies are golden brown, and crisp around the edges yet slightly soft in the center, 15 to 17 minutes. Allow cookies to cool slightly on the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Bay Books Book Club Corner Books people are reading…

The Four Winds

by Kristin Hannah

Walk in My Combat Boots: True Stories from America’s Bravest Warriors

From a time of abundance in the 1920s to the

By James Patterson, Matt Eversmann

devastation of the the Dust Bowl in the depression

A departure from Patterson’s previous work, this

era, Elsa, whose farm and marriage are falling apart,

book is a collection of brutally honest stories of the

must make a choice to save her family: stay and try

men and women who fought in Vietnam, Iraq and

to work her land that she loves or leave and head to

Afghanistan. Created from hundreds of interviews

California for a better life. A gritty novel of courage

by Patterson and Eversmann, it’s an eye-opening

and sacrifice.

portrayal of the honor, commitment and personal responsibility veterans have given to our country,

How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science that Will Help You Find Love

Ready Player Two

By Logan Ury

Return to the OASIS with Wade Watts where a

In a conversational, friendly style, Harvard educated

fun adventure awaits. Only days after winning the

behavioral scientist Ury offers a funny and practical

contest of OASIS founder Halliday, Watts uncovers a

guide to anyone in a long term relationship or those

technical advancement that is a thousand times more

looking to find one. The book is a data-driven, step-

wondrous, but dangerous and addictive. With one

by-step guide to how to find and then how to build

last Easter egg hunt, Watts must find the prize as his

the relationship of your dreams in the world of

life, the future of OASIS and humanity hangs in the

today’s modern love.

balance.

By Ernest Cline

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Spring Gr Whether you opt for St Patrick’s Day emerald or Coronado Island ivy, March is the month to go for green and put some spring in your step!

LIME LIQUEUR Guinness may be the go-to beverage for St Patrick’s Day but why not switch things up with Vom FASS’s Caipirinha Lime Liqueur? New to Ferry Landing, this European Market & Tasting Room also invites you to go over the rainbow with Absinthe Libertine 72. The flavors of star anise, fennel and licorice root can be enjoyed in the classic manner with water and sugar, or why not try it Vom FASS style with champagne or ginger ale!

LUCK OF THE IRISH McP’s Irish Pub is the place to be on St Patrick’s Day in Coronado.

Though celebrations may be a little more subdued this year, the Irish spirit will be strong!

Raise a glass and cheer, “Sláinte!” (pronounced slaan-sha).

BEACHY GREEN Coronado Historical Association has an eyecatching signature green kit for your spring trip to the beach, including a hoodie for our cooler days in paradise.

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Greens!

GREEN GIFTS Adorn has gorgeous green gifts including glazed pottery wall hangings, retro motel key chains and a Crystals Stone Deck with “78 Crystal Cards to Engerize Your Life”. Look out for green Malachite, Serpentine and Aventurine.

ST PATRICK’S SWEET COOKIES Coronado Sweet Cookie Studio wows yet again with their St Patrick’s Day collection including a gnome-style leprechaun and a pot of gold. (Instagram @coronado.sweet.cookie.

EMERALD KEEPERS What is an Emerald Keeper? A person who cares for our beautiful coastal community of Coronado and champions a life that is Emerald Green, Ocean Blue. You can make a difference by simply refusing the single use plastics that have become so plentiful in the pandemic.

Purchase your reusable bamboo set at emeraldkeepers.org today!

GET LUCKY Irish legend has it that wearing green makes you invisible to leprechauns and thus spares you getting pinched!

Enhance your good luck with a clover cuff from Solvar and don either full size felt hat or mini green satin hat hairclip, then raise a glass of Irish cream! (All items available at Scottish Treasures Celtic Corner.)

IRISH EYES Dubliner Ros Coady of Sweat Circuit Coronado offers free workout videos at @rosfightsfat on Instagram.

Worth watching for the Irish accent alone.

His favorite exercise?

“Guinness bicep curls!”

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YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED Crown City License Plate Frames in Coronado green are available from the Coronado Chamber of Commerce, Charisma and the new Coronado Beach Company at El Cordova Plaza.

GREEN THUMBS Coronado Hardware has everything for the greenthumbed gardener, including a 10oz ‘brick’ of soap with menthol that can cut through dirt and grease. Made by Duke Cannon Supply Company – “Inspired by soldiers.

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Croque Madame Rosemary Ham, Gruyere, Egg on Sourdough Breakfast Wrap Italian Sausage, Egg, Peppers, Onions, Potato & Cheddar Cheese Egg, Bacon, Fontina on Butter Croissant Egg, Spinach, Tomato & Parmesan on Everything Croissant Egg, Turkey Sausage, Cheddar on a Bagel Bistro Bagel everything bagel with Persian cucumber, tomato, onion, herb black pepper schmear Avocado Toast with Herbs, Tomato & Olive Oil Pan Purdue & Maple Syrup Dusted in Powder Sugar Lavender Honey Butter sweet crepe Peanut Butter & Nutella sweet crepe Quiche Lorraine with Seasonal Fruit Seasonal Quiche roasted onions, butternut squash, sage & parmesan with Seasonal Fruit Fall Frittata roasted mushrooms, thyme, shallots & parmesan Irish Oatmeal with Brown Sugar, Banana, Golden Raisins Acai Bowl with Seasonal Berries, Bananas, Granola, Coconut, Honey +Natural Peanut Butter Plain Greek Yogurt Bowl with Seasonal Fruit, Granola & Honey

SANDWICHES

served with house chips Roasted Turkey & Brie on White Arugula & Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Ham & Peach Chutney on White Butter Lettuce, Jack Cheese, Red Onion & Mayo 3 Cheese Grilled Cheese Fontina, Gruyere & Parmesan + Bacon House Spicy Chicken Sandwich Buttermilk battered chicken breast, butter lettuce, tomato, pickles & chipotle mayo on our house hoagie

SALAD

House Caesar with House Croutons Autumn Salad Spring Mix, Julienned Apples, Endive, Candied Pecans, Bleu Cheese Crumble, Pomegranate Seeds & Apple Cider Vinaigrette

CORONADO DINING

SOUP

French Onion Soup with Melted Gruyere Cheese on crostini Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheddar Sourdough Bites

SIDES

Pigs in a Blanket with ketchup & dijonnaise Sausage Links / Bacon / Seasonal Fruit

BAGELS

Salt / Everything / Swiss / Cinnamon Sugar / Seasonal + Schmear plain or herb black pepper 6 pack assorted bagels with schmear

CROISSANTS

Butter / Everything / Almond / Chocolate + Scratch Made Seasonal Jam

This is a sample menu. Please visit our website for menu updates. Claytonsbakeryandbistro.com

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House French Roast 3 Iced Coffee 3.5 Cold Brew 4.5 Iced Vietnamese Cold Brew 5.5 Iced Lavender Vietnamese Cold Brew 6 Café Au Lait 3.5 Americano 3 Rise & Shine 4 Espresso 3 Cappuccino 4 Classic Latte 4 Vanilla Latte 4.5 Honey Lavender Latte 4.5 Cinnamon Honey Latte 4.5 Golden Tumeric Oat Latte 5 Caramel Macchiato 4.5 Honey Bee Cortado 3.5 Dirty Chai 5 Made with Organic Whole Milk Organic Nonfat Available Upon Request + Flavor .5 / + Espresso Shot 1 / Oat or Almond Milk .99

Mocha 5 Mexican Mocha 5 Mary’s Matcha Latte 5 Chai Tea Latte 4 Hot Chocolate 3.5 Mexican Hot Chocolate 4 Sun Tea (sweetened or unsweetened) 3

Beer, Wine & Bubbly

Chardonnay Excelsior, Western Cape, So. Africa (2018) 6 Sauvignon Blanc The Seeker, Marlborough, NZ (2018) 6 Cabernet Sauvignon Simple Life Winery, California (2018) 8 Pinot Noir Cloudfall Vineyards, Monterrey (2017) 8 Rosé Conundrum, California (2017) 7 Brut Sparkling

Opera Prima, California (2018) 6 House Mimosa 8

This is a sample menu. Please visit our website for menu updates. Claytonsbakeryandbistro.com

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CORONADO DINING

Organic Milk whole or nonfat 3 OJ 4.5 Pear Juice 4 Acqua Panna 3 Orangina or Aranciata 2.5 Limonata 2 Lorina Lemonade 3 San Pellegrino Sparkling 2 Harney’s Organic 1/2 Tea & 1/2 Lemonade 2.5 Vignette Wine Soda 3 Chardonnay, Rosé, Pinot Noir House Lemonade 3 House French Lavender Lemonade 4

(619) 435-5425|

EGGS

979 Orange Ave.

HOUSE SPECIALS

Eggs & OMELETs

Benedicts & Scrambles

HUEVOS RANCHEROS 2 eggs served on corn tortillas topped with homemade ranchero sauce, sour cream, guacamole, and cheese

Served with hashbrowns & 1 slice of toast (2 slices upon request) white, wheat, rye, sourdough, or English muffin.

1, 2 OR 3 egg breakfast 1, 2 or 3 eggs ADD: bacon, ham, or sausage, homemade corned beef hash or homemade hot sausage SUB: gluten-free toast, 1 pancake or 1 piece french toast

VEGGIE SCRAMBLE 3 eggs, mushrooms, spinach, bell peppers & onions served with hashbrowns & toast

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK & EGGS served with hashbrowns & toast PORK CHOPS & EGGS with hashbrowns, toast STEAK & EGGS served with hashbrowns & toast BREAKFAST BURRITO eggs, cheese, refried beans & hashbrowns add: bacon, sausage, ham, spicy sausage, chorizo or avocado

CHEESE OMELET cheddar, swiss, american, or muenster

BISCUIT & GRAVY with 2 eggs & hashbrowns

CHORIZO SCRAMBLE 3 eggs, chorizo, cheese served with beans or hashbrowns & a flour tortilla MACHACA SCRAMBLE 3 eggs, machaca beef, cheese served with beans or hashbrowns & a flour tortilla

MEATLOVER’S bacon, sausage, ham & cheddar

MEXICANA SCRAMBLE 3 eggs, ham, cheese, tomato, onions & jalapeno served with beans or hashbrowns & a flour tortilla

DENVER ham, green pepper & onions

EGGS BENEDICT served with hashbrowns

GARBAGE CHA CHA’S CHORIZO 4 eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, 3 cheeses & BURRITO eggs, chorizo, feta, black beans, grilled onions, veggies avocado served with homemade house salsa VEGGIE mushroom, tomato, bell pepper, spinach, BETTY’S BISCUIT BOWL homemade biscuit layered with a cheese onion omelet, country gravy, hashbrowns served SPINACH, TOMATO, FETA with pico de gallo

CORONADO DINING

Breakfast

EGGS FLORENTINE BENEDICT spinach, tomato & smoked bacon served with hashbrowns COUNTRY BENEDICT spicy sausage, thick-cut bacon, 2 poached eggs & country gravy on a toasted biscuit served with hashbrowns

IRISH homemade corned beef hash & cheddar

CARNITAS & CHORIZO HASH NADO potatoes, cheddar & black beans topped with swiss & tomato topped w/ avocado sour cream & pico de gallo STEAK & PEPPERJACK FARMER BENNY’S MARKET with red onions & roasted red peppers HASH hashbrowns, seasonal veggies & 2 poached ADD: avocado $2.50, meat $2 - $3, veggies $0.99 eggs topped with our green goddess hollandaise (creamy avocado, jalapeño & SUB: fruit for hashbrowns $2, egg whites cilantro) $2.25 ACAI BOWL topped with strawberries, bananas, granola, coconut, honey OATMEAL BOWL served with brown sugar & raisins ADD: sliced bananas, strawberries, pecans, ADD: peanut butter or sliced almonds YOGURT BOWL MICKEY MOUSE PANCAKES plain or vanilla greek yogurt topped with with whipped Cream strawberries, bananas, granola, honey CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES

BOWLS

KIDS

BREAKFAST SANDWICHES SERVED WITH HASHBROWNS.

FRIED EGG SANDWICH Omelet-style eggs, ham & American cheese SPICY SAUSAGE ENGLISH MUFFIN Omelet-style eggs, hot sausage & American cheese CROISSANT VEGGIE SANDWICH Omelet-style eggs, avocado, tomato & Swiss FLORENTINE BISCUIT Omelet-style eggs filled with spinach, roasted red peppers, grilled onions, & gruyere cheese served on a bacon biscuit CHICKEN FRIED STEAK BISCUIT SANDWICH Chicken fried steak, topped with a fried egg, country gravy, and cheddar cheese BLT EGG BURGER Angus beef patties, two fried eggs, bacon, lettuce, & tomato on an amoroso roll

WAFFLES & MORE

OLD FASHIONED WAFFLE BELGIAN WAFFLE

CHICKEN & WAFFLE Belgian waffle topped with fried chicken & honey ADD: Bacon to waffle batter

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE HOT CAKES WAFFLE Belgian waffle layered & topped with 3 Buttermilk pancakes fresh strawberries & whipped cream Gluten-Friendly $2

BACON CHEDDAR BELGIAN SHORT STACK 2 Buttermilk pancakes WAFFLE Gluten-Friendly $2 FRENCH TOAST THE COMBO 2 hot cakes or French Toast, 2 eggs (any style), 2 strips of bacon or 2 sausage FRENCH TOAST STRIPS links

ADD: a farm fresh egg USA CAKES ADD: bacon or sausage Layered with berries & whipped cream Call for daily specials or visit our take-out window for fresh baked bakery selections and a full beverage menu.

“Where The Locals Go”

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Lunch & Dinner PANINIS Served with fries, coleslaw, or chips.

CORONADO CUBANO turkey, ham, swiss, dill pickles, mustard, & mayo CAPRESE fresh tomato, house made mozzarella fresh basil, vinaigrette ADD: chicken or turkey LONDON BROIL ROAST BEEF horseradish cheddar, red onions, roasted red peppers, horseradish mayo TURKEY DAY baked turkey, stuffing, muenster, cranberry sauce served with gravy BLTA bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY with banana

ADD: sweet potato waffle fries $1

DINNER PLATES

BURGERS

1/3 LB. HAMBURGER

*BAKED MEATLOAF & GRAVY

1/3 LB. BACON CHEESEBURGER

1/4 LB. BORDER DOG hot dog wrapped in bacon topped with grilled onions & jalapenos

1/3 LB. BBQ BACON SWISS BURGER

1/4 LB. CHILI DOG topped with onions & cheese

1/3 LB. CHEESEBURGER

*FLAT IRON STEAK *CHICKEN FRIED STEAK HOMEMADE FRIED CHICKEN DINNER (BONELESS) served with creamed corn, mashed potatoes, homemade bacon gruyere biscuit HOMEMADE FISH ‘N’ CHIPS served with fries and coleslaw SPAGHETTI & HOMEMADE MEATBALLS served with caesar salad & garlic bread HOMEMADE CHICKEN STRIPS & FRIES OPEN FACED TURKEY SANDWICH served with mashed potatoes & gravy OPEN FACED MEATLOAF SANDWICH served with mashed potatoes & gravy

1/3 LB. CHILI CHEESE BURGER

SANDWICHES

TURKEY, BACON, AVOCADO THE DEWEY cheese, grilled onions & 1000 island on toasted sourdough HAM & CHEESE TUNA, SWISS, AVOCADO on thick challah bread on squaw

SWEETS

TRADITIONAL MONTE CRISTO turkey, ham, swiss, mayo, & mustard in deep fried batter CHEESESTEAK london Broil roast beef, grilled onions, peppers, swiss served on an amoroso roll

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GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES Served with fries or coleslaw, served with a white or wheat bun with fixins on the side.

CLAYTON’S CLASSIC grilled chicken breast FRIED CHICKEN topped with cream of corn, served on our homemade buttermilk biscuit CALIFORNIA bacon, muenster & avocado BBQ BACON SLAW STACKER swiss cheese, homemade onion ring Full menu online including specialty drinks, coffeees, starters and sides.

ClaytonsCoffeeShop.com

CORONADO DINING

TUNA CHEDDAR MELT OLD FASHIONED EGG SALAD on marble rye TURKEY & HAVARTI on wheat on sourdough STEAK SANDWICH CLUB flat iron, grilled onions, peppers, HONEY HAM muenster cheese, honey mustard on a triple decker turkey & bacon on horseradish sauce on an amoroso roll sourdough croissant REUBEN corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, 1,000 BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO GRILLED SANDWICHES Served with fries or coleslaw island on marble rye on toasted white GRILLED CHEESE on thick challah bread

1/4 LB. HOT DOG topped with onions & tomatoes

HOMEMADE GRANNY SMITH APPLE PIE CLAYTON’S STACKER topped with homemade beer-battered COCONUT CREAM, BANANA onion rings, swiss, bacon, BBQ sauce CREAM, CHOCOLATE CREAM, STRAWBERRY DOUBLE DECKER CREAM, CHERRY OR double patty, bacon, cheese BLUEBERRY PIE a la mode $3 CLASSIC PATTY MELT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES swiss & grilled onions on marble rye & MILK FOR 2 MIKEY MELT TRADITIONAL HOT FUDGE grilled onions, swiss, 1,000 island on SUNDAE sourdough DOUBLE FUDGE BROWNIE SUNDAE THE CALIFORNIA avocado & muenster GOOEY CINNAMON ROLL TURKEY OR VEGGIE BURGER SUNDAE MILKSHAKES, FLOATS, & on wheat bun MALTS

BACON, CHEESE, & TOMATO Sandwiches come with mayo, VEGGIE lettuce, & tomato. Served with fries, cheddar, muenster, avocado, cucumbers on thick challah bread on squaw coleslaw, or chips.

BLT & EGGS on toasted white

HOT DOGS

*THANKSGIVING BAKED TURKEY & STUFFING served with Cranberry Sauce

Clayton’s Mexican Take-Out 1107 10th St

(619) 437-8811

CORONADO DINING

Jalapeños & Carrots

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CORONADO DINING

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COSTA AZUL BAYFRONT

619-435-3525 APPETIZERS Nachos Azul

Tortilla chips covered with beans and cheese, topped with salsa fresca, sour cream, & guacamole. $10.95

(best with carne asada, pork, chicken or shredded beef for $4)

Guacamole Dip

Fresh crushed Haas avocado mixed with pica de gallo & served with tortilla chips. $10.95

Baja Shrimp Cocktail Chopped shrimp served in fresh tomato salsa with chilies, cucumber & avocado. $12.95

Shrimp Ceviché

Prawns marinated in lime juice served on crisp tortillas with salsa fresca & a sliced avocado. $11.95

Taquitos or Flautas

Three rolled corn tortillas stuffed with beef or three rolled flour tortillas stuffed with chicken, topped with salsa fresca, sour cream, cheese and guacamole. $9.95

Baja Wings

CORONADO DINING

Spice rubbed chicken drummettes & wings, deep fried, served with house specialty sauce. $9.95

SANDWICHES Costa Burger

Angus beef served on a warm bun with lettuce, tomato & onion. $12.95 (Add cheese for $1.50)

1201 FIRST STREET

SOUPS & SALADS Pozolé de Pollo

Traditional Mexican chicken soup with hominy, onions, cilantro & oregano. $5.95 cup / $7.95 bowl

Garden Esmeralda Salad

Mixed greens, tomato, jicama, red onion, corn and hearts of palm, tossed with house vinaigrette or chipotle ranch dressing. $11.95 (Add chicken, chilled shrimp or salmon for $6.95)

Caesar Salad Azul

Romaine lettuce tossed with our roasted garlic dressing topped with asiago cheese. $10.95

SERVED WITH RICE & BEANS.

Grilled Carné Asada

Specially marinated steak, chargrilled and served with guacamole, salsa & fresh tortillas. $20.95

Coronado Burrito

Your choice of carné asada or chicken, filled with beans, guacamole, salsa fresca and cheese. Topped with salsa verde or salsa roja & melted cheese. $14.95

Carnitas Olé

(Add grilled chicken or chilled shrimp for $6.95)

Seasoned pork, seared then braised in beer, citrus and spices.

Served with guacamole, salsa & fresh tortillas. $16.95

Costa Spinach Salad

Chicken Chimichanga

Fresh spinach tossed with poppyseed dressing, mandarin oranges, hard-boiled eggs, hearts of palm. $11.95

A flour tortilla stuffed with chicken, cheese and beans, deep fried. Topped with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa fresca. $14.95

LOCAL FAVORITES

Two grilled swordfish tacos on flour tortillas with cabbage, salsa fresca, cheese & chipotle ranch. $16.95

(Add chicken or chilled shrimp $6.95)

Pacific Swordfish

Pacific swordfish grilled with garlic, butter and lemon, served “Mexican-style” with rice, beans, salsa fresca, tortillas & guacamole.

“Gringo-style” with rice and sauteed vegetables. $24.95

Garlic Shrimp

Mexican shrimp sautéed in butter, garlic, lemon juice & seasonings.

Your choice of sides: rice or sautéed vegetables or rice and beans. $24.95

Grilled Chicken

Fresh chicken breast served on a warm bun with lettuce, tomato & onion. $12.95

SOUTH OF THE BORDER SPECIALS

Children’s Menu Available

(Add cheese for $1.50)

COMBINATION PLATES $16.95

Choice of two items with rice & beans.

Tacos Carne asada, Quesadillas Carne carnitas, or chicken asada, carnitas, or chicken

Enchiladas

Chicken or cheese.

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Swordfish Tacos

Shrimp Burrito

Filled with sautéed shrimp, pepeprs, onions, tomatoes and pinto beans. Topped with chipotle chili saucem jalapeño cheesde sauce & melted cheese. $17.95

Chili Rellenos

Two roasted Anaheim peppers, stuffed with rotisserie chicken & cheese, topped with salsa rojo. $15.95

Veggie Burrito

Flour tortilla filled with sautéed vegetables, whole beans, cheese and salsa fresca. Topped with chili verde sauce, guacamole & whole pinto beans. $15.95

Chicken Enchiladas

Chicken and cheese rolled in corn tortillas, topped with salsa roja & melted cheese. $16.95

CORONADO DINING

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(619) 435-4545 | 1202 Orange Ave.| IslandPastaCoronadoCa.com

Stuffed Pasta

Pasta Plates Rigatoni Bake Oven baked rigatoni, meat sauce, melted mozzarella.

Verdura Pasta Spinach, mushooms, tomatoes, capers, olives, onions & artichoke hearts tossed in olive oil & garlic.

Served over spaghetti.

Tomato Basil Spaghettini Spaghettini pasta with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic & olive oil.

Garlic Chicken Savory chicken, garlic and mushrooms in a white wine & light cream sauce. Served over fettuccine

Rosemary Chicken Fresh chicken breast baked with rosemary and garlic. Served with rigatoni pesto Lasagna with Meat Sauce

For a full menu, visit our website

Pizza

Oven baked 12” pies.

Cheese Pizza Build Your Own Pizza Add any ingredient for a $1.95 each Prima Vera Pizza Green & red peppers, onions, black olives, mushrooms & mozzarella Artichoke Heart Pizza Artichoke hearts, tomatoes & mozzarella White Pizza Pesto, tomatoes & mozzarella BBQ Chicken Pizza BBQ sauce, chicken, tomatoes, cilantro & mozzarella Island Pizza Sausage, pepperoni, green and red peppers & onion

Four Cheese Pizza Fontina, mozzarella, parmesan & fresh mozzarella cheeses Roy-Roy Pizza Four cheese pizza with double pepperoni & double pizza sauce Hawaiian Pizza Freshly baked pizza with ham & pineapple slices Sundried Tomato Pizza Freshly baked pizza with sundried tomatoes, feta & mozzarella cheeses Portobello Mushroom Pizza Freshly baked pizza with marinated portabello mushrooms, fresh spinach & onions Spicy Scampi Pizza White shrimp, garlic, jalapeno, tomato & cilantro

Sandwiches CORONADO DINING

Served with pasta salad.

Torpedo Fresh deli meats and mozzarella, served hot or cold.

Turkey Breast Fresh turkey breast and mozzarella, served hot or cold.

Meatball or Sausage Sub Home-made meatballs or Italian spicy sausage topped with marinara & melted mozzarella

HOURS

Caprese Sandwich Fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomato & basil Portabello Sandwich Portabello mushrooms served open faced with melted mozzerella, fresh basil, and marinara.

Roasted Eggplant Eggplant roasted with garlic, olive oil, served open faced with melted mozzerella, fresh basil, and marinara.

Manicotti Pasta stuffed with cheeses, baked with fresh marinara sauce & mozzarella cheese Lobster Ravioli Ravioli stuffed with lobster and topped with creamy alfredo sauce Wild Mushroom Ravioli Savory ravioli stuffed with shiitake mushrooms and cheese and topped with marinara and pesto sauce.

Tortellini Tri-colored cheese tortellini, spinach, basil, and sundried tomato in a cream sauce, topped with chicken Canneloni Pasta stuffed with meat and Italian cheeses, baked with fresh marinara sauce and mozzerella cheese.

Seafood Shrimp Scampi Jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, fresh basil, onion and capers, sauteed with white wine garlic andoliveoil served over spaghetti Fettuccine & Clam Sauce White wine clam sauce with mushrooms, garlic & tomatoes served over fettucine Seafood Alfredo Scallops, shrimp & clams in olive oil & garlic served over a bed of fettucine alfredo Fresh Salmon Atlantic salmon baked and topped with spicy cilantro and serrano pesto Jumbo Scallops Jumbo scallops in a white wine and cream sauce with fresh mushrooms & asaparagus, served over fettuccine.

12 & Under Pee-Wee Pasta Plates Kraft Mac & Cheese Cheesy Pepperoni Garlic Bread Cheese Ravioli

Daily 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Happy Hour: M-F 3 to 6 p.m. & all day Sunday

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1201 First Street. Coronado (619) 522-0217

1201 First Street. Coronado

Starters

SAM’iCHES

SMOKED PIGGY POPPERS ...................... 7/9 fresh jalapeño stuffed with cream

served with one side

cheese, wrapped in bacon and smoked tender

Starters FRIED PICKLES ............................................ 6 southern fried dill pickle chips served

with our jalapeño mustard dipping sauce

SMOKED PIGGY CHILI POPPERS ......................

7/9 TEXAS ..........................

6cream / 10 fresh BRISKET jalapeño with stewed chopped smoked stuffed beef brisket

cheese, wrapped bacon and smoked with fresh chiles inand spices, served tender with corn fritters

FRIED PICKLES ............................................

613 MEMPHIS PORK .......................... fried NACHOS dillfind pickle chipschips served asouthern great Memphis - tortilla are

with ourin jalapeño mustard covered queso sauce and dipping topped sauce with diced tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, drizzled sour cream and BBQ TEXAS BRISKET CHILI ..........................

6 /pork, 10 sauce a heap pulledstewed choppedand smoked beefofbrisket sweet, hot and with fresh chiles and spices, served crunchy! with corn fritters

SLIDERS (3)PORK ...................................................

10 MEMPHIS ..........................

13 your choice of NACHOS pulled brisket, a great Memphis find pork, - tortilla chipsorare

chicken on sauce a sweet and covered served in queso androll topped topped withtomatoes, slaw and BBQ sauce green with diced jalapeños, onions, drizzled sour cream and BBQ TENNESSEE TACOS ................

10 andSTREET heap of(3) pulled pork, asauce taco trio ofapork, chicken, or brisket sweet, hot and topped with mexican slaw, tangy BBQ crunchy! crema and fresh cilantro

SLIDERS (3) ...................................................

10 DIRTY FRIES ...................................................

13 your fries, choice of pulled pork, brisket, or curly pulled pork,queso, chicken served on a sweetjalapeños roll and topped with slaw and BBQ sauce PIGGY FRIES (CURLY FRIES) .................... 4 / 7 TENNESSEE STREET TACOS (3) ................

10 CORN FRITTERS 4with /7 a taco trioballs of ........................................ pork, or brisket best little in thechicken, West, served toppedbutter with mexican slaw, tangy BBQ honey crema and fresh cilantro

DIRTY FRIES ...................................................

13 BIGfries, OL’ SALAD $13 curly pulled pork,queso, Mixed greens with jalapeños cucumber, carrots, jicama, tomato and PIGGY FRIES (CURLY FRIES) ....................

4 / 7corn with your choice of pulled pork, chicken, or........................................ brisket CORN FRITTERS 4 /7 best little balls in the West, served with honey butter

TEXAS POTATO $13

aBIG1 OL’ lb.SALAD hickory potato $13 smoked topped smoked pork, Mixed with greens with pulled cucumber, carrots, jicama, andchili corn chicken, sausagetomato or brisket & with your choice of pulled pork, piggy’s cheese sauce, sour cream, chicken, or brisket BBQ sauce, bacon & green onion

TEXAS POTATO $13

a 1 lb. hickory smoked potato topped with & smoked pulled pork, MAC CHEESE chicken, sausage or brisket chili & piggy’s cheese sauce, sour cream, BBQ sauce, bacon & green onion

mac and jalapeño cheddar sausage, jalapeño, cilantro, BBQ crema

MAC &MAC CHEESE ....................................................... 4/6 CHILI .................................................................

10 cavatappi noodles, housemade cheese sauce mac and texas brisket chili PIGGY MAC ................................................................

10 mac SiDES and pulled pork, crispy onions, BBQ sauce MEXI MAC .................................................................. 10

• PO’TATER SALAD • SMOKED MAC SALAD • SLAW • SMOKED BAKED BEANS 10 CHILI MAC .................................................................

mac and jalapeño cheddar sausage, jalapeño, cilantro, BBQ crema mac and texas brisket chili

SiDES • PO’TATER SALAD • SMOKED MAC SALAD • SLAW • SMOKED BAKED BEANS

SAM’iCHES PULLED PORK .................................................. 10 potato bun, coleslaw, sauce BBQ CHICKEN BREAST ..................................

11 served with sauce one side potato bun, coleslaw, BEEF BRISKET................................................... 11 TRADITIONAL potato bun, onions, pickles, sauce ˜ PORK JALAPENO CHEDDAR SAUSAGE .................

10 PULLED ..................................................

10 amaroso roll,coleslaw, onions, pickles, potato bun, sauce sauce SMOKED TURKEY ..............................................

BBQ CHICKEN ..................................

119 potato bun, BREAST cranberry sauce, lettuce, potato bun, coleslaw, sauce tomato

BRISKET...................................................

11 -BEEF FUN & FUNKY potato bun, onions, pickles, sauce ˜ CHEDDAR SAUSAGE ................. 10 JALAPENO CALI BBQ ............................................................ amaroso roll, onions, pickles, sauce 13 smoked pull pork or pulled chicken, mexican slaw, fresh cilantro, jalapeños,9 SMOKED TURKEY .............................................. avocado, tangy BBQ crema, torta bun potato bun, cranberry sauce, lettuce, tomato TEXAS HEARTHROB .......................................

13 sausage, amaroso roll -brisket, FUN &pork, FUNKY DIRTY SANWEZ................................................

13 pulled jalapeño cheddar sausage, CALI BBQpork, ............................................................ queso, flamin’ hot cheetos, torta bun 13

A LA Happy Hour CARTE Daily | 3pm - 6pm PULLED PORK ............................................. 22/LB BEEFA BRISKET.............................................

26/LB LA CARTE CHICKEN ............................. 10 HALF/15 WHOLE BABY ................................... 23/RACK PULLEDBACK PORKRIBS.............................................

22/LB PO’TATER SALAD ...................

6 PINT/11 QUART BEEF BRISKET............................................. 26/LB SLAW ..................................... / 11 WHOLE QUART CHICKEN ............................. 106 PINT HALF/15 SMOKED SALAD .......... 6 PINT /1123/RACK QUART BABY BACKMACRIBS ...................................

SMOKED .... 66PINT / 11 QUART PO’TATERBAKED SALADBEANS ...................

PINT/11 QUART SLAW ..................................... 6 PINT / 11 QUART SMOKED MAC SALAD .......... 6 PINT /11 QUART SMOKED BAKED BEANS .... 6 PINT / 11 QUART

smoked pull pork or pulled chicken, mexican slaw, fresh cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, tangyBURGER BBQ crema, BBQ BACON $12 torta bun potato bun, smoked applewood13 TEXAS HEARTHROB ....................................... bacon,sausage, onion strings, cheddar jack brisket, pork, amaroso roll cheese, BBQ sauce + fries or a sideSANWEZ................................................ 13 DIRTY pulled pork, jalapeño cheddar sausage, queso, flamin’ hot cheetos, torta bun

BBQ BACON BURGER $12 PLATES

potato bun, smoked applewood bacon, onion strings, cheddar jack cheese, BBQ sauce + fries or a side with one side & white bread served

PULLED PORK ......................................... 10 / 15 PLATES 11 / 16 BEEF BRISKET..........................................

CHICKEN .......................................... 8 / 11 / 16 served with one side & white bread BABY ............................ 13 / 10 19 // 15 26 PULLEDBACK PORKRIBS.........................................

4 bones| 1/2 rack | Full

BEEF BRISKET.......................................... 11 / 16 CHICKEN .......................................... 8 / 11 / 16 COMBOS BABY BACK RIBS ............................ 13 / 19 / 26

4 bones| 1/2 rack | Full

served with two sides & white bread

LIL’ MARKET COMBO........................................24 pick two meats COMBOS PIG OUT PLATTER............................................. 29 pick three meats

served with two sides & white bread

GONE TO MARKET SAMPLER ....................... 40 LIL’ MARKET feeds 2. 4COMBO........................................24 rib bones, lil’ brisket, lil’ pick two meats pulled pork 1/2 bird

PIG OUT PLATTER............................................. 29 pick three meats

GONE TO MARKET SAMPLER ....................... 40

feeds 2. 4 rib bones, lil’ brisket, lil’ pulled pork 1/2 bird

SPECIALS MILITARY MONDAY

15% OFF W/ A VALID MILITARY I.D.

SPECIALS TACO TUESDAY

$5 STREET TACOS

MILITARY MONDAY

15% OFF VALID MILITARY I.D. KIDSW/ EATAFREE WEDNESDAY’S

W/ THE PURCHASE OF AN ADULT TACO TUESDAY ENTREE $5 STREET TACOS

RANDOM THURSDAY’S

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MAC & CHEESE ....................................................... 4/6 cavatappi noodles, housemade cheese sauce PIGGY MACpulled ................................................................

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TRADITIONAL

Happy Hour Daily | 3pm - 6pm Opening Hours Sun - Thurs | 10:30am - 8:30pm Fri & Sat | 10:30am - 9pm

SEASONALLY-INSPIRED CHEF’S MEZES Roasted Tomatoes

SPIRO’S PLAT TERS 14.95

Infused with authentic Greek olive oil, block feta and spices, marinated kalamata olives, fava beans, warm pita.

Seasoned tender, marinated gyros or kabobs grilled to order. Served with classic Greek salad, tzatziki and warm pita, choice of rice pilaf or fries.

Gyro

Lamb & Beef Chicken

12.95

Souvlaki

Grilled Chicken 15.95 Beef, Lamb or Shrimp 16.95

Crispy Calamari & Spiro’s Special Sauce

11.95

Grilled Filet Mignon

18.95

Grilled Salmon

20.95

Authentic Tabouli Salad

6.50

Spiro’s Famous Saganaki

11.95

Homemade Falafel

12.95

Greek Pizza of the Day

7.95

Hummus Platter Feta, kalamata olives, marinated fava beans, warm pita

13.95 14.95

GREEK SPECIALTIES Served with small Greek salad and choice of rice pilaf, fries or skordalia (garlic mashed potatoes).

MEDITERRANEAN SALADS Add Gyro: lamb & beef or chicken 6.50/ea Souvlaki: lamb, beef, grilled chicken or shrimp 6.50/ea Falafel 7.95

Traditional Horiatiki Village Salad

7.25

Vine ripe tomatoes, marinated block feta, kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncinis

Classic Greek Salad Fresh field greens, vine ripe tomatoes, marinated block feta, kalamata olives, red onion, pepperoncinis

7.25 md 9.25 lg

18.95 20.95 15.95 16.95

AUTHENTIC FAMILY-STYLE MEALS Includes meat, Greek salad, tzatziki, warm pita, and choice of rice pilaf or fries. Feeds four.

GYROS & GRILLED SOUVLAKIS SANDWICHES

CORONADO DINING

Slow Roasted Lamb Shank Grilled Salmon with lemon butter sauce Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna) Traditional Moussaka

Lamb & Beef Gyro Chicken Gyro 6 Souvlaki

Seasoned tender, marinated gyros or kabobs grilled to order. Add a side of fries or salad 3.50

Served with skordalia (garlic mashed potatoes), Greek salad, tzatziki, warm pita, choice of:

Lamb & Beef Gyro

9.25

Chicken Gyro

9.75

Grilled Salmon with dill butter sauce Beef, Lamb or Chicken

Grilled Lamb, Beef or Chicken Souvlaki

9.75

Grilled Salmon or Shrimp Souvlaki

MP

2 Greek Style Fish Tacos

8.95

Homemade Falafel

8.95

40.95 42.95

60.00 50.00

SOUPS & SIDES Avgolemono

6.95

(egg-lemon), chicken broth/chicken/orzo, warm pita

Lentil Bean with warm pita Spanakopita Tzatziki with warm pita Hummus with warm pita Dolmades with warm pita

(858) 352-6588 SPIROSCUISINE.COM

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6.50 7.95 5.95 6.25 6.95

Starters

Mains

California Mezze Plate VG

The Del Double Cheeseburger

Local Organic Vegetables, Whipped Goat Cheese, Edamame Hummus, Orange Cured Olives, Spinach Falafel, Grilled Flatbread $26

Signature Blend Double Beef Patty, Double American Cheese, Beefsteak Tomato, Pickle Chips, Iceberg Lettuce, Secret Sauce, Toasted Brioche Bun $26

Ahi Tuna Tartare

Shrimp & Avocado GF

Diced Ahi Tuna, Green Mango, Cucumber, Tapioca Crisp, Seaweed, Tamarind Soy Gelee, Sticky Rice $25

Poached Bay Shrimp, Crisp Iceberg, Avocado, Soft Boiled Egg, Bacon, Heirloom Tomato, Island Dressing $25

Chicken Bao Buns

Mediterranean Flat Iron Steak

Hoisin Chili Glazed Chicken Breast, Steamed Buns, Jicama, Radish, Jalapeno, Cilantro $19

Grilled Flat Iron Steak, Chorizo White Bean Ragu, Potato Fritter, Grilled Tomato, Orange Celery Salad $31

Tender Grilled Local Carrots VE

San Diego Fish Sandwich

Citrus Grilled Local Carrots, Peas, Shallot, Pea Shoots, Cured Lemon, EVOO, Grilled Flat Bread $18

Charbroiled Mahi Mahi, Beefsteak Tomato, Pickled Onions, Cabbage Slaw, Salsa Verde Crema, Ciabatta $26

Charred Octopus GF

Roast Turkey Piquillo Ciabatta

Grilled Mediterranean Octopus, Smoked White Bean Puree, Cured Lemon, Pickled Piquillo, Shallot, Cilantro, Crispy Tortilla $26

Shaved Turkey Breast, Tomato, Arugula, Red Onion, Piquillo Pepper Spread, Ciabatta $24

Sesame Tuna GF Sesame Seared Tuna Steak, Okinawan Sweet Potato, Edamame, Napa Cabbage, Jicama, Radish, Carrots, Ginger Foam $29

Salads & Bowls Farmers Market Quinoa Salad VE GF Farmers Market Greens, Mache, Seasoned Quinoa, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber, Compressed Cantaloupe, Toasted Hazelnuts, White Balsamic Vinaigrette $17

Dessert Giant Cookie S’more Sundae VG

California Sunset Bowl VE GF

Oversized Chocolate Fudge Cookie, Vanilla Ice Cream, Waffle Cone, Torched Marshmallow Fluff $23

Strawberry Cream Puff VG Local Macerated Strawberries, Crackled Pate Choux, Aged Balsamic Chantilly Cream $15

Green Papaya Salad GF Shaved Green Papaya, Snap Peas, Ginger, Radish, Jalapeno, Crushed Peanuts, Citrus $17

Coconut Sweet Potato Pie VG

Chilled Asian Noodle Bowl GF VG

Purple Sweet Potato Cake, Coconut Mousse, Macadamia Short Bread, Charred Pineapple Compote $13

Chilled Mung Bean Noodles, Snap Peas, Carrots, Ginger, Cabbage Slaw, Sriracha Lime Dressing $16

ENHANCE YOUR SALAD OR BOWL +Chili Grilled Mahi Mahi $12 +Charbroiled Flat Iron Steak $14 +Seseme Ahi Tuna $15 +8oz Grilled Chicken Breast $9

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Power Grain Salad, Avocado, Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumber, Carrot, Garbanzo Beans, Seaweed, Lime Dressing $18

ESTABLISHED IN 1996 - LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED, AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE

619.435.8110 | 1001 C Avenue

APPETIZERS Spring Rolls

Four deep-fried spring rolls with ground chicken, cabbage, carrots, & clear thin noodles served with plum sauce

Satay

Four pieces of skewered chicken served with peanut sauce

Swaddee Shrimp

Garlic marinated shrimp, cilantro & black pepper wrapped in a spring roll skin; served with plum sauce

CORONADO DINING

NOODLES & RICE Vegetarian (Tofu) Chicken or Pork Beef Shrimp Pad Thai Paradise Noodles Yum Woonsen Pad Se-Ew Pad Woonsen Drunken Noodles Regular Fried Rice Spicy Fried Rice Pineapple Fried Rice

SOUPS

SPECIALTIES

Gang Jued

Pae Sa

Tom Yum

Pla Kratiam

Clear broth with chinese cabbage, ground pork, clear noodles and scallions Spicy broth seasoned with lemon grass, lime juice, tomato, green onion and mushroom.

Chicken, Shrimp or Seafood

Tom Kar

Vividly flavored coconut soup; seasoned with lime juice, lemon grass, tomato, green onion and mushroom. Chicken, Shrimp or Seafood

SALADS Swaddee Chef Salad

Lettuce, tomato, carrot, cucumber and onion; topped with tofu and served with peanut sauce

Som Tom

Shredded green papaya mixed with peanuts, tomatoes and lime juice

Nam

Minced pork, fresh ginger, red onions, peanuts, chillies and lime juice

Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Dining 5 p.m.–8 p.m. Closed Sunday & Monday Call to Confirm Hours

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Steamed whole fish flavored with plum sauce; topped with ginger, parsley and steamed vegetables Golden brown whole fish topped with a roasted garlic

Pla Sam Ros

Golden fried whole fish with a combination of three flavored sauce, garlic and chili

Pla Choo Chee

Golden fried whole fish topped with tasty choo chee curry; simmered in coconut cream

Larb Pla

Deep fried whole red snapper topped with green apple, red onion, lime juice and fresh mint leaves

Hoa Mok

Scallops, squid, shrimp, & mussels served in banana leaf bowl, covered in curry coconut sauce

CURRY Vegetarian (Tofu) Chicken or Pork Beef Shrimp Panang, Red Curry, Green Curry, Yellow Curry Gang Massaman, Gang Kua, Choo Chee

CORONADO DINING

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Multiple Venues Private Dining

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285 Palm Ave Imperial Beach

619-754-6650

IMPERIAL BEACH DINING

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Platters

Appetizers

619-628-8414 910 Seacoast Dr, Imperial Beach Located on the IB Pier!

Kaboom Shrimp

(16pc) $12.95

Lightly breaded shrimp tossed in special sauce made with thai chili flavor. Tin Fish Crew’s favorite!

Truffle Fries $11.95 Jalapeño Poppers (8 pc) $11.95 Fried Calamari $11.95 Big Fried Shrimp (8 pc) $11.95 Fried Clams $11.95 Crab Cake (1 pc) $6.50 Nachos R) $3.95 L) $5.50 Chips n Salsa R) $3.95 L) $5.50 Clam Chowder (Cup) $5.50

(Bowl) $6.95

(Bread Bowl) $9.50

w/fries & slaw

Shrimp Platter Battered Clams Platter Calamari Platter Fish Platter

(8pc) $14.95

Salmon / Halibut / Swordfish / Mahi-mahi

$14.95

$14.95

$15.95

Crab Cake Platter (2pc) $15.50 Chicken Tenders 4pc $7.50 / 8pc $12.50

Kaboom Shrimp Taco Chicken Taco Lobster Taco Tin Fish Burrito

$6.00

Salmon / Halibut / Swordfish / Mahi-mahi

$5.50

$5.50

$4.95

$14.95 $9.95

Fish Salad Plate

$15.95

Salmon / Halibut / Swordfish / Mahi-mahi / Shrimp Fresh spring mix salad with lemon vinaigrette, topped with your choice of fish

Grilled Salmon on Slaw

$15.95

Sesame Crusted Ahi Salad

$16.50

Lobster Salad

$26.95

Fresh salmon perfectly balanced with Tin Fish Cole Slaw

Delicately seared ahi tuna on balsamic glazed spring salad served with wasabi, soy sauce & pickled ginger

Signature Dish & Combo Halibut Collar Steak-Cut

$25.00

Lobster Roll w/fries

$21.95

Best cut of the fish! Lightly breaded, topped with fresh parsley, served with pico de gallo, tarter and hot sauce.

Fish & Shrimp Combo

$15.50

Chicken Burrito Kaboom Shrimp Burrito Garlicky Shrimp Burrito

$10.95

Fish & Clam Combo

$15.50

Taco Plate

$11.50

Grilled Cheese & Chowder

$10.95

$13.50

$9.95

Burgers

Hamburger Cheese Burger Double Decker

$8.00

$9.00

$12.00

Our Signature Burger!

Two Angus Beef patties & two cheeses, fresh vegetables, mayo, all tucked in soft brioche buns.

Mac n Cheese & Quesadilla Mac n Cheese $9.50 Truffle Mac n Cheese $13.00 Bacon Mac n Cheese $13.00 Cajun Shrimp Mac n Cheese $18.00 Lobster Mac n Cheese $22.00 Cheese Quesadilla (1pc) $2.95 Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Grilled Cheese Sourdough

6 fish $13.50 / 3 fish $8.50 Lightly battered cod, tossed in Tin Fish Breading!

Served crispy with crisscut fries, cole slaw, tarter sauce.

$11.95

Fresh shrimp grilled-tossed in olive oil with crushed garlics, finished with lemon sizzle

$11.95

(3pc) $6.95 $9.95

$8.95

$5.00

Fish & Chips

$11.95

$12.50

Crabcake Sandwich w/ slaw Chicken Sandwich w/slaw

Butter grilled lobster with Italian parsley, sizzled with lemon squeeze, tucked in a warm brioche roll

Shrimp Burrito Fish Burrito

Salmon / Halibut / Swordfish / Mahi-mahi

$11.95

Salmon / Halibut / Swordfish / Mahi-mahi

w/ 4 fish & 4 shrimp

w/ 4 fish & 8oz fried clam

w/ 2 Tin Fish tacos & fries

Oysters & Whole Fish Proudly serving top quality osyters & whole fish!

Kumiai $18 / $33 Higata, Kumamoto, Fanny Bay $21 / $38 Sanctuary, Fat Bastards, Kusshi $24 / $44 Asian Crispy Whole Fish $25 / $35 Branzino, Red Snapper, Seabream Fresh whole fish, lightly breaded, cooked to crispy finished with sizzling Asian sauce pour over!!

* Tin Fish Cole Slaw does not contain any dairy. * Vegan Fish option available * Fish can be grilled upon request, except cod & calamari

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Opens daily at 11:00 to 8:00pm Extended hours on the weekend

IMPERIAL BEACH DINING

$4.50

$9.50

$11.95

Complete it with Crisscut Fries for $2 Add Bacon or side of Nacho Cheese for $1.50

Tacos & Burritos

Tin Fish Taco Shrimp Taco Fish Taco

Fried Fish Poboy w/ slaw Shrimp Poboy w/ slaw Fish Sandwich w/slaw

Salads

8oz Maine Lobster claw and knuckle meat lightly grilled, placed on fresh salad, served with melted butter

Warm flour tortilla, fresh green cabbage, your choice of fish, jack & cheddar, pico de gallo, baja sauce, and hot sauce.

Poboys & Sandwiches

Grilled Veggies substitute for $3.00

DINING DIRECTORY Albaca At Marriott (619) 435-3000

Calypso Café 505 Grand Caribe Isle (619) 423-5144

Amalo Brew 640 Orange Ave. (619) 537-9011

Central Liquor & Deli 178 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0118

Attitude Brewing 1985 National Ave., SD (619) 795-4269

Chez Loma 1132 Loma Ave. (619) 435-0661

Avenue Liquor & Subs 878 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4668

Clayton’s Bakery & Bistro 849 Orange Ave. (619) 319-5001

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Domino’s 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4241

Babcock & Story Bar At the Hotel Del (619) 435-6611

Clayton’s Coffee Shop 979 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5425

Menu P24

El Sonorense Mexican Seafood 710 Seacoast Dr. (619) 271-6795

Bay Books Cafe 1007 Orange Ave. (169) 435-0070

Clayton’s Mexican Take Out 1107 10th St. (619) 437-8811

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Beach & Taco Shack At the Del (619) 522-8100

Cold Stone Creamery Ferry Landing (619) 437-6919

ENO Pizzeria & Wine Bar At Hotel Del (619) 522-8546

Big Kahunas 600 Palm Ave., IB (619) 429-5224

Costa Azul Ferry Landing (619) 435-3525

Bistro d’ Asia & Sushi Bar 1301 Orange Ave (619) 437-6677

Coronado Brewing Co. 170 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4452

Bluewater Boathouse 701 Strand Way (619) 435-0155

Menu P18

Bruegger’s Bagels 1305 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3900 Burger Lounge 922 Orange Ave. (619) 435-6835

Danny’s Palm Bar & Grill 965 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3171

Feast and Fareway 2000 Visalia Row (619) 996-3322 Menu P28

Coronado Cays Lounge 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. (169) 424-4000 Coronado Coffee Co. Ferry Landing (619) 522-0217

Boardwalk Beach Club 1300 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0946 The Brigantine 1333 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4166

Crown Landing At Loews Resort (619) 424-4444 Crown Town Deli Ferry Landing (619) 675-0013

Menu P20

Coronado Cupcakery Ferry Landing (619) 437-0166 Crown Landing At Loews Bay Resort 4000 Coronado Bay Rd. (619) 424-4000 Crown Bistro 520 Orange Ave. (619) 435-3678

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Filippis 285 Palm Ave., IB (619) 754-6650

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Garage Buona Forchetta 1000 C Ave. (619) 675-0079 Gelato Paradiso 918 Orange Ave. (619) 629-5343

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High Tide Bottle Shop & Kitchen 933 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1380 IB Thai 1299 Imperial Beach Blvd., IB (619) 207-0788 Il Fornaio 1333 1st St. (619) 437-4911 Island Pasta 1202 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4545

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DINING DIRECTORY Juice Crafters 943 Orange Ave. (619) 319-5931 KFC/Taco Bell 100 B Ave. (619) 435-2055 Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge 1015 Orange Ave. (619) 437-6087 Lil’ Piggy’s BBQ Ferry Landing (619) 522-0217

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Little Frenchie’s Bistro 1166 Orange Ave. (619) 313-6003 Lobster West 1033 B Ave. #102 (619) 675-0002 Silver Strand Exchange At Loews Resort (619) 424-4000 McP’s Irish Pub 1107 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5280 Miguel’s Cocina 1351 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4237 Mootime Creamery 1025 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2422 Nado Gelato Cafe 1017 C Ave. (619) 522-9053 Nado Republic 1007 C Ave. (619) 996-3271 Nicky Rotten’s Bar & Burger Joint 100 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0280 Night & Day Café 847 Orange Ave. (619) 435-9776

Menu P20

Panera 980 Orange Ave. (619) 437-4288

Swagyu Chop Shop 1002 Palm Ave., IB (833) 277-4040

Menu P38

Park Place Liquor & Deli 1000 Park Place (619) 435-0116

Tartine 1106 1st St. (619) 435-4323

Menu P35

Peohe’s Ferry Landing (619) 437-4474

Tent City 1100 Orange Ave. (619) 435-4611

Poké 1•2•3 1009 Orange Ave

The Henry 1031 Orange Ave. (619) 762-1022

Rosemary Trattoria 120 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0054

The Little Club 132 Orange Ave. (619) 435-5885

Saiko Sushi 116 Orange Ave. (619) 435-0868

The Tavern 1310 Orange Ave. (619) 437-0611

Seacoast Pizza 807 Seacoast Dr., IB (619) 423-4444

Tin Fish (End of Pier) 910 Seacoast Dr., IB (619) 628-8414

Serea At the Del (619) 522-8100

Villa Nueva Bakery Cafe 956 Orange Ave. (619) 435-1256

Serrano’s 126 Orange Ave. (619) 537-0102 Spiro’s Greek Café Ferry Landing (619) 435-1225

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Stake Chophouse + Bar 1309 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0077

Village Pizzeria 1206 Orange Ave. (619) 522-0449 Village Pizzeria Bayside Ferry Landing (619) 437-0650 Vom Fass Ferry Landing (619) 534-5034

Subway 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-8272

Which Wich 926 Orange Ave. (619) 522-9424

Sundae’s Gelato At the Del (619) 522-8100

Wine A Bit 928 Orange Ave. (619) 365-4953

Sun Deck At the Del (619) 522-8100

Menu P33

Swaddee Thai 1001 C Ave. (619) 435-8110

Menu P34

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Trident Coffee 942 Orange Ave. (619) 522-4905 Yummy Sushi 1330 Orange Ave. (619) 435-2771

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Korean Bibimbap from Brooke Clifford

Bibimbap is a great, versatile throw together meal that’s both delicious and healthy. As long as you have rice, leftover veggies and a protein of your choice (meat or egg), you can throw together a tasty dish without much effort and tailor it to your taste!

This recipe calls for ground beef and the traditional bibimbap veggies of shaved carrots and sautéed zucchini Jasmine, basmati, or any standard rice • 2 zucchini • 8 ounces mushrooms • 4 scallions • 3 large carrots • 2 cups spinach • 10 teaspoons white wine vinegar • 2 tablespoons sesame oil • 3 tablespoons sugar • 4 teaspoons Sriracha • Hot Chili Sauce, divided use 3 tablespoons soy sauce, divided use • Vegetable oil • 2 thumbs ginger • 1 clove garlic • 1 1/4 pound ground beef or 4 eggs* • Salt and pepper •

and mushrooms, with bright hints of ginger and scallions, but can easily be adjusted for what you have on hand.

We added spinach here. Whip up a flavorful sauce with sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, and a dash of Sriracha or other chili sauce of your choice to drizzle on top and your bibimbap bowl is bound to be a winner.

Adapted from Hello Fresh

Prepare four servings of rice according to package directions.

Halve zucchini lengthwise; slice into thin half-moons. Trim and thinly slice mushrooms and scallions, keeping scallion greens and whites separate. Peel carrot, using a peeler, shave lengthwise into ribbons. Trim and wash spinach. Peel and mince ginger. Mince garlic.

Toss scallion whites with vinegar and a pinch of salt in a small bowl; set aside.

In another small bowl, stir together sesame oil, 1½ tablespoon sugar, up to half the Sriracha, and 1½ tablespoon soy sauce.* Add drizzle of oil in a large pan, nonstick preferably, over medium-high heat. Add carrot; season with salt and pepper.

Cook, tossing, until tender but still crisp, 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside. Add another drizzle of oil for each vegetable to pan and repeat with zucchini; remove from pan once cooked. Repeat with spinach, removing when it first wilts.

Add mushrooms and cook until tender, 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.

For beef, heat another drizzle of oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beef, breaking into pieces.

Cook, tossing occasionally, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Increase heat to high and cook until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes. Add remaining soy sauce and Sriracha and cook, tossing, until mostly evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. * If using eggs: when making the sauce, add all the soy sauce. Cook garlic and ginger until fragrant; add to sauce. Fry an egg per serving, sunny-side up.

Divide rice between bowls. Arrange egg and/or beef, your vegetables over rice. Drizzle with sauce, add remaining Sriracha to taste. Top with scallion greens and whites and serve.

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• From left, my dad Doug Smith, me, Hunter, my 99-year-old Grannie Doris Smith, and Lux. • he was. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Clarkson University, and then his Ph.D. in chemical engineering at the University of New Mexico. He later started several businesses creating insulated shipping boxes,

that are now used by Fed Ex, Milk Stork, and the COVID-19 vaccines.

My dad was a brilliant, successful man, but not when it came to the ladies.

His work was always his first love, much to his detriment. I was his only child and my grandmother (100 years old this May!) and I were the strong women who kept him in check. His sense of humor was beyond the pale, which was charming and infuriating at times. He wore shorts and sandals in all weather, and whenever a waiter asked him how his meal was, he would loudly exclaim “mossssst excellent!” Peak dad joke.

My dream was for him to retire here.

He loved Coronado so much. He would stay at the Best Western, because it was right near our house. Whenever we passed the Best Western, Lux would say “There’s Papa’s house!”

He went to Tartine every single morning, and enjoyed his favorite coffee on the island. He would shop at Boney’s and then walk to our house to cook. He adored Saiko Sushi and introduced Lux to loving it too.

One time he walked to go pick up a Village Pizzeria pizza and he called asking for someone to come pick him up because the pizza was too big. We laughed and said he was being dramatic, only to pull up and see him carrying the largest pizza we had ever seen. It barely fit through the door!

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his CFC shirts every day in New Mexico.

Most importantly, he was so proud of me. He loved my photography and that I wrote this column.

My world was flipped upside down on Jan. 12, when I got the call that nobody wants to get. That week was a blur, but there is one thing I remember and that was the outpouring of love and kindness we received. Every single day food, wine, baked goods, bouquets, letters, candles, more wine showed up on our doorstep.

Our community lifted us up and I will never forget that. This has taught me the importance of showing up, no matter what.

If I’m being honest, parenting was extremely difficult for me during this time.

The last thing I could think about was logging into a first grade Zoom or making sure the kids were eating healthy

foods. I cried A LOT, and I was so worried about freaking out the kids. My 4-year-old Hunter didn’t fully understand what was happening and asked to see a picture of when Papa died, which was awkward. It was an important, albeit painful life lesson for all of us.

After the initial shock, I decided I would talk about their Papa all the time.

Our memories are important and while he is not physically here, I can still feel him.

He is at Saiko Sushi, he is at Tartine, he is all around.

This was a real emotion explosion, and I appreciate you showing up. Life is hard, but beautiful and short, so call your friends and hug your family. I love you, Coronado!

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Fashion

Spring and Summer 2021 Recherché by Jas Blynn With spring and summer season upon us, we are still in full course with masks on (how disappointing!) and that was a sure bet with the runways. As a matter of fact designers used them as an accessory.

So, I guess now we match our masks to our outfits, like a purse, belt and shoes......who knew? Yes, follow those rules like the good fashionistas that we are trained to be.

Blouse from Charleston Shoe Company

The colors this spring and summer 2021 are sensational, I will give it that! All of my favorites and I bet yours, too. Pick a color in the pallet; it’s there. Think of popsicle colors; red, orange, green, blue. Now, add the colors of Italian ice … pink, white, purple. Yes! Prints in happy, cheerful colors are big this summer. You will see more prints than ever. Prints will primarily be on tops and dresses and the two-piece sets. Most prints will be floral or have a nature theme, such as butterflies or birds, something that makes us smile and feel good! The dresses will be fun and frolicky.

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Let’s get to the runways. What is big for the season? Okay, how about sweater sets, but not the kind your Momma used to wear! I’m talking about the tiny bra-like sweater inset, with the short little cardigan that tops it. Lots of belly showing.

(Not for the faint of heart!) These combos are darling, this is no June Cleaver look here. This is for the daring gal to wear with confidence.

I think these will go into the Fall, but maybe with more coverage.

Wide-legged pants are everywhere! Yes, indeed.

The slim legged skinny jean will be around as well, but that widelegged pant or jean is a favorite of the runways and designers now.

Personally, I find a wide leg pant flattering when it is thinner and narrow on the top of the leg and then starts to flair after the knee.

Think 70s flair, which is very much in. Both the wide flair from the hip all of the way down and flares just at the ankle are very much in style, too. I also like these styles with a mid waistline where the flair is flattering. Generally, you have to be tall to pull off wearing the high waistline.

Outfit from Studio 1220

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Silver is prominent in all areas this spring/summer. Many articles are made in luscious silver tones. From tops to slacks to gorgeous dresses, silver has taken over the black that we once relied on so much.

Surprisingly to say, silver looks splendid on many people.

Choose a lipstick shade of deep burgundy, hot pink or a bright red-blue, you decide, and you’re ready to sparkle in silver.

As interesting as silver is in fashion, gold is still the hot, hot trend in jewelry and accessories. Most all accent accessories are gold. So do you mix the gold with the silver, you ask? I would say, yes, if done right. If the silver is primary, then a dash of gold will look great, but if you overdo the gold it will offend the silver you are wearing, but keep your shoes monochromatic. But I do love a jewelry set that already mixes both metals together!

Done!

Dress And Jewelry from Lily’s at MJ Brown

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Sweat suits are playing a huge role in fashion. Think of Juicy Couture suits back in their day. The industry is booming and COVID closets could be overwhelmed by this new fad. Of course this goes hand in hand with home offices. Pick your fabulous, fun Italian Ice color and wear it along with your favorite sneakers or tennis shoes. Sneakers have become a huge fan favorite. The trends can be colorful, neon bright and even platforms.

Many designers used holes in their fashion statements. Imagine a circle at the belly of the dress, a cut out circle on the side of a blouse, or a sweatshirt with a hole cut out of it. I found that peek-a-boo was becoming a theme. It may look great on a piece or two, but down the road when you go to put on an item with a hole on the side, you’ll think, oh yeah, I purchased this in 2021, when the designers liked holes in clothes. Not a trend for investment pieces! I do think when designers make drastic changes they need to consider what looks good on the woman they are designing for.

Sweat Suit from Sweet Soles

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We saw tons of matching sets (tops and bottoms) last summer emerging and now they’re bigger and better than ever.

Just think, a no-brainer for an evening spent with a few close friends, when you need to get out of those sweats. They can be a combo top and skirt or top and pant or many variations.

Many vendors will make that top either short, belly showing, or a bralette form. There is nothing wrong with placing a jacket over these or a sheer cardigan,

to show just a clip of your belly if you’re more on the modest side. Also, there is nothing wrong with layering with a T-shirt underneath, then pairing the top over the T-shirt. This was indeed shown on the runways, and I actually like this and preferred this look as it left much to the imagination and it also looked avant-garde.

Outfit from Wild Dove Boutique

Classic button down shirts are big too. Think of wearing your boyfriends shirt, or hubby’s Brooks Brothers pinstripe shirt, tied at the waist with a pair of cut off jean shorts. So pick a pinstripe and wear it, add your fun and funky jewelry and play it up however you want. You will be in!

Outfit from Pretty Please

A rule breaker: white is now! Forget waiting until Memorial Day. White boots are becoming classic, even in hot summer. Bring your white jeans out of the closet. Show off all of your whites! Pair those white jeans with white booties and a white sweater and put on a fun belt and off you go…

Oh wait! Stop! Don’t forget to put on the matching mask.

The designers made it just for that outfit.

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The Secret To A Healthier Life Beyond

“I’m Fine”

An Emotional Intelligence 5-part series

Part 1: Self-Awareness

“I’m fine.”

“Not bad.”

“Doing okay.”

It’s a routine reflex to keep the answer short and sweet when someone asks, “How are you?”—and on the surface, it can seem accurate. If nothing is terribly wrong, maybe you are feeling generally fine. But entering year two of a global pandemic that has changed the way we live and socialize, we are all navigating a range of emotions, including those that we might be unaware of.

Start with Self-Awareness So, how are you, really?

It’s empowering and rewarding to truly understand how you’re feeling. Self-awareness is the purest form of self-care and the first step to social and emotional intelligence, or the ability to recognize your feelings and those of others. Give yourself time and space each day to evaluate your mindset.

What do you feel and what is making you feel that way? How much of a factor is it in the short and long term? If you have negative feelings, allow yourself to acknowledge them rather than deflect or ignore them.

Unpack Emotions Humans aren’t meant to feel complete happiness all the time. Our emotions are complex, layered, and constantly changing. They’re what make us social beings. Some emotions are like icebergs, showing just the surface and not what’s underneath.

For example, we often say we’re feeling happy, when we might be more precisely feeling thankful, comforted, or excited. Or, we might say we’re feeling angry, but digging deeper, find feelings of resentment, disappointment, fear, or sadness. With anxiety levels at an all-time high during the pandemic, emotions are all the more important to recognize.

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Parenting Exercise: Name Feelings Children learn life skills by modeling others and then practicing; self-awareness is no different. You can start developing a child’s emotional language through feelings charts, asking how a character might be feeling in a story, and labeling feelings in conversation, such as, “It seems to me you might be frustrated; is that true?” When children have the language and, more importantly, a validating space, to express their feelings at home, they are better able to regulate themselves and reach out for help—which can be a preventative factor against anxiety, depression, and other relational issues.

Create Authentic Conversations With Others Self-awareness provides the starting point to open up to others as well as the ability to articulate your feelings in a thoughtful and productive way. Whether speaking with a friend, family member, or acquaintance, conversing beyond the typical “how are you?” exchange can create meaningful interactions—those that often go missing in the age of social distancing. Once you lead by example, you may be surprised by both the number of people who are willing to share their feelings, too, and how much you have in common. Here in Coronado, we all embrace similar activities and life on the island while feeling subtle pressures and seeing challenges in the community.

Start A Continuum Authentic conversations take many shapes and forms. From speaking to listening to commiserating to connecting, these conversations make for stronger relationships and greater resilience.

Once you become comfortable speaking about feelings, you also become more approachable for others to do the same. The simple decision to embrace self-awareness opens up a personal and communal circle of social and emotional intelligence.

Soon, we’ll discuss the next step on the continuum, selfregulation. Until then, visit CoronadoSAFE.org for more information, tools and resources to empower your mental wellness and keep you feeling emotionally attuned to the community we call home. Sign up for the e-newsletter and follow us on social media @CoronadoSAFE. Try this at home: Cut out the image and post it on your refrigerator. Practice identifying how you feel each day.

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What’s in Season?

The Overlooked Cabbage It’s the season of the Irish and cabbage is associated with the holiday. Cabbage doesn’t get much love, but with its powerhouse of nutrients, it shouldn’t be overlooked. A vegetable that comes in white, green or purple varieties, it is crisp and bright when eaten raw in slaws and salads or mellow and flavorful when cooked in sauerkraut, soups and stir-frys.

Cabbage was domesticated about 1000 BC in Europe, becoming more of a staple food item; it was easy to grow and is loaded with vitamins and minerals. For a low calorie vegetable, it is high in vitamins K, C and B6, folate, manganese, fiber, potassium, magnesium and antioxidants.

Surprisingly, cabbage is part of the Brassica genus, related to broccoli, cauliflower and kale, not lettuce.

All parts of the cabbage are edible, including the crunchy core.

When purchasing, cabbages should be heavy, with large, dense, shiny leaves.

Ends should not be browned and it should have bright color, whether creamy white, or vibrant green or purple. Once home, keep them in the refrigerator, loosely wrapped in plastic; they should last about 10 days. If storing a half or wedge, wrap tightly in plastic wrap up to 4 days. To prepare, remove the outer leaves, rinse, then chop and slice as you like.

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Desert Sands Vintage RV Park is located on the edge of Anza-Borrego State Park.

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Adventures Aplenty Bloom in the Anza-Borrego Desert

By Kris Grant

M

arch is a beautiful month to

head east to Anza-Borrego State Park – the largest of California’s state parks with 600,000 square feet to explore, and the timeless town of Borrego Springs that is nestled at its foot.

Each spring the stark beauty of jagged mountains and the hard desert floor bursts forth with life when dormant seeds, fed by winter rains, become a carpet of color in the form of wildflowers.

Mid-March is typically the best time to view the park’s wildflowers, although blooms vary from year to year and can sometimes last through April. You are apt to see fields of purple Arizona lupine, orange California poppies (our state flower), white primrose and purple thistles.

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You’ll need to pay a day fee of $10 ($9 for seniors, 62+) for each car at the park entrance.

Signs will direct you to the Palm Canyon trailhead, where you’ll find a parking lot, covered picnic tables and bathrooms. About those bathrooms: they are constructed of the indigenous rocks and have no ceilings, but boast modern flush toilets.

At the start of the trail we were fortunate to encounter many of the park’s namesake – Borregos – the Spanish name for Big Horn Sheep. The other half of the park’s name, Anza, pays tribute to Juan Batiste de Anza, the Spanish explorer of Basque descent who first traversed Coyote Canyon in 1774 in his successful quest to find an overland route to the mission in San Francisco.

The Borregos are magnificent animals that thrive in these rugged mountains and can hop The slot canyons on the Calcite Mine and Narrows Trail. Photo by Kris Grant

from one outcropping to the next with stupefying agility. Apparently,

a not-well-marked trailhead on

they have no fear of falling, and

desert – and I heartily recommend

S22, 4.3 miles east of Borrego

the dozen or so that we watched

you do! – plan to leave early, say

Springs. You can get more specific

at the start of the trail were

7 a.m., so that you can get out on

directions at the park’s Visitor

nonplussed by humans, although

the trail by 9 a.m. Or better yet,

Center.

we were careful to keep our

If you are planning to hike the

plan to stay overnight in Borrego

For beginner hikers, I

distance. After all, the horns of a

recommend the Palm Canyon Trail.

Borrego are huge and can weigh

This hike is 1.5 miles in from the

more than all the other bones in

Borrego; the Palm Canyon trail

park’s large parking lot to a palm

the critter’s body.

that is close to the park’s visitor

oasis at the end. You’ll get a great

center and the Calcite Mine Trail

workout over the three miles, with

trail, the steeper the pitch, with

and Narrows that leaves from

a gradual elevation rise going in.

lots of small boulders to hop

Springs. More on that later…

I’ve hiked two trails in Anza-

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The deeper you get along the

onto or meander around.

Twice we forged a small creek that had ample water from recent January rains; the first crossing was accomplished via a small log that bridged the steam and the second by hopping carefully from rock to rock. (Makes you feel like a kid again.)

At the end of the trail, the high canyon walls narrow a bit, affording shade to a grove of palm trees that have miraculously flourished year after year in this area where temperatures in July, August and September often soar well into triple digits – day after day after day. You won’t find too many Borrego Springs residents who live here 12 months a year – many leave for the summer but find the town a blessed paradise from October through June.

Lucky for you, once you reach the palm oasis, the return trip is all down hill, and your calves and glutes will be most grateful.

Temperatures by noon will likely

Wildflowers carpet the desert floor at Anza-Borrego State Park.

Photo credit Pete Olson

be approaching 80 degrees.

couple of big boulders that block

anti-aircraft weapons. For a brief

Although you will have hiked just

the narrow path; be prepared to

time, the mineral was trench-

three miles, make no mistake, this

climb over them, perhaps with an

mined here, but shortly thereafter

ain’t no walk on the beach. Give

assist from a friend (never hike

a synthetic and less expensive

yourself a pat on the back as you

this trail alone!). From that point

substitute was discovered and the

head into town for lunch.

you’re on your way up a scenic

mine was abandoned.

The Calcite Mine Trail &

trail to the old Calcite Mine, which

You’ll find expansive views,

Narrows Trail is about a four-

played a brief but important role

but no real trace of mining from

mile round trip that begins on a

in U.S. History. After the attack on

the trail summit, but a beautiful,

rugged four-by-four vehicle trail

Pearl Harbor, military specialists

expansive view eastward. There is

and then about a mile and half

discovered a rich deposit of

no fee or permit required to hike

in narrows into ravines of sand-

optical-grade calcite, used in the

this trail.

swept sandstone. There are a

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Next visit, I’m told I should head to the Bighorn Fudge Company at The Center for handcrafted gourmet fudge, Seattle’s Best coffee and espresso drinks and Calico’s, a bakery and restaurant known for tasty sandwiches (chicken salad on a croissant, for example), pizza, and ice cream cones.

You’ll also find a smattering of nifty shops at The Mall, including Borrego Outfitters, which bills itself a casual lifestyle store, and carries clothing, shoes, sandals, hiking gear and more. There are also a couple of clothing consignment shops and art galleries.

Speaking of art, the Anza-Borrego desert is also home to some 130 full-sized metal sculptures, many of which are inspired by creatures that roamed this same desert millions of years ago. Artworks range from prehistoric mammals to fanciful dinosaurs and a 350-foot-long undulating sea serpent. All were Borregos (Big Horn Sheep) are frequent sightings along the Palm Canyon Trail.

designed by artist Ricardo Breceda, who now has a large outdoor gallery on highway 79 in Aguanga. The Borrego sculptures were financed by the late Dennis Avery, a landowner in Borrego Springs and the

The Town of Borrego Springs

founder of Avery labels.

Borrego Springs, a town of about 3,500, doesn’t have a single stoplight; now, that’s grand! Instead, the center of town is marked by a large traffic circle,

Off-Road Tours To see and learn more about the vast Anza-

called “Christmas Circle,” where a local Farmers Market

Borrego Desert, consider an off-road eco tour, led by

is held on Friday mornings. You also won’t find chains

California Overland Desert Excursions.

here, not even a major supermarket. But there are

Joe Raffetto has owned the eco-tour company

two shopping plazas, one simply called “The Center” and the other “The Mall,” which is where we enjoyed lunch at Carmelita’s Mexican Grill and Cantina. We dined, of course, outside in the near perfect weather and my carnitas platter and Dos Equis beer was the perfect reward for my rigorous morning workout.

Borrego Springs is also home of the famed Rams Hill Country Club. Established in 1983, Rams Hill is a master-planned community of approximately 400 homes and lots, surrounding the award-winning Tom Fazio-designed golf course. Homes in the resort can be rented with many “play-and-stay” packages.

California Overland Desert Excursions leads tours deep into Anza-Borrego State Park Photo supplied by California Overland

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We’ll usually have a dinner of cold

and enforcement of a quality

the company’s headquarters on

roast chicken, salads and cheese,

outdoor lighting ordinance, dark

the “outskirts” of town, which is

hummus and grapes.”

sky education and citizen support

for 17 years. Tours leave from

just a mile from the Christmas traffic circle.

Public tours range from 2 ½

View the Night Sky Borrego Springs is an

of dark skies. As such, the area is a natural for stargazing, and you can be guided by Borrego Night Sky

hours; $85 adults; $50 for kids

“International Dark Sky

Tours, led by astronomer Dennis

12 and under, to 5 hours; $145,

Community,” the only dark

Mammana. Mammana has hosted

adults and $90, kids, 12 and under.

sky community in California.

astronomy news segments on

Private tours are also available.

Designated as such in 2009, the

KUSI and an Emmy-award winning

Both the 2 ½-hour and 5-hour

community has demonstrated

documentary, “San Diego Night

trips include plenty of water; the

preservation of the night sky

Sky” on KPBS. He’s also authored

shorter tour comes with snacks,

through the implementation

six books on popular astronomy.

the longer tour, with a lunch of salmon or chicken, The company employs two big vehicles, often referred to as “troop carriers” that can carry up to 16 people but which the company is limiting in these COVID times to eight. There are also two smaller jeeps.

“Anza-Borrego is a unique place, bigger and more diverse than most national parks,” said Raffetto. “We go east into the Badlands and to one of two overlooks. The Badlands feature some surreal formations, almost maze-like. Another location looks like it could be on Mars. On some tours, we can also get out to hike a little, like into the slot canyons.”

Raffetto also occasionally offers a five-hour “Sunset to Stars” tour where he takes visitors to the far side of Clark Dry Lake. “It’s a very peaceful place, with trees planted back in the 1890s, at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains.

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Prices are $59, adults and $39, children for his public tours. Book at www.Borregonightskytours. com.

Accommodations

and secure via lock box.

If you go…

For information on AnzaBorrego Desert State Park, go to www.parks.ca.gov or call the

You’ll find several choices for

Visitor Center at 760-767-4205;

stays in Borrego Springs, ranging

La Casa Del Zorro Resort: www.

from tent or RV camping at the

lacasadelzorro.com; Desert

state park, to the luxury of La

Sands Vintage Trailer Park: www.

Casa Del Zorro, which recently

desertsandsrvpark.net; Rams Hill

reopened. Rooms are currently

Country Club: www.ramshill.com.

about $240 and up, plus a resort

Along the Calcite Wine Trail Photo by Kris Grant

fee of $15.

But for something fun and totally different, consider “glamping” at Desert Sands Vintage RV Park, where you can stay in a vintage trailer, ala Lucy and Ricky in the movie “The Big Long Trailer.”

Located right at the edge of the state park, Desert Sands offers a choice of 10 vintage trailers, all except the teardrop outfitted with kitchens, and all with outdoor furniture and barbecues. Rates range from $99 for the teardrop that sleeps two to $189 for a large trailer that can sleep six. The park is owned by Warren and Tammy Frank, who moved to San Diego, La Jolla to be exact, from South Africa 35 years ago. “When our guests look out over the AnzaBorrego desert, they express the same satisfaction as if they were in an oceanfront property,” says Warren about the Desert Sands park. There’s also a heated pool on the premises and check-in is easy

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A great example of light creating a mood in this relaxing bedroom.

Interior design by J Hill Interiors

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The Art of Interior Design

by Kadie Chiera J Hill Interiors

W

hen you hear the words interior design, you might think of a glossy magazine with decorative pillows and pretty upholstered sofas, but there is much more than what meets the eye. Interior design affects all of our lives on a daily basis, often in unnoticed ways.

Think about the last time you were at your favorite restaurant.

The food was probably memorable but how about the ambiance?

Design makes up half of your experience when you’re dining out, making it just as important as the food. Or think of the mall stores you may frequent. How is your shopping experience? The colors and lighting are likely to draw you in and inspire you to stay longer and look around. The layout flows so that customers can move around with ease. The most popular items are displayed at eye level. All of these inconspicuous details are elements of good design.

Function makes up half of the design equation. How we function in a dining room is much different than in an office or a playroom. There are so many factors to consider – perhaps you are tall and would be more comfortable with a higher than standard dining table, or you have physical challenges that require shallower chairs with straight backs rather than deep chairs and a reclined back. These examples are an important part of how we exist in the spaces we inhabit. It can make our lives easier, pleasant and more enjoyable.

Form is the second half of design. It is the thing that creates ambiance, sets the tone, and affects our

mood. Color selection plays a huge role in setting the tone for a space. Blue creates a relaxing environment while red is more stimulating. Lighting is another key mood-affecting element. Layering in varying levels of brightness, adding dimmable overhead lights, or using lamps instead of ceiling lights, are all creative choices that contribute to how you feel within a room.

Acoustics can accomplish both form and function; it can be a decorative element in the room but also maintain proper sound levels.

Bridging the gap between the two is the layout of a space – the flow. That is where form and function meet. The scale of the furniture and how people move around in the space are top considerations in creating a seamless flow. Have you ever been in a room with a sofa too large, or a table too small?

That affects your comfort level, maybe motivates you to move to another room. That is why design is so important. It’s the inconspicuous, sometimes subconscious, way that design can motivate our actions.

The importance of design is that it reflects us as humans. After all, we are a mix of form and function ourselves. follow us @jhillinteriors These side tables are the perfect height for entertaining friends for a happy hour. Interior design by J Hill Interiors Photography by Jenny Seigwart

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Sometimes We Feel Stuck Especially During a Pandemic

By Krysta Murray Sometimes being a military spouse

option to work in my field. I went to the

I think the important thing is finding

feels like it can become our identity. It

colleges I did because they were within

what makes us happy, because oftentimes

starts to become how we answer questions

commuting distance of where we lived

we are giving so much of ourselves to that

like: Who are you? What do you do? Where

at the time. I chose to be flexible in that

military spouse role, we forget we can do

are you from? It can be hard to separate

aspect of military spouse. Not all people do

some things for ourselves too. This has been

that from the unique individuals we all

but neither decision is easy.

especially hard to do during this pandemic.

are. I sometimes think from the outsider

I don’t have a career track, but it

Due to the pandemic, I cut back on

perspective, it is assumed we are that one

doesn’t mean I don’t have goals. My

work to be available for homeschooling and

thing.

primary focus at this time is being a

hybrid learning. My husband’s schedule

As military spouses we make some

caregiver to my child and supporting my

became even more irregular, even when not

sacrifices. We move to new places, are often

husband and working if I can. I have a lot

traveling. I postponed all plans to explore

not near family, delay careers or education.

of military spouse friends who choose to

this beautiful state (because who knows

I have worked full time jobs with amazing

work full time, something I have also done.

how long we’ll be here to see it all) due to

benefits and left them because I moved to

I have others who prefer to be stay at home

travel restrictions and stay-at-home orders.

be where my husband is stationed. I have

spouses and it works best for them and

I can only hope we get a chance to do so

college degrees but haven’t always had the

their families.

before we leave.

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Throughout the 16-plus years as

more work eventually. I am also trying to

a military spouse I have been a college

be involved with book clubs or socially-

student, part-time employee (usually at

distant coffee dates to keep some semblance

the same time), the full time worker with

of a social life or find time to Zoom family

no kids, the stay-at-home mom and the

and friends. I am trying to use this new

full-time working mom. Once a parent, all

time to eat better and make healthier

choices are tough, but it’s even harder when

choices, work out regularly and drink more

life is so unpredictable day-to-day and you

water. So, eventually it becomes like a

don’t get much, if any, time for yourself.

precarious juggling performance and I get

It’s an added stress to guess at the unknown

overwhelmed and don’t want to do any of

and work through it as it happens. Just

it. It is certainly a delicate balance and it

for myself, post-surgery, fitting in physical

has caused me to really reflect on what is

therapy appointments childfree around the

important to me and my family, becoming

hybrid learning has been hard.

part of a process of assessing situations

Throughout this pandemic, I have sort

everyday. One thing being a military spouse

of had to find this balance of everything all

has done is make me resilient, taught me I

over again. Work I can still do at home, but

can be independent and adapt well, skills

with flexible hours. I’ve had to have more

that have allowed me to find myself amidst

patience while trying to exercise at home

these hardships.

with the dog licking my face while doing

These concepts change constantly and

floor strength exercises or my kid asking for

I have stopped and started many times

help while I’m clipped into my spin bike.

along the way with circumstances that pose

It’s hard not having help or a break because

delays but the essential takeaway is not

no family has been able to visit while my

everyone has an answer, not every situation

husband is away. Making time for hobbies

is the same. We are all still individuals and

or even just downtime to read or stream

while I am proud to be a military spouse,

television takes a back seat sometimes.

and obviously find common ground with

Lately I have really had to try and

that in other fellow military spouses, it

prioritize my needs and wants and some

doesn’t mean that’s the only thing I am. I

days those wants become the needs for

am an introverted book lover that loves to

sanity or self-fulfillment. I want to write

travel. I studied English and journalism in

creatively and it takes a lot of concentration

college and want to be a published author.

which I don’t always get the chance to do.

I enjoy fitness, do not enjoy cooking and

It is also a goal of mine to learn new skills

am kind of a nerd. I am also a mother and

or keep active and up-to-date on changes

married to someone in the Navy. See what

in the field of my degree so I could pursue

I did there?

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Increase Your Future Social Security Benefit

By Chaz Fahrner, CFP®, EA - Wealth Advisor at the Gensler Group As you near retirement, there are many questions that arise. The biggest question, for most people, is what age to start receiving your Social Security benefit. I often get questions about this because it can be very complex.

There are few financial assurances in retirement, but your Social Security benefit is as close as it may get.

Choosing when to begin your Social Security benefit is very important because your age at retirement determines the amount of money you will receive for the rest of your life.

Assuming social security benefits are available and that you qualify, you need to consider the following tips to boost your benefit.

Delay You can start Social Security as early as

$1,000 per month, when you are age

age 62 or as late as 70 years of age. You are

62, your benefit at age 70 will be $1,750

probably thinking that you would most

per month, not including the automatic

certainly start your benefit at age 62,

inflation adjustments that your benefit

right? Not so fast! The result for delaying

will earn. This decision is obviously very

your benefit until your full retirement

personal, but if you are healthy and have

age, which is 66 or 67 years of age, adds

longevity in your family, it often makes

a 6% annual-compounding increase to

sense to wait until 70 years of age.

your benefit. It’s even more compelling to delay past your full retirement age

Resurrect

until age 70 because you will receive

Many people are struggling financially

an 8% annual-compounding increase

right now because of the global

beyond your full retirement age amount.

pandemic. For individuals that have been

Waiting eight years to start your benefit

forced to start Social Security sooner than

increases the amount you’ll receive by

planned, and now regret their decision,

up to 75% for the rest of your life. This

may have an opportunity to resurrect

basically means that if your benefit is

their benefit. You can pay back

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Once you accomplish paying into the system for 35 years, your lowest income earning years will be replaced by the higher income earning years.

Working those last few years can really help boost your Social Security benefit.

the benefit amount you received and

and transfer your tax deferred accounts

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growth as if you never started your

eliminate all of your Social Security

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taxes in retirement. The objective, for

strategy can work and it may not make

the benefit amount within the first 12

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sense for everyone, so please reach out

months from when you started. Use Form

$32,000 for joint filers and $25,000 for

to a financial professional to see if this

SSA-521 to accomplish this.

individual filers. If you can accomplish

option may be right for you.

this, then you will not pay taxes on your

Folks are living longer in the United

Work Longer

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Working longer can increase your benefit

way to reduce your taxable income in

lifestyles. Although the increase in life

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expectancy is a positive change for many

benefit is calculated. Your benefit is based

Roth conversion strategy well before you

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on your highest 35 years of earnings,

start Social Security. It is basically taking

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early years when you were a lifeguard or

tax-free Roth account. If done correctly,

enjoy your retirement.

flipping burgers in high school. Once you

your accounts will grow tax-free and be

accomplish paying into the system for 35 years, your lowest income earning years will be replaced by the higher income earning years. Working those last few years can really help boost your Social Security benefit.

Reduce Taxes A great way to increase your Social Security benefit is to reduce the taxation of your benefit. The good news is that the federal government will only tax a maximum of 85% of your Social Security benefit. Even better news, the state of California, and many other states, do not tax any of your Social Security benefit.

Finally, the best news is if you strategize

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Island Icon:

By Peggy Eddy, Coronado Historical Association Volunteer The monthly column, Island Icons, of historical vignettes from the Coronado Historical Association features insights and personal memories of locals.

An initiative of CHA and its community volunteers, it is the product of a special archival oral history project that records the local personal histories that may be lost in the near future. This month’s Island Icon is Carl Turnipseed, local World War II veteran who celebrated his 93rd birthday Nov. 30, 2020.

Although he was born in 1927 in Elrod, Alabama, Carl Turnipseed has lived in Coronado for 90 years. Carl moved to Coronado with his family when he was three months old. His mother’s sister was married to the fire chief in Coronado, and they invited the family to town to find work. His father last worked with the city of Coronado as their tree trimming expert.

Carl said to his knowledge, his father “was the first person to climb and decorate the Christmas tree at Rotary Plaza.”

Carl fondly recalled the freedom he and his young friends had to ride their bikes, construct forts on vacant lots, and “play on the rocks on Ocean [Boulevard], dodging the rats there. We also would try to get from the North Beach sandspit to the Hotel Del on our bikes. My buddies and I would be gone all day without our folks worrying about our safety.”

For spending money, the boys would catch gophers, exchange them for tokens at the fire station, and redeem the tokens for 15 cents each at City Hall. They used their earnings to buy treats on Orange Avenue.

As a Coronado High School freshman, Carl weighed in at 108 pounds and five foot three and spent the next three years quarterbacking on the varsity football team.

In his senior year he was a 142-pound quarterback and a blocking back as well as class president. His graduating class of 1945 had 75 members. His girlfriend Elise was also beauty queen that year. He fondly

Carl Turnipseed (far left) with Charlie Free, Jim Carlisle, and Marco Polumbo help at the 1968 Rotary Pancake Breakfast.

Photos courtesy of the Coronado Historical Association

remembers going to Anderson’s Bakery with fellow seniors and getting pie from Bud and Claire at the backdoor of the bakery.

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C a r l Tu r n i p s e e d As a junior and senior high school student, Carl spent his summers working for the Coronado City Parks Department and on trash trucks. “It was fun collecting trash with my buddies,” he recalled. “I was paid $42.53 for five and a half days of work!”

He learned to drive in a 1937 twodoor sedan that was shared among family members. He still remembers his youthful encounters with high tides on Ocean Boulevard “when waves broke over the sea wall and over the car!”

Carl enlisted in the Army in 1946 and completed basic training at Fort Bliss, Texas. The following year, he was assigned to a Signal Battalion in a small German town outside of Kassel.

After the Army, Carl’s first job was with Standard Oil of California at a local Chevron station. Soon after, he launched his entrepreneurial life by buying the gas station at Broadway and Kettner in San

forth. One of Carl’s saddest memories is his

married and twice divorced, he finally got

brother’s untimely death from chicken pox

it right. He met Marianne in 1970 when

at age 35.

he was driving down the Eighth Street

Time certainly changes things.

block of Orange Avenue. She was headed

“Density, density, density” is the biggest

in the opposite direction. “No idea why I

negative change Carl has seen in his beloved

did it, but I turned around and followed

Coronado. Looking back, he would have

her to what is now the Vons’s parking lot.

told his 16-year old self to get an education,

I asked her for a date and in 1971 we were

“never smoke, watch the booze and for

married,” he said.

today’s youth, put down the darn cell phone!”

Carl has two sons, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Three times

house on C Avenue he’s owned since 1963.

cacti in his huge backyard. “I’ve won lots

Mobil, Shell, and Texaco stations—even

of blue ribbons in the Coronado Flower

recalling the dates.

Show,” he said.

In 1969, Carl sold his Texaco station

A vigorous island icon after nine

located at Eighth and Orange. After a brief

decades of life, Carl reflected on his legacy.

stint as a coin laundry owner, in 1970, he

“I was always a happy child,” he said. “I

returned to the business he knew best and

would like to be remembered as an old guy

went to work for the owner of an ARCO

who likes people and loved his city.

station, “where McP’s patio currently

Island Icons is an archival project of

stands.” Carl eventually bought the station

the Coronado Historical Association.

and owned it until his retirement.

His Imperial Beach Mobil station was

it was easy to refer customers back and

Carl still lives in the white stucco

twice daily and taking care of flowers and

purchases and sales of his various Chevron,

brother co-owned a car business nearby,

years. She passed away December 2019.

He stays busy, walking his two dachshunds

Diego. Carl can still rattle off the numerous

extraordinarily successful. Since his older

His marriage to Marianne lasted 46

Carl Turnipseed celebrated his 93rd birthday with friends.

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If you would like to nominate someone as an Island Icon, email us at info@coronadohistory.org or call 619-435-7242

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MOVIE NIGHT “Leap Year”

“Brooklyn” suggested by Maria Simon “Brooklyn” is a sweet movie about an Irish immigrant girl in the 1950s. Ellis Lacey (played by Saoirse Ronan who earned an Academy Award nomination for the role) decides to leave her mother and older sister in a small town in Ireland and sets out for adventure and opportunity in America. After initial homesickness she begins to settle into a job and life in Brooklyn - and falls in love with an Italian named Tony (dinner with his Italian family entertainingly pokes fun at a stereotype). When Ellis is unexpectedly called back home - another love interest blossoms. Two countries, two men, and a personal struggle over what “home” is. It’s hard not to root for the charming Tony! The immigrant story has been told in movies and our own families so many times but its always compelling and the characters, costumes, and settings in this movie are captivating. The movie is slow, in a good way that lets you digest the emotions, and the cinematography is stunning!

suggested by Dean Eckenroth Jr. A guilty pleasure that my wife and I watch every Valentine’s Day is the 2010 film “Leap Year.” Starring Amy Adams and Matthew Goode, the romantic comedy plays on the Irish folk tradition where a woman can propose to her suitor on Feb 29 during a Leap Year. Filled with breathtaking shots of the Irish countryside, the film follows Adams’ character as she tries to take advantage of that tradition and surprise her significant other with a Leap Day proposal in Dublin. Comedic hijinks ensue that have Adams’ character come to new realizations on what she really wants out of life and romance. The audience knows all along how the movie is going to play out, but the charm and chemistry of the actors and the scenery draws you along to the end. The film is filled with colorful characters, and the even more colorful Irish countryside.

Romance in Ireland, there’s nothing better for romantic viewing.

“The Quiet Man” “The Secret of Roan Inish” suggested by Alessandra Selgi-Harrigan The secret of Roan Inish is based on the Irish and Orcadian folklores of the selkies, seals that can become human by shedding their skin. The movie’s main character is Fiona, whose family used to live in the island of Roan Inish where the selkies are rumored to live. Now she lives with her grandparents and obsesses over the legend of her younger brother Jamie who floated away in his cradle boat years before off of Roan Inish. The story goes that he was raised by seals. Fiona and her cousin return to Roan Inish in hopes that Jamie will be returned to them. The music, the mysterious storyline, legends and the beautiful landscape is what I really like about this movie and why I recommend it.

suggested by Linda L. Austin One of my favorite Irish movies is “The Quiet Man,” a 1952 movie with John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. Its characters are larger than life and equal matches on every front, and the story covers all emotional dimensions. It won an Academy Award for director John Ford, his fourth, and for cinematography for its spectacular scenes of the Irish countryside. The plot revolves around a retired American boxer who returns to Inisfree, his birthplace, to purchase his family’s farm. He meets and falls for a feisty redhead and the trouble begins. Her brother is opposed to the union and especially so when the American outbids him for purchase of another property. In 2013 the romantic comedydrama was selected for preservation in the United States National Registry by the Library of Congress.

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Here are some fun movies to enjoy this month, sure to bring out your Irish side.

“The Secret of Kells,” “The Song of the Sea,” and “Wolfwalkers” Irish Folklore Trilogy

“Waking Ned Devine” suggested by Christine Johnson The 1998 movie, “Waking Ned Devine,” takes place in a small

suggested by Brooke Clifford

Irish village. When the townspeople discover that one of their own

For Irish folklore that the whole family can enjoy, look no further

has won the lottery, they invent creative ways to find out who is

than the trio of beautifully hand drawn, critically acclaimed films

actually the winner. Most of those scenes involve the partaking

from Irish animation studio, Cartoon Saloon. “The Secret of

of Irish whiskey, but when even that doesn’t work, the two main

Kells” was the studio’s first film and follows a boy named Brendan

characters, Micheal O’Sullivan and Jackie O’Shea forge ahead to

who is tasked with helping finalize the creation of the 9th century

discover that Ned Devine has the winning ticket. When they find

manuscript, the Book of Kells. With help from a wise monk, a cat,

him dead in his chair from the shock of winning the lottery, they

and a fairy, Brendan faces challenges from an impending Viking

decide they cannot let $6 million go to waste. The comic genius

attack, a deity of Death, and his own family in his quest to bring

of David Kelly and Ian Bannen leads the viewer on an experience

light to the darkness. “The Song of the Sea” Cartoon Saloon’s

of hilarious scenes trying to fool the lottery commission. Even

second film and is another incredible entry that leads audiences

though this movie provides constant laughter and dark humor,

on a deeply emotional journey as 10-year-old Ben comes to terms

it also takes you on a journey of the closeness of friends and

with the disappearance of his mother after his sister, Saoirse’s,

community. You never get the thought that the characters are

birth. After Saoirse is revealed to be a Selkie and begins to fall ill,

trying to steal from the lottery, but rather help one another out.

the two are drawn into the plight of faeries being turned to stone

The last scene in the movie is one of the most touching in any film

by the Owl Witch, Macha, and one Halloween night becomes

where a community comes together to honor a friend. Filmed in

a race against time for Ben to return Saoirse to the lighthouse

The Isle of Man, in the Village of Cregneash, the cinematography

and island they call home. “Wolfwalkers” was released this past

is beautiful, and the landscapes make you want to board a plane

November as the studio’s most recent film and complete’s director

to Ireland immediately. David Kelly was nominated for a Screen

Tomm Moore’s Irish Folklore Trilogy. Robyn is an apprentice

Actors Guild Award for his role as Michael O’ Sullivan

to her father, a well-known hunter who has been summoned to Kilkenny to eliminate the wolf pack in their woods so the town may clear the woods and expand farming. Robyn stumbles into the secrets of wolfwalkers, humans whose spirits become wolves when they sleep, encountering a young wolfwalker named Mebh and becoming one herself. Tensions rise between the people of Kilkenny, led by a man who believes he can tame nature, and the wolf pack.

“If You’re Lucky Enough to Be Irish, You’re Lucky Enough!”

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RECENT SALES ACTIVITY

707 Orange Ave #1C

El Mirador #405

446 G Avenue

La Sierra #605

El Encanto #1004

1BD/1BA • $750,000 2BD/1.5BA • $949,000 1BD/1BA • $1,100,000 Ara Koubeserian and Ryan Koubeserian - Rep. Buyer & Seller Ara Koubeserian and Ryan Koubeserian - Rep. Buyer & Seller Felicia Bell or Stacy Bell Begin

La Sierra #405 2 bed/2 bath, $2,687,000 Felicia & Stacy

2 bed/2 bath, $2,625,000 Ara & Ryan – Represented Seller, Raquel Fernandez – Represented Buyer

2 bed/2 bath, $1,789,000, Felicia & Stacy

Las Flores #602

La Sierra #1608

La Princesa #607

La Princesa #1402

La Sierra #1207

2BD/2BA • $1,549,900 3 bed/3 bath, $2,950,000, 1 bed/2 bath, $1,295,000, Felicia & Stacy • Representing Buyer John Harrington – Represented Buyer Felicia & Stacy – Represented Seller and Buyer

2 BD + Den / 2BA - $2,695,000 2 BD/2 BA - $1,975,000 Ara Koubeserian and Ryan Koubeserian - Rep. Buyer & Seller Felicia Bell and Stacy Bell Begin

El Encanto #705

2 BD / 2 BA - $1,795,000 Felicia Bell and Stacy Bell Begin

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