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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Harvest Ranch Market
Original Pancake House
Firenze Trattoria
Rancho Santa Fe Plaza’s anchor, Harvest Ranch Market, is a purveyor of fine foods, gourmet deli meats, poultry, seafood, salads, organic fruit and produce, international cheeses, wines and products of the world. This is a gourmet market that has been serving the San Diego Community for over 18 years. Locally owned and operated, Harvest Ranch features a full-service butcher shop with premium Brandt Beef and Snake River Farms Idaho Kobe Beef, Midwestern Pork, Milk-fed Veal, Colorado Lamb, fresh air-chilled Chicken and Sushi-grade seafood. Their deli kitchens specialize in all natural, madefrom-scratch, restaurant quality foods and a sandwich deli featuring Boar’s Head Brand deli meats and cheeses and a wide selection of homemade sal-
ads. They offer sandwiches, salads and bakery items daily. They have online ordering through their website deli page using GrubHub, and deliver to your home or office. The produce department features a variety of organic and local produce, as well as imported produce from South America. The wine department is second to none and each store has a team of experienced wine connoisseurs. They offer full service catering for all occasions, inclusive of any items from their store. Delivery options are also available to the greater Rancho Santa Fe and Encinitas areas. Harvest Ranch Market is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92014. Visit www.harvestranchmarkets.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
The Original Pancake House is a third generation restaurant that originated in Portland, Oregon. Their signature breakfast dishes include The Dutch Baby, Mushroom Omelet with mushroom sherry sauce, and their Apple Pancakes. They’ve been the locals’ choice for the ultimate breakfast in San Diego ever since they opened their first franchise in San Diego in 1979. They are located in Encinitas, Vista, San Diego, Kearney Mesa, Poway and Temecula. Their world famous original recipes are inspired from all over the world, and incorporate the very finest ingredients, such as USDA AA grade butter, pure 36% whipping cream, fresh grade AA eggs, hard wheat unbleached flour, and their own homemade sourdough starter
recipe. Their batters and sauces are made fresh daily in each restaurant’s kitchen; and their coffee is their own special blend. Try the Original Pancake House’s special thick sliced bacon and their amazing omelets. We highly recommend their gourmet cherry Kijafa crepes. If you’ve never tried The Original Pancake House, you’re long overdue; and if you’re already a regular, then you know what we’re talking about. Experience the flavor, the atmosphere, the attention to quality and service, and the ultimate breakfast favorite for San Diegans for over 35 years. The Original Pancake House is located in Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 160 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 943-1939 or visit www.originalpancakehouse.com.
Located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza, at the junction where Encinitas meets Rancho Santa Fe, Firenze is celebrating their 22nd anniversary this year. Their longevity speaks volumes about their cuisine and service. As owner/restaurateur, Barry Podwell, explains, “We don’t have the luxury of having spectacular ocean views like so many restaurants along the coast, so our food has to be very good to keep us here all these years.” It’s true. Firenze Trattoria may not have the ocean, but it certainly does have spectacular food. They are winners of the Diners Choice Award from Open Table and have won numerous awards over the years, including Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, and Best Italian by Ranch and Coast. Firenze Trattoria’s authentic Italian cuisine evokes the romance and flavors of Italy’s Tuscany coast. The menu includes an extensive lineup of local favorites, too many to list; but we especially recommend their signature Lasagne Firenze. Every Italian restaurant boasts about their lasagna, but this one is truly special. It’s hard to see
the layers of ricotta cheese, a mixture of beef, chicken, and sausage, fresh Roma tomato, mushroom, and parmesan atop marinara sauce, because it’s completely covered with a very light and creamy béchamel sauce. It’s absolutely delicious. Other recommended dishes include: Calamari Fritti Antipasti, with lightly battered, deep fried calamari served with piquant marinara sauce; Risotto Portofino, grilled jumbo shrimp served with artichoke hearts and asparagus, surrounding a center mound of risotto. From Filet Mignon al Casino to Butternut Squash Ravioli, you just can’t miss. Happy Hour is 4-6:30pm Mon-Sun with a popular discounted bar menu for food, wine, cocktails, and beer. Jazz on the Patio is lively every Sunday evening. Call for schedule. Mondays offer 1/2 off bottles of wine. They will be open NYE and will have a Jazz duo performing. Firenze Trattoria is located at 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Rd, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-9000 or visit www.firenzetrattoria.com.
Meritage Wine Market has won multiple awards over the past fifteen years, including “Best Wine Shop in San Diego.” They opened in 2002 and have evolved into a multi-level wine experience. Whether you are looking to give that perfect holiday gift, or need a great bottle of wine for dinner, Meritage is known for its exemplary customer service and personal touch. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 6:30pm, the staff at Meritage Wine Market is ready to help you find the perfect bottle of wine or Champagne this holiday season. Meritage invites you to stop in and enjoy tasting a selection of 16 different wines from their Enomatic Wine Tasting Machines, while relaxing on their outdoor patio. Weekly tastings are themed and held every Friday night from 6 to 8 PM and include 6 different wines
from all over the world for you to enjoy. Meritage presents intimate wine seminars and dinners in their private Cellar Room several times a month, in addition to hosting a wine school. Ask about their Wine of the Month Club. In addition, Meritage is actively involved with multiple charity organizations and events, including Make-A-Wish San Diego and their annual Wine & Wishes Tasting Event. Present this article to a sales representative and receive 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE of a case or more. Some restrictions may apply. Meritage is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 479-2500 or visit their website at www.meritagewinemarket.com.
Bentley’s serves the finest steaks, prime rib, lamb chops, pork, chicken, and seafood from around the world. It is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza, in the same shopping center as Harvest Ranch Market, on the corner of Encinitas Blvd. and Manchester Ave. Enjoy the big city steakhouse experience without the big city drive and prices. Encinitas residents, Tom and Diane Fulkerson, are the owners. Tom has over 40 years experience in fine restaurant operations including Hungry Hunter, Carlos Murphy’s and others. The Fulkersons are dedicated to providing a high quality dining and entertainment experience in a classic steak house atmosphere. Their extensive Steak and Chop menu includes: a 16 oz Kansas City Strip bone-in; a Whiskey Peppercorn New York Strip; 8 and 11 oz Filet Mignons; a
Double Thick Pork Chop; and their famous BBQ Baby Back Ribs, slow roasted and glazed with their award-winning BBQ sauce. Their Prime Rib is awesome and comes in 10, 14, and 24 oz, slow-roasted for seven hours to ensure that it’s the most tender and flavorful possible. Bentley’s features one of North County’s most extensive wine lists. They offer $15.95 dinner specials every Sunday and Monday with your choice of Filet Mignon, Prime Rib, or Atlantic Salmon. They have a great Happy Hour every day except Sunday with drink and food specials at the bar. Bentley’s is located in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza at 162 Rancho Santa Fe Rd. in Encinitas. Call for NYE dinner reservations (760) 632-9333 or visit www. bentleyssteak.com.
Champagne French Bakery Café has locations in Del Mar Highlands, Encinitas, and Carmel Mountain. Champagne has been serving a fusion of modern and traditional French cuisine since 1987. They have an assortment of coffees, teas, breads, pastries, cakes, tarts, cookies, sandwiches, salads and soups. They are famous for their pastries, including a variety of croissants, custard brioche, cinnamon roll, raisin scone (one of our favorites), and cranberry muffin. Desserts include such delights as: Napoleon, which is a crispy puffed pastry layered with vanilla cream and topped with fondant and chocolate; crème brulee; vanilla éclair; bread pudding; and chocolate dipped strawberries. They also serve cakes, tarts,
and cookies. One of our favorites is their raspberry cookie, which is two soft cookies sandwiched with raspberry preserves and half is dipped in dark chocolate. Try Champagne French Bakery Café for lunch under an umbrella in front of the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza clock tower and fountain. Sandwiches include a wonderful assortment of French Dip, Turkey Florentine Panini, and Chicken Pesto. They also serve delicious salads and soups. Champagne Bakery is in the Rancho Santa Fe Plaza next to Harvest Ranch Market at 162 S. Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-9446 or visit www. champagnebakery.com.
Meritage Wine Market and Tasting Room
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DECEMBER
12/1-24 The Griswold Awards: Extreme Christmas Holiday Light Display Contest. Like our page and post and tag your EXTREME San Diego pics and vids to win cool prizes. https://www.facebook.com/TheGriswoldAwardsSanDiego/ 12/1-2 Blue Buffalo Home 4 the Holidays Campaign www.home4theholidays.org 12/1-2 Public Star Party at MiraCosta College, 8-10pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 12/1 Johnny C at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/1-3 Jingle Bell Saddlebred Horse Show at Del Mar Horse Park. 8am-5pm. www.delmarfairgrounds.com 12/1-3 USTA National Men’ 40, Women’s 40, Father-Son & Grandfather-Grandson Hard Court Tennis Championships at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. www.ljbtc.com 12/1-3 Scrooge: The Musical at Village Church Community Theatre. www.villagechurchcommunitytheater.org 12/1-8 Two-Faced Truth art exhibit at Kruglak Gallery. www.miracosta.edu/events 12/1 LIFE Movie Series: The Secret in Their Eyes at MiraCosta College San Elijo campus, 1-3pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 12/1 Beer & Shot Night at House of Blues, 4pm, every Friday. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 12/1 Foreign Film Fridays: Dheepan at Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium, 4 & 7 pm. Free admission. www.carlsbadca.gov 12/1 Kids’ Night Out at Poway Community Park, 4:30-9pm. www.poway.org 12/1 Fallbrook Tree Lighting at Fallbrook Community Center, 5-7:30pm. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org 12/1 Oceanside Art Walk in downtown Oceanside. 5-9pm. www.oceansideartwalk.org 12/1 Astronomy Night at Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center, 5:30-7:30pm. www.aguahedionda.org 12/1 Echophonic Band at Tower 13. www.tower13.com 12/1 Johnny C at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/1-2 San Luis Rey Chorale Christmas Concert at Mission San Luis Rey. www.visitoceanside.org 12/1 Bill Murray, Jan Vogler & Friends at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 12/1-2 December Nights at Balboa Park. www.sandiego.gov/december-nights 12/1-3 Stance International Surfing Association World Adaptive Championship in La Jolla. www.isasurf.org 12/1-3 Warren Miller Film Tour: Line of Descent at La Paloma Theatre. www.skinet.com/warrenmiller/film-tour 12/1-3 Broadway San Diego presents Cinderella at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/1-17 Greetings at Patio Playhouse Theatre. www.patioplayhouse.com 12/1-17 La Jolla Playhouse presents Summer: The Donna Summer Musical at Mandell Weiss Theatre. www.lajollaplayhouse.org 12/1-17 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Black Pearl Sings at Lyceum Theatre. www.sdrep.org 12/1-24 Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas at The Old Globe Theatre. www.theoldglobe.org 12/1-24 The Secret Garden at New Village Arts Theatre. www.newvillagearts.org 12/1-24 San Diego Musical Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Musical Radio Play at Horton Grand Theatre. www.sdmt.org 12/1-24 Photos with Santa at Seaport Village. www.seaportvillage.com 12/1-25 Nightly tree lighting ceremony at Legoland California Resort. www.legoland.com 12/1-27 Holiday Chocolate Display at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. (760) 448-1234 www.aviara.park.hyatt.com 12/1-1/1 Skating By the Sea at Hotel Del Coronado. www.hoteldel.com 12/1-1/6 SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego. www.seaworldsandiego.com 12/1-1/7 Rady Children’s Hospital Fantasy on Ice at Liberty Station, Point Loma. www.fantasyonicesd.com 12/1-1/27 Retooled: Highlights from the Hechinger Collection at William D. Cannon Art Gallery. www.carlsbadca.gov 12/1-1/30 Art exhibition by Nancy R. Wise at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. www.powayonstage.org 12/2 San Diego STEAM Maker Festival at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 10am-4pm. www.sansmf.org 12/2 San Dieguito Art Guild’s Holiday Bazaar at Encinitas Community Center, 10am-4pm. www.sandieguitoartguild.com 12/2 54th Annual Toyland Parade & Festival in North Park, 11am-3pm. www.toylandparade.com 12/2 Vista Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade in downtown Vista, 1pm. www.vvba.org 12/2 Winter Wonderland Festival at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 3pm. www.artcenter.org 12/2 Christmas Tree Lighting & Carols of Carlsbad at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. 12/2 Little Italy Tree Lighting & Christmas Village on India Street, 4-8pm. www.littleitalysd.com 12/2 Encinitas Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting on Coast Highway 101 in Encinitas, 5-7:30pm. www.encinitaschamber.com 12/2 Holiday at the Rancho at Leo Carrillo Ranch, 5-8pm. www.carlsbadconnect.org 12/2 Santa’s Village & Tree Lighting at San Marcos Community Center. www.san-marcos.net/specialevents 12/2 36th Annual Fallbrook Christmas Parade on Main Avenue in downtown Fallbrook, 5pm. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org 12/2 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. UC San Diego Tritons Women’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 5:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 12/2 Yuletide Cinema: Elf at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 6pm. www.artcenter.org 12/2 Gold in Heart at Seafire Restaurant + Bar, 7-10pm. www.seafirerestaurantandbar.com 12/2 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. UC San Diego Tritons Men’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 12/2 Mystic Groove at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/2 Aaron Neville: A Holiday Concert at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 8pm. www.powayonstage.org 12/2 SYD at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 12/2-3 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour Event & Toys for Tots Collection at San Clemente Pier. www.surfwsa.org 12/2-10 Scripps Performing Arts Academy presents The Nutcracker at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. www.scrippsperformingartsacademy.com 12/2-23 Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden. www.sdbgarden.org 12/2-23 Teddy Bear Tea at The Westgate Hotel. www.westgatehotel.com 12/3 Holiday Homes Tour in Vista. 10am-4pm. www.vistacommunityclinic.org www.aviara.park.hyatt.com 12/2-23 Sustainable Santa at Vista Farmers Market, every Saturday. 12/3 Johnny Martin at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 12/3 SoNo Fest & Chili Cook-Off in North Park. 11am-5pm. www.sonofestchilicookoff.com 12/3 Photos, visits with Santa & train rides at Old California Restaurant Row, 12-2pm. Free admission. www.oldcalrestaurantrow.com 12/3 Winter Fest at Vista Village, 12-6pm. www.winteriscomingtovista.com 12/3 Kiwanis Club of San Marcos Holiday Parade on Mission Avenue in San Marcos, 1pm. www.kiwanisclubofsanmarcos.com 12/3 Kringle Mingle Holiday Celebration at Cardiff Town Center, 1-5pm. www.cardiff101.com 12/3 Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cleveland Browns at StubHub Center, 1:05pm. www.chargers.com 12/3 La Jolla Christmas Parade & Holiday Festival in downtown La Jolla, 1:30pm. www.ljparade.com 12/3 It’s a Wonderful Life in concert at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/3 Frequency Vocal Jazz at MiraCosta College, 3-4pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 12/3 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Bradley University Braves Men’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 3pm. www.goaztecs.com 12/3 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Fletcher Cove Park, 4:30pm. www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us 12/3 San Diego Sockers vs. Soles de Sonora at Valley View Casino Center, 5:05pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/3 Jazz Jam at Mr. Peabody’s, 6pm, every Sunday in December. www.peabodysrocks.com 12/3 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Houston Rockets at Staples Center, 6:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 12/3 Gypsy Groove at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/3 L.A.M.F. at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 12/3-24 Sustainable Santa at North County Sikes Farmstead in Escondido, every Sunday.
12/3-24 Sustainable Santa at Leucadia Farmers Market, every Sunday. 12/4 Frequency Vocal Jazz featuring MiraCosta College music majors at MiraCosta College, 7:30-9:30pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 12/4 Elijah Rock: Gershwin For My Soul at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 12/4 Jewel at San Diego Civic Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/4 The Piano Guys at Copley Symphony Hall, 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/4 Trailer Park Boys at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/4 Jay Cain Open Mic Night at Mr. Peabody’s, 8pm, every Monday. www.peabodyrocks.com 12/4 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/5 WWE Smackdown Live at Valley View Casino Center, 4:45pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/5 Tuesday Night Comics at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northccoastrep.org 12/5 Karaoke at Mr. Peabody’s, 8pm, every Tuesday. www.peabodysrocks.com 12/5 Semisi at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/5 Angus & Julia Stone at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 12/5 Murs at The Casbah. www.casbahmusic.com 12/5-19 Sustainable Santa at Escondido Farmers Market, every Tuesday. 12/6 Holiday Tree Lighting at Carlsbad Village, 2-5pm. www.shopvillagefaire.com 12/6 Holiday Celebration at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, 5-7:30pm. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com 12/6 MiraCosta College Symphony & Choir present Dueling Nutcrackers at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7pm. www.artcenter.org 12/6 Aaron Gillespie at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 12/6 The Sky Tonight planetarium show at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 7-8pm. www.rhfleet.org 12/6 Vic Moraga at Seafire Restaurant + Bar, 7-10pm. www.seafirerestaurantandbar.com 12/6 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 12/6 Cody Carter at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/6 Jonny Lang at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 12/6 Dance Gavin Dance at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 12/6-17 San Diego Civic Youth Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Casa del Prado Theatre. www.sdcyb.org 12/7 Pearl Harbor Day 12/7 Peppa Pig Live at Balboa Theatre, 6pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/7 Holiday Tree Lighting & Sunset Market at Regal Cinema Plaza in Oceanside, 6-8pm. www.visitoceanside.org 12/7 Palomar Electronic/Acoustic Music Ensemble presents Sonic Sampler at Palomar College Performance Lab, 7pm. www.palomarperforms.com 12/7 Kimberly Frost at Seafire Restaurant + Bar, 7-10pm. www.seafirerestaurantandbar.com 12/7 MiraCosta Choirs & Symphony Orchestra: Dueling Nutcrackers at MiraCosta College, 7:30pm. www.miracosta.edu/events 12/7 Retro Rewind: Elf at La Paloma Theatre, 8pm. www.lapalomatheatre.com 12/7 Flamenco Nova at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/7 Tim Barry at The Casbah. www.casbahmusic.com 12/7-10 Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros at Palomar College Studio Theatre. www.palomarperforms.com 12/7-21 Sustainable Santa at Oceanside Farmers Market. www.facebook.com/sustainablesanta 12/8 San Diego State Aztecs vs. UC Irvine Anteaters Women’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 12pm. www.goaztecs.com 12/8 Visit with Santa at The Lumberyard Courtyard in Encinitas, 3-5pm. www.visitencinitas.org 12/8 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Cal State Monterey Bay Women’s Basketball at UC San Diego, 5:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 12/8 Winter Holiday Mutt Mixer at San Diego Humane Society Oceanside Campus, 6pm. www.sdhumane.org 12/8 Chris Robinson Brotherhood at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 12/8 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Cal State Monterey Bay Men’s Basketball at UC San Diego, 7:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 12/8 Jay Cain at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/8 Fuse n Rock at Tower 13. www.tower13.com 12/8 Bob Saget at Harrah’s Resort SoCal, 9pm.www.caesars.com/harrahs-socal 12/8 Abbey Road Christmas at The Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 12/8-9 Carols by Candlelight at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 8pm. www.artcenter.org 12/8-9 Christmas in the Valley at Bates Nut Farm. www.batesnutfarm.biz 12/8-9 Santa’s Ugly Sweater Shindig at Pala RV Resort. www.palacasino.com 12/8-10 Impro Theatre’s Dickens Unscripted at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 12/8-17 Star Theatre Company presents Annie at Star Theatre. www.startheatreco.com 12/8-24 City Ballet of San Diego presents The Nutcracker at Spreckels Theatre. www.cityballet.org 12/8-1/1 Jungle Bells at San Diego Zoo. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/28-1/1 Christmas Voice Competition at Bates Nut Farm. www.batesnutsfarm.biz 12/8-1/1 Christmas Light Helicopter Tours at Oceanside Municipal Airport, 5-9pm. www.visitoceanside.org 12/9 Proving Grounds Competitions’ Reindeer Games at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 7am-6pm. www.provinggroundscomps.com 12/9 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 1 at Avalanche Beach in Ocean Beach. www.surfsss.org 12/9 KinderTots at San Diego Zoo, 8:30-9:30am. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/9 Oceanside Yacht Club Poinsettia Regatta at Oceanside Harbor. www.oceansideyc.net 12/9-10 Breakfast with Santa at San Diego Zoo Safari Park, 9-10:30am. www.sdzsafaripark.org 12/9 Furry Friends Hike on Piedras Pintadas Trail, 9am-12pm. www.srvc.org 12/9 Escondido Jaycees Christmas Parade on Broadway, 9:30am. www.escondidojaycees.com 12/9 Christmas on Maple at Maple Plaza in downtown Escondido, 10am-3pm. www.christmasonmaple.com 12/9 California Ballet Company presents a toddler friendly performance of The Nutcracker at San Diego Civic Theatre, 10am. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/9 Boat Rides with Santa at Oceanside Harbor, 10am-2pm. www.visitoceanside.org 12/9 Santa at The Adobe at Rancho Buena Vista Adobe, 10am-3pm. www.ranchobuenavistaadobe.com 12/9 Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas sensory friendly performance at The Old Globe Theatre, 10:30am. www.theoldglobe.org 12/9 Family Day: Mammal Mania at San Diego Natural History Museum, 11am. www.sdnhm.org 12/9 Polar Express Family Day at San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 11am-3pm. www.sdmrm.org 12/9 Holiday Fair at Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, 11am-7pm. www.makersarcade.com 12/9 Winter Holiday Mutt Mixer at San Diego Humane Society Escondido Campus, 12pm. www.sdhumane.org 12/9 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Washington Wizards at Staples Center, 12:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 12/9 The Toast of Gaslamp in the Gaslamp Quarter, 1-5pm. www.gaslamp.org 12/9 San Diego State Aztecs vs. UC Berkeley Bears Men’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 2pm. www.goaztecs.com 12/9 North Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Holiday Cabaret at Encinitas Community Center, 2:30 pm. www.northcoastsymphony.com 12/9 Christmas in the Park at Old Poway Park, 3:30-8:30pm. www.poway.org 12/9 KSON’s Country Fest Christmas Concert at Del Mar Fairgrounds, 4-10pm. www.kson.com 12/9 91X Wrex the Halls at Valley View Casino Center, 6pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/9 Paul Ecke Jr. Poinsettia Ball at Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA, 6pm. www.ymca.org/poinsettia-ball 12/9 Parade of Lights at Oceanside Harbor, 6-10pm. www.visitoceanside.org 12/9 High Valley & Adam Doleac at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 12/9 Jamila Woods at Soda Bar. www.casbahmusic.com 12/9-10 Coaster Holiday Express train rides at Oceanside Transit Center. www.gonctd.com 12/9-10 Retro Rewind: Elf at La Paloma Theatre. www.lapalomatheatre.com 12/9-10 The Spirit of the Season at Howard Brubeck Theatre. www.palomarperforms.com 12/9-10 Broadway Theatre Arts Academy presents A Christmas Carol at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 12/9-10 Winter Daydreams at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/9-10 Gay Men’s Chorus presents Jingle at Balboa Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org
12/9-10 RB Chorale presents Holly Jolly Holidays at Poway Center for the Performing Arts. www.rbchorale.org 12/9-23 California Ballet Company presents The Nutcracker at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/10 Del Dios Trail Half Marathon & 10K at Lake Hodges. www.enduranceraceseries.com 12/10 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 at Avalanche Beach in Ocean Beach. www.surfsss.org 12/10 Sam Bybee at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 12/10 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Hope International University Royals Women’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 1pm. www.goaztecs.com 12/10 Los Angeles Chargers vs. Washington Redskins at StubHub Center, 1:05pm. www.chargers.com 12/10 Los Angeles Rams vs. Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 1:25pm. www.therams.com 12/10 Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade in the Gaslamp Quarter, 3pm. www.gaslamp.org 12/10 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, 5pm. www.sdparadeoflights.org 12/10 Parade of Lights Holiday Dinner aboard the Berkeley steam ferry, 5-6:30pm. www.sdmaritime.org 12/10 Hollywood Undead at House of Blues, 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 12/10 Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience at Pala Casino www.palacasino.com 12/10 Velvet Sushi at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/10 How the Grouch Stole Christmas at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 12/11 Pets on Parade in Carlsbad Village, 10am-1:30pm. www.carlsbad-village.com 12/11 Kodak Black at The Observatory North Park, 7pm. www.observatorysd.com 12/11 Carol Burnett at Copley Symphony Hall, 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/11 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Toronto Raptors at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 12/11 Pat Travers at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 12/11 Ducktails at Space. www.casbahmusic.com 12/12-20 Hanukkah 12/12 Razzle Bam Boom: H20 Where Did You Go? At California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 12/12 The Wrecks at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 12/12 Triple Shot at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/12-13 Chris Isaak at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 12/12 Chanukah Minorah Lighting at Oceanside Civic Center. 5:30pm. www.visitoceanside.org 12/13 San Diego Gulls vs. Stockton Heat at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/13 Vista Kicks & Natalia Jimenez at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 12/13-14 KyXy 96.5 presents Holiday of Miracles Radiothon at Rady Children’s Hospital. www.radyfoundation.org 12/14 Music Student Honors Recital at Palomar College, 12:30pm. www.palomarperforms.com 12/14 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Santa Clara University Broncos Women’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 6:30pm. www.goaztecs.com 12/14 Corey Leal at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/14 Skating Polly & Starcrawler at Soda Bar. www.casbahmusic.com 12/14-17 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at Pechanga Resort & Casino. www.pechanga.com 12/15 Red Nose Run at Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center, 1-4pm. www.therednoserun.com 12/15 Visit with Santa at The Lumberyard Courtyard, 3-5pm. www.visitencinitas.org 12/15 Foreign Film Fridays: King of Masks at Ruby G. Shulman Auditorium, 4 & 7 pm. Free admission. www.carlsbadca.gov 12/15 Ales ‘n’ Rails at San Diego Model Railroad Museum, 6-9pm. www.sdmrm.org 12/15 Holiday Hangover: Strangelove & The Cured at House of Blues, 7pm. www.housofblues.com/sandiego 12/15 Johnny Mathis at Copley Symphony Hall, 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/15 Greenflash at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/15 Ghost Riders at Tower 13. www.tower13.com 12/15 CAKE at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 12/15 Kerry Irish Productions presents An Irish Christmas at Balboa Theatre, 8pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/15 Julien Baker at The Irenic. www.casbahmusic.com 12/15 Pato Banton at The Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 12/15-16 Queen Bee Market at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.thequeenbeemarket.com 12/15-16 KinderNights at San Diego Zoo, 6-7:30pm. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/15-17 Star Repertory Theatre presents Oliver at Avo Playhouse. www.starrepertorytheatre.com 12/15-23 Oceanside Theatre Company presents Miracle on 34th Street at Sunshine Brooks Theatre. www.visitoceanside.org 12/15-31 Frozen Fairgrounds at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.frozenfairgrounds.com 12/16 KinderTots at San Diego Zoo, 8:30-9:30am. www.sandiegozoo.org 12/16 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Division 5 at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. www.surfsss.org 12/16 Oceanside Yacht Club Holiday Regatta. www.oceansideyc.net 12/16 California Ballet Company presents an autism/sensory friendly performance of The Nutcracker at San Diego Civic Theatre, 10am. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/16 Santa Crawl at Europa Village Winery, 12pm. www.fallbrookchamberofcommerce.org 12/16-17 Tea by the Sea at L’Auberge Del Mar, 12-4pm. www.visitdelmarvillage.com 12/16 Encinitas Ballet presents The Nutcracker at David H. Thompson Performing Arts Center, La Costa Canyon High School, 1 & 5pm. www.encinitasballet.com 12/16 Teen Pajama-rama Movie Night at Poway Community Park, 5-9pm. www.poway.org 12/16 San Diego Gulls vs. Stockton Heat at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/16 Jane Lynch: A Swingin’ Little Christmas at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 12/16 Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Gardens. www.sdbgarden.org 12/16 Gregory Michaels at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/16 Noel Noel at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/16 Tim Flannery & Friends at Maritime Museum of San Diego, 8pm. www.sdmaritime.org 12/16 Gnarlywood presents the 15th Annual Turtleneck & Sweater Party with Young Guns at The Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 12/16-17 From Berlin to Books: Celebrating Broadway at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 12/17 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 2 at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. www.surfsss.org 12/17 Pet Adoption Event at Ocean Beach Surf Lodge, 10am. www.sdhumane.org 12/17 Gospel Brunch at House of Blues, 11am. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 12/17 Sean Skylar at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 12/17 San Diego Bay Parade of Lights, 5pm. www.sdparadeoflights.org 12/17 Parade of Lights Holiday Dinner aboard the Berkeley steam ferry, 5-6:30pm. www.sdmaritime.org 12/17 San Diego Sockers vs. Turlock Express at Valley View Casino Center, 5:05pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/17 Adema at House of Blues, 6pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 12/17 Noel Noel: A Family Concert at Copley Symphony Hall, 2pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/17 Congregation Beth Am Menorah Lighting at Del Mar Highlands Town Center, 6pm. www.delmarhighlandstowncenter.com 12/17 Anuhea at Music Box, 8pm. www.musicboxsd.com 12/17 Wheelhouse at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/17 Jhené Aiko at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 12/18 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Golden State Warriors at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 12/18 San Diego Gulls at Frozen Fairgrounds Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.frozenfairgrounds.com 12/18 Warren Le Plante at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/19 Jay-Z at Viejas Arena, 7:30pm. www.as.sdsu.edu/viejas_arena 12/19 3 on a Tree at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/20 La Posada at Crown Heights Resource Center, Oceanside, 4:30-8:30pm. www.visitoceanside.org 12/20 Fanfares & Celebrations at Copley Symphony Hall, 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/20 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 12/20 Proud Momma at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/20 The Venice Christmas Show at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com
www.NorthCountySun.com • December–January ’18 • 9 Find a Complete Calendar of Events at www.NorthCountySun.com Dates and times of events subject to change 12/24 Evan Diamond at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 12/24 Peter Sprague at L’Auberge Amphitheatre, 1-4pm. www.visitdelmarvillage.com 12/24 Hawaii Bowl in Honolulu, Hawaii. Watch on ESPN at 5pm. www.ncaa.com 12/25 Christmas Day 12/25 Retro Rewind: Elf at La Paloma Theatre, 5:45pm. www.lapalomatheatre.com 12/25 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 12/26-1/1 Kwanzaa 12/26 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 12/26-30 Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden. www.sdbgarden.org 12/26-31 Hostelling International Christmas Bicycle Trip through southern California. www.sandiegohostels.org 12/26-31 Broadway San Diego presents Motown: The Musical at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/27 San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/27 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 12/27 Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 12/27-31 Lythgoe Family Panto presents Peter Pan & Tinker Bell: A Pirate’s Christmas at Balboa Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/28 Solar Turbines 5K Run/Walk in downtown San Diego, 9:45am. www.holidaybowl.com 12/28 Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade (Big Bay Baloon Parade) in downtown San Diego, 10am. www.holidaybowl.com 12/28-1/1 San Diego International Auto Show at San Diego Convention Center. www.sdautoshow.com 12/28 Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium www.holidaybowl.com 12/28 Alamo Bowl in San Antonio, Texas. Watch on ESPN at 6pm. www.ncaa.com 12/28 San Diego State Aztecs vs. University of Wyoming Cowboys Women’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 6:30pm. www.goaztecs.com 12/28 Donavon Frankenreiter at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 12/29 Cotton Bowl Classic in Arlington, Texas. Watch on ESPN at 5:30pm. www.ncaa.com 12/29 UC San Diego Tritons vs. San Francisco State Women’s Basketball at UC San Diego, 5:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 12/29 UC San Diego Tritons vs. San Francisco State Men’s Basketball at UC San Diego, 7:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 12/29 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers
12/29 The Steely Damned 2’s Second Annual Holiday Show at Music Box, 8pm. www.musicboxsd.com 12/29 Jonny Tarr at Tower 13. www.tower13.com 12/29-30 Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at The Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 12/30 Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Ariz. Watch on ESPN at 1pm. www.ncaa.com 12/30 Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert at Copley Symphony Hall, 2:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/30 Orange Bowl in Miami Gardens, Fla. Watch on ESPN at 5pm. www.ncaa.com 12/30 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Utah State Aggies Men’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 7pm. www.goaztecs.com 12/29-30 Chris D’Elia at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 12/30 E-40 at Music Box, 9:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 12/31 New Year’s Eve (see our NYE Dining and Party Directory page 27) 12/31 Dave Booda, Evan Diamond Band & DJ Barry Thomas at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 12/31 Cal State San Marcos Cougars Women’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 1pm. www.csusmcougars.com 12/31 NYE Party at Le Papagayo. Music by John Bennett. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 12/31 Los Angeles Chargers vs. Oakland Raiders at StubHub Center, 1:25pm. www.chargers.com 12/31 Los Angeles Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 1:25pm. www.therams.com 12/31 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. San Francisco State Gators Men’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 3pm. www.csusmcougars.com 12/31 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center, 4pm. www.nba.com/clippers 12/31 Kids’ New Year’s Eve at Legoland California Resort. www.legoland.com 12/31 The Donkeys at The Casbah. www.casbahmusic.com 12/31 NYE Party at Ignite Bistro. Live music. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 12/31 New Year’s Eve Party with Grand Sonic Theory at Pala Casino, Spa & Resort, 9pm. www.palacasino.com 12/31 NYE Ice Skating at Frozen Fairgrounds in Del Mar. www.frozenfairgrounds.com 12/31 Black & Gold New Year’s Eve Party on San Diego Bay, 9pm-1am. www.sdmaritime.org 12/31 Little Hurricane at Music Box, 9:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 12/31 Big Head Todd & The Monsters: New Year’s Eve at The Belly Up, 9:30pm. www.bellyup.com
1/1 New Year’s Day 1/1 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, 8am. www.tournamentofroses.com 1/1 Rose Bowl Game at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, 1pm. Watch on ESPN at 2pm. www.tournamentofroses.com 1/1 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, La. Watch on ESPN at 5:45pm. www.ncaa.com 1/1 New Year’s Day Brunch. See our Holiday Brunch Directory (page 31) 1/2 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 1/2 Semisi at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/3 The Fremonts at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 1/3 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams Women’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 6:30pm. www.goaztecs.com 1/3 The Sky Tonight planetarium show at Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, 7-8pm. www.rhfleet.org 1/3 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 1/3 Cody Carter at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/4 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 1/4 Flamenco Nova at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/4-7 PGA Tournament of Champions at Kapalua Resort in Hawaii 1/5 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. San Francisco Gators Women’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 5:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 1/5 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Humboldt State Women’s Basketball at UC San Diego, 5:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 1/5-6 San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracudas at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/5 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 1/5 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Humboldt State Men’s Basketball at UC San Diego, 7:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 1/5 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Chico State Wildcats Men’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 1/5 Johnny C at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/5 The Winehouse Experience at Music Box, 8pm. www.musicboxsd.com 1/5-7 San Diego Spring Home Show at San Diego Convention Center. www.homeshowsandiego.com 1/5-28 Pygmalion at Patio Playhouse Theatre. www.patioplayhouse.com 1/6 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 3 & 4 at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. www.surfsss.org 1/6 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors at Staples Center, 12:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 1/6 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Humboldt State Lumberjacks Women’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 5:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 1/6 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Chico State Women’s Basketball at UC San Diego, 5:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 1/6 Jungle Jack Hanna at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 6:30pm. www.artcenter.org 1/6 San Diego Chinese Art & Cultural Society presents 2018 International Music & Art Festival at Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 7pm. www.powayonstage.org 1/6 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Chico State Men’s Basketball at UC San Diego, 7:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 1/6 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Humboldt State Lumberjacks Men’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 1/6 Mystic Groove at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/6 Willie Nelson & Family at Harrah’s Resort SoCal, 8pm. www.caesars.com/harrahs-socal 1/6-7 NFL Wild Card Playoffs. www.nfl.com 1/6-28 Broadway San Diego presents Hamilton at San Diego Civic Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 1/7 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Division 5 at Ponto Beach in Carlsbad. www.surfsss.org 1/7 Johnny Martin at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 1/7 San Diego Sockers vs. Turlock Express at Valley View Casino Center, 5:05pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/7 Jazz Jam at Mr. Peabody’s, 6pm. www.peabodysrocks.com 1/7 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center, 6:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 1/7 The Paladins at The Belly Up, 7pm. www.bellyup.com 1/7 Gypsy Groove at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/8 College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta, Ga. Watch on ESPN at 5pm. www.ncaa.com 1/8 Milky Chance at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofoblues.com/sandiego 1/8 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 1/8-29 Twin Lakes Hiking Series for non-beginners at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 9am, every Monday. www.poway.org 1/8 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/9 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Sacramento Kings at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 1/9 Triple Shot at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/9 San Diego State Aztecs vs. San Jose State Spartans Men’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 8pm. www.goaztecs.com 1/10 San Diego Gulls vs. Chicago Wolves at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/10 Markiplier’s Your Welcome Tour at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 1/10-31 Twin Lakes Hiking Series for beginners at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 9am, every Wednesday. www.poway.org 1/10-2/4 Around the World in Eighty Days at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org
1/11 Los Angeles Lakers vs. San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 1/11-14 PGA Sony Open at Waialae Golf Course in Hawaii 1/11-2/11 San Diego Symphony presents It’s About Time: A Festival of Rhythm. Sound. And Place. at locations throughout San Diego County. www.sandiegosymphony.org 1/11 Corey Leal at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/12 Premiere of Lego Ninjago Master of the 4th Dimension at Legoland California Resort. www.legoland.com 1/12 Fun Friday Nites at San Marcos Community Center & San Elijo Recreation Center. 6-10pm. www.san-marcos.net 1/12 San Diego Sockers vs. Tacoma Stars at Valley View Casino Center, 7:35pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/12-13 Winter Festival at Poway Community Park. www.poway.org 1/12 Jay Cain at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/12-13 The Fab Four: The Ultimate Tribute at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm. www.pechanga.com 1/12-28 JCompany Youth Theatre presents Les Misérables at David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre. www.sdcjc.org 1/13 Kids’ Marathon Mile at Legoland California Resort, 8am. www.carlsbadmarathon.com 1/13 Second Saturday Arts & Culture Experiences at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 1/13 Opening of Niki de Saint Phalle’s Mythical California exhibit at California Center for the Arts, Escondido museum, 10am. www.artcenter.org 1/13 Winter Festival for the special needs community at Poway Community Park, 11am-1pm. www.poway.org 1/13 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Sacramento Kings at Staples Center, 12:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 1/13 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Boise State Broncos Women’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 1pm. www.goaztecs.com 1/13 KinderNights at San Diego Zoo, 6-7:30pm. www.sandiegozoo.org 1/13 San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/13 Tommy Castro & The Painkillers at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 1/13 Red Aunts at The Casbah. www.casbahmusic.com 1/13-14 NFL Divisional Playoffs. www.nfl.com 1/13-14 Fascinating Rhythm at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 1/13-14 Western Surfing Association Championship Tour Event at Oceanside Harbor South Jetty. www.surfwsa.org 1/14 Carlsbad Marathon & Half Marathon in downtown Carlsbad. www.carlsbadmarathon.com 1/14 Michael Leclerc at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 1/14 Sesame Street Live: Let’s Party at Valley View Casino Center, 2 & 6pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/14 Wynonna & The Big Noise at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 1/14 Tom Gun Live at Music Box, 8pm. www.musicboxsd.com 1/14 Velvet Sushi at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1/15 Family Day: Whale of a Time at San Diego Natural History Museum, 11am. www.sdnhm.org 1/15 Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 1/15 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Houston Rockets at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 1/15 Warren Le Plante at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/16 Percussion: A Listener’s Guide at Copley Symphony Hall, 7:30pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 1/16 Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 1/16 3 on a Tree at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/17 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 1/17 Proud Momma at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/17 Compagnie Hervé Koubi at Mandeville Auditorium, 8pm. www.artpower.ucsd.edu 1/17 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Fresno State Bulldogs Men’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 8pm. www.goaztecs.com 1/18 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Stanislaus State Women’s Basketball at UC San Diego, 5:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 1/18 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Stanislaus State Men’s Basketball at UC San Diego, 7:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 1/18-21 PGA CareerBuilder Challenge at Stadium Course in La Quinta, Calif. 1/19 Tommy Emmanuel at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org 1/19-20 San Diego Gulls vs. San Jose Barracudas at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/19 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Indiana Pacers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 1/19 Jessica Learner Band at Tower 13. www.tower13.com 1/19 Greenflash at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/19 Aeolus Quartet at Conrad Prebys Concert Hall, 8pm. www.artpower.ucsd.edu 1/19 The White Buffalo at The Observatory North Park, 8:30pm. www.observatorysd.com 1/20 Beat Farmers at Belly Up Tavern www.bellyup.com 1/20 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 1 at La Jolla Shores. www.surfsss.org 1/20 San Diego State Aztecs vs. University of New Mexico Lobos Women’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 1pm. www.goaztecs.com 1/20 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Stanislaus State Warriors Women’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 5:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 1/20 Monster Jam at Petco Park, 7pm. www.monsterjam.com 1/20 G3: Joe Satriani, John Petrucci & Phil Collen at Balboa Theatre, 7:30pm. www.sandiegotheatres.org
1/20 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Stanislaus State Warriors Men’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 1/20 Gregory Michaels at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/20-21 Places in Time at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 1/21-28 San Diego Restaurant Week. www.sandiegorestaurantweek.com 1/21 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego Middle School Division 2 at La Jolla Shores. www.surfsss.org 1/21 NFL AFC & NFC Championship Games. www.nfl.com 1/21 Sam Bybee at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 1/21 Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks at Staples Center, 12:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 1/21 San Diego Sockers vs. Ontario Fury at Valley View Casino Center, 5:05pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/21 Wheelhouse at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/22 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 1/22-23 Linda Purl: The Year of Magical Thinking at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 1/23 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Cal State San Marcos at UC San Diego, 5:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 1/23 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 1/23 John Hiatt & The Goners at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 1/23 Wolf Parade at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 1/23 Pond at The Casbah. www.casbahmusic.com 1/24 Science Magic at California Center for the Arts, Escondido. www.artcenter.org 1/24 August Burns Red at House of Blues, 6:30pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 1/24 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Boston Celtics at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 1/24 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams Men’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 8pm. www.goaztecs.com 1/24 Jessica Lea Mayfield at The Casbah. www.casbahmusic.com 1/25 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Sonoma State Seawolves Women’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 5:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 1/25 Hippo Campus & Sure Sure at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 1/25 Cal State San Marcos Cougars vs. Sonoma State Seawolves Men’s Basketball at Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm. www.csusmcougars.com 1/25 Liz Vice at The Loft at UC San Diego, 8pm. www.artpower.ucsd.edu 1/25-28 Farmers Insurance Open Golf Tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. www.farmersinsuranceopen.com 1/25-28 San Diego Sunroad Marina Boat Show at Sunroad Resort Marina & Yacht Center. Free boat rides. www.bigbayboatshow.com 1/25-28 Disney on Ice presents Follow Your Heart at Valley View Casino Center. www.disneyonice.com 1/25-2/18 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Vietgone at Lyceum Theatre. www.sdrep.org 1/26 Randy Rogers Band at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 1/26 John Bennett Band at Tower 13. www.tower13.com 1/26-2/25 Cloud Tectonics at New Village Arts Theatre. www.newvillagearts.org 1/26-2/25 San Diego Musical Theatre presents The Full Monty at Horton Grand Theatre. www.sdmt.org 1/26, 28 Stories in Time at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 1/27 Scholastic Surf Series: Orange County Middle School Divisions 1 & 2 at South Oceanside Pier. www.surfsss.org 1/27 San Diego State Aztecs vs. UNLV Rebels Women’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 1pm. www.goaztecs.com 1/27 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Sonoma State at UC San Diego, 5:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 1/27 Eric Johnson at House of Blues, 7pm. www.houseofblues.com/sandiego 1/27 UC San Diego Tritons vs. Sonoma State at UC San Diego, 7:30pm. www.ucsdtritons.com 1/27 John Bennett & Friends at Le Papagayo. www.lepapagayoleucadia.com 1/27 T.J. Miller at Harrah’s Resort SoCal, 8pm. www.caesars.com/harrahs-socal 1/27 St. Vincent at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 1/27 The Roots of Rhythm at Copley Symphony Hall, 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 1/27-28 San Diego Cat Show at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.sandiegocat.org 1/28 Scholastic Surf Series: San Diego High School Divisions 1 & 2 at South Oceanside Pier. www.surfsss.org 1/28 NFL Pro Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla. www.nfl.com 1/28 Evan Diamond at Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot. www.ignitecarlsbad.com 1/28 Pacific Coast Horns Brass Quintet at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 2pm. www.artcenter.org 1/28 The Rose Ensemble presents American Roots: Harmonies That Shaped a Nation at St. James-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 4pm. www.sjbts.org 1/28-2/25 Bliss (or Emily Post is Dead) at Moxie Theatre. www.moxietheatre.com 1/29 Seeger at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 7:30pm. www.northcoastrep.org 1/30 Los Angeles Clippers vs. Portland Trailblazers at Staples Center, 7:30pm. www.nba.com/clippers 1/30 The Killers at Valley View Casino Center, 8pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 1/31 Roland Auzet at Mandeville Auditorium, 7:30pm. www.artpower.ucsd.edu 1/31 Tower of Power at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com FEBRUARY 2/2 Groundhog Day 2/2 San Diego Sockers vs. RGV Barracudas at Valley View Casino Center, 7:35pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 2/3 San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 2/3 Monster Jam at Petco Park, 7pm. www.monsterjam.com 2/4 NFL Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. www.nfl.com
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12/20-24 Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold at North Coast Repertory Theatre. www.northcoastrep.org 12/20-1/7 San Diego Repertory Theatre presents Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin at Lyceum Theatre. www.sdrep.org 12/21 Winter Solstice 12/21 Polar Bear Tea at Hotel Del Coronado, 11am. www.hoteldel.com 12/21 Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker at Copley Symphony Hall, 4 & 8pm. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/21 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Gonzaga University Bulldogs Men’s Basketball at Viejas Arena, 7pm. www.goaztecs.com 12/21 Quattrosound: A Holiday Show at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 7:30pm. www.artcenter.org 12/21 Retro Rewind: Die Hard at La Paloma Theatre, 8pm. www.lapalomatheatre.com 12/21 Fishbone: The 6th Annual Crazy Glue Xmas at The Belly Up, 8pm. www.bellyup.com 12/21 Supersuckers, The Bellrays & The Bombpops at The Casbah. www.casbahmusic.com 12/21-23 San Diego Ballet presents The Nutcracker at Mandeville Auditorium. www.sandiegoballet.org 12/21-24 Lythgoe Family Panto presents Peter Pan & Tinker Bell: A Pirate’s Christmas at Balboa Theatre. www.sandiegotheatres.org 12/21-1/7 Winter Fest at OC Fair & Event Center. www.winterfestoc.com 12/22 San Diego Gulls vs. Ontario Reign at Valley View Casino Center, 7pm. www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com 12/22 X at The Observatory North Park, 8pm. www.observatorysd.com 12/22-23 The English Beat at The Belly Up, 9pm. www.bellyup.com 12/22-23 Ozomatli at Music Box, 8:30pm. www.musicboxsd.com 12/22-23 Noel Noel at Copley Symphony Hall. www.sandiegosymphony.org 12/23 Gingerbread house building event at L’Auberge Del Mar, 11am-1pm. www.visitdelmarvillage.com 12/23 Russian Grand Ballet presents The Nutcracker at California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 6pm. www.artcenter.org 12/23 Los Angeles Lakers vs. Portland Trailblazers at Staples Center, 6:30pm. www.nba.com/lakers 12/23 Lil Pump at The Observatory North Park, 7pm. www.observatorysd.com 12/23 The Brian Setzer Orchestra’s 14th Annual Christmas Rocks Tour at Pechanga Resort & Casino, 8pm. www.pechanga.com 12/23 Scripps Performing Arts Academy presents The Nutcracker at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. www.scrippsperformingartsacademy.com 12/23-25 Retro Rewind: Die Hard at La Paloma Theatre. www.lapalomatheatre.com 12/24 Christmas Eve
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December & January Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Restaurants & Reviews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-24 New Year’s Eve Dining and Party Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Mexican Holiday Tamales Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Holiday Brunch Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Coupons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Ticket Giveaways. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12, 25, 30 Christmas Light Viewing Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
New Trampoline Activity Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 IFLY Indoor Skydiving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Live Theatre and Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11 Local Music and Concerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 26 Festivals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 27, 28, 31 Art and Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28, 31 Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 12, 27, 28 Sports and Team Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 29, 30
North Coast Repertory Theatre Impro Theatre’s Dickens Unscripted December 8-10 Starting with an audience suggestion, Impro Theatre creates completely improvised, full-length plays in the styles of the world’s greatest writers. This holiday season, the troupe delivers a hilarious comedy inspired by the works of Charles Dickens with rich narration and vivid characters. Comic portraits, cruel melodrama and humane charity of heartbreaking tenderness explode onto the teeming streets of Victorian London. Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold December 20-24 This holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism, follows Sister as she takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages—what happened to the Magi’s gold. Employing her own scientific tools, with assistance from a local choir and a gaggle of audience mem• s o l a n a be a c h , c a l i f o r n i a •
bers, Sister creates a living Nativity unlike any seen before. Around The World in Eighty Days January 10-February 4 Join fearless adventurer Phileas Fogg in the original “Great Race,” circling the globe alive with danger, romance and comic surprises at every turn. In the hilariously theatrical style of The 39 Steps, five actors portray 42 characters in a thrilling race against time. Linda Purl: The Year of Magical Thinking January 22-23 Linda Purl, stage, movie and television veteran actress, stars in this one-woman tour-de-force performance about journey, loss and the ultimate triumph of the human spirit. Based on Joan Didion’s National Book Award-winning memoir, the play is a tribute to an extraordinary marriage and a love letter to Didion’s daughter. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. For more information call (858) 481-1055 or visit www. northcoastrep.org.
Oceanside Theatre Company Presents Miracle on 34th Street: A Radio Play December 15-23 When a jolly bearded man named Kris Kringle is hired by Macy’s Department store, he claims to be the real deal. Some people believe him and some think he is crazy. A little girl named Susan captures his heart with the ultimate Christmas wish. This charming holiday favorite is transformed into a
live staged radio broadcast straight from the 1950s, complete with manual sound effects, holiday carols, original classic commercials and a cast of all ages. The performance takes place at Sunshine Brooks Theatre, which is located at 217 North Coast Highway, Oceanside. For more information call (760) 433-8900 or visit www. oceansidetheatre.org.
Star Repertory Theatre Presents Oliver at Avo Playhouse December 14-17 Based on Charles Dickens’s classic novel, Oliver is the perfect show for the holiday season. Audiences of all ages will delight in this production, presented by the adult cast of Star Repertory Theatre. Follow orphan Oliver Twist on
his adventures through the streets of London. With great music and costumes, this production is not to be missed. Avo Playhouse is located at 303 Main Street, Vista. For more information call (760) 724-2110 or visit www.moonlightstage.com.
California Center for the Arts, Escondido A Christmas Carol December 9-10 Broadway Theatre Arts Academy presents a re-telling of the classic holiday tale about Ebenzer Scrooge and his lack of Christmas spirit. The troupe consists of an awardwinning cast of youths between the ages of 5 and 19. West Coast Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker December 16-17 The West Coast Ballet Theater’s production of The Nutcracker features a cast of over 200 performers with internationally acclaimed guest artists, capturing the magic, wonder and innocence of Tchaikovsky’s beloved ballet as seen through a child’s eyes. Spectacular sets, gorgeous costumes, special effects and live music by the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra come together to create a stunning, grand-scale event that is sure to become a family tradition. Russian Grand Ballet presents The Nutcracker December 23 Russian Grand Ballet is proud to present the world’s most loved Christmas classic danced by
Russia’s brightest ballet stars. Based on a fairy tale by Hoffman, this magical fantasy features Tchaikovsky’s lustrous music and the magnificent choreography of Marius Petipa that have made this beloved story a must-see for audiences of all ages. Jungle Jack Hanna January 6 Jack Hanna is nothing short of a legend in the animal training and animal conservation fields. Known all over the world as “Jungle Jack” he has been working one-on-one with animals since the age of eleven. Jack’s live show comes action-packed with incredible animals, big laughs and an even bigger message of the audience’s role in protecting the species that inhabit the planet. Science Magic January 24 Decipher the secrets of science and the scientific method through this highly interactive presentation. Talented improvisational actor David Herbelin skillfully uses humor, magic and theatre to engage students in a program that kids are sure to love. California Center for the Arts, Escondido is located at 340 North Escondido Boulevard, Escondido. For more information call (800) 988-4253 or visit www.artcenter.org.
La Jolla Playhouse Presents Summer: The Donna Summer Musical December 1-17 This vibrant world-premiere musical charts the incomparable life of Donna Summer, the undisputed Queen of Disco, from her modest Boston childhood to international stardom. Told through the dramatic lens of her final concert, the show highlights the complexities and conflicts the iconic songwriter and singer faced in her meteoric rise and descent. Featuring three actresses in the title role and a score with more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits, this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation. La Jolla Playhouse is located at 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. For more information call (858) 550-1010 or visit www.lajollaplayhouse.org.
The Old Globe Theatre Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas December 1-24 Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a whimsical musical based upon the classic Dr. Seuss book. Back for its 20th year, the family favorite features the songs “Santa for a Day,” “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch,” and “Welcome, Christmas (Fah Who Doraze),” the carol from the popular animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Celebrate the holidays as the Old Globe Theatre once again transforms into the snow-covered Whoville, right down to the last can of Who-hash. The Old Globe Theatre is located at 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. For more information call (619) 234-5623 or visit www. theoldglobe.org.
New Village Arts Theatre The Secret Garden December 1-24 New Village Arts brings a beloved story to life with the musical The Secret Garden. This enchanting tale is directed by Rosina Reynolds and celebrates the power of family – both the one children are born into and the one individuals make for themselves. It’s a redemptive story of a Mahaffey, young girl finding her voice and the Sara Jacob Farry, and adults around her discovering bravDavid S. Humphrey ery to let go of the past. This Tonywinning musical is sure to delight & Shaun Hagen, audiences of all ages during the Top Shelf Photo. holidays. Cloud Tectonics January 26-February 25 This unforgettable play examines how love affects time and how time affects love, and how the world’s elemental forces truly shape who people become. Nadia Guevara stars as Celestina del Sol. The play is part of New Village Arts’ new bilingual Teatro Nuevo Pueblo initiative. New Village Arts Theatre is located at 2787 State Street, Carlsbad. For more information on call (760) 433-3245 or visit www.newvillagearts.org.
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Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart We’re Giving Away Tickets! January 25-28 Follow your heart straight to adventure with Disney On Ice! Families will make unforgettable memories with Mickey, Minnie and all your Disney friends when the new ice show Disney On Ice presents Follow Your Heart arrives in San Diego. The ice skating extravaganza features the beloved stories & characters from the smash hit animated movies Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory and Inside Out for the first time in a live production, with performances at Valley View Casino Center, from January 25-28. Keep swimming with Dory, Nemo, Marlin and new pal Hank from Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory as they embark on a life-changing excursion to find her parents and discover the true meaning of family. Cheer with Joy, Sadness, and the rest of the Emotions from Disney•Pixar’s Inside Out as they help Riley find the confidence to win the big hockey game.
Venture to wintery world of Arendelle where Olaf and Kristoff help reunite royal sisters Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen and learn that love is the most powerful magic of all. See Cinderella, Rapunzel, Tiana and the Disney Princesses make their dreams come true through their virtues of bravery, kindness and perseverance. And celebrate true friendship with Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the Toy Story gang. Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd., San Diego, 92110. Ticket prices start at $15. All seats are reserved; tickets are available for purchase online at AXS.com Enter to Win! Win a free pair of tickets to Disney On Ice–Follow Your Heart. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the easy entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Only one
entry per person/ email is permitted. Must be 18 years old or older to enter contest. Good luck and see you at Valley View Casino Center!
San Diego Zoo Rings in the San Diego Civic Theatre weight boxer to heavyweight music mogul. Holidays with Jungle Bells Cinderella December 1-3 Motown shattered barriers, shaped our December 8–January 1
Go wild this holiday season at San Diego Zoo’s annual holiday celebration, Jungle Bells, presented by California Coast Credit Union. The holiday festivities start December 8 and run through January 1. The zoo is aglow with holiday cheer and activities to keep the whole family jolly. Jungle Bells features seasonal decorations, animal experiences, costumed characters and live entertainment. Guests can watch as animals enjoy unique enrichment treats and sample treats of their own from many of the zoo’s restaurants and food stands. Happy Holidays Happens is a holiday happy hour at Albert’s Restaurant, with discounted drinks and appetizers available from 3 to 5pm. Jungle Bells activities and attractions are free with zoo admission or membership. San Diego Zoo is located at 2920 Zoo Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www.sandiegozoo.org.
10th Annual Cardiff Kringle Mingle December 3, 1-5pm Santa is coming to visit Cardiffby-the-Sea in his vintage “Camera Camper” sleigh at the Cardiff Town Center for Kringle Mingle. Hosted by Cardiff 101 Main Street, you’ll be greeted by Santa’s elves at the free community holiday celebration. There will be pictures with Santa from 1–4pm, children’s craft pavilion, and live musical performances. Warm savory soup from Rimel’s, scrumptious holiday treats including Yummy Cupcakes, and Sambazon acai bowls will be provided to curb appetites. Hot coffee from Pappalecco, hot chocolate for the kiddos from Cardiff 101 and fresh water from the Mizu hydration station will be offered to quench all’s thirst. Bring your reusable mugs and bottles to fill up as well! A special holiday brew and the Cardiff 101 Hoppy Wheat beer that benefits Cardiff 101 Main Street will be served by Lost Abbey Confessional to spike up the spirit. For the big finale, Supervisor Kristin Gaspar will be flipping the switch at 5 pm for the festive tree lighting ceremony. For more information, visit www. cardiff101.com
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical that is delighting audiences with its contemporary take on a classic tale. From the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific, this production features an incredible orchestra and jawdropping transformations. There’s the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and some surprising new twists. The Nutcracker December 9-23 Tchaikovsky’s extravagant score comes to life in California Ballet’s glittering production of The Nutcracker. A cast of more than 150 leaps onto the stage under the baton of Music Director John Stubbs. There is a toddler friendly performance on December 9 and an autism and sensory friendly performance on December 16. Motown: The Musical December 26-31 Motown the Musical is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy’s journey from feather-
lives and launched the careers of Diana Ross, Michael Jackson and Smokey Robinson. Enjoy classic songs such as “My Girl” and “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and experience the story behind the music in this record-breaking smash hit. Hamilton December 6-28 With book, music and lyrics by LinManuel Miranda, Hamilton is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton was an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and the new nation’s first Treasury Secretary. Featuring a score that blends hip hop, jazz, blues, rap, R & B and Broadway, the production tells the story of America then, as told by America now. San Diego Civic Theatre is located at 1100 Third Avenue, San Diego. For more information call (619) 570-1100 or visit sandiegotheatres.org.
Valley View Casino Center Presents Sesame Street Live: Let’s Party January 14 Jump to the beat with your friends on Sesame Street! Introducing an all-new, interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood. Join in the fun as the Sesame Street community discovers choosing a party theme is more challenging than they could have ever imagined. Learn new songs and sing along
to familiar favorites with Oscar and Cookie Monster; build a snowman with Elmo; flap your wings with Big Bird; marvel at Abby’s magic; be amazed when Super Grover flies; and move to the rhythm with Rosita. Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego. For more information call (619) 224-4171 or visit www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.
Christmas in the Valley at Bates Nut Farm December 8-9 Christmas in the Valley, which takes place on December 8 and 9 at Bates Nut Farm, provides a magical holiday experience for children in the community. The event features Santa arriving by fire engine, a
Polar Express ride to visit with Santa, crafts, carols and holiday festivities. Craft and resale vendors sell a variety of holiday items. Those who love to sing can even participate in a singing contest called “The Christmas Voice.” Christmas in the Valley runs from 3:30 to 8pm on Friday, December 8, and from10am to 4pm, on Saturday, December 9. Bates Nut Farm is located at 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center. For more information call (760) 7493333 or visit www.batesnutfarm.biz.
Holidays at Legoland California Resort Through December 31 Live entertainment, twinkling lights and festive cheer await guests during the Holidays at Legoland California Resort. Kids and families can enjoy a nightly tree lighting of the park’s Lego Christmas tree, decked with spectacular lights and Lego ornaments. The fun continues in Heartlake City with festive holiday songs, dancing with Lego Friends Live and a touch of a snow flurry. Kids’ New Year’s Eve Celebration December 31 New Year’s Eve festivities kick off early
at Legoland California Resort with a party that lets kids ring in 2018 without missing their bedtime. Like the famous ball drop in Times Square, Kids’ New Year’s Eve features live music, entertainers and a countdown of its own with a huge Lego brick that drops 22 feet. The ball drop is followed by a spectacular fireworks display at 6pm. All activities in the park are included with regular admission. Legoland California Resort is located at 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 918-5346 or visit www.legoland.com.
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Give the Gift of Flight this Holiday Season
$79 iFLY Gift Cards for the Person Who Has Everything We’re Giving Away Free Flights! The dream of human flight is a reality at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Oceanside. Whether it’s a corporate outing, birthday party, holiday family gathering, or date night, the doors are open for those seeking to spread their wings or learn more about body flight, one of the fastest growing new sports. Holiday gift cards cost only $79 and include two flights! iFLY’s indoor skydiving tunnel is highly visible from the highway, and the ideal location
for residents from Orange County to Del Mar. Navy Seal Veteran, Robert Blomsness, co-owns the franchise with his wife, Melissa. The two of them have set out to create a dream experience for anyone from age 3 to 103. “It’s really a fun, family activity,” Blomsness said. “iFLY Oceanside will also be used as a tool to help local military and recreational skydivers improve their skills.” It’s truly a new attraction in Oceanside you’ll want to experience.
iFLY Oceanside is located at 3178 Vista Way, Oceanside. For more information call (760) 202-3097 or visit https:// www.iflyworld.com/oceanside/ Win Tickets to Fly! We’re giving away free flight tickets to iFly in Oceanside. Just visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple entry form. Only one entry per person and per one email address is allowed. Some restrictions apply. Valid only for Oceanside location. We will be randomly selecting winners and notifying by phone and email. Must be 18 yrs old or more to enter. Best of luck and see you at iFLY in Oceanside!
New Altitude Indoor Park – Beginners to Professionals
Trampoline, Wall Climbing, Trapeze, Basketball Dunking, Dodgeball We’re Giving Away Free Passes! California’s first Altitude Trampoline Park, located in Vista, is 26,000 sq. ft. of highenergy fun for kids, adults, and families. Altitude offers a huge open main trampoline court, basketball trampoline dunking, extreme dodgeball, wall climbing, a stunt jump area, trapeze, gymnastics tumble tracks, battle beam, foam pits, performance trampolines, and a dedicated kids area. In addition to all of their physical attractions, they offer events such as Friday Night Friendzy, Teen Night, Dodgeball Leagues, and Toddler Time. With a private party room and in-park party areas, you may
want to consider planning a holiday party, birthday, corporate team event, church outing, or sports team gathering or fundraiser. Altitude, founded in 2012, and based in Texas, is the fastest growing trampoline park company in the world. “Our parks offer state of the art equipment, high energy entertainment at affordable prices. Altitude Trampoline Park places a sharp focus on providing a safe, clean, family-friendly environment that will set our park apart,” says Jeff Rutten, COO. The former Bally’s space, located along the 78 freeway, near Costco in Vista, is set to open mid-December. The owners are two families with school-age kids and all are very excited to see the doors open to the Vista community
and North County area. At the time of this article, the park is still under construction. Check them out on Instagram, @altitudevista, and visit www.altitudevista.com to see the parks developments and to make sure they are open. Altitude Trampoline Park is located off the Emerald exit from the 78 fry at 1928 Hacienda Dr., Vista 92081. Win Free Passes! Enter to win a 1-hour free trampoline pass by visiting www.NorthCountySun.com and filling out our easy entry form. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Only one entry per person/email is allowed. Must be 18 years or older to enter giveaway.
Garden of Lights at San Diego Botanic Garden
We’re Giving Away Tickets! December 2-23 and 26-30, 5-9pm After the sun goes down in December, the San Diego Botanic Garden transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland. More than 125,000 sparkling lights illuminate the flora of this fantastic 37-acre urban oasis on select December nights from 5 to 9pm. Visit Santa from Dec 2 to 23. Garden of Lights has events and activities for all ages. There is nightly entertainment, including local blues and jazz bands, as well as delicious food from Red Oven Artisanal Pizza and Pasta, and hot coffee and treats from the Feel Good Coffee Cart. Numerous family-friendly activities are also part of the festivities, including horsedrawn wagon rides (select evenings), holiday crafts, spin art, visits with Santa, holiday carolers, snow for sledding (select evenings), and a nutcracker display. Unique plant-related gift items are on sale in the Gift Shops, in addition to cork purses, garden-themed jewelry, hats,
aprons, candles and garden art. Tickets for Garden of Lights are available at the Welcome Center at the San Diego Botanic Garden on the evening of visitation. There are no advance ticket sales available at the garden or online. Admission is $5 for children, $10 for members, seniors and military personnel, and $20 for nonmembers. There are additional fees for some activities. San Diego Botanic Garden is located at 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. For more information visit www.sdbgarden.org. Win tickets! Enter our ticket giveaway to win a pair of tickets to Garden of Lights. Visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Only one entry per person/email is permitted. Must be
18 years or older to enter contest. Best of luck, and see you over the holidays at San Diego Botanic Garden!
Mexican Holiday Tamales Directory Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish passed down from generations dating back to the Aztecs and are a popular dish during Christmas and the holiday season. Making tamales is labor intensive and an act of love. Masa (corn meal) is the outer portion and is usually wrapped in a corn husk. The insides can be filled with chicken, pork, beef, and many other fillings. This holiday season try a steamed, hot, delicious tamale at any of the following North County Mexican restaurants. CARLSBAD Casa de Bandini (turkey mole) 1901 Calle Barcelona (760) 634-3443 Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant (760) 729-8565 Pollos Maria (chicken, pork, pineapple) 3055 Harding Street (760) 729-4858 ENCINITAS El Nopalito in Encinitas (760) 436-5775
Bety’s Catering 1464 Encinitas Blvd (760) 519-7074 ESCONDIDO La Tapatia (pork) 340 W. Grand Ave. (760) 747-8262 El Tejate Mission OCEANSIDE Pollos Maria 125 Old Grove Rd. (760) 435-9071 Café Rosarita – Oceanside Blvd Colimas Mexican Restaurant – Pier View Way (760) 439-4045 SAN MARCOS Patron (chicken, cheese & peppers, pork, wide variety) 204 W. San Marcos Blvd. (760) 736-0086 Nachos (760) 471-0797 Mr. Taco (760) 410-1396 SOLANA BEACH Tony’s Jacal (turkey and pork) 621 Valley Ave,
Solana Beach (858) 755-2274 Fidel’s Little Mexico (760) 755-5292 VISTA Oaxacaquena y Panadera (760) 945-9442 Fresh Tamales – Catering 760) 639-8209 Min. delivery 2 doz Tamales Dolores 1275 s Santa Fe Ave (760) 806-0073 Tortilleria Los Reyes 218 Main Street (760) 941-5041 DEL MAR Casa Sol y Mar 12865 El Camino Real (858) 792-4100 RANCHO BERNARDO Cotija’s Mexican Grill (858) 487-7973 POWAY Lienzo Charro (858) 486-4644
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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Le Bambou
Asian 101 Market and Catering
Le Papagayo
Beesalt Balcony
Veneto’s Cucina Italiana
Sand Crab Tavern
Le Bambou is one of the finest French Indochina Vietnamese restaurants in San Diego and has been voted Best Vietnamese Restaurant every year by San Diego Magazine. Throughout their 30 years they have never advertised; but now they want to show their appreciation and reach out to the San Diego community by offering 10% OFF your entire dinner check through January 31. Le Bambou is family owned and operated. Andy Do is a former South Vietnamese Air Force pilot; his wife and executive chef, Cuc Nguyen, is a master chef of Vietnamese cuisine. She incorporates French Indochina with traditional flavors by using the finest and freshest produce, proteins, and herbs to enhance the flavors and aromas to create a Vietnamese dining experience unlike any other in San Diego. Most patrons are surprised by their extensive menu, large entrée portions, and affordable prices. For example, their Seafood
entrée #49d is a large bowl (probably enough for two people) of scallops, large shrimp, and squid with vegetables in a spicy, rich and savory tomato garlic sauce, served with rice. It’s absolutely delicious and only $20. Try their seafood, beef, chicken, and vegetarian entrées, curry, soups, salads, appetizers and tasty desserts. Order your dishes as hot and spicy you like them. And you can select jasmine steamed or brown rice, and other sides, such as rice vermicelli noodles or crispy or pan fried noodles. They also offer imported and domestic beer and wines to complete your dining experience. If you enjoy high quality Asian food, you will certainly enjoy Le Bambou. Le Bambou is located at 2634 Del Mar Heights Rd., Del Mar 92014 (off Del Mar Heights Road just west of the I-5 Fry in the Beachside Shopping Center). Call for your holiday reservations at (858) 259-8138 or visit www. lebamboudelmar.com.
Asian 101 is a new Asian Market in San Marcos that offers fresh, take-home Asian Meal Kits. Unlike other take-home dining clubs, Asian 101 offers their easy-to-prepare-at-home Asian Meal Kits at affordable prices and with no monthly subscription fees! Drop off the kids at school and pick up an Asian Meal Kit to prepare at home, fresh, in your own kitchen. All of the items are cut, chopped, sliced and pre-measured and most Meal Kits take only 15 minutes to cook. They offer Japanese, Thai, Korean, Chinese, Philippine, and Vietnamese Meal Kits. Pick up a Main Kit Base, with proteins, such as chicken, shrimp, or tofu, and you can add-on additional vegetables, nuts, seeds, pickles, kimchi, soups, and ready-to-heat rice. There are many ad-ons to choose from. They don’t use MSG, and offer vegan options. All the ingredients are freshly
prepared and packaged in their own commercial kitchen. Asian 101 Market and Catering owner, Danny Chen, is a 15-year global food and retailing veteran who has provided consultation services for global food suppliers and retailers. Danny’s vision is to bring the fun back to preparing and consuming fresh daily Asian meals. Call ahead for holiday orders and catering. Visit their new Asian market and pick up some of your favorite Asian shelf items as well as some nice Asian kitchen supplies. While you’re there, browse the wide range of authentic Asian seasonings, sauces, snacks and other products. Asian 101 Market and Catering is located at 853 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 471-7859 or follow them on Facebook/asian101market.
Leucadia, Encinitas, and Carlsbad residents and other locals, are long-time customers at Le Papagayo. We want everyone near and far to experience the flavors and sounds of this quaint dining establishment on Historic California Coast Highway 101 in Leucadia, because this place is awesome. You’ll love their unique fusion of Mediterranean and Latin American cuisine, along with their hang loose, beachy vibe. San Diego’s best musicians play music here nightly. Ring in the New Year at Le Papapagayo’s New Year’s Eve Party with delicious cuisine and great music! Make your reservations now for a pre-fix dinner menu at one of their three dinner seatings. Music will be performed by crowd favorite, John Bennett and Friends. Certainly one of the most popular Encinitas/Leucadia hot spots, Le Papagayo is one of the coolest hangouts in North County. They have 4-5 star ratings on Yelp, OpenTable and Tripadvisor and are recent winners of the OpenTable Diners’ Award. Open for breakfast, try their eggs, omelets, acai bowls, fresh fruit, pancakes, chicken fried steak, or their signature Loco
Moco, which is a coconut sticky rice with mushroom beef gravy, 2 natural Angus beef patties, 2 organic eggs, with grilled teriyaki pineapple, drizzled with a mango pineapple chili sauce, wow! Their lunch and dinner menu rocks and so does their Happy Hour menu with food and drink specials every day from 4-6pm and on Tuesdays all night long! Their Lobster Bisque is a local favorite as well as their Ahi Poke and Spring Rolls. Other favorites include Carne Asada, Duck Confit, Mahi Mahi and Shrimp Tacos. Their Happy Hour and regular menus offer a variety of quality, tasty and healthy items and will surely have something perfect for you. They’re open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner until 11pm. Football fans check out all the bowl games. Music fans, you’ll love their nightly local live music. Either inside or outside along their sidewalk bar on Hwy 101, or on their beautiful outdoor patio, enjoy a cocktail, glass of wine, or craft beer. Le Papagayo is located at 1002 N. Coast Highway 101, Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 944-8252 or visit www.lepapagayoleucadia.com.
This is one of the newer hidden gems in ol’ Del Mar that we are really excited to tell you about. Beesalt Balcony has a beautiful interior and a balcony patio that has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The beautiful views go really well with their scrumptious New American cuisine. Partner, husband, and executive chef, Costa, skillfully blends California flavors with Mediterranean in unique ways. Your taste buds will explode and fire-off signals to your brain that will make your eyebrows rise, and your lips quiver. One of the many amazing creations of Chef Costa is his Bucatelli entrée. It’s his own creation that imitates the appearance of lasagna but is made with Bucatelli pasta noodles layered with ground short rib meat with a hint of cinnamon/nutmeg, with French Feta cheese, and topped with a very light
homemade yogurt béchamel, with a wonderful San Marzano tomato sauce. It’s a large portion for only $22, so I hope you are hungry. (see photo) Other main dishes include Papu’s Paella, Pan-Seared Salmon, Lamb Chops, Pan Roasted Chicken, and a grass-fed lamb Balcony Burger with shallot jam, tomato confit, Irish cheddar, baby greens, and a Beesalt salad, just to name a few. Lot’s of fine Starters, Salads, and Meat and Cheeses. Beesalt is open for lunch and dinner and brunch. Try one of their very fine wines, local or imported beers, or specialty Mimosa’s from their Mimosa Bar. Open for Lunch Mon – Sat, Brunch on Sunday 11-3, and Dinner Sun – Thurs 5-9 and Fri and Sat 5-10. Beesalt Balcony is located at 1201 Camino Del Mar #200, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 481-9889 or visit www.beesaltbalcony.com.
Veneto’s Cucina Italiana, on Hwy 101 in Oceanside (near the Oceanside/ California Welcome Center) is under new ownership by beloved local restaurateur, Pino Bottalico, of the famed Pino’s in Encinitas and Tuscany in La Costa. Pino brings his heart and soul to the restaurant every day to make sure that his guests have the best authentic Italian culinary experience ever. You’ll find fresh cut flowers on every table and a wonderful selection of Pino’s favorite wines. Veneto’s has a full bar and serves great drinks, cocktails, wine, as well as imported, domestic and local beers, and real Italian espresso. It’s the place where lovers meet, friends reminisce, and the food is legendary. Try their many wonderful entrées including grilled salmon, ahi tuna,
pollo Piccata, Melanzane alla Parmigiana, Pollo with Scampi. Or enjoy an authentic pasta dish such as our favorite, the Spaghetti alla Bolognese, or their Fettuccini Alfredo, Linguini Alla Vongole, Lasagna al Forno, Ziti, Ravioli, Tortellini, and Lasagna. They also have excellent pizza selections, soups, antipasti, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. For a real treat, try their famous homemade Tiramisu with a nice cup of espresso. Call and make your holiday, Christmas, and New Year’s reservations. Lounge music on Fridays and Saturdays. Call to see who’s performing. They are open for lunch Wed-Sun and dinner nightly. Fridays and Saturdays open late until 11pm. Veneto’s is located at 608 N. Coast Hwy 101, Oceanside 92054. Call (760) 722-1228.
The Sand Crab Tavern is well known for its delicious crab and seafood cuisine and live blues music. After 30 years as an Escondido favorite, the Sand Crab Tavern is now under new ownership, and the new owners are a friendly, local family who are excited to keep the Sand Crab Tavern the way it’s always been, with some additional love and upgrades. This place is famous for serving the best crab, shrimp, fish and chips, crawfish, and Po’ Boys in North County for 30 years and gets 4-star ratings on Google reviews, Yelp, Facebook, Groupon, Opentable, and Tripadvisor. Try their Stone Crab Claws, Snow Crab Legs, Prime Dungeness Crab and King Crab Legs. Other items include Blackened Catfish, Voodoo BBQ Shrimp, Po’Boys and Fries, Gumbo, Jambalaya, Seafood Cocktails, Peel
and Eat Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Main Lobster Rolls, and Black Angus ½ lb Burgers. They have some excellent discounts. Kids eat free from the kid’s menu with one adult meal purchase, and seniors, students, and vets get 10% OFF. They have a dog-friendly patio until 3pm. Music jam sessions happen Saturday nights. Clip their 1/2 OFF Entrée coupon or their $5 or $10 OFF coupons from their ad in our Dining section. The Sand Crab is open TuesThurs 11:30 – 8pm; and Fri-Sat 11:30 – 9pm; Sun 11:30 – 8pm and closed Mondays. They are a little hard to find and are in an industrial area. Exit Nordahl Rd from the 78 Fry and proceed to 2229 Micro Place, Escondido 92029. Call (760) 480-2722 or visit www.sandcrabtavern.com.
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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Nattiya’s Thai and Northern Spirits
Have a very special evening Christmas or New Year’s Eve and make your dinner reservations now for holiday jazz and dinner. Get high on sizzling jazz and spicy Thai cuisine at North County’s only live jazz supper club and piano lounge, Northern Spirits, attached to Nattiya’s Thai Restaurant in San Marcos. The lovely Nattiya Sontisup has created a Thai food and spicy jazz experience unlike any other in San Diego. Northern Spirits features the area’s premier jazz musicians from 7:30-10:30pm Friday and Saturday nights and very lively Karaoke Nights Tuesday through Saturday nights. Sip fine wine and cocktail specialties from their full bar or try a sweet Thai iced tea. The authentic Thai cuisine is absolutely delicious and includes many different entrees including a variety of curries, noodles, salads, and awesome homemade Thai desserts. Late Night Music happens from 10:30pm-1:00am Fridays and Saturdays and includes many genres of music and DJs. Happy Hour is every day from 3-6:30pm with half-off appetizers and drink specials.
Nattiya’s Thai Restaurant serves some of the finest Thai cuisine in North County. It’s classy but unpretentious, with white tablecloths and fresh flowers. We recommend any of the Thai Curry dishes and especially the Seafood Love Boat. This savory entrée is a wonderful combination of steamed seafood overflowing with fresh salmon, calamari, mussels, shrimp, and scallops. The boat is partially filled with a special Thai garlic/lime soup and comes with a small side dish of lemongrass chili sauce. Cut their FREE ENTRÉE coupon, or their 15% OFF coupon from their ad on our Dining Pages. Northern Spirits and Nattiya’s Thai is located at 727 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92069 (in the Denny’s shopping center, across the street from Staples and Best Buy, just a couple of blocks from Restaurant Row). Ask about catering, musical guests, and daily specials. Nattiya’s delivers to most North County areas. Call (760) 736-9999 or visit www.nattiyathai.com.
Pizzaiolo
Micah De Luca is a third generation pizza maker from Sicilian grandparents and is an expert Italian culinary chef and master pizza chef. He has recently been handed the family pizza paddle and has officially taken over Pizzaiolo. Micah is part of the famed De Luca family that has been serving San Diegans since 1984. Chef De Luca serves some of the tastiest authentic Italian dishes in San Diego including Chicken Ziti, Baked Ziti, Eggplant Permigiana, Lasagne with Italian Sausage and Spaghetti with Meatballs. Encinitas locals know how good Pizzaiolo’s hand-tossed, stone-baked Sicilian-style pizza really is. The pizza is made with the finest Grande cheese, fresh locally grown vegetables, imported ingredients and baked right on the oven shelf for the most perfect crispy crust. The quaint restaurant was recently remodeled with new floors, counters, displays, tables, and appliances. Many local favorites remain on the menu but the menu has increased in size with
wonderful new entrees and other items. In addition to custom gourmet pizzas, such as their Margarita, Bianca, Pesto and Shrimp, Hawaiian, Vegetarian, and Barbeque Chicken, the menu offers some amazing new choices including Calzone and Stromboli. We highly recommend their Zitti and any of their pizzas, but we especially love their fresh vegie pizza. You can also order amazing Italian Subs, Torpedos, Capicolla and Cheese and Pastrami and Cheese sandwiches. And, yes, they still serve pizza by the slice and offer daily specials such as 2-slices and soda for $6 or 1-slice and large soda for $4. Clip their $2 OFF any single pizza coupon from their ad in this publication. Pizziaolo is located at 554 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas 92024 in the same shopping center as El Nopalito and 7-Eleven just east of I-5 freeway. Call (760) 753-2885 to Eat-in or Take-out or visit www.pizzaioloencinitas.com.
Casa de Bandini
Searching for a location to fiesta for the holidays? Look no further than North County’s beloved Casa de Bandini in The Forum Carlsbad. Owned and operated by Diane Powers, this award-winning restaurant is an ideal location for holiday gatherings—whether you’re in a group of 5 or 125. For large holiday parties, Casa de Bandini’s vibrant dining rooms, heated outdoor patios, splashing fountains, festive strolling mariachis, frosty birdbath margaritas and authentic Mexican cuisine will give your guests something to rave about. Bandini’s seasoned staff gets the job done with an abundance of different banquet and catering menu options, made with only the finest ingredients, and paired with homemade sauces using original and regional recipes. If you’re dining out with a smaller group of friends or family, be sure to try their new holiday-themed specials, including their famed Holiday Turkey Mole Tamales. Their Turkey Tamales are two homemade tamales filled with turkey,
raisins, chopped walnuts and apples, topped with a delicious dark mole sauce and sesame seeds, and served with achiote vegetables and black beans. It’s truly a holiday feast! In addition to their delicious cuisine, Casa de Bandini offers an extensive collection of premium and specialty tequilas, with more than 95 varieties to choose from. ¡Olé! So whether you’re hosting an intimate holiday gathering with family and friends, or celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with your entire staff, make it a holiday fiesta to remember at Casa de Bandini, or one of Diane Powers’ other fine Mexican restaurants, which include Casa Sol y Mar in Del Mar Highlands, Casa Guadalajara in Old Town and Casa de Pico in La Mesa. Casa de Bandini is open every day and is located at 1901 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, 92009, in The Forum Carlsbad. Call (760) 634-3443 or visit www. casadebandini.com.
Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café
Celebrating 27 years, Pacifica Del Mar’s enchanting atmosphere, excellent service, exquisite cuisine, fine wines, cocktails, and breathtaking Del Mar panoramic ocean views, make this one of the finest restaurants in Coastal North County. Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café are open every day, including Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. They’ll have a special prix fixe menu for the holidays or you can order off their regular menu. Christmas dinner will consist of 3 courses where you can order one of four starters; one of six entrees (Turkey, Prime Rib, Seabass, Salmon, swordfish, or Pork Chop); and one of three desserts. New Year’s Eve will be lively with two dinner seatings; the first from 5 to 7:30pm and the other from 8 to 12 midnight, with a special 5-course prix fixe menu. Their New Year’s Eve Party has no cover and includes a midnight toast and complimentary midnight hors d’oeuvres. The party includes Happy Hour All Night and will have a DJ that you won’t want to miss. Call for reservations and check their website for updates, any changes and details.
The Ocean Bar and restaurant are a local gathering place, where high style and Del Mar culture come together for lovely libations and extraordinary cuisine. With a wide selection of premium vodkas and spirits, they are recipients of the Gold Medallion for “Best Seafood Dining in San Diego,” and Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence.” Located downstairs, with shimmering ocean views, enjoy Pacifica Breeze Café’s gorgeous breakfasts and lunches with their signature hash specialty dishes. Try their famous Mimosas and Bloody Marys! Happy Hour is nightly from 4-6:30 PM and all night long on Sundays and Mondays. Happy Hour features half-off items, including tacos, flatbreads, and more. Wednesdays are martini and oyster nights with oysters on the half shell 3 for $6, 6 for $12, and 12 for $24; vodka and gin drinks are $7. Thursdays are lively with half-off wine. Pacifica Del Mar and Breeze Café are located at 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 792-0476 or visit www.pacificadelmar.com.
Daily News Café
Serving the community since 1990, the Daily News Café is celebrating their 27th anniversary in downtown Carlsbad Village. On any given day, enjoy an ice-cold craft beer with a delicious sandwich and salad. This historic Carlsbad restaurant is truly a North County dining destination. Many of their staff and cooks have been working there for years and have become local celebrities. Waitress Deena Vongxay has been serving happy customers for 27 years. The longevity of the staff, as well as the great food and service, are the reasons for the popularity of this downtown village bistro. Guests enjoy homemade comfort breakfasts and lunches, inside or outside on the beautiful patio, while people watching and taking in the sunshine and fresh ocean air. Three to four times a year, retired Marine officers who flew A-4 Skyhawks, during the Vietnam war (and after) gather to meet at their favorite breakfast place in Carlsbad. These Marine Vets come from near and far to meet, for the past ten years, at the Daily News Café. Located just steps from Carlsbad Beach, with a picturesque view of the
Carlsbad sign on highway 101, breakfast is served all day every day, and lunch is served from 11am to 4pm. Their very popular menu includes a wide assortment of omelets ranging in price from $8.95 to $10.95. All omelets are three eggs and served with hash browns, sautéed red potatoes, fresh fruit or refried beans and your choice of toast, biscuit, or blueberry muffin. Other breakfast favorites include Eggs Benedict, Huevos Rancheros, and a Breakfast Burrito. Locals love their Belgian Waffles, Buttermilk Pancakes, French Toast, and wide assortment of Crepes. Try their famous Bloody Marys and Mimosas! Lunch includes craft beer pairings with their 1/3 pound Belly Bomber Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches and many other sandwiches and salad options. We love their Half Sandwich and Soup combo and recommend their delicious Chicken Salad Sandwich served with any of their delicious seasonal soups. Daily News Café is located at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008. They are open daily from 6:30am to 4pm. Call (760) 729-1023 or visit www. dailynewscafe.com.
Vigilucci’s Restaurant Group
Host your holiday party, celebration or corporate event at one of Vigilucci’s unique restaurants. Schedule an appointment with their professional planner, Kim Maniero, to plan your next event, and be sure to book early for best availability. Make your New Year’s reservations soon! New Year’s Eve dinner will offer a complimentary Prosecco toast to go with your Prix Fix dinner menu. They will also be open New Year’s Day for lunch and dinner. The Vigilucci’s team has been in the business of creating delicious meals for over 23 years. Their popular dining destinations are renowned for awardwinning cuisine, superb service and attention to detail. They offer authentic Italian homemade pastas, prime steaks and fresh seafood in casual upscale surroundings to ensure a unique dining experience. Each restaurant offers something special. Vigilucci’s Trattoria has three patios and a piano bar. Vigilucci’s Seafood and Steakhouse has stunning 180
degree views of the Pacific Ocean. Vigilucci’s Cucina Italiana, on State Street in Carlsbad Village, has recently been remodeled and now has windows that open to their expanded patio. They have a great happy hour and their mostly Italian staff creates an authentic Italian experience. If you’re seeking catering services, consult the experts at Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market and Catering on State Street in Carlsbad. They will advise you about all your needs, from madeto-order hors d’oeuvres and party trays, to full-service catering. Relax at the newly expanded curbside café, an extension of Vigilucci’s Market and enjoy a hot or cold authentic Italian Panini, lasagna or the vegetarian lunch special along with a glass of wine or a cold beer. Enjoy the afternoon Panino & Vino special for $15 that includes a made-from-scratch panino and a glass of house wine, available Mon–Thurs, from 2–6 p.m. To book a party or for reservations, call (760) 670-7173 or visit www.vigiluccis.com or contact catering at catering@vigiluccis.com.
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30-Year Anniversary Customer Appreciation
on Historic Coast Hwy 101
Masterly crafted, French Indochina-style Classic Vietnamese Cuisine
FULL BAR Happy Hour 4-6 P.M. and All Night Tuesdays
New Year’s Eve Party Dining & Music
Pre-fix menu. Make your reservation for one of our three seatings. Music by John Bennett and friends
LIVE MUSIC NIGHTLY Unique fusion of Mediterranean & and Latin-American cuisine
(760) 944-8252 1002 N. Coast Highway101, Encinitas, 92024 www.lepapagayoleucadia.com
We Appreciate you! Receive 10% OFF your entire dinner check the months of December and January. Family owned and operated. Cuc Nguyen Executive Chef
Voted Best Vietnamese Restaurant San Diego Magazine every year!
Le Bambou 2634 Del Mar Heights Rd,. Del Mar 92014 (Beachside Shopping Center)
(858) 259-8138 • www.lebamboudelmar.com
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
SATURDAY & SUNDAY SPECIALS DEC.-JAN.
ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET 9AM-NOON Adults $15.95 Kids $8.95 (12 and under)
Order 9am -11:30pm
PROGRESSIVE MIMOSAS 9am-9:30am ....... $8/bottle 9:30am-11am ... $10/bottle 11am-1pm ........ $12/bottle 1pm-2pm .......... $16/bottle Includes one bottle of Opera Prima Sparkling Wine & carafe of orange juice. One bottle per table at a time. Must order $10 or more food per participant. No to-go. Addional OJ carafe is $4.
Can’t handle a whole bottle? We’ve go you covered! Mimosas $3.50 by the flute 9am - 2pm
Say ciao to the new owner - Pino Bottalico of the famed Pinos in Encinitas and Tuscany in La Costa.
Where lovers meet, friends reminisce and the food is legendary.
TV SPORTS - GAME DAYS SATUDAYS & SUNDAYS ●
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Bucket of Beers! Bud or Bud Light Alum Cans(5) for $20 El Jimador Tequila shots $5
SHOWING ALL NFL GAMES COMPLETE NHL PACKAGE NBA & NCAA FOOTBALL Please drink responsibly!
2633 S. COAST HWY 101, CARDIFF
(760) 635-1200
TOWER13.COM
The Passion of Italian Cuisine Call for Holiday/Christmas Party reservations.
Lunch Wed-Sun and Dinner Nightly Friday and Saturday open late night until 11:00 p.m. 608 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 722-1228
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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Pelly’s Fish Market and Grill
Steakhouse at Jalapeño Grill and Cantina
La Tapatia Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
It’s Tabu Sushi
Tip Top Meats
Pelly’s is one of the original fresh fish markets in Coastal North County, and is located just steps from Carlsbad State Beach. Enjoy grilled fish plates or customized seafood platters over the holidays! Their food is simply amazing and their Fresh Fish Market is always stocked with your favorites, including local catch. It’s the perfect place for a late breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and the perfect choice for the freshest fish and people watching. Located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center, you’ll enjoy some of the freshest and tastiest char-grilled fish sandwiches, plates, or salads in San Diego. Photo: Seared Ahi Sandwich. Pelly’s is the number one place to order custom-made seafood platters to suit any size holiday party or family get-together. Select any combination of fish or crustacean from their fresh seafood display including ahi or salmon sashimi, jumbo shrimp, ceviche, stone crab, bay shrimp salad, and more. If you prefer, they will make a “cooked” seafood platter for you, too.
Depending on the season, Pelly’s Fish Market offers lobster, large fillets of fresh ahi, yellowtail, albacore, mahi-mahi, halibut, Atlantic salmon, swordfish, sea bass (perfect for the barbecue), and a wide assortment of local shellfish including oysters, clams and mussels. Pelly’s has an excellent reputation for serving their signature char-grilled entrees. We recommend their mahi-mahi, halibut, and grilled fish tacos. If you’re in the mood for a salad, try their fresh Ono salad, Pelly’s special salad, or their stone crab salad. They have the best chowder too! Pelly’s is not a fancy sit-down restaurant; but the quality of their freshly prepared seafood more than makes up for it, and the prices are very reasonable. Check the board for their Catch of the Day. Pelly’s Fish Market is open 7-days a week. They are located in the Poinsettia Village Shopping Center at 7110 Avenida Encinas #101, Carlsbad CA 92011. Call (760) 431-8454 or visit www.pellysfish.com.
Steakhouse at Jalapeño Grill is always an excellent choice for lunch or dinner over the holidays. One of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet, owner and chef, Ray Alto, from the famed Fireside Restaurant, offers his guests some of the finest steaks grilled over a mesquite flame and the best Certified Angus Prime Rib anywhere. Steak dinners come with baked bread, soup or salad, garden vegetables, and your choice of lemon rice, fries, baked potato or their famous Jalapeño Cheddar Mashed Redskin Potatoes, which are fabulous! There are many steakhouses in San Diego, but Jalapeño’s Certified Angus Prime Rib is simply the best in town. If the Prime Rib doesn’t grab you, try the Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Porterhouse, Top Sirloin or New York Strip. Appetizers include scrumptious servings of Fried Macaroni and Jalapeño
Cheese, Jalapeño Mozzarella Sticks, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Coconut Shrimp and Three Cheese Nachos. Soups and salads are perfect with any dish. Steakhouse at Jalapeño has a bustling Happy Hour every Monday–Friday from 3-7pm with drink and food specials. Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. GET 50% OFF ENTRÉE with the purchase of an equal or greater value entrée plus two drinks. Not valid for To Go orders, holidays, Happy Hour, Filet Mignon, or with any other offer. Must present coupon. Steakhouse at Jalapeño Grill & Cantina is located at 503 W. Grand, Escondido, 92025. Open Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, and Fri and Sat 11am-10pm. Call (760) 233-1104. Visit www. jalapenogrillandcantina.com.
This is the place to be in Escondido for the holidays for great authentic Mexican cuisine, and on Saturday nights for the best Salsa, Cumbia and Merengue dancing. One of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured family Mexican restaurants, La Tapatia dates back to 1937 when it was founded and operated by Ernesto and Salome Acosta. What began as a small neighborhood diner from within their home on Grand Avenue, is now a landmark in North County where guests enjoy the finest authentic Mexican cuisine. La Tapatia is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are famous for their signature homemade pork tamales, which are a great holiday tradition, but are on the menu every day of the week! They offer lunch specials daily from 11am3pm. Their full bar comes to life during Happy Hour and late nights. Happy Hour is seven days a week from 3-7pm and has food specials such as $1.99 tacos, $2.25 fish tacos, chicken wings, jalapeno poppers, shrimp quesadilla,
shrimp ceviche, and an assortment of Happy Hour drink specials. Make your holiday party plans now! Other La Tapatia favorites include Chile Con Carne, Flautas Guacamole, and their famous Chicken Mole. Prices are very reasonable. You can make your own combo plate with a choice of tacos, enchilada, tamale, chile relleno, and tostada. You can also order almost anything a la carte, and they serve wonderful desserts including flan. Clip their coupon from our coupon pages or download it from http:// northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. GET 50% OFF ANY ENTRÉE when you purchase an entrée of equal or greater value. Not valid Fridays, holidays, happy hour, breakfast, To Go orders, or any other discounts or offers. Must present coupon. La Tapatia is located at 340 W. Grand Ave, Escondido 92025. Call (760) 747-8282.
Tabu is always an excellent choice for a New Year’s Eve dinner and celebration. They’ll have drink and party specials all night long! This innovative sushi restaurant boasts a varied menu that includes specialties you may never have heard of, and may even be a bit tabu to some. Tabu specializes in fresh, spicy, tangy, made-to-order sushi and Japanese fusion with a twist, and refers to their fusion flavors, such as the “Tabu Touch.” Their Lemon Cilantro Roll is crazy delicious with a very fresh and zesty cool taste. This one has crab meat inside with salmon, avocado, cucumber, slices of lemon, and Sriracha sauce. The Garlic Teriyaki Edamame is very tasty. Another winner is the Ceviche Roll, a delicious mix of fresh raw fish and shrimp without rice. Their cream cheese stuffed Jalapeno poppers are also great. Don’t see what you’re looking for on the menu? Feel free to ask Armando or one of the other sushi chefs to create it for you.
Join Tabu on game days and bowl games. They have a bustling Happy Hour from 4-7pm; Sake Hour is Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm to close; and they offer Late Night Specials including 1/2 OFF house sake shots or $1 sake shots. It’s Tabu Sushi offers great lunch specials, too. Located in San Marcos, across the street from California State University San Marcos, It’s Tabu is very popular for lunches, dinners, and late nights. They have a spacious floor plan with a long “L’ shaped sushi bar, a beer/wine/sake bar, plenty of tables and booths, flat screen TVs for football and sports, and a comfortable outdoor patio. There’s plenty of room for holiday parties. CLIP THEIR 15% OFF ANY PURCHASE COUPON from our coupon pages or download it from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons. It’s Tabu Sushi is located at 344 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos 92078 (in the Ralph’s shopping center). Call (760) 591-0811 or visit www.itstabusushi.com.
The holidays are here and Tip Top Meats is the place to find the finest whole, fresh, smoked, or oven baked, natural range-grown turkeys. You won’t find a tastier, juicier, turkey anywhere. We recommend ordering your Christmas or New Year’s turkey, turkducken, ham, or goose early! Come to Tip Top Meats with your family and friends and enjoy the best Prime Rib Dinner in San Diego. It is a massive portion served with baked or mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut or broccoli, soup or salad and a roll. Tip Top always makes, serves, and sells the finest and largest variety of sausage from around the world. For the holidays, stock up on USDA Choice and Prime cuts for a delicious celebration. They have the biggest selection of roasts to choose from. They also have the finest Homemade Sausages, Natural Diestel Turkeys, Turkducken, Duck, Lamb, Tri-Tip, and New York Steaks. Tip Top is a one-of-a-kind butcher shop, a gourmet European-style delicatessen, and a full service marketplace.
Nobody in San Diego County comes close to the service and value at Tip Top. They have been providing the highest quality meat and poultry for North County residents since 1967. They serve Certified Angus Beef, the best quality there is. The Big John Breakfast and the Big John Burger are two of the heartiest and best value meals and deals in town. Big John Haedrich has a big heart and has given back 100-fold to residents, places of worship, schools, marine families, and community organizations. This January John turns 89 years old. Andy Lee, Publisher of the North County Sun, says, “John is one of those amazing people who cross our paths once in a lifetime. I look up to him, and admire him and his achievements. He is a hard working, kind, and generous man with a big heart; and people who know him, love and respect him, and I wish him a Very Happy 89th Birthday!” Tip Top Meats is located at 6118 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 438-2620 or visit www.tiptopmeats.com.
Try a healthier choice over the holidays. Top Choice Fish “Fish in Motion” is Carlsbad’s and North County’s newest fish market and restaurant. It’s located next door to world famous Tip Top Meats butcher shop, Delicatessen and European Market, and near the Carlsbad Flower Fields and Carlsbad Beach. Check out their fully stocked live lobster tank, their live shrimp tank, and their live Dungeness crab tank. They now have a new caviar display case with fresh Russian, Canadian, and French caviar. You’ll be impressed with their large fresh fish display case, and beautiful interior décor. Top Choice’s fish monger, Joseph, is passionate about high quality fresh fish, and we’re sure that you’ll soon be hooked on this fully stocked fresh fish market and coastal eatery. The fish market sells the finest quality and freshest seasonal fish and local catch at the best prices. Depending on the season, you’ll discover a wide
selection of fresh fish, either whole or filet, along with shrimp, crab, oysters, muscles, Ahi poke, shrimp cocktail, crab salad, clams, squid, octopus, and lobster. The eatery offers eat-in or take-out options for grilled, fried, sautéed, steamed, and many kinds of smoked fish, just the way you like it! They prepare plates, salads, sandwiches, fish & chips and chowder, along with a selection of wine, beer, and soft drinks. We highly recommend their grilled halibut plate and their beer-battered fish and chips! You really have to try some of their smoked trout, salmon, and white fish! Top Choice Fish is open daily for lunch and dinner and is located at 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Dine-in or take-out. Available for catering parties and events of any size. Call (760) 517-8682 or visit their Facebook page or website at www.topchoicefish.com.
Top Choice Fish
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H A P P Y H O L I D AY S
1/2 OFF ENTREÉ
$10 Off $55
$5 OFF $30
Buy 1 entreé and drink and get the 2nd entreé of equal or lesser value half off. Must present coupon. Dine-in only. Not valid with any other offers. One coupon per party. Expires 1/31/18 NCS
Must present coupon. Dine-in only. Not valid with any other offers. One coupon per party. Expires 1/31/18 NCS
Must present coupon. Dine-in only. Not valid with any other offers. One coupon per party. Expires 1/31/18 NCS
Serving the best crab, shrimp, fish & chips, crawfish and Po’ Boys in North County for 30 years!
JAM SESSIONS SATURDAY NIGHTS
KIDS EAT FREE (from the kid’s menu) 1 FREE Kid’s meal per 1 adult meal purchase.
10% OFF For seniors, students and vets.
DOG FRIENDLY PATIO (Until 3 pm)
Open Tues.-Thurs. 11:30am - 8pm Fri.-Sat. 11:30am - 9pm Sun. 11:30am - 8pm, Closed Mon. We’re a little hidden!
2229 Micro Place, Escondido, CA 92029 (Exit Nordahl Road from 78 Freeway)
(760) 480-CRAB (2722) www.sandcrabtavern.com
Lunch $6.95up Dinner $7.95up
THAI RESTAURANT 760.736.9999
760.736.9999
HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 3-6:30 P.M.
NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT
KARAOKE
50% OFF SELECT FOOD & DRINKS Sunday & Monday Night Football
TUES. THROUGH SAT.
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE www.MyNorthernSpirts.com
THAI FOOD AND FUSION MENU
with purchase of 1 entrée of equal or greater value (Max value $15) With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or discounts. Expires 1/31/18 NCS
Delivery or Take-out orders only. Call in or order online (Max value $15) With this coupon. Not valid with other offers or discounts. Expires 1/31/18 NCS
Open until 11pm Sun-Thurs & 1am on Fri & Sat
727 W San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos In the Denny’s Shopping Center
www.NattiyaThai.com www.MyNorthernSpirits.com
MILITARY & STUDENT DISCOUNT
3rd Generation Takes Over
Micah DeLuca
200 OFF ANY SINGLE PIZZA
$
Must present coupon. Tax not included. Expires 1/31/18
554 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas 92024
NCS
(760) 753-2885
50% OFF
Ahi &“Bomb!” Grill You say Sushi “Sake” we say Cut Roll and Sushi
SAKE BOMB $795 AT HAPPY HOUR
(1) FREE CRUNCHY ROLL With purchase of $15 or more. Must present coupon. Only one coupon per table. Not valid with any other offer. Expires 1/31/18 NCS
CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
157 N. Twin Oaks Valley Rd. #136 San Marcos 92069 (next to LA Fitness)
(760) 761-0238
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Tower 13
Tower 13 will have great drinks and live music on NYE and college bowl games on New Year’s Day. When we think of the beach, great food, music, football on TV, and ice-cold drinks, Tower 13 always comes to mind. This fun, and very beachy, bar and restaurant is the place to go if you’re in the mood for some fine local music, perfect drinks, and excellent food. Tower 13, is one of the most popular local hangouts for meeting people, eating, drinking, watching sports on 27 TVs, and enjoying live entertainment. They have two outdoor patios and one is dog friendly. This is an excellent place for holiday gatherings and parties! Check out their Saturday and Sunday Specials. Try their all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet from 9 to noon. Adults are $15.95 and kids 12 and under are $8.95. They serve Opera Prima mimosas from 9 to 2. Mimosa prices start at $8/bottle at 9am. We highly recommend their Apple Brie Burger or their BBQ
Burger with pulled pork, bacon, onion strings and cheddar cheese! Their Wings menu is unsurpassed with the best sauces around. Happy Hour is Monday to Friday 3:30-6:30pm, and late night 9:30pm to close. Monday is Happy Hour All Day until Close and All You Can Eat Chicken Wings from 5:30-10pm! Tuesday features Tacos, Tequila, and Beer Specials from 3:30-6:30pm, and Trivia starts at 7pm. Wednesday is Live Country Music, dance lessons, and dancing! Thursday is Prime Rib with mash and veggies for $14.99, Oyster Shooters, and Martini Madness from 6:30pm-close. Friday is Fried Fish and Fries from 5-9pm for $7.99, and Martini Madness 6:30pm-close, with Live Music. Saturday is Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas 9:00am-noon, Martini Madness, and Live Rock or Pop Music. Sunday is Brunch w/Bottomless Mimosas, and Live Music. Tower 13 is located at 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff by the Sea. Call (760) 635-1200 or visit www.tower13.com.
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Ignite and ring in 2018 starting with a 4-Course Dinner for Two for $115. They will have seatings at 4pm, 6pm, and 8pm. Live band begins at 9pm in the lounge, and there will be a DJ on the patio. Enjoy party favors and a Champagne toast at midnight! Please call restaurant as there are no online reservations. Don’t forget about their famous New Year’s Day Brunch from 10am-3pm with $13.50 bottomless Mimosas and live music from 11:30-2:30. Receive a $20 Thank You card if you book your NYE dinner between 4-6:15pm. Bowl games and game time menu specials with happy hour from 3-6:30pm. By the way, they will also have a Christmas Eve Brunch from 10-3pm with $13.50 bottomless mimosas. Kid’s Eat Free on Saturdays from 4pm to close with one free kids meal with purchase of one adult entrée! Ignite is a great place to bring friends and family, impress a client, or a date. There isn’t a bad seat in the house inside or outside
on their beautifully designed and decorated Spanish-style patio garden with outside bar and fireplace. Located in La Costa, overlooking La Costa Green’s rolling hills, Ignite is one of North County’s favorite hangouts. It offers an extensive wine collection to accompany their delectable appetizers, entrees and popular wood-fired, hand crafted Neapolitan-style pizza. Other offerings include sizzling juicy burgers and tender choice steaks. Visit their Oyster Bar with oyster happy hour 6:30-7:30pm, except for Fridays. Uncork, drink and enjoy from a large selection of domestic or imported wines. Happy Hour is daily from 3-6:30pm with $4-6 drink specials and $6-10 food specials. Saturday and Sunday Brunch is from 10am-3pm. Enjoy live music on Sundays. Catch bowl games with the sound on in the lounge! Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92011. Call 760-438-7800 or visit www.ignitecarlsbad.com.
The Broken Yolk Café
The Broken Yolk Café is open every day, including holidays, for breakfast and lunch. They’ll be open Christmas, Christmas Day, New Year’s and New Year’s Day. They serve great food, with sizable portions, and provide professional service, with reasonable prices. Consistency in their food and service is what makes this place a winner. The Broken Yolk serves $6.95 breakfast specials everyday from 6-8am, e.g.: two eggs any style with bacon or sausage, home fries and toast; two eggs, two pancakes and two pieces of bacon or sausage; and other great specials! Broken Yolk is famous for their very large tasty omelets. Offering many delicious favorites that will satisfy your appetite, you can build your own omelet with a selection of cheeses and as many ingredients as you like. We also enjoy their blueberry pancakes, crepes, French toast, and Belgian waffles. Lunch at the Broken Yolk includes a wide selection of burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps. For something really special, try their 1/2 pound Angus Burgers or their amazing Club Sandwich. The Club is a triple-decker filled
with oven-roasted turkey breast, bacon strips, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a Brioche bun. It comes with your choice of onion rings, fries, potato salad or slaw. It’s a meal and a half. You can’t beat it! For the really hungry, try their Iron Man and Iron Woman Challenge. It’s a 12-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions and American cheese, smothered with their house-made chili and more cheese. It’s served in a 15-inch pizza pan with a generous pile of home fries and two biscuits. This is for one person only and you get a one-hour time limit to gobble it down. It’s $24.95, but if you can eat it within one hour, the omelet is free. The Broken Yolk Café is one of the most popular breakfast and lunch restaurants throughout San Diego. There are six locations in North County: La Costa at 7670 El Camino Real 92009; San Marcos at 101 S. Las Posas Rd. San Marcos 92078; Carmel Mountain at 11630 Carmel Mtn Rd.; Del Mar at 2642 Del Mar Heights Rd; Oceanside at 2434 Vista Way. Call (760) 943-8182 or visit www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com.
Seafire Restaurant + Bar
Make your holiday and New Year’s Eve reservations before it’s too late. They will have a special menu or you can order off their regular menu for New Year’s Eve and will have live music on their heated patio. Seafire in Carlsbad is where a husband and wife team work together in the kitchen preparing memorable seafood, Italian, Greek, and Mediterranean delights. Like a harmonious violinist and cellist, the two of them create delicious dining delicacies. Using the freshest vegetables, seasonings and ingredients, they accent their masterpiece Lamb Chops, Steamed Mussels, Shrimp Scampi, Seared Scallops, Kabobs, Rack of Lamb, or Crispy Skin Salmon, with whipped garlic potatoes, and sautéed Brussels sprouts. Their salads and soups are delicious. Try the Ahi Sliders, Roasted Beet Salad, the Greek Salad, or Fish Chowder. Try their woodfired pizza from their signature Napoleon-style brick oven. The Italian made, custom designed, domed brick oven produces authentic, delicious pizza with perfectly browned thin crust. You will be impressed. Everything on the menu is delicious and their happy hour is always lively. Remember the old Rain Tree restaurant and lounge that used to be
on Paseo del Norte and Poinsettia? Well, it seems that all of those customers are now at Seafire, including the bartender. Stop in and have a drink! Located in South Carlsbad near the corner of Palomar Airport Rd. and Paseo del Norte, family owned and operated, Seafire Restaurant and Bar is definitely worth a try. The indoor décor is filled with natural light and the outdoor patio is welcoming, with a large open window and attached bar. It’s the perfect place for sipping wine, one of their 14 local craft beers, or a signature cocktail. Got the late night munchies? Seafire’s kitchen is open late every night! Live music happens on the patio Wednesday through Saturday. Seafire is open every day. Happy Hour is ALL DAY on Sunday, daily from 3:30-6:30pm, and 10pm until close Sun-Thurs. Clip or download their coupon from their ad or on our Coupon Pages or download from http://northcountysun. com/category/coupons/ and get 20% OFF your entire check. Some restrictions apply. Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92011. Call (760) 603-9672 or visit www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com.
Solterra Winery & Kitchen
The barrel room is a wonderful choice for a holiday celebration, or end-of-the-year party and New Year’s Eve! Happy Hour is every day M-W 3-6pm, Th-Sun 12-6pm, and all day and night on Mondays! The Tasting Room is open daily: M-Thurs 3-5pm; and F-Sun 12-5pm. Lunch is Sat-Sun 12-5pm. Dinner is served 7 days a week 5-10pm. Sunday Brunch is served from 10am and features bottomless mimosas! Tuesdays are Wine and Cheese Nights with artisanal pizzas and wine blending. Wednesdays are Ladies Nights with extended Happy Hour from 3-7:30pm. The winery is a wood barrel room with fermentation tanks, a crusher and press. It’s a real working winery! Hang out in the barrel room, sit at their long concrete outdoor fire pit bar located just inches from the sidewalk, on their exquisite real grape vine-draped back patio, at the bar, or in the dining room. If you enjoy wine tasting, or are interested in joining a wine club, there’s
nothing better than sipping award-winning wine and enjoying the finest cuisine at Solterra in Leucadia. The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is the most prestigious and largest competition of American wines in the world; and in 2015, Solterra was the biggest winner! They won Best of Class for their Costa Azul-2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Double Gold for their Christopher Cameron Vineyards 2012 Malbec, Gold for their Solterra Winery Mestizo “GSM”, Silver for their 2013 Pinot Noir, and Silver for their 2009 Petit Sirah. The Van Alyea family, a married couple with two young daughters and a lovely golden retriever, are answering the dreams of North County residents and visitors who love fine wine, craft beers, great food, and the SoCal beach lifestyle. Please call or check website for live music and special events. Solterra is at 934 N. Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia. Call (760) 230-2970 or visit www. solterrawinery.com.
Get your knives and forks ready for a memorable Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dining experience at one of the finest steak, ribs, and seafood restaurants in North County. Locals and loyal guests enjoy this polished but casual dining establishment, not just for the great cuisine including the finest quality steaks, ribs, and fresh seafood, but for the exemplary service and prices. Two words for 10 Twenty Prime: absolutely delicious! 10 Twenty Prime has the happiest Happy Hours around and gets 5 stars on Yelp Reviews. Happy Hour is ALL DAY Saturday and Sunday from 11:30am to 7pm, and Monday – Friday 4pm to 7pm. They offer delicacies such as: (3) Angus Sliders for $6; (3) Filet Mignon sliders for $8; Sirloin and Baked Potato for $10; (3) Shrimp Tacos for $5; Coconut Shrimp for $6; Well Cocktails and all Bottle and Draft Beers for only $3. Satisfaction is always the goal; and 10 Twenty Prime consistently hits the
mark with their friendly and thoughtful service. They have a very lively bar and a beautiful wood paneled white table-clothed indoor dining room. They also have a comfortable open-air, heated outdoor patio. Signature entrées include grilled filet mignon, rib eye, top sirloin, New York steaks, baby back ribs from the grill, grilled or blackened mahi mahi, and grilled salmon. Their Daily Specials are amazing. On Sunday try their full slab baby back ribs for only $18 and on Mondays try their $20 BBQ Combo. The BBQ Combo comes with 1/2 barbecue chicken & 1/3 rack of baby back ribs! Get 1/2 OFF lunch or dinner entrée when you purchase an entrée and two drinks. Clip their coupon from their ad or from our Coupon Pages, or download it from www.NorthCountySun.com/coupons. Must present coupon. 10 Twenty Prime is located at 1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078, in Old California Restaurant Row. Call (760) 736-4343.
Ignite Bistro & Wine Spot
10 Twenty Prime
Daily News Café
Serving the Community Since 1990
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Our Barrel Room is Back Open Dining • Parties • Events • Live Music
• Outdoor Dinning With Ocean Breezes • Breakfast Served all Day Lunch Served 11a.m. - 4p.m. • Homemade Food • Locals Favorite • Family Friendly • Bloody Marys & Mimosas
Best Breakfast in Carlsbad!
(760) 729-1023
Open everyday from 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Award Winning Wine & Cuisine Wine Tasting Room Open Daily Local Beers on Tap Happy Hour All Day Mondays Fire Pit on Hwy 101 Bocce Ball
SOLTERRA WINERY & KITCHEN
3001 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad 92008
934 North Coast Hwy 101, Leucadia 92024 (760) 230-2970 • www.SolterraWinery.com
In the Carlsbad Village at the southwest corner of Carlsbad Blvd. and Carlsbad Village Drive
LIVE MUSIC WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY Happy Hour is Tues. - Fri. 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM and 10 PM - Close; Sat. 11 AM - 6:30 PM, and 10 PM - Close, & Sun. All Day with Drink and Appetizer Specials. Kitchen is Open until Close. 14 Craft Beers on Tap - Great Wine Selection
PIZZA • PASTA • SEAFOOD • SALADS
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only $ 50
(Regularly $25)
LAMB SHANK
Holiday Dining with Vigilucci’s
HOLIDAY PARTIES Private and semi-private rooms available HAPPY HOUR $5–$11 food and drink specials every day including Saturdays and Sundays LIVE PIANO MUSIC at Vigilucci’s Trattoria Leucadia GIFT CARDS available on our website or in-restaurant For reservations and a complete list of holiday offerings including CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER and our NEW YEARS EVE PARTIES visit us at vigiluccis.com
and
LINGUINI PASTA w/pesto
With purchase of one alcohol drink. While supplies last.
12-3pm
$5 Mimosas & Bloodys! HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY!
Dine-In or Take-Out. Max discount $20 Excludes alcohol. Must present coupon. One coupon per table. Not valid with any other offers, Happy Hour Specials and Holidays. Expires 1/31/18 NCS
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760.720.0188
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Dining, Sipping, and Drinking Bushfire Kitchen
Looking for a special place for the holidays? Bushfire, Del Mar’s latest eatery sensation always hits the mark. Located in Del Mar, in the Beach Side Shopping Center, locals have quickly discovered that this place is a real winner. With 4-5 star ratings on Yelp and Trip Advisor, they specialize in farm fresh food made the old-fashioned way–from scratch–with the finest ingredients. The Zagat review states “Organic, grass-fed BBQ is the name of the game at these popular ‘cue specialists in La Costa and now Del Mar, serving grass-fed hamburgers, antibiotic-free chicken and locally sourced vegetables, alongside scratch-made breads and dressings.” We give Bushfire high ratings for quality, healthy, organic, humanely raised food with bold flavors and affordable prices. This December, treat a family member or friend to a free breakfast! Clip their coupon on their ad and get one free breakfast entrée with the purchase of one entrée. Bushfire serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. If you’re a coffee fan, start your morning with a cup of gourmet coffee, ground fresh
daily, from Zumbar Coffee of Sorrento Valley. Try a frothy steamed espresso latte for only $3.75, with an order of Eggs Benedict or French Toast. For lunch and dinner, awaken your taste buds with their tender, slow-braised Angus Beef Brisket or Chipotle Short Ribs. Their slow-braise oven cooks meats overnight and ensures the meat falls off the bone. Their 1/2 lb. succulent burgers are made from fresh, never frozen, organic grass-fed beef or lamb. Dine inside or on their comfortable and exquisitely lit outdoor patio complete with outdoor bar. They have 12 craft beers on tap and a nice wine selection. Everything on the menu is made from scratch. Side dishes include baked sweet potato, organic brown rice, Himalayan Basmati rice, garlic mashed potatoes, and bacon and baked beans. Try their premium hot sides and cold salads. One of our favorites is quinoa, beet and wild arugula salad. To-go boxes are made from recycled paper. Del Mar Bushfire Kitchen is located at 2602 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar 92014. Call (858) 461-0946 or visit www.bushfirekitchen. com for their other locations.
Pollos Maria
Located in Carlsbad in the Village and in Oceanside at the Old Grove Market Place, Pollos Maria has been serving the most delicious, freshest, and healthiest Mexican food to satisfied customers for 33 years! The reason for their longevity is that they have arguably the best tasting char-broiled chicken in North County and throughout San Diego. The service is excellent and efficient; the menu is extensive, and the prices are reasonable. If you are looking for great tasting Mexican food, we just cannot say enough about this place. The Oceanside restaurant interior is spacious, beautifully decorated and perfect for parties this holiday season. Their Carlsbad Village location has a wonderful outdoor patio with umbrellas and fire pits and is the perfect place to hang out with family and friends. Pollos Maria is open every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner. During the holidays, they make and serve delicious tamales. Their daily menu
includes Maria’s House Specialties, featuring a whole broiled chicken for $15.99, or half chicken for only $7.99. Their Combo Plates, such as Chile Rellano, Enchilladas, and Tacos, are fantastic. The chicken tacos (soft or hard shell) are as good as, if not better than, any chicken tacos in all of San Diego. You can order burritos, tacos, tostadas, or their famous chicken soup, salads, tortas, chips and salsa, quesadillas, nachos, and a selection of wonderful desserts. Come early for a breakfast burrito, menudo (served Saturday and Sunday), or their huevos rancheros or chorizo, eggs and cheese plates. They stock domestic and imported beers and wine, and catering is available. We love Pollos Maria! They have two locations. Carlsbad: 3055 Harding Street in Carlsbad Village (760) 729-4858. Oceanside: 125 Old Grove Road #8, Oceanside (760) 435-9071 or visit www.pollosmaria.com.
Ahi Sushi and Grill
Looking for some great sushi? Extremely popular and well known in San Marcos and throughout San Diego, Ahi Sushi and Grill is open every day and serves some of the most delicious and best-valued sushi around. Located near California State University San Marcos, it is very popular with college students and faculty, residents, local business people, and everyone who loves great sushi at reasonable prices. Their sushi is high quality, and the service is absolutely outstanding. We eat here about three times a month. The service is usually fast. We have never been in a sushi restaurant where you get your order so quickly. Every day, Ahi Sushi offers 50% off cut rolls, special rolls, and sushi; and 50% off items are highlighted on their sushi menu. They also have lunch and dinner specials, sake bombs, and beers for Happy Hour. “You say sake, we say bomb!” Sake Bombs during Happy Hour are only $7.95!
Try Ahi Sushi’s very tasty 16-piece cut roll combo. It includes 4 pieces of Philly roll + 4 pieces of spicy tuna roll + 4 pieces of California roll + 4 pieces of smoked salmon roll. We highly recommend the 8 piece Caterpillar Roll, their famous 8 piece Albacore Special Roll, and their Ahi Special Roll (our all-time favorite!). Their menu is extensive and includes Teriyaki Chicken, Orange Chicken, Katsu Chicken, Yakisoba (stir fried noodles), Tempura Udon, Seafood Udon, Egg Rolls, Gyoza, a wide assortment of specialty rolls, appetizers, party platters, soups, salads, beer, wine, sake and desserts. GET A FREE 8-PIECE CRUNCHY ROLL ($12 value) with any purchase of $15 or more! Must present coupon. Either clip from our ad, coupon pages, or download from http://northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. Ahi Sushi and Grill is located at 157 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, #136, San Marcos, CA 92069 (next to L.A. Fitness). Please call (760) 761-0238.
Tony’s Jacal
Tony’s is a very popular gathering place all year long, but is especially popular over the holidays. This wonderful neighborhood restaurant is famous for their turkey or pork tamales, which are a holiday favorite, but Tony’s are available all year round. People will be ordering them like crazy over the holidays. Treat your family and friends to the most delicious Mexican cuisine anywhere in San Diego. If you are looking for a really authentic Mexican restaurant, Tony’s Jacal is “One of the most authentic north of the border…” according to the Zagat Survey. Taste the flavors of old Mexico and enjoy the history of one of the first Mexican restaurants in San Diego! Tony’s Jacal (pronounced hakal) is one of San Diego’s oldest and most treasured Mexican restaurants. Located in Solana Beach, they serve the most authentic Mexican food and beverages this side of the border. This historic San Diego landmark opened its doors in 1946 as a small neighborhood house where neighbors would stop by for a delicious meal. Its reputation built over the years because the cuisine is absolutely delicious and the atmosphere and
service are outstanding. For three generations, Tony’s Jacal has been serving family specialties, like their famous chile relleno, turkey tacos, turkey enchiladas, shrimp burritos, tantalizing tamales, and fabulous flautas. Tony’s Jacal has a beautiful floral outdoor garden patio and live Mariachi music in the evenings. Their classic cantina has been recently remodeled with new lighting, a new bar top, and comfortable bar stools. The lounge offers a wide selection of tequila, mescal, and delicious Margaritas. Happy Hour is Monday to Friday from 5 to 7pm. Lunch is served Mon-Sat 11am–2pm; Dinner is served weekdays 5-9:30pm, Fri and Sat 5-10pm, Sun 3-9:30pm. They are closed on Tuesdays. If you are looking for an authentic Mexican restaurant experience, with wonderful food, drinks and the finest service, Tony’s Jacal is the place! Tony’s Jacal is located just west of the I-5 Fwy and just south of Lomas Santa Fe at 621 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, 92075. Call (858) 755-2274 or visit www.tonysjacal.com
Gregorio’s
Gregorio’s Restaurant is open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day! They are located upstairs at the Village Fair Shopping Center in Carlsbad Village. Gregorio’s serves authentic and savory Italian cuisine at very reasonable prices. Open every day for lunch and dinner, Gregorio’s is the perfect place to impress family and friends throughout the holidays. We recommend their Shrimp Fra Diavlo, a shrimp and spicy marinara tossed with linguini, or their Angel Hair Pasta with Meat Sauce. They offer a wide selection for lunch and dinner with signature dishes such as linguini, lasagna, fettuccini Alfredo, eggplant parmesan, steaks, Sicilian chicken, pizzas, sandwiches, burgers, soups, salads, appetizers and desserts, including homemade cannoli. Their full bar has College Bowl Games on tv and serves Happy Hour Monday–Friday with $5 appetizers and daily drink specials. Martini Mondays are great with $2 off martinis; Tuesdays have Two-for Tuesday specials; Wednesday features 1/2 off all bottles of wine, all night; Thursdays you get
$2 off all bottled beer; and Friday is TGIF with $2 off–you call it! Gregorio’s is open 11am-9pm weekdays, 11am-10pm Fridays and Saturdays, and Happy Hour is 3pm-6pm Monday through Friday. Gregorio’s offers a wide variety of light and healthy options, and is a great place to pop in and out for a quick lunch from 11-3. They will treat you as if it’s your home away from home. Gregorio’s owner, Greg Nelson, has done more for families and children of the Carlsbad Boys and Girls Clubs than anyone can imagine. As a young boy, Greg grew up and spent his days going to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. That experience had a profound effect on him and who he is today. From 2010 to 2012, he donated 100% of his restaurant’s profits to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Carlsbad. What a great, giving, and loving person! Gregorio’s is located in Carlsbad Village at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 208, Carlsbad 92008. Call (760) 720-1132 or visit www. gregoriosrestaurant.com.
Patron–Tortilleria and Carniceria
If you crave delicious holiday tamales, this is the place! We love Patron and the owners and staff at Patron. We want everyone in San Marcos and nearby communities to know where to find the best authentic Mexican fresh-madedaily tamales ($1.89); tacos (.99 cents); hot, fresh, handmade daily tortillas (10 for $2.99); and Carne Asada combo plates for $6.39. Thinking about having a big holiday party? Have Patron cater your event! Locals and Mexican-Americans already know how amazing this place is. Try their authentic Mexican food and you will be back often. Why go to a supermarket and buy mass-produced tortillas, when you can go to Patron and get freshly made, piping hot tortillas? The best time for hot tortillas is around 4-5pm. Why pay more for tacos when you can get authentic tacos for under a dollar? All tacos are made to order! If you’re staying at the new Marriott Fairfield Inn on San Marcos Blvd, or if you’re a student at Palomar College or CSUSM, or if you live in San Elijo Hills, or nearby and you want real Mexican food, why not eat and shop where
Mexican-Americans go! They have an assortment of Agua Frescas, which are fresh fruit-infused water drinks, including horchata (a cinnamon and rice drink); guacamole and salsa made fresh daily; Mexican cheeses and canned goods; fresh fruits and vegetables, including locally-grown tomatoes, avocados, lemons and papayas; and a great butcher shop with chicken, steak, goat, pork, and beef. Buy your carne asada here! Every morning, Patron customers pick up delicious, hot tamales, and in the afternoon – piping hot, hand-made tortillas. Have Patron custom make your tacos. For your taco meat, we recommend Birria, a flavorful beef or goat stewed meat, or their Chicken mole. Top off your taco with red or green salsa, Mexican avocado sauce, cheese, onions, and fresh sliced lime. They sell out of tamales and tortillas every day; so get there early! Clip their .99 cent Taco Coupon (good every day!) from our coupon pages or download from http:// northcountysun.com/category/coupons/. Patron is located at 204 W. San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 736-0086.
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MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY RESERVATIONS
• Polished Casual Dining • Daily Lounge Specials • Happy Hour 7-Days 4-7pm and 11:30am-7pm Sat. & Sun. • Outdoor Patio Dining • Parties & Groups SUNDAYS
$18 FULL RACK BARBECUE RIBS
Join us for
Christmas Eve DINNER
and
New Year’s Eve DINNER
Includes slaw and 1 side. Special Offer No Split Plates
MONDAYS
$20 BBQ COMBO
1/2 BQ Chicken & 1/3 Rack Baby Back Ribs Special Offer No Split Plates
1/2 OFF
Lunch Entrée
With purchase of an entrée of equal or greater value and 2 beverages. Dine-in only. With this coupon. Not on holidays. One per table. Cannot use with any other offer. Exp 1/31/18 NCS.
(760) 736-4343 1020 West San Marcos Blvd. San Marcos, 92078 Old California Restaurant Row
1/2 OFF
Dinner Entrée
With purchase of an entrée of equal or greater value and 2 beverages.
Dine-in only. With this coupon. Not on holidays. One per table. Cannot use with any other offer. Not valid on Fri/Sat. Exp 1/31/18 NCS.
MONDAYS
1/2 OFF ALL BOTTLES OF WINE
With purchase of any 2 entrées
MEAT MARKET & DELI
LOCAL’S CHOICE
TORTILLERIA CARNICERIA COCINA $2.99 10/PKG
Mexican Broiled Chicken
ORDER YOUR HOLIDAY TAMALES TODAY! • CHICKEN • PORK • PINEAPPLE & RAISIN CALL (760) 707-7665 FOR HOLIDAY PARTY CATERING! OCEANSIDE
(760) 435-9071
125 Old Grove Road, 92057
CARLSBAD (760) 729-4858 3055 Harding Street, 92008 www.pollosmaria.com
$1.89 PLUS TAX
HOT TORTILLAS MADE FRESH DAILY
HOLIDAY TAMALES MADE FRESH DAILY
YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY SUPPLY PLACE TACOS
$1.49 PLUS TAX
$6.39 PLUS TAX
CUSTOM-MADE DELICIOUS TACOS
CARNE ASADA COMBO RICE, BEANS, SALSA, TORTILLA
MEXICAN KITCHEN
TORTILLA BAKERY
BUTCHER SHOP
GROCERY STORE
• FRESH CHIPS • DAILY SALSA • GUACAMOLE TORTILLAS • TAMALES • AGUAS FRESCAS • CATERING W. San Marcos Blvd. PATRON 204 (Corner of San Marcos Blvd. and Twin Oaks Valley Rd.) (760) 736-0086
HOLIDAY CATERING Let us prepare food for your party! (760) 736-0086
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FULL BAR HAPPY HOUR
Gift Certificates Available
Mon.-Fri. 3pm - 7pm
50% OFF ENTREE
With purchase of equal or greater value entree plus two drinks. Not valid for Filet Mignon, To-Go orders, on holidays, during Happy Hour Specials, any other discounts or coupons or specials. One coupon per (2) people. Must present coupon. Expires 1/31/18. NCS
Steakhouse at Jalapeno Grill & Cantina • Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm 503 West Grand Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025 (Center City Parkway and Grand Ave.) jalapenogrillandcantina.com (760) 233-1104
Gift Certificates Available
Famous Homemade Pork Tamales
Happy Hour 7-Days 3-7pm Full Bar • Lunch 11am - 3pm Open Fri. 11am - 9pm, Sat-Sun. 10am-9pm 340 W. Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 747-8282 • www.LaTapatiaEscondido.com
WELCOME TO YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME
PASTA • PIZZA • STEAKS SEAFOOD • SANDWICHES SALADS • DESSERTS Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3-6 pm $5 Appetizers • Daily Drink Specials Newly Remodeled Full Bar Open Daily Lunch & Dinner 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 208 • Carlsbad, CA 92008 (upstairs in the Village Fair Shopping Center)
(760) 720-1132
www.gregoriosrestaurant.com
(760) 519-8334
(760) 519-4533
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BELLY UP TAVERN Shows
The Belly Up is located at 143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach. For more information call (858) 481-8140 or visit www.bellyup.com.
12/3
L.A.M.F.
12/6
Jonny Lang
12/8
Abbey Road Christmas
12/11
Pat Travers
12/12-13
Chris Isaak
12/15
Pato Banton
12/16
Annual Turtleneck and Sweater Party with Young Guns
12/20
The Venice Christmas Show
12/21
Fishbone: The 6th Annual Crazy Glue Xmas
12/22-23
The English Beat
12/27
Cracker & Camper Van Beethoven
12/28
Donavon Frankenreiter
12/29-30
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
12/31
Big Head Todd, The Monsters: New Year’s Eve
1/7
The Paladins
1/9
David Lindley
1/13
Tommy Castro, The Painkillers
1/16
Josh Ritter, The Royal City Band
1/20
8th Annual Beat Farmers Hootenanny
1/23
John Hiatt, The Goners
1/26
Vaud and The Villains
1/31
Tower of Power
HOUSE OF BLUES Shows
House of Blues is located at 1055 5th Avenue, San Diego. For more information call (619) 299-2583 or visit www.houseofblues.com/sandiego.
12/1 12/8 12/9 12/10 12/12 12/17 12/29 12/30 1/8 1/15 1/24 1/25 1/26 1/27
Pale Waves Chris Robinson Brotherhood High Valley, Adam Doleac Hollywood Undead The Wrecks Adema Chris D’Elia Chris D’Elia Milky Chance Black Rebel Motorcycle Club August Burns Red Hippo Campus, Sure Sure Randy Rogers Band Eric Johnson
Le Papagayo
12/15 Greenflash 1/8 John Bennett and 12/16 Gregory Michaels Friends 12/17 Wheelhouse 1/9 Triple Shot 12/1 Johnny C 12/18 Warren Le Plante 1/11 Corey Leal 12/2 Mystic Groove 12/19 3 on a Tree 1/12 Jay Cain 12/3 Gyspy Groove 12/20 Proud Momma 1/14 Velvet Sushi 12/4 J ohn Bennett and 12/31 John Bennett 1/15 W arren Le Plante Friends 1/16 3 on a Tree 12/5 Semisi New Years Eve 1/17 Proud Momma 12/6 Cody Carter 1/2 Semisi 1/19 Greenflash lamenco Nova 12/7 F 1/3 Cody Carter regory Michaels 1/20 G 12/8 Jay Cain 1/4 Flamenco Nova 1/21 Wheelhouse 12/10 Velvet Sushi 1/5 Johnny C 1/27 J ohn Bennett and 12/12 Triple Shot 1/6 Mystic Groove Friends 12/14 Corey Leal 1/7 Gypsy Groove Le Papagayo is located at 1002 North Coast Highway, Encinitas. For more information call (760) 944-8252 or visit www.lepapagayoleucadia.com.
Northern Spirits–North County’s Premier Jazz Supper Club
December 19, 7:30pm
Serving Jazz, Karaoke, and Thai Cuisine Jazz aficionados and Thai foodies rejoice! Northern Spirits and Nattiya’s Thai have combined forces to bring hot spicy jazz to North County. Relax in a beautifully decorated and colorful piano lounge and enjoy some great live jazz while sipping a cocktail or consuming a succulent shrimp Thai entrée. They have either live jazz or a DJ and karaoke Tuesdays through
Saturdays. Late night music Fridays and Saturdays until 1am. Happy hour is everyday from 3-6:30 with half-off appetizers and drink specials at the bar. *Check their website for latest music and DJ Karaoke lineup. Top jazz performers include: Dave Scott and the New Jazz Groove Whitney Shay Peter Marin Quartet The Robert Dove Quartet. Clip their FREE ENTRÉE coupon from their ad. Northern Spirits and Nattiya’s Thai Restaurant are located at 727 W. San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 736-9999 or visit www.mynorthernspirits.com.
Mr. Peabody’s (No cover charge)
Music Box 12/17 Anuhea 12/22-23 Ozomatli 12/29 The Steely Damned 2’s Second Annual Holiday Show 12/30 E-40 12/31 Little Hurricane–New Year’s Eve 1/5 The Winehouse Experience 1/14 Tom Gun Live Music Box is located at 1337 India Street, San Diego. For more information call (619) 795-1337 or visit www. musicboxsd.com.
Jay-Z Performs at SDSU’s Viejas Arena
12/3 Jazz Jam 12/4 Open Mic w/Jay Cain
12/19 Karaoke
12/5 Karaoke
12/24 Jazz Jam
12/8 Flipside Burners
12/25 Open Mic w/Jay Cain
12/10 Jazz Jam
12/26 Karaoke
12/11 Open Mic w/Jay Cain 12/31 Jazz Jam New Year’s Eve 12/12 Karaoke 12/13 BlackCherry Lightnin’
1/1 Open Mic w/Jay Cain
12/17 Jazz Jam
1/8 Open Mic w/Jay Cain
1/7 Jazz Jam
12/18 Open Mic w/Jay Cain 1/12 BlackCherry Lightnin’ Mr. Peabody’s is located at 136 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas 92024. Call (760) 753-7192 or visit www.peabodysrocks.com
Jay-Z comes to San Diego State University’s (SDSU) Viejas Arena with his 4:44 Tour on December 19, at 7:30pm. The tour promotes his 13th studio album, which became a Platinum record earlier this year in July. Viejas Arena is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www.as.sdsu.edu/ viejas_arena.
Seafire Restaurant + Bar Live music Wed–Sat. Check website or call for performer. Late night dining until close. Live music Sunday Brunch. 12/2 Gold in Heart 12/6 Vic Moraga 12/7 Kimberly Frost 12/8 MARK 12/9 Boogie Brothers 12/15 Harmony Bridge 12/16 Cougar and the Snaxx 12/30 Heartland 12/31 TBD Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. For more information call (760)603-9672 or visit www. seafirerestaurantandbar.com.
Tower 13 12/1 Echophonic Band 12/29 Jonny Tarr 12/8 Fuse n Rock 1/19 Jessica Learner Band 12/15 Ghost Riders 1/26 John Bennett Band Tower 13 is located at 2633 South Coast Highway 101, Cardiff. For more information call (760) 635-1200 or visit www.tower13.com.
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North Coast Repertory Music Elijah Rock: Gershwin for My Soul December 4, 7:30pm Gershwin for My Soul is the Cleveland-born baritone’s brand new, critically acclaimed album. Singer, actor and dancer Elijah Rock carries the blazing torch for the legacy of George and Ira Gershwin, bringing a contemporary and decidedly African-American twist to their timeless music. From Berlin to Brooks: Celebrating Broadway (Holiday Edition) December 16-17 Enjoy an evening of Broadway’s greatest songs by some of America’s most successful Jewish songwriters—Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, • s o l a n a b e a c h , c a l i forn i a •
Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim and Mel Brooks. Randy Noojin: Seeger January 29 Seeger is a multimedia solo show about America’s beloved folksinger and activist, Pete Seeger, featuring his signature songs “If I Had a Hammer,” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “Bring ‘em Home,” “We Shall Overcome,” and “Guantanamera,” to tell the story of his personal struggles for free speech in America. North Coast Repertory Theatre is located at 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. For more information call (858) 481-1055 or visit www.northcoastrep.org.
Valley View Casino Center Wrex the Halls December 8-9 Wrex the Halls is a two-day musical extravaganza that takes place on December 8 and 9 at Valley View Casino Center. The first night of Wrex the Halls starts at 5:30pm and features talented artists Rise Against, Run the Jewels, The Used, The Struts, Highly Suspect and Buckfast Superbee. The second night starts at 6pm and features The Lumineers, Vance Joy, DREAMCAR, The War on Drugs and The Arkells.
The Killers January 30 The Killers are a Las Vegas-based four-piece band who formed in 2003, featuring the talents of singer/keyboardist Brandon Flowers, drummer Ronnie Vanucci, guitarist Dave Keuning and bassist Mark Stoermer. The band has received countless accolades for their artistic achievement, including multiple Grammy nominations, American Music Award nominations, MTV Video Music Awards, NME Awards and more. Valley View Casino Center is located at 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego. For more information call (619) 224-4171 or visit www.valleyviewcasinocenter.com.
Uniting rich vocal artistry with scholarly research, The Rose Ensemble creates musical performances that connect audiences to compelling stories of human history, culture and spirituality from around the world. Their engaging stage presence, diverse singing styles and impressive array of folk and classical instruments provide concert-goers with a bountiful harvest of over 300 years of American harmony—all lovingly woven together through story and song. St. James by-the-sea is located at 743 Prospect Street, La Jolla. For more information call (858) 459-3421 or visit www.sjbts.org.
Agua Hedionda Lagoon— an Extraordinary Place to Rent for Events
dental office in the U.S. and better than most. I filled out a detailed dental history form. There was a woman sitting next to me and told me her husband was getting a root canal and that they have been coming here for six years. They too live in San Diego. Dr. Baker and everyone there spoke perfect English and were very professional. After an X-ray the doctor and hygienist went to work. They gave me an iPod to listen to music. After removing the cracked crown she took another X-ray because she found a large cavity below the gum line under the old crown. She proceeded to remove the decay, filled the cavity, took an impression for a new crown, and gave me a temporary crown. I returned in 10 days for the permanent crown, and it looks more natural than my other two crowns. Total cost was $320 plus $50 for the filling. I saved over $1,000. A taxi drove me back to the border (no charge). I saved over $1,000 and the experience was great. Here is Dr. Shirley Baker’s number (619) 270-2165. Please let them know you read about this in the North County Sun.
Advisory #3: Beware of the “Great Promise”. These agents convincingly tell you that they list and sell most of their own listings, with no other agent involved . . . and because of this, they will lower the total listing commission from 5 or 6% to 3% when they sell your home themselves. The truth is, very few agents list and sell their own listings! This is easily verified by an MLS printout of SOLD listings that clearly shows the listing and selling offices involved in all the sales. Are they the same offices? . . . probably not. Advisory #4: Beware of a lower than normal commission posted in the MLS to “buyer’s broker”. While commissions are negotiable, money motivates sales people. Buyer’s agents typically expect a minimum of 2.5% for selling a median priced home . . . and they deserve it! If less than 2.5% is proposed by your listing agent, ask them
for an MLS printout of the listings for your neighborhood that will clearly show the commissions paid to other buyer brokers. Rarely will you see less than 2.5%. You want maximum agent motivation to sell your home by offering at least 2.5% to the buyer’s broker. This advisory to home sellers is provided as a courtesy by David Boe, owner and broker of Boe Real Estate; sharing 30-years of local broker experience from selling over 1,000 homes. David Boe personally handles all the negotiations and required paperwork. David Boe has saved his buyers and sellers thousands of dollars with reduced commissions to sellers and rebates to buyers. You can reach David Boe at his direct line at (760) 846-0486 or visit www. DavidBoe.com. CalBRE#00672393.
January 11-February 11 and encounters, demonstrating how sound can convey emotion and deepen the connections among people. Events include drop-in concerts, informal conversations, hands-on experiments, and up-close encounters with artists throughout the month. Tickets are currently on sale for San Diego Symphony performances. Other ticket information can be found at each partner organization’s website. For more information call (619) 235-804 or visit www.sandiegosymphony.org/itsabouttime.
Save Hundreds or Thousands of Dollars By Having Dental Work Done In Tijuana By Andy Lee I have a very good dental plan, but it doesn’t cover gums, molar crowns, some root canals, bridges, etc. I recently cracked the porcelain of a 15-year old crown and it wasn’t covered under my dental insurance. I called a few San Diego dental offices and was quoted between $1,100– $1,500 for a porcelain over metal crown. I went online to look at dentist reviews, and found a dentist in Tijuana, Shirley Baker, D.D.S. She was advertising permanent porcelain crowns for $320. Her Englishspeaking receptionist convinced me that I should give it a try. The next morning I drove to the border and parked my car on the U.S. side and walked across. It’s a bit of a walk and you should bring a friend. The dental office had a yellow taxi waiting for me (no charge!) The driver spoke perfect English and in 5 minutes we arrived at the office. There was a coffee shop on the first floor lobby. I bought a latte. The elevator person opened the elevator door and used her card and pushed the 3rd floor button for me. I opened the door and the office looked just as nice as any
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The Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation was recently awarded the Community Impact Award by the Carlsbad Chamber for its efforts in educating 8,035 elementary school-age children during the past year. Over 25,000 people visit the Discovery Center at the Agua Hedionda Lagoon annually, and it’s truly a remarkable place to rent for holiday parties, children’s parties, weddings, bridal showers, anniversaries, graduation celebrations, corporate events, and much more. Their annual Astronomy Night takes place on December 1. Families and friends are invited to view the constellations of the early winter sky. Check their website for other upcoming events. The Discovery Center is nestled on a site that offers breathtaking views of the lagoon, more than 750 native plants, wildlife and glorious sunsets from almost every angle. All rooms in the Discovery Center open to patios and gardens. The main patio is a favorite setting to wine, dine and dance! The patio consists of approximately 220 square feet of open space along the west side of the Discovery Center. Couples enjoy exchanging their vows under the gazebo, but the setting makes a gorgeous backdrop for any special event or occasion. The 3,800-square foot building features the magnificent Rotunda Room, a 26-foot by 24-foot space with wood beam cathedral ceilings, candelabra chandelier, and glass doors that open onto the lagoon and patios. Other Discovery Center facilities include the Rancho Room, Native American Room (conference room), patios, kitchen facilities and even the paved parking lot. These spaces can accommodate groups ranging in size from 12 to 300 depending on the seating style. For your next gathering, rent a room or the entire facility! The Discovery Center located at 1580 Cannon Road in Carlsbad is available for rent to the public during open hours and after hours. Rentals are $150/hour for members of the Foundation and $200/hour for non-members. The rental fee after hours (after 4:00 p.m.) is a $300 flat rate for members and $200 per hour for non-members. Children’s birthday parties range from $100 to $575 depending on the package. Call (760) 804-1969 or visit www.aguahedionda. org/special-events.
San Diego Symphony’s It’s About Time: A Festival of Rhythm. Sound. And Place San Diego Symphony presents the third annual It’s About Time: A Festival of Rhythm. Sound. And Place from January 11 to February 11. The festival explores the myriad of ways percussion music connects people to the world and to nature. It is curated by percussionist, conductor, author and University of California San Diego professor Steven Schick and several of San Diego’s performing arts organizations. During the month-long celebration, the festival features more than 25 performances, installations, conversations
The Rose Ensemble Performs at La Jolla’s St. James by-the-Sea
Home Sellers Advisory Advisory #1: Beware of the “High Price” listing presentation. These agents have one goal and that is to get a signed listing contract by presenting an unrealistic high list price, and knowing that the seller will eventually have to lower the list price to sell their home. Two clever responses can help sellers mitigate this scenario. Advisory #2: Beware of the “Universal Phone Call” that goes something like this; “Hello, I have a buyer interested in buying your home, are you interested in selling?” Truth is very few of these solicitation calls have a specific buyer. If you answer yes to their question, then simply ask them to put their buyer’s name on a “single party” listing agreement, so your obligation to pay a reduced commission is only if that specific buyer buys your home.
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Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
Oceanside Harbor Parade of Lights
December 28, 10am The scenic, bayside streets of downtown San Diego come alive with the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade on December 28. As always, this exciting family event precedes the Holiday Bowl football game. The parade brings together world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams and the longest procession of enormous balloons in the country—even more than Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Over 100,000 street-side spectators and a nationwide television audience can enjoy the
parade. The parade is free to view but grandstand tickets are available online for $22. They may also be purchased at the grandstands on the day of the parade for $25 cash only. Grandstand seating sold out last year, so spectators are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. Grandstands are located at the intersection of Harbor Drive and Ash Street. Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade takes place along North Harbor Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www.holidaybowl.com.
December 9, 6-10pm Bring a blanket and hot chocolate and find a comfortable spot to watch this year’s Parade of Lights celebration on December 9 from 6 to 10pm. Fishing boats, sail boats, yachts, kayaks and dinghies are decked out with festive lights, circling Oceanside Harbor and enchanting onlookers. Many of the boats feature people dressed up like Santa, waving to the crowd. One of the best viewing spots is along the side of the Oceanside Harbor near the fishing dock and police station. From this vantage point, spectators can watch the parade twice. The concrete walkway that surrounds much of the harbor also offers a good view of the parade. For more information call (760) 722-5751 or visit www. ci.oceanside.ca.us.
San Diego International Auto Show December 28-January 1 The San Diego International Auto Show revs up on December 28 and runs through January 1 at San Diego Convention Center. The show has an incredible variety of new vehicles under one roof, including over 400 vehicles from 40 global manufacturers. The 2017 and 2018 model-year vehicles on display feature the newest technology to enhance the driving experience, all packaged in luxurious interiors and wrapped in cutting edge designs. The Exotics Vault is 15,000 square feet dedicated to vehicles
from manufacturers like Porsche, Maserati, Ferrari, Lotus and Aston Martin. Attendees have a chance to get behind the wheel themselves at Test Drive events or take a thrilling ride on an off-road inspired indoor test track at Camp Jeep. The show is as “green” as ever with the return of Think Blue Eco-Center, featuring the latest in fuel-saving and environmentally-friendly technologies. Electric Vehicle Day, presented by San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), takes place on December 29. Representatives from SDG&E provide information on special low electricity rates available
to electric vehicle drivers through a series of EV101 talks. Families won’t want to miss Chevy Family Day on December 31 from 10am to 9pm, when kids 12 and under receive free admission with a paid adult. Sponsored by San Diego County Chevrolet Dealers, the day is packed with fun activities for the entire family, including superhero appearances and games. San Diego International Auto Show takes place at San Diego Convention Center, which is located at 111 West Harbor Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www. sdautoshow.com.
ECDS Kids-to-Kids Gift Giving Program Highlights the Spirit of the Season There’s a unique tradition at Encinitas Country Day School that, since 1988, has taught thousands of children the joys of giving and receiving gifts for the holidays. It’s called “Kids-to-Kids”, and here’s how it works: Students are encouraged to fill a gift bag or new backpack with gifts for a child of their same age and gender. The special part is the student selects gifts that he or she would like for himself or herself. They are encouraged to pick out a gift that they would enjoy receiving. It’s suggested that they also include useful personal grooming items like a toothbrush and toothpaste, hairbrush, etc., as well as necessary clothing such as socks, and underwear for his/her intended recipient. In years past, the founder of Kids-to-Kids and a small band of tireless workers picked up the gift packages assem-
bled by ECDS students and made timely, personal deliveries to local children in need at shelters, migrant camps, hospitals and orphanages. Ever since its founder passed away a few years ago, ECDS families’ donations have gone to Interfaith Community Services, a non-profit organization in Escondido that supports homeless individuals and families, as well as migrant workers in need throughout North San Diego County. “Over the years, the Kids-to-Kids effort has become an important aspect of the character development program at our school. It is a wonderful way to reinforce the concept of sharing through genuine action,” said ECDS Executive Director Kathleen Porterfield. Preparing a Kids-to-Kids package can be a special time
New Year’s Eve Dining and Party Directory
Le Papagayo NYE Party Ring in the New Year at Le Papagayo’s New Year’s Eve Party with delicious pre-fix menu and great live music by John Bennett and Friends. Make reservations now for one of their dinner seatings. Le Papagayo is located at 1002 North Coast Highway 101, Encinitas. For more information call (760) 944-8252 or visit www.lepapagayoleucadia.com. Belly Up Tavern Celebrate NYE with Big Head Todd and The Monsters at Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach. Tickets are $85 advance -$90. Doors open at 8:30pm. The Belly Up is located at 143 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach. 21 or older. Call (858) 481-8140 or visit www.bellyup.com. Frozen Fairgrounds NYE Ice Skaking with music, food, drinks for kids and adults at Del Mar Fairgrounds. www.frozenfairgrounds.com Ignite Bistro and Wine Spot–NYE Celebration Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a special four-course fixed dinner menu. There are seating options at 4, 6 and 8pm. Live music begins at 9pm in the lounge and there is also a DJ on the patio. Ignite is located at 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 438-7800 or visit www.ignitecarlsbad.com. Seafire Restaurant + Bar NYE Celebration New Year’s Eve will be delicious and exciting at Seafire. Make reservations now for a very special NYE dinner and celebration. Party to live music on the heated patio with party favors and Champagne. The kitchen stays open all night until they close. They have a full bar. Seafire is located at 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 603-9672 or visit www.seafirerestaurantcarlsbad.com. It’s Tabu Sushi NYE NYE Party with dinner and fun night with complimentary champagne toast at 12 o’clock. Music, party favors, full bar with drink specials, raffle prizes, very festive. Call for reservations and get 10% OFF! 344 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos 92078. For more information call (760) 591-0811. Solterra Winery and Kitchen Solterra welcomes NYE revelers with an outstanding three-course Prix Fixe dinner with wine pairings. You’ll also be able to order off the menu. They’ll have live music, the countdown live on their gigantic big screen in the wood barrel room, party favors, craft brews on tap and award winning wine selections. Call (760) 230-2970 or visit www.solterrawinery.com. Pacifica Del Mar NYE party with Happy Hour All Night and DJ! Enjoy a 5-course, prix fixe menu with a complimentary champagne toast.
for your child to show appreciation for all that he or she has, and develop the compassion and caring that comes from thinking of others. It’s suggested that if you’d like your child or grandchild to participate in this type of holiday gift-giving effort for a local child in need, help your child prepare a package for someone of his or her same age and gender, and deliver it to Interfaith Community Services in Escondido, or to a local place of worship or service organization.
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Award-winning coastal cuisine with stunning Pacific Ocean views. Two seatings. Party favors and complimentary midnight hors d’oeuvres. Free Valet Parking. Make your reservations early. Call (858) 792-0476 or visit www.pacificadelmar.com. Vigilucci’s New Year’s Eve 3-course prix fixe menu with a complimentary glass of Prosecco. They will have live music and party favors at Vigilucci’s Trattoria Italiana in Encinitas. Their Seafood and Steakhiuse in Carlsbad also offers a 3 course prix fixe menu with complimentary glass of Prosecco. For more information visit www.vigiluccis.com. San Diego Maritime Museum Guests ring in the New Year in a classy glitzy lounge aboard the historic steam ferryboat Berkeley, overlooking San Diego Bay from 9pm to 1am. Live music from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, full bar, appetizers, photo booth, big dessert buffet, dancing, balloon drop at midnight, champagne toast. Party hats, noisemakers, from 9 to 1am. 21+ yrs. Visit www.sdmaritime.org. Bushfire Kitchen Bushfire will be open until 9pm New Year’s Eve. Their Kitchen offers a healthy menu from Brisket to Burgers to Grilled Fish. Their festively lit outside patio has a beer and wine bar. Bushfire Kitchen is located at 2602 Del Mar Heights Rd, Del Mar. Call (858) 461-0946 or visit www.bushfirekitchen.com. Northern Spirits Ring in the New Year with a delicious Thai dinner, then celebrate with a DJ and Karaoke, drink specials to 1am. Northern Spirits is located at 727 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92069 Call (760) 736-9996 or visit www.nattiyathai.com. 10 Twenty Prime End the year with a memorable steak or seafood dinner. 10 Twenty Prime has a lively full bar with drink specials, an expansive indoor room with white table cloths and outdoor patio seating. Enjoy the finest steaks, barbecue ribs, fresh fish and exemplary service. 10 Twenty Prime is located at 1020 West San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos. Call (760) 736-4343. Firenze Trattoria Firenze Trattoria offers a special gourmet New Year’s Eve menu, live music and party favors. It is located at 162 South Rancho Santa Fe Road, Encinitas. For more information call (760) 944-9000 or visit www.firenzetrattoria.com. Sheraton Carlsbad There will be a family-friendly NYE Superheroes and Villains party at the Sheraton Carlsbad. Enjoy a night filled with superb food, drinks, entertainment, children’s activities and unforgettable memories. Indulge at the adult and child buffet style dinner and dessert bar with a live DJ sure to keep everyone on the dance floor. For tickets visit www. sheratoncarlsbad.com.
Gregorio’s–Carlsbad Village Gregorio’s Restaurant is open New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Gregorio’s serves authentic Italian cuisine at very reasonable prices. There is a full bar and beautiful outdoor patio. They are located at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive, Suite 208, Carlsbad. Call (760) 720-1132 or visit www. gregoriosrestaurant.com. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Their NYE event takes place at both Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens locations until 1am. No cover charge. Rare and vintage Stone beers, music, food, craft beers, wine, DJ and dancing. For more information visit www.stonebrewing.com. New Year’s Eve at Fairmont Grand Del Mar Resort Offering four, five, and nine-course dining options. The Grand New Year’s Eve Party is from 9:30pm to 1:30am. The event features a DJ and dancing. Partygoers receive a glass of sparkling wine. Club M also hosts a New Year’s Party from 9:30pm to 1am. Dance into the New Year with live music. The Grand Del Mar is located at 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego. Call (858) 314-2700 or visit www. fairmont.com/san-diego. Pour House–Oceanside Join New Year’s Eve Party with live music by Led Zeppelin tribute band Custard Pie. No Cover. They have a full liquor bar, great food, and dancing. Pour House is located at 1903 South Coast Highway, Oceanside. Call (760) 730-5944 or visit www.pourhouseoceanside.com. Legoland Kids’ NYE New Year’s Eve festivities kick off early at Legoland California Resort with a party that lets kids ring in 2018 without missing their bedtime. Like the famous ball drop in Times Square, Kids’ New Year’s Eve features live music, entertainers and a countdown with a huge Lego brick that drops 22 feet. The ball drop is followed by a fireworks display at 6pm. Call (760) 918-5346 or visit www.legoland.com. The Marine Room NYE The fabulous La Jolla Marine Room is offering 5-course menu 8:30 seating $175/pp and 3-course menu $105/pp. NYE celebration with music by Whitney Shay Band. (858) 964-1977 www.marineroom.com Big Night San Diego at the Hilton Bayfront The Hilton Bayfront transforms into the perfect place to celebrate the New Year, with 10 party areas, 8 dance floors, drinks included, first-class cuisine and a huge midnight celebration. From 9pm to 2am. For more information visit www.bignightsandiego.com.
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New Rum Exhibit Opens at Maritime Museum of San Diego Japanese Friendship Maritime Museum of San Diego opened its latest exhiblittle-known connection to San Diego,” said Dr. Raymond Garden’s Coming of it, Rum: Sailors, Pirates and Prohibition, Ashley, Ph.D., K.C.I., President/CEO of the on November 4, in the Gould Eddy Gallery Maritime Museum of San Diego. “The exhibit Age Celebration aboard the steam ferry Berkeley. The interaccovers more than 400 years, ranging from the tive exhibit tells the story of the new world’s first distilled spirit from its origins on 17th century Caribbean sugar cane plantations to modern trendy cocktail lounges. Using exhibits, artifacts and 3D displays, visitors can uncover stories of pirates, American and British sailors and San Diego smugglers. “We are thrilled to present the story of rum, the part it played in the rich history of sea-going men, and its
early distilling process, rum’s role in American politics, including slavery, piracy, and prohibition. It’s an engaging and educational experience that rum, maritime and history buffs will enjoy.” The exhibit is included with general admission to the museum. Maritime Museum of San Diego is located at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. For more information and tickets call 619-234-9153 or visit sdmaritime.org.
San Diego Humane Society’s Holiday Mutt Mixers December 1, 8, and 9 Pet owners can socialize with other dog lovers while teaching their own dog how to be calm around exciting distractions at San Diego Humane Society’s Holiday Mutt Mixer events. The events take place on December 1 at 6pm on the San Diego campus, December 8 at 6pm on the Oceanside campus, and December 9 at 12pm on the Escondido campus. Behavior and training specialists will be on hand
to answer training questions. Complimentary desserts and dog treats are provided. Photo opportunities with Santa are provided through Flickr. There should be one dog per human handler and dogs should be at least four months old, up-to-date on shots and on-leash. There is a $10 suggested cover charge for the event. For more information call (619) 243-3432 or visit sdhumane.org.
Coaster Holiday Express Offers Two Days of Holiday Festivities December 9-10 North County Transit District’s Coaster Holiday Express is back this year for an entire weekend with five trains full of holiday fun. Riders can visit with the Ice Princess and the Snow Queen and share Christmas wishes with Santa. They can also snap pictures with the characters, write a letter to Santa Claus and sing along with carolers, while enjoying the coastal views on a one-hour round-trip train ride from Oceanside to Solana Beach. Trains depart at 10am, 12pm
and 2pm on December 9 and at 10am and 12pm on December 10. Tickets will sell outfast for this year’s event. Oceanside Transit Center is located at 235 South Tremont Street, Oceanside. For more information call (760) 9666500 or visit www.gonctd.com.
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The Japanese Friendship Garden (JFG), Azunakai, and the San Diego Yokohama Sister City Society are proud to host its third annual Seijin-shiki Coming of Age Ceremony event on Sunday, January 7, at the JFG’s Inamori Pavilion. The Coming of Age Ceremony (Seijin-shiki) is an important rite of passage for many young Japanese adults in Japan, just turning twenty years old. Many will attend a ceremony at their local community center, dressed in traditional kimono or western suits to celebrate the new chapter in their lives. Unmarried women have the chance to wear the elaborate long-sleeved kimono called furisode. Students ages 18-22 from all cultures and backgrounds are highly encouraged to attend this event. When possible, please wear the traditional clothes of your culture to represent it and bring an exciting dynamic to the event. This is a formal attire event with speeches, entertainment, and food. Kimono rentals are offered by Yuko Niwa and photography by Pacific Fusion Photography. Packages are sold separately. Cost to attend: $15 Students, $25 Adult Guests. For more information, contact Frederick Hewett at (619) 232-2721.
Warwick’s Book Signing and Event Calendar 12/5 Dennis Leary – Why We Don’t Suck, 7pm; Matt Coyle – Blood Truth, 7:30pm 1/5 Robert Crais – The Wanted, 7:30pm 1/8 Georgia Hunter – We Were the Lucky Ones, 7:30pm 1/9 Booked for Lunch with Georgia Hunter, 11:45am 1/11 Ken Druck – Courageous Aging, 7:30pm 1/16 Kimberly Ann Johnson – The Fourth Trimester, 7:30pm 1/25 Gregory Boyle – Barking to the Choir, 7:30pm 1/30 Melanie Benjamin – The Girls in the Picture, 7:30pm Warwick’s is located at 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla. For more information call (858) 454-0347 or visit www. warwicks.com
Christmas Light Viewing Directory Here’s a list of the best Christmas lighted homes and neighborhoods in North County and throughout San Diego. We try to keep this list current but each year some homes go away and new ones are added. We encourage you to follow our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ TheGriswoldAwardsSanDiego/ and post your own photos and video clips. We give Christmas gifts to the most extreme and best photos and video clips. CARLSBAD, 92009 Dan and Jeanette’s home 7607 Romeria Street just off of La Costa Avenue. Every year, there are more and more lights and decorations. Rock waterfall in the front yard, surfing Santa, and front bay window scene of Ski Slope and skiers. SAN MARCOS, 92069 Bill Gilfillen’s home 1639 Knob Hill. Off Nordahl Rd. Between Tam O’ Shanter Dr. & Augusta Dr. 24th year of decorating. 90,000+ lights plus Carnival, North Pole, and Santa’s Wild Animal Park themes. Meet Santa on select nights. www.christmasonknobhill.com SAN MARCOS, 92078 Custer Ave, off Twin Oaks Valley Rd in Savona condo development. Young families getting in the holiday spirit with their home Christmas displays and lights. LA COSTA, 92009 Circulo Sequoia Street in La Costa Oaks neighborhood. Many well lighted homes in this neighborhood near La Costa Canyon High School. LA COSTA, 92009 Corintia and Unicornio. Drive around the neighborhood, especially toward the top of the hill where streets have awesome home light displays. ENCINITAS, 92024 Coast Hwy 101 at the Self Realization Fellowship Center (SRF) Overlooking Swamis Beach, the unique building structure is a beautiful sight to see all lit up. OLIVENHAIN, 92024 Just off Rancho Santa Fe Road at 11th Street and Marisa. Many beautifully lighted large homes. Tastefully decorated with lots of lights. One of the houses sometimes has a hot chocolate stand. Kids earned over $300 in one night with donations. VISTA, 92083 1120 Highland Dr, Vista (Lifeway Baptist Church, off Melrose, between Olive & Los Angeles. Free Living Nativity event for the whole family. www.lifewaychurchvista.com OCEANSIDE, 92057 3648 Esplanade St Oceanside, Christmas at Ivey Glenn Community. Holiday lights synchronized to 89.9 FM. OCEANSIDE, 92056 2329 Snead Dr Oceanside. Animated Santa & Nativity Scene. Santa arrives by hot air balloon, nativity scene, animated elves, Santa village light display. Christmas scene in the garage. OCEANSIDE, 92056 1615 Quiet Hills Dr Oceanside. Christmas on Quiet
Hills. Lights synchronized to songs on 87.9FM. POWAY, 92064 12631 Stoutwood St. Off Twin Peaks Rd. & Deerwood St. Nicknamed “The Griswolds.” Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, 5:30-10 pm weekdays, 11 pm weekends. Hickory Ct./Hickory St., 12659 Butterwood Ct. and Rockrose Ct. All off Twin Peaks Rd. & Silverset St. named “Candy Cane Courts.” Entire cul-de-sacs are lit up. Dec. 10 to Dec. 24, 6-9 pm. RANCHO PENASQUITOS, 92129 On Oviedo Street off Black Mountain Rd. “Christmas Card Lane.” Lighted Christmas cards in front of every home. Also enter off Twin Trails Dr., Carmel Mountain Rd., (southwest corner of the area), Ellingham St., Renato St., Oviedo St., Twin Trails Dr., Barrymore St., Rotherham Ave., Talca Ave., Talca Ct., Allenbrook Way, Davenport Ave., Amber Sky Ln. Dec. 11 to Dec. 31, dusk-10 pm. CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH, 92128 Fairway Village, west side of Stoney Gate Pl. 85+ homes decorated. Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, 5:30-10:30 pm. Neighborhood Block Party on Dec. 17, with food, entertainment, Santa, musicians, carolers and more, from 6-10 p.m. FALLBROOK Reche Road just West of Green Canyon. Over 100,000 lights that are choreographed to music. Snow machines add to the effect. Lights are on thru New Years night, 6pm–9pm Tues-Sun, with display staying on longer the week of Christmas. Just enter U-turn driveway from the West and tune your car radio to 90.5FM. FALLBROOK Curtis Mueller’s spectacular Christmas light show featuring concert lighting effects, lasers, and fog. Visit www.brightchristmasshow. com for show schedule and address. CLAIREMONT, 92117 Lana Dr. & Jamar. Off Mt. Abernathy Ave. Circular Street. 40+ homes decorated. Dec. 10- 27. 4670 Norwalk Ave. Off Clairemont Mesa Blvd./Moraga Ave. Dec. 11 to Jan. 1, 7-10 pm, weekends 7-11 pm. LA MESA, Bob’s Christmas Wonderland. 7171 Cornell, La Mesa. Bob’s Christmas Wonderland in La Mesa is a single residence with the heart of an entire neighborhood. Visitors are welcomed with artisan detailed decorations including trains, many automated, moving pieces as well as a miniature drive-in theater playing “Disney’s Magical Christmas.” Hot chocolate, apple cider and fresh popcorn are available. ALLIED GARDENS, 92120 7048 Hillsboro St. Off Waring and Princess View. Dec. 10–24, dusk-10 pm. CHULA VISTA, 91910, 91911, 91914, 91915 Whitney St./ Mankato. Circle between First and Second Ave. off H St. & 1st Ave. “Christmas Circle.” 55+ homes decorated. Dec. 10–26, 5-10 pm. EAST SAN DIEGO, 92113 1523 48th St. Off Federal Blvd. & 48 St. Dec. 4-24, 5-10 pm. 4641 Craigie St. Off Highway 94 and 47th. Nicely decorated home. Dec. 10–24. Dusk to 10 pm EL CAJON, 92021 Jingle Bell Hill (also known as Pepper Dr. Lights). Solomon Ave./Pegeen Pl. and surrounding area. Off 67 & Bradley. Celebrating the Reason theme. Dec. 9-26, Mon-Th 6-9 pm, Fri-Sun 6-10
pm. 11456 Pegeen Pl. Nightmare Before Christmas theme, complete with Jack, Sally, Zero, the Mayor & Oogie Boogie. Dec. 5 – 26, Mon-Th 6-9pm, Fri-Sun 6-10pm. LOMITA, 92114 (near Lemon Grove) 689 Meadowbrook Dr. Off Jamacha Rd. South of Lemon Grove. Many lights on home. Dec. 8 to Jan. 1, dusk to 10pm. Santa and Mrs. Claus may be out to greet the week of Dec. 17–23. OCEAN BEACH 4729 Newport Ave, Ocean Beach. The Olson family’s gift to the community, their home’s lights are synchronized to music (FM 89.7) and operate Monday–Thursday, and Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6 to 11pm. Map SAN CARLOS, 92119 6296 Lake Arrowhead Dr. Between Dallas and Lake Murray Lights, Santa Clause, animated window scenes Dec. 5 to Dec. 27, dusk to 10pm. SAN CARLOS, 92119 Block of 7900 and 8000 Hillandale Dr. Off Mission Gorge & Deerfield. Many lights, plus tree on top of home. Dec. 1–31, 5-9pm. SANTEE, 92071 Sunburst Santee. Tomel Court, off Magnolia. Many homes, Starlight Circle. Dec. 17 to Dec. 26, 7-10pm. SANTEE, 92071 9835 Pebble Beach Dr. Displays on house and yard set up to music. Dec. 1 to Dec. 31, dusk to 10pm SERRA MESA/MISSION VILLAGE, 92123 2621 Raymell Dr. Yard decorated like Christmas Town from A Nightmare before Christmas. Dec. 10 to Dec. 30, dusk-10 pm. SERRA MESA/MISSION VILLAGE 92123- Yard decorated as Christmas Town from A Nightmare before Christmas. Dec. 10 to Dec. 24, dusk to 10pm. TIERRASANTA, 92124 5306 Belardo Dr. Off Via Valarta & Via Playa De Cortes. 95,000 lights, including many homemade decorations, all sequenced and animated to music. Tune radio to 89.7 FM to hear the lights dance. Dec. 1 to Dec. 26, 5:30-10 pm. www.belardolights. com 11626 Papagallo Ct. Off Colina Dorado or Calle De Vida. Thomas the Tank Engine theme. Dec. 3 to Dec. 30, 6-10 pm. 10927 Baroque Lane. A North Pole themed Christmas featuring a 20-ft lighted Santa and a Christmas Village. Dec. 9–28, 6-9:30 pm.
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Cal State San Marcos Men’s Basketball
Cal State San Marcos Women’s Basketball
12/2 vs. UC San Diego, 7:30pm 12/9 @ Cal Poly Pomona, 7:30pm 12/17 @ Cal State Dominguez Hills, 7:30pm 12/19 @ Cal State Los Angeles, 7:30pm 12/29 @ Stanislaus State, 7:30pm 12/31 vs. San Francisco State, 3pm 1/5 vs. Chico State, 7:30pm 1/6 vs. Humboldt State, 7:30pm 1/11 @ Cal State East Bay, 7:30pm 1/13 @ Cal State Monterey Bay, 7:30pm 1/20 vs. Stanislaus State, 7:30pm 1/23 @ UC San Diego, 7:30pm 1/25 vs. Sonoma State, 7:30pm Home games take place at The Sports Center, which is located at 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.
12/2 vs. UC San Diego, 5:30pm 12/9 @ Cal Poly Pomona, 5:30pm 12/17 @ Cal State Dominguez Hills, 5:30pm 12/19 @ Cal State Los Angeles, 5:30pm 12/29 @ Stanislaus State, 5:30pm 12/31 vs. San Francisco State, 1pm 1/5 vs. Chico State, 5:30pm 1/6 vs. Humboldt State, 5:30pm 1/11 @ Cal State East Bay, 5:30pm 1/13 @ Cal State Monterey Bay, 1:30pm 1/20 vs. Stanislaus State, 5:30pm 1/25 vs. Sonoma State, 5:30pm Home games take place at The Sports Center, which is located at 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos. For more information visit www.csusmcougars.com.
San Diego State Aztecs Men’s Basketball 12/3 vs. Bradley University, 3pm 12/9 vs. UC Berkeley, 2pm 12/21 vs. Gonzaga University, 7pm 12/27 @ University of Wyoming, 6pm 12/30 vs. Utah State, 7pm 1/2 @ Colorado State, 6pm 1/9 vs. San Jose State, 8pm 1/13 @ Boise state, 7pm 1/17 vs. Fresno State, 8pm 1/20 @ University of New Mexico, 4pm 1/24 vs. Colorado State, 8pm 1/27 @ University of Nevada Las Vegas, 7pm Home games take place at Viejas Arena, which is located at 5500 Canyon Crest Drive, San Diego. For more information visit www.goaztecs.com.
San Diego Sockers – Indoor Soccer 12/1 @ Tacoma Stars, 7:35pm 12/3 vs. Sonora Soles, 5:05pm 12/17 vs. Turlock Express, 5:05pm 12/22 @ Ontario Fury, 7:05pm 1/5 @ Turlock Express, 7:05pm 1/7 vs. Turlock Express, 5:05pm 1/12 vs. Tacoma Stars, 7:35pm 1/18 @ Ontario Fury, 7:05pm 1/20 @ Sonora Soles, 7:05pm 1/21 vs. Ontario Fury, 5:05pm 1/26 @ Turlock Express, 7:05pm 1/28 @ Monterrey Flash, 3:05pm Home games take place at Valley View Casino Center, which is located at 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego. For more information visit www.sdsockers.com.
Los Angeles Lakers Basketball Schedule 12/2 @ Denver Nuggets, 6pm 12/3 vs. Houston Rockets, 6:30pm 12/7 @ Philadelphia 76ers, 5pm 12/9 @ Charlotte Hornets, 4pm 12/12 @ New York Knicks, 4pm 12/14 @ Cleveland Cavaliers, 5pm 12/18 vs. Golden State Warriors, 7:30pm 12/20 @ Houston Rockets, 5pm 12/22 @ Golden State Warriors, 7:30pm 12/23 vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 6:30pm 12/25 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:30pm 12/27 vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 7:30pm 12/29 vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 7:30pm 12/31 @ Houston Rockets, 4pm 1/1 @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 5pm 1/3 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 7:30pm 1/5 vs. Charlotte Hornets, 7:30pm 1/7 vs. Atlanta Hawks, 6:30pm 1/9 vs. Sacramento Kings, 7:30pm 1/11 vs. San Antonio Spurs, 7:30pm 1/13 @ Dallas Mavericks, 11am 1/15 @ Memphis Grizzlies, 2:30pm 1/17 @ Oklahoma City Thunder, 5pm 1/19 vs. Indiana Pacers, 7:30pm 1/21 vs. New York Knicks, 12:30pm 1/23 vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30pm 1/26 @ Chicago Bulls, 5pm 1/28 @ Toronto Raptors, 3pm 1/31 @ Orlando Magic, 4pm Home games take place at Staples Center, which is located at 1111 South Figueroa, Los Angeles. For more information visit www.nba.com.
UC San Diego Men’s Basketball 12/2 @ Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm 12/8 vs. Cal State Monterey Bay, 7:30pm 12/17 @ Cal State Los Angeles, 7:30pm 12/19 @ Cal State Dominguez Hills, 3:30pm 12/29 vs. San Francisco State, 7:30pm 12/31 @ Stanislaus State, 4pm 1/5 vs. Humboldt State, 7:30pm 1/6 vs. Chico State, 7:30pm 1/11 @ Cal State Monterey Bay, 7:30pm 1/13 @ Cal State East Bay, 3:30pm 1/18 vs. Stanislaus State, 7:30pm 1/23 vs. Cal State San Marcos, 7:30pm 1/27 vs. Sonoma State, 7:30pm Home games take place at RIMAC Arena, which is located at 9730 Hopkins Drive, La Jolla. For more information visit www.ucsdtritons.com.
NFL PLAYOFFS AND BOWL GAMES January 6-7 — Wild Card Playoffs. January 13-14 — Divisional Playoffs. January 20 — East-West Shrine Game, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida. January 21 — AFC and NFC Championship Games. January 27 — Senior Bowl, Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama. January 28 — NFL Pro Bowl, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida. February 4 — Super Bowl LII, U.S. Bank Stadium, Minnesota.
Los Angeles Clippers Basketball Schedule 12/2 @ Dallas Mavericks, 11am 12/3 @ Minnesota Timberwolves, 4pm 12/6 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:30pm 12/9 vs. Washington Wizards, 12:30pm 12/11 vs. Toronto Raptors, 7:30pm 12/13 @ Orlando Magic, 4pm 12/15 @ Washington Wizards, 4pm 12/16 @ Miami Heat, 5pm 12/18 @ San Antonio Spurs, 5:30pm 12/20 vs. Phoenix Suns, 7:30pm 12/22 @ Houston Rockets, 5pm 12/23 @ Memphis Grizzlies, 5pm 12/26 vs. Sacramento Kings, 7:30pm 12/29 @ Los Angeles Lakers, 7:30pm 12/31 vs. Charlotte Hornets, 4pm 1/2 vs. Memphis Grizzlies, 7:30pm 1/4 vs. Oklahoma City Thunder, 7:30pm 1/6 vs. Golden State Warriors, 12:30pm 1/8 vs. Atlanta Hawks, 7:30pm 1/10 @ Golden State Warriors, 7:30pm 1/11 @ Sacramento Kings, 7pm 1/13 vs. Sacramento Kings, 12:30pm 1/15 vs. Houston Rockets, 7:30pm 1/17 vs. Denver Nuggets, 7:30pm 1/20 @ Utah Jazz, 6pm 1/22 vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 7:30pm 1/24 vs. Boston Celtics, 7:30pm 1/26 @ Memphis Grizzlies, 5pm 1/28 @ New Orleans Pelicans, 1pm 1/30 vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 7:30pm Home games take place at Staples Center, which is located at 1111 South Figueroa, Los Angeles. For more information visit www.nba.com.
San Diego Gulls Hockey 12/1 @ Ontario Reign, 7pm 12/5 @ Milwaukee Admirals, 5pm 12/6 @ Chicago Wolves, 5pm 12/9 @ Iowa Wild, 5pm 12/13 vs. Stockton Heat, 7pm 12/16 vs. Stockton Heat, 7pm 12/22 vs. Ontario Reign, 7pm 12/23 @ Ontario Reign, 3pm 12/27 vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 7pm 12/30 @ Texas Stars, 5pm 12/31 @ San Antonio Rampage, 1pm 1/3 @ Texas Stars, 5:30pm 1/5 vs. San Jose Barracudas, 7pm 1/6 vs. San Jose Barracudas, 7pm 1/10 vs. Chicago Wolves, 7pm 1/13 vs. Tucson Roadrunners, 7pm 1/15 @ Tucson Roadrunners, 6:05pm 1/17 @ Tucson Roadrunners, 9am 1/19 vs. San Jose Barracudas, 7pm 1/20 vs. San Jose Barracudas, 7pm 1/26 @ Bakersfield Condors, 7pm 1/27 @ Bakersfield Condors, 7pm Home games take place at Valley View Casino Center, which is located at 3500 Sports Arena Boulevard, San Diego. For more information visit www.sandiegogulls.com.
NCAA COLLEGE BOWL GAMES Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York CELEBRATION BOWL Dec. 16, 2017 | 12 p.m. ET on ABC Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia NEW ORLEANS BOWL Dec. 16, 2017 | 1 p.m. ET on ESPN Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana CURE BOWL Dec. 16, 2017 | 2:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida LAS VEGAS BOWL Dec. 16, 2017 | 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada NEW MEXICO BOWL Dec. 16, 2017 | 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Branch Field at Dreamstyle Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico CAMELLIA BOWL Dec. 16, 2017 | 8 p.m. ET on ESPN Cramton Bowl, Montgomery, Alabama BOCA RATON BOWL Dec. 19, 2017 | 7 p.m. ET on ESPN Howard Schnellenberger Field at FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, Florida FRISCO BOWL Dec. 20, 2017 | 8 p.m. ET on ESPN Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas GASPARILLA BOWL Dec. 21, 2017 | 8 p.m. ET on ESPN Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida BAHAMAS BOWL Dec. 22, 2017 | 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium, Nassau, Bahamas FAMOUS IDAHO POTATO BOWL Dec. 22, 2017 | 4 p.m. ET on ESPN Lyle Smith Field at Albertsons Stadium, Boise, Idaho BIRMINGHAM BOWL Dec. 23, 2017 | 12 p.m. ET on ESPN Legion Field, Birmingham, Alabama ARMED FORCES BOWL Army vs. TBD Dec. 23, 2017 | 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas DOLLAR GENERAL BOWL Dec. 23, 2017 | 7 p.m. ET on ESPN Ladd-Peebles Stadium, Mobile, Alabama HAWAI’I BOWL Dec. 24, 2017 | 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Hawaiian Tel Federal Credit Union Field at Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, Hawai’i HEART OF DALLAS BOWL Dec. 26, 2017 | 1:20 p.m. ET on ESPN Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas QUICK LANE BOWL Dec. 26, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. ET on ESPN Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan CACTUS BOWL Dec. 26, 2017 | 10 p.m. ET on ESPN Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona INDEPENDENCE BOWL Dec. 27, 2017 | 1:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Independence Stadium, Shreveport, Louisiana PINSTRIPE BOWL Dec. 27, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. ET on ESPN
FOSTER FARMS BOWL Dec. 27, 2017 | 8:30 p.m. ET on FOX Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California TEXAS BOWL Dec. 27, 2017 | 9 p.m. ET on ESPN NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas MILITARY BOWL Dec. 28, 2017 | 1:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Jack Stephens Field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland CAMPING WORLD BOWL Dec. 28, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. ET on ESPN Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida ALAMO BOWL Dec. 28, 2017 | 9 p.m. ET on ESPN Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas HOLIDAY BOWL Dec. 28, 2017 | 9 p.m. ET on FOX Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, California BELK BOWL Dec. 29, 2017 | 1 p.m. ET on ESPN Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina SUN BOWL Dec. 29, 2017 | 2 p.m. ET on CBS Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas MUSIC CITY BOWL Dec. 29, 2017 | 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee ARIZONA BOWL Dec. 29, 2017 | 5:30 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network COTTON BOWL CLASSIC Dec. 29, 2017 | 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas TAXSLAYER BOWL Dec. 30, 2017 | 12 p.m. ET EverBank Field, Jacksonville, Florida LIBERTY BOWL Dec. 30, 2017 | 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, Memphis, Tennessee FIESTA BOWL Dec. 30, 2017 | 4 p.m. ET on ESPN University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona ORANGE BOWL Dec. 30, 2017 | 8 p.m. ET on ESPN Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida OUTBACK BOWL Jan. 1, 2018 | 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2 Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida PEACH BOWL Jan. 1, 2018 | 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia CITRUS BOWL Jan. 1, 2018 | 1 p.m. ET on ABC Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Florida ROSE BOWL GAME (CFP SEMIFINALS) Jan. 1, 2018 | 5 p.m. ET on ESPN Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California SUGAR BOWL (CFP SEMIFINALS) Jan. 1, 2018 | 8:45 p.m. ET on ESPN Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP Jan. 8, 2018 | 8 p.m. ET on ESPN Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
GOLF–PGA TOUR 12/1-3 Hero World Challenge in New Providence, Bahamas 12/8-10 QBE Shootout in Naples, Fla. 1/4-7 Sentry Tournament of Champions in Kapalua, Hawaii 1/11-14 Sony Open in Honolulu, Hawaii 1/18-21 CareerBuilder Challenge in La Quinta, Calif. 1/25-28 Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego, Calif. 2/1-4 Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, Ariz. The Farmers Insurance Open takes place at Torrey Pines Golf Course, which is located at 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego. For more information visit www.pgatour.com.
Los Angeles Chargers Football 12/3 vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:05pm 12/10 vs. Washington Redskins, 1:05pm 12/16 @ Kansas City Chiefs, 5:25pm 12/24 @ New York Jets, 10am 12/31 @ Oakland Raiders, 1:25pm Home games take place at StubHub Center, which is located at 18400 South Avalon Boulevard, Carson. For more information visit www.chargers.com.
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Frozen Fairgrounds–Public Ice Rinks and Hockey Fan Fest at Del Mar Fairgrounds
We’re Giving Away Free Tickets! December 15–31 Hit the ice at Del Mar Fairgrounds for the grand opening of Frozen Fairgrounds at Del Mar from December 15 to 31. Skate, play and chill through the holidays. Frozen Fairgrounds features two (2) ice rinks, including a 7,200-square-foot community ice rink, and an NHL-regulation size ice hockey rink, the first ever NHL-sized ice rink to be installed outdoors in San Diego. Holiday public ice skating sessions happen every day, including Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day, and Frozen Fairgrounds will conclude with a New Year’s Eve skate party! There will be public skating, professional hockey, and tons of fun on and off the ice! The hockey Fan Fest has hockey themed on-and-off ice attractions, including a custom-made ice hockey rink jump house, a hardest shot and accuracy shooting challenge, and a mini-street hockey rink. The commu-
nity rink will be holiday-themed, with rental ice skates, music, holiday lights and décor, along with a wide selection of food and beverage offerings for all ages, including adult beverages. Hero’s Cup, an adult ice hockey tournament honoring the military & first responders, featuring teams from Southern California, takes place Dec. 15-17. San Diego Gulls will become the first professional ice hockey team to practice outdoors in San Diego as the team will host an outdoor practice beginning at 10am on Dec. 18. Their practice will be open to the public and free of charge. On Dec. 20 The Gulls will also host a public skating session under the lights from 6-8pm, and guests will have the chance to meet and skate with Gulls players, Gulliver, and the Gulls Girls. On Dec. 18, San Diego State men’s college ice hockey will host Long Beach State at 8:15pm for College Night, in a game free to the public.
On Dec. 19, Military & First Responders Appreciation Day will take place featuring a Wounded Warriors ice hockey game with holiday costumes. On Dec. 21, Frozen Fairgrounds will host both Varsity and Junior Varsity high school hockey tournaments. Starting Dec. 26, 50-plus youth ice hockey teams will compete against one another from all over California. Whether you play ice hockey, figure skate or just love to skate during the holidays, Frozen Fairgrounds at Del Mar has enough ice for everyone! Visit www. frozenfairgrounds.com Win Free Tickets! Enter to win free tickets by visiting www. NorthCountySun.com. fill in the easy entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected, contacted, and confirmed by phone and email. Only one email entry per person is allowed. Best of luck, and see you at Frozen Fairgrounds this holiday season.
2018 Farmers Insurance Open – PGA Golf at Torrey Pines We’re Giving Away Free Tickets January 25-28 Torrey Pines Golf Course once again provides a backdrop for the Farmers Insurance Open, which takes place from January 25 to 28. With defending champion John Rahm, the Farmers Insurance Open is sure to attract a world-class field. Other past champions include Phil Mickelson (three-time winner), Jason Day, Bubba Watson, and seven-time champion Tiger Woods. The gates open at 7am on Thursday, January 25 for Opening Day. Highlights of the four-day event include a practice putting green, autograph area, merchandise tents and shops, a fan-friendly expo, alcoholic beverages, and the Michelob Ultra Zone. Open to the public, the 30,000-square foot Michelob Ultra Zone features free
samples of Michelob Ultra, plus premium food offerings, not found anywhere else on the course. When play ends, keep the party going at the Post Party, with live music from local DJs and Happy Hour drink specials from Thursday, January 25 through Saturday, January 27. This is the 66th year a PGA Tour event has been held in San Diego, beginning with the San Diego Open in 1952. For 56 straight years, the Century Club of San Diego has been the 501(c)(3) organization that plans and hosts the tournament. Composed of more than 50 local business leaders, the Century Club is dedicated to utilizing the annual tournament to maximize support for local charities, schools and military families through funding and in-kind programs as well as to economically benefit the City of San Diego. There are a variety of ticket price points, from all-
inclusive to grounds tickets, to suit anyone’s budget. Torrey Pines Golf Course is located at 11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla. For more information visit www.farmersinsuranceopen. com. Win free tickets! We’re giving away pairs of tickets to the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. To enter, please visit www.NorthCountySun.com and fill in the simple entry form. Ticket winners will be randomly selected and contacted by phone and email. Only one entry per person/ email is permitted. Best of luck, and see you at Torrey!
Carlsbad Marathon, Half Marathon and Kids Marathon Mile January 13-14 Kids Marathon Mile at Legoland California Resort January 14 Geared for children ages 3 to 12, the Kids Marathon Mile takes place at Legoland California Resort on January 14. Before the doors open to the public, participants can run, walk, skip or stroll, or even be pushed in a stroller as they wind one mile through the park towards the finish line. Each participant is presented with a shiny finisher’s medal and treated to light refreshments and family-friendly entertainment. The event concludes at 10am with the opening of Legoland and Sea Life Aquarium. Registered participants ages 3 to 12 can enter the park for free, and moms and dads receive half-off admission. It is a one-mile, non-competitive, age-staged run/walk that winds through the Legoland theme park. A Diaper
Dash, entertainment, and other fun activities will take place immediately following the kids’ races.” Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon January 14 Over 10,000 runners and walkers from all over the world are expected to participate in the Carlsbad Marathon and Half Marathon on January 14. The marathon starts at 6:15am and the first of seven waves for the half marathon starts at 7:45 am. Both races start and finish at the Shoppes at Carlsbad. The 26.2- and 13.1-mile courses feature tours through Carlsbad Village, along oceanfront Pacific Coast Highway and past sandy beaches and picturesque lagoons. Participants are sure to stay motivated and entertained with support stations and live bands every mile, spec-
tacular views of the Pacific Ocean, and thousands of spectators and volunteers lining the course. The race weekend also includes a three-day Health and Lifestyle Expo. Twenty-one charities rely on the marathon to raise funds and awareness about their cause. Legoland California Resort is located at 1 Legoland Drive, Carlsbad. The Shoppes at Carlsbad are located at 2525 El Camino Real, Carlsbad. For more information call (760) 692-2900 or visit www.carlsbadmarathon.com.
26th Annual Red Nose Run
Holiday Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium
December 15, 1-4pm
December 28
Don’t miss an opportunity to spread some holiday cheer at the 26th annual Red Nose Run. The race is on December 15, at 2pm, but participants should check in at Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center at 1pm. The course is a 5K along Del Mar’s dog-friendly beach. Runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. At the finish line, participants can enjoy a post-race celebration. As in past years, the run benefits Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and the Semper Fi Fund. Fresh Start Surgical Gifts provides free reconstructive surgery for disadvantaged youth with physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease. Semper Fi Fund provides financial grants and other assistance to injured and critically ill members of the military and their families to help defray the expenses incurred during hospitalization, rehabilitation and recovery periods. Since the Red Nose Run is managed by a volunteer team, there is no overhead cost other than the run itself. All funds are distributed directly to these two charities. Del Mar Powerhouse Community Center is located at 1658 Coast Boulevard, Del Mar. For more information visit www.therednoserun.com.
San Diego’s signature sporting event returns with an exciting game between some of college football’s most competitive conferences, the Big Ten and the Pac-12. Last year, the Minnesota Golden Gophers shut down the Washington State Cougars 17-12. Festivities kick off with a luncheon and marching band showcase in downtown San Diego on December 27. Over 1,200 guests are treated to lunch at 11am, complete with video team highlight presentations and team interviews. Guests have the opportunity to sit and interact with the players and coaches of the participating schools. Marching bands and spirit squads also perform and meet for a heart-pounding Battle of the Bands. On December 28 at 10am, the bayside streets of down-
town San Diego come alive with the Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade. Each year, over 100,000 street-side spectators and a nationwide television audience enjoy world-class marching bands, magnificent floats, entertaining drill teams and a procession of enormous balloons. The parade is accompanied by the 23rd Solar Turbines 5K, which starts at 9:45am on the corner of Harbor Drive and Ash Street and finishes near Ruocco Park. Prior to the game, guests can enjoy unlimited food, beer and wine, as well as private performances by college bands and cheerleaders, at the Technology Integration Group VIP Tailgate Party at 3:30pm. The game starts at 6pm, with a pre-game show at 5:30pm. Qualcomm Stadium is located at 9449 Friars Road, San Diego. For more information call (619) 283-5808 or visit www.sandiegobowlgames.com.
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San Diego Sunroad Boat Show January 25-28 The San Diego Sunroad Boat Show sails back to San Diego, January 25 to 28, with an in-water display of dozens of new and pre-cruised sailboats and motor yachts starting at 30ft. up to 90ft, and will be debuting new boat lines from several top manufacturers. Hosted at the Sunroad Resort Marina on Harbor Island, this annual tradition features land and in-water exhibits for boaters of every
age. The Sunroad Boat Show gives serious boat buyers a convenient side-by-side comparison. There is a boat for every budget at the show. Don’t miss the land-locked exhibitors with all of their new marine services and products. A variety of seminars will take place in the pavilion throughout the weekend. Past seminars have included the Mexican Tourism Board regarding entry requirements and marinas, destination boating, electric (green) propulsion, engine maintenance and downwind sailing among other topics. Attendees coming to the 2018 show can also explore and enjoy the scenic beauty of Harbor Island, as well as fine dining in the area. Show hours are January 25 and 26 from noon to 6pm and
January 27 and 28 from 10am to 6pm. The San Diego Sunroad Boat Show extends a special invitation to Military, EMTs, Police and Fire personnel who will receive free admission to the show on Thursday, January 25 and Friday, January 26 (with ID). Regular tickets can be purchased on site. Entrance fees are $13 for adults and children under 12 are free. The Sunroad Resort Marina is located downtown at 955 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego. For more information call (619) 497-5254 or visit www.bigbayboatshow.com.
Maritime Museum of San Diego Parade of Lights Dinner December 10 and 17 Maritime Museum of San Diego has been known for years as the best place on the waterfront to view the annual Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay, from the Museum’s historic 1898 steam ferryboat Berkeley. The buffet and no-host bar will be open on December 10 and 17 from 5 to 8pm. This year, the Winter Wonderland holiday event complements the holiday buffet with “ice” skating, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, cider and holiday cookies. After 6pm, guests who only want to watch the parade can purchase tickets for $10. Visitors are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots program.
Tim Flannery and Friends December 16 Maritime Museum of San Diego announces the return of Tim Flannery and Friends aboard the world’s oldest active sailing ship Star of India. The performance features a colorful blend of folk, country and traditional music and storytelling on December 16 at 8pm. Every cent from ticket sales benefit Tim Flannery’s non-profit, the Love Harder Project, for anti-bullying and anti-violence programs across the country. Concert tickets are $49 for adults 21 and older. VIP tickets are available for $85, which includes heavy appetizers, two complimentary drinks, concert, and early entry for seat selection.
Black and Gold New Year’s Eve Party December 31 Guests ring in the New Year in a classy glitzy lounge aboard the historic steam ferryboat Berkeley, overlooking San Diego Bay from 9pm to 1am. The affair includes music from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, a full bar, appetizers, a photo booth, an enormous dessert buffet, dancing, a balloon drop at midnight and a champagne toast. Tickets also include party hats, noisemakers, beads and fun faire to help ring in the New Year. San Diego Maritime Museum is located at 1492 North Harbor Drive, San Diego. For more information call (619) 234-9153 or visit www.sdmaritime.org.
Monster Jam at Petco Park
trucks, including Grave Digger, Max-D and many more, performing jaw-dropping displays of gravity-defying feats. The Monster Jam trucks deliver more freestyle, more racing, more donuts, more wheelies and more action than ever before. In addition to world-class racing and freestyle competition action, die-hard fans can also enjoy Monster Jam Pit Party. The pre-show experience provides unprecedented access to the Monster Jam trucks and drivers. Fans can meet the drivers, get their autographs, take photos and see the trucks up-close through this unique experience in the world of motorsports. New this year, the Pit Party Early Access Pass
is available to fans who purchase event tickets. The pass provides early entry into the Pit Party from 1:30 to 2:30pm and serves as the regular Pit Party pass from 2:30 to 5:30pm. The Monster Jam drivers depart from the Pit Party at 5pm. Petco Park is located at 100 Park Boulevard, San Diego. For more information visit www. monsterjam.com.
January 20 and February 3, 7pm Monster Jam brings high-octane entertainment back to Petco Park on January 20 and February 3 at 7pm. The action-packed live event showcases some of the most recognizable Monster Jam
z North County Holiday Brunch Directory å Beesalt Balcony Order Sunday brunch off their brunch menu. Menu includes specialty egg dishes, leg of lamb gyro, Balcony burger, or salmon salad. Very nice mimosa bar and ocean views. 1201 Camino Del Mar #200, Del Mar 92014. (858) 481-9889 www.beesaltbalcony.com Bushfire Kitchen Everything is made from scratch and their bread and buns are baked fresh in-house daily. Great Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Start with a cup of gourmet coffee or an amazing latte ($3.75) along with eggs benedict. Del Mar 92014 and Carlsbad 92009. (858) 461-0946 www.bushfire.com. Solterra Winery & Kitchen North County’s only working winery, tasting room and full
restaurant. Local farm/fresh brunch. Bottomless Mimosas and Sangria. Sundays 10-4. 934 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas 92024 760-230-2970 www.solterrawinery.com Tower 13 Beach bar across from beach with ocean view. Sat and Sun brunch served 9-12. Bottomless Mimosas. Sports and music. 2633 S. Coast Hwy 101, Cardiff www.tower13.com IGNITE Bistro and Wine Spot Sunday Brunch. Order off menu. Bottomless Mimosas $13. 6996 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92009 (760) 438-7800. The Broken Yolk Café Open daily serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch, with tasty fresh squeezed orange juice Mimosas. Order off the menu. Check website for nearby North County locations www. thebrokenyolkcafe.com Daily News Café Open everyday steps from Carlsbad beach at 3001 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad. Open daily from 6:30am to 4pm. Eggs, pancakes, French toast, burgers, sandwiches, soups, salads, Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Carlsbad Village 92008 (760) 729-1023 www. dailynewscafe.com. Tip Top Meats Authentic German butcher shop and restaurant serving the best breakfasts, brunches, and lunch. Order off the menu. Excellent USDA steaks, thick cut bacon and handmade sausage. 6118 Paseo del Norte, Carlsbad 92011 www. tiptopmeats.com. Le Papagayo Saturday and Sunday scrambles and omelettes to acai bowls and fresh squeezed OJ. 1002 N Coast Hwy, Leucadia 92024 www.lepapagayo.com Casa de Bandini Fiesta Buffet Menu- fresh salsa bar and hot tortillas. 1901 Calle
Barcelona, Carlsbad 92009 (760) 634-3443 Pacifica Del Mar Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Order off the menu. Spectacular ocean views. 1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014 (858-792-0476 www. pacificadelmar.com Vigilucci’s Seafood & Steakhouse Sunday Brunch overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Steak and eggs, spaghetti carbonara, eggs benedict with crab meat, mascarpone stuffed French Toast, Bloody Marys. 3800 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad 92008 (760) 434-2580 The Crossings at Carlsbad – Canyons Restaurant. Ocean view. Buffet-style with carving station and build your own omelets. 10-2pm. 5800 The Crossings Drive, Carlsbad 92008 (760) 444-1800 Oceanside Broiler Buffet-style Brunch 10am – 2pm. 1325 N. Harbor Drive, Oceanside (760) 722-3474 Luxe Buffet Buffet-style Sushi, Korean BBQ, Seafood. 2515 El Camino Real, Carlsbad 92008 (760) 729-3888 Jake’s Del Mar Order off the menu. Champagne $5. Ocean view. 1660 Coast Blvd, Del Mar 92014 (760) 755-2002 SBICCA Sunday Brunch. Order off the menu. Ocean view. 215 Fifteenth St, Del Mar 92014 (858) 481-1001 Seafire Sunday Brunch w/live music and $5 Bloody Marys. 12–3pm. 6030 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad (760) 603-9672 Park Hyatt Resort Aviara – California Bistro Breakfast Buffet and Bloody Mary Brunch 11:30-2pm. 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad 92011 (760) 448-1234 India Princess Champagne Sat and Sun Brunch Buffet-style. Indian Cuisine. 1020 West San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 92078 (760) 744-7599 Fairmont Grand Del Mar–Amaya Restaurant Sat and Sun brunch a la carte. 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, Del Mar (858) 314-2030 Brigantine Sunday Brunch off the menu. 3263 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar 92014 (858) 481-1166
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