TASTE BUDZ

If there’s one thing that North County residents enjoy more than the beach, it’s the various cuisine, beverages, and sweet treats throughout San Diego. Here, we offer a taste of some local flavor.

on the map

Mexican MODERN

Tocaya Organica recently opened its doors at One Paseo, serving up modern Mexican fare using locally sourced organic ingredients. The healthdriven menu includes salads, bowls, tacos, burritos, and quesadillas – everything starts vegan, with add-in options like fresh meat or fi sh – along with specialty margaritas, agua fresca, and horchata.

fare & festivity

TASTE OF Leucadia

Leucadia 101 Main Street Association will host the annual Taste of Leucadia on Thursday, April 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join the community as North Coast Highway 101 comes alive with a celebration of fl avors and libations from local restaurants, retailers, craft breweries, and local vintners. The event has sold out for the past fi ve years, so be sure to get your ticket early at www.leucadia101.com.

Uncorked

The fi fth annual Uncorked: San Diego Wine Festival will be held on Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Embarcadero Marina Park North, where attendees can sip over 200 wines and ciders from across the globe, and enjoy music, food trucks, and more, all benefi ting local nonprofi t Urban Surf 4 Kids. Find more information and tickets at www.uncorkedwinefestivals.com/ uncorked-san-diego-wine-fest.

CARDS CAUSE for a

The La Costa 35 Athletic Club hosted its 9 th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament in November, benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad (BGCC). Nearly 200 players participated in the tournament at 20 tables. With play going on well into the night, Bobby Pike was awarded the coveted Winners Bracelet and selected a Haro Subvert HT7 mountain bike as his prize. “In the end, it’s the kids who win. Over $55,000 in net proceeds was raised for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad!” said Tournament Director Rob Holzman. Learn more about BGCC at www.bgccarlsbad.org.  photos by ROBIN DUSHKIN