The Osider March/April 2017

MARCH/APRIL 2017

RICK LEGENDARY DORE

CUSTOM CAR CREATOR

HARNEY SUSHI • MAYOR JIM WOOD • OCEANSIDE ACE HARDWARE • PRIMO MARKET

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CONTENTS MARCH/APRIL 2017

Oceanside

DEPARTMENTS 6 SET IN STONE “A kaleidoscope of unique and gifted individuals” 14 COASTAL EXPOSURE Featuring our best coastal images of Oceanside on tap.

Photography by Keith Zacharski and Aaron “Boogie” Pedro 16 GREEN O • Celebrate Earth Day all month long 18 HEALTHY O • The Mazor Robotics Renaissance 20 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Mayor Jim Wood 22 HIDDEN GEMS • Primo Market 30 BEYOND THE O • Couples weekend at Harrah’s Resort SoCal 38 ARTS • Gabe Messer 44 HOMEGROWN • Gabriel Medina 46 LOCAL BUSINESS • John Beran Real Estate 48 LOCAL RETAILER • Oceanside Ace Hardware

ANOTHER SATISFIED CUSTOMER SPEAKS: We are so impressed with the attention to detail and craftsmanship of Abbey Carpet & Floor in regards to the selection of materials and installation of our recent master bathroom remodel.

We are absolutely delighted with the fair price and the beautiful outcome.

We highly recommend Oceanside Abbey Carpet & Floor.

RESTAURANT REVIEW 50 COASTAL • Harney Sushi 52 COASTAL • Knockout Pizza

Jim & Gail Beall Oceanside

54 INLAND • Mariscos Ensenada 56 RESTAURANT AND BAR GUIDE The Osider´s guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 61 FAST FORWARD TO YESTERDAY Mission Avenue & San Diego Street

Oceanside Abbey Carpet

FEATURES Black & Raspberry Crunch French Toast

4001 Ave. de la Plata Oceanside, CA 92056 (760) 757-5033

26 TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT OCEANSIDE AVIATION Learn about the history of our local airports 32 RICK DORE Legendary custom car creator

Serving Your Community Since 1988 1802 South Coast Hwy • 760-439-6355

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SET IN STONE

A WORD FROM THE PUBLISHER PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Gabe Messer

Whenever people speak of Oceanside, one of the first things that come to mind is our very diverse population. I look it as a kaleidoscope of unique and gifted individuals who share a heartfelt pride for our city. Take Gabe Messer, for example. At first glance, you may think, “Who is this bearded creature that looks as if he came straight out of an old road movie?” But in reality, Gabe is a multi-talented musician, wood worker, and guitar maker with Hawaiian lineage that runs deep. He also lives the true meaning of aloha, which is not exactly what you might imagine when you first set eyes on him.

There’s also a “Homegrown” on Gabriel Medina—he’s a young Hispanic youth, who at first glance, looks like the average kid growing up in the valley. But once talking with him, you’ll find him to be a bright young man who works hard to educate himself and has the drive to do great things in the future.

And then there’s our cover feature on legendary custom hot rod builder Rick Dore and his amazing car creations, all handcrafted in an unassuming garage in Oceanside’s Industrial Park.

Gabriel Medina

Rick makes cars for rock stars.

These are just three examples of that melting pot that we are blessed to have represent Oceanside. You can bet that these two are just the tip of the iceberg. We have so many great artists, athletes, scholars, craftsmen, and everything in between. Please, by all means, continue to follow your dreams whatever they may be! The Osider Magazine will continue to share these stories every chance we get.

So cheers to all of the gifted people in this corner of the world that we call home!

Congratulations on being you.

Jamey Stone Publisher Rick Dore

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On the cover: Rick Dore and Aquarius, his newest creation for Metallica's James Hetfield.

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COASTAL EXPOSURES A drone's eye view of the Pacific Street bridge over the San Luis Rey River.

Photography by Keith Zacharski

COASTAL EXPOSURES The Loma Alta Creek meets the ocean at Buccaneer Beach.

Photography by Aaron “Boogie” Pedro

GREEN O

NORTH COUNTY’S LARGEST EARTH DAY EVENT!

CELEBRATE EARTH DAY ALL MONTH LONG! EARTH FESTIVAL APRIL 22 10AM - 3PM DOWNTOWN OCEANSIDE PIER VIEW WAY & TREMONT STREET

USED OIL FILTER EXCHANGE EVENT APRIL 15 9AM - 1PM O’REILLY AUTO PARTS 3840 PLAZA DRIVE

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FIX-A-LEAK WORKSHOP HOME DEPOT PLANT FAIR APRIL 18 9AM - 12AM APRIL 22, 9AM - 1PM 300 N COAST HIGHWAY (OCEANSIDE CIVIC CENTER HOME DEPOT 5755 MISSION AVE COMMUNITY ROOMS)

Grab your family and friends for North County’s largest Earth Day celebration in downtown Oceanside and enjoy environmental organizations, dazzling entertainment, and fun hands-on activities! The Earth Festival is a free event with fun and exciting attractions for everyone.

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Bike Valet! Ride your bike to the Earth Festival and rest easy with free bike valet parking.

Explore our Vintage Market and connect with local businesses that showcase unique goods, handcrafted glass, re-styled vintage clothing, and upcycled materials.

Take a glimpse into a world where buildings are super efficient, landscaping is sustainably designed, and energy is produced from alternative sources in our Home Improvement Zone.

In the Kids-Eco Zone, children will be inspired by our local environment to save water, eat right, and enjoy the great outdoors.

DIY Compost Bin Workshop will be held at Earth Festival this year, courtesy of Agri Service Inc. Preregistration is required at www.elcorazoncompostfacility.com.

Enjoy live local bands that will help you groove your way into Earth Day! Treasure the role trees have on our environment and stop by our Arbor Day Section to learn more about tree care and outdoor learning.

Join the Green Oceanside team on Saturday April 22th, from 10am to 3pm in celebrating Mother Earth North County Style!

GREEN OCEANSIDE BUSINESS NETWORK EVENT APRIL 20 2PM - 6PM QLN CONFERENCE CENTER

DIY COMPOST BIN WORKSHOP APRIL 22 1:30PM AT EARTH FESTIVAL

OCEANSIDE DAYS OF ART APRIL 22 - APRIL 23 10AM- 5PM AT COAST HWY 101 & PIER VIEW WAY

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EARTH DAY LIBRARY READING SATURDAY APRIL 22 AT 10AM AT THE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY FOUNDATION ROOM OSIDE FEAST FARM TO TABLE, TABLE TO FARM MAY 20 3PM - 7PM

EARTHMONTH is a month full of FREE events sponsored by the City of Oceanside and local partners committed to sustainability. The Green Oceanside campaign is dedicated to teaching residents and local businesses how to be better stewards of the earth by recycling, reducing waste, composting, using water efficiently and preventing water pollution and litter.

LOMA ALTA CREEK AND BEACH CLEANUP APRIL 22 9AM - 12PM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Get your hands dirty and clean up our local environment! Bring a friend and join other community volunteers on April 22nd at our Loma Alta Creek and Beach Cleanup. Volunteers can choose from several sites and will receive cleanup supplies, refreshments, and community service hours.

Volunteers can pre-register and download waiver forms at www.CreektoBay.org The Loma Alta Creek Cleanup is sponsored by Waste Management, I Love A Clean San Diego and Harrahs Resort.

CURB UP DONATION WEEKS SINGLE FAMILY APRIL 3-7 AND MULTIFAMILY APRIL 10-14

For more information on any of these events and volunteer opportunities, please visit www.greenoceanside.org or email greenoceanside@ci.oceanside.ca.us THEOSIDER.COM

Curb Up Donation Week provides residents of Oceanside the opportunity to donate large household items and textiles for reuse and repurposing. Help keep valuable resources out of our landfills by calling Waste Management before your donation week at (760) 439-2824 to schedule your donation pick up. Residents are allowed to donate up to eight items each donation week. For more information, please visit www.greenoceanside.org.

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For more details about each of the Earth Month 2017 events, please go to greenoceanside.org or download the free Green Oceanside app from the Apple and Android stores by searching “Green Oceanside.”

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LOCAL SURGEONS HAVE YOUR BACK THE MAZOR ROBOTICS RENAISSANCE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

Join us for our Spring weekday specials

Oyster Monday

TACO Tuesday $3 Tacos

1/2 off select bottles of wine

Fish-Shrimp-CalamariChicken-Carnitas-

$5 Specialty Cocktails

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Oyster shooters $3

$5 Modelo Draft 3pm-Close

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Dr. Payam Moazzaz and Dr. Neville Alleyne

What do you get when you pair a seasoned East Coast orthopedic specialist and a young gun surgeon who grew up on the West Coast?

You get over 700 robotic spine surgeries completed right here in North County. Together, Dr. Neville Alleyne and Dr. Payam Moazzaz find it their passion to give back to the backs of North County through a revolutionary robotic spine surgery option—the Mazor Robotics Renaissance.

In traditional open spine surgery, the spine is exposed via a large incision to allow for full view and access by the medical staff. With the Renaissance system, a patients’ CT-scan is paired with the advanced planning software to create a customized surgery diagnosis and procedure plan, guiding the surgeons to the precise locations where treatment is required.

With the Renaissance, surgeons are still in complete control of the procedure and the system empowers them to provide pinpoint treatment for patients.

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“Back pain can affect anyone at any age,” said Dr. Moazzaz. “As people age, the body becomes more susceptible to injury, and taking steps to avoid a back injury is important.”

Here are a few steps you can take to ensure you have a healthy back and spine: Exercise Muscles are connected to the bones in our bodies and help with movement. If muscles are weak, that can affect posture leading to back pain and potential spine issues. Exercise your spine muscles through what are called ‘core’ exercises—like Pilates and yoga—to keep your back in great shape.

Get Up And Move Many medical studies compare sitting to the unhealthy effects of smoking. Make sure you stay active throughout the day and stand up often if you work at a desk. Doing exercises such as bending and twisting at the waist can reduce 18

the stiff feeling in your spine and get your blood pumping again.

Lift With The Knees It’s natural to bend at the waist when lifting heavy objects, but that action puts incredible strain on your spine. Instead, keep your spine in a line from tailbone to the top of your head and bend at the knees when picking up objects. Lifting with your knees (not your back) is one of those age-old sayings, but it’s completely true and will save you back pain in your later years.

Following these basic tips will allow you to have a happier and healthier life!

Dr. Neville Alleyne and Dr. Payam Moazzaz are orthopedic surgeons affiliated with Tri-City Medical Center. To learn more, please visit tricitymed.org, or call 855.222.TCMC (8262)

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MAYORJIM WOOD WORDS: PROMISE YEE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

At age 69, Jim Wood grew up in Oceanside and has always felt a part of this city. Early on, he knew he wanted a job that wasn’t behind a desk, and one that he could talk to people. After graduating from Oceanside High School, he went on to study police science at Mira Costa College and Palomar College. He became a police cadet for Oceanside in 1969, and a short time later, he was officially a police officer in 1970.

While serving as a police officer and long time police detective, he talked to people during their good and worst times. Covering property crimes, homicides, and child abuse cases—he got to know a wide range of city residents. The challenges community members faced, and efforts to resolve ill situations, sparked Jim’s interest in politics.

Initially, he worked behind the scenes helping others with their campaigns. Then he ran and won a City Council seat in 2002. “I ran and immediately won,” said Wood.

When he was first elected over a decade ago, Oceanside was cleaning up its downtown, and the city faced huge financial issues. A true “people” person, he ran a door-to-door campaign and made

public safety a priority. He gained rousing support of police, firefighters, and city employees. Wood served two years on City Council, and then ran and won the seat as mayor—which he still serves today.

His legacy after fourteen years in office: A drop in city crime, a rebuilt downtown with new hotels and top restaurants, and a more “walk-able” city center that’s bursting with visitors every

“Jim Wood is a mayor who loves a city that loves him back.”

Thursday during the street markets. Wood served Oceanside while the city pulled itself up by its bootstraps. The military town, which neighbors Camp Pendleton, endured 1960s and 1970s anti-military draft sentiments and a proliferation of adult nightclubs. Oceanside has since blossomed into an up-and-coming family-friendly beach city embraced by renewed patriotism and respect for military service.

As mayor, Jim Wood has worked to create

and enhance these positive changes. He has built strong relationships with Camp Pendleton, which partners with the city in numerous efforts.

He also formed positive relationships with Republicans and Democrats at the county, state, and federal level—which has helped Oceanside get things done.

A watchdog and civil servant, Wood continues to use his skills for the best of the city.

Never taking his eye off the ball, a conversation about his city service quickly turns to present challenges of commercial development delays, some that are about to move forward, city budget limitations, and his annual trip to Washington D.C. to seek funds.

After serving as mayor for twelve years, Wood said this could be his last term. He said he’d like to spend more time with family—his beloved wife Pam, three daughters, two son-inlaws, and five grandchildren. He added, “I’ll continue to serve as mayor as long as I’m needed, and then pass the baton to someone who loves the city as much as I do and will keep it moving in a positive direction.”

HIDDEN GEMS

Salsa! Salsa! Salsa!

Some of The Osider’s favorites are the Veggie Burrito, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Carne Asada & Al Pastor tacos, and Carnitas plate.

PRIMO MARKET WORDS: ERIC KLIER PHOTOS: JT RHOADES

Owner, Dre Dee

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Our beautiful beaches and great restaurants bring tens of thousands of tourists, and Primo Market, located off Pacific Coast Highway and Morse Street, has been serving great produce and cold beer to them for well over fifteen years.

Besides having your standard market items, Primo Market serves fresh guacamole and homemade salsas that’ll knock your socks off.

After opening in Vista in the mid 90s, Primo moved to Oceanside a few years later. They have a walk-up window that serves complete meals of Carne Asada, Carnitas, and Al Pastor, as well as rice and beans. Every Friday through Sunday they have an outdoor barbecue that has chicken, ribs, tri tip, and much more fresh off the grill. One of the most popular items is their street tacos, which consistently draws large crowds.

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also have a butcher on site and an amazing array of meats cut to perfection. Primo always has the freshest fruit and vegetables from local farms, which they always use in their hot sauces and salsas. Primo is definitely a one-stop shop in the neighborhood and has become a hangout and a great place to rub shoulders with locals. The staff is very friendly and will steer you in the right direction to make your visit as easy as possible.

It definitely doesn’t get much better than being able to pick up a couple of tacos, some cold beers, and amazing barbecue all in one place. This is why Primo has lasted so long and continues to be a favorite of locals and tourists alike. Do yourself a favor and see what everyone has been talking about—I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. With years of great service, Primo is surely one of our neighborhood’s best-hidden gems.

Primo Market 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711 primofoodsinc.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR ZACH CORDNER/SURFREPS.ORG

MARCH/APRIL 2017

Make sure to check out this year's Days of Art event in Downtown Oceanside on April 22nd and 23rd.

MARCH 2017 SUNDAY

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ASH WEDNESDAY Comedy Express @ Tremont Street Bar & Grill 7:30-9:30pm

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Lucky Street Vintage Market 10am-5pm

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Palate to Palette @ Hello Betty Fish House 2-5pm

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WSA Western Surfing Championship Tour @ The Harbor 6:30am5:30pm

Beer Fest At Dive @ Harrah’s 12pm

Comedy Night @ The Privateer 6:30-8:30pm

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Science Fun @ the Civic Center Library 2pm

Open Mic Night @ Legacy Brewing Co. 7-9pm

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Grunion Run 2017 @ Oceanside Beaches 10:30pm-12:30am

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Open Mic Night @ Legacy Brewing Co. 7-9pm

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Paint N Enjoy @ Surfside Tap Room 6-7:30pm

Grunion Run 2017 @ Oceanside Beaches 11:30pm-1:30am

Comedy Express @ Tremont Street Bar & Grill 7:30-9:30pm

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer 6:30-8:30p

Creative Kids @ OMA 10-11:30am

Open Mic Night @ Legacy Brewing Co. 7-9pm

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Youth Empowerment Picnic @ Balderrama Park 1-4pm Scholastic Surf Series @ Southside Oceanside Pier 7am4pm

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The Privateer Market Place Comedy night 7:30-8:30pm

APRIL 2017 THURSDAY

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Mixed Media Sculpture @ OMA 1-4pm

FRIDAY

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Oceanside Art Walk 5-8pm

Cruiser Thursdays @ The Privateer 5-8pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm The Privateer Restaurant Cruiser Night 5-8pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY Pot o Gold SKINZ Game and Irish Festivities @ Emerald Isle Golf Course 3-8:15pm

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Sunset Market 5-9pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

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THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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WSA Western Surfing Championship Tour @ The Harbor 6:30am5:30pm

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History of Camp Pendleton @ Civic Center Library 10:30am

APRIL FOOLS DAY Beach Clean Up @ Oceanside Pier 9-11am IRONMAN 70.3 @ Oceanside Harbor 6:30am-5pm

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Lucky Street Vintage Market 10am-5pm

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PALM SUNDAY

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Scholastic Surf Series @ Southside Oceanside Pier 7am-4pm

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Open Mic Night @ Legacy Brewing Co. 7-9pm

Comedy Express @ Tremont Street Bar & Grill 7:30-9:30pm

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer 6:30-8:30pm

PASSOVER BEGINS Open Mic Night @ Legacy Brewing Co. 7-9pm

Tango On The Beach @ Pacific Street Linear Park 4-7pm

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SATURDAY

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Experience Hendrix 2017 @ Harrah’s 8pm

Comedy Night @ The Privateer 6:30-8:30pm

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The Privateer Market Place Comedy night 7:30-8:30pm

Paint N Enjoy @ Surfside Tap Room 6-7:30pm

Comedy Express @ Tremont Street Bar & Grill 7:30-9:30pm Science Fun @ the Civic Center Library 2pm

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Comedy Express @ Tremont Street Bar & Grill 7:30-9:30pm

Cal South Soccer Tournament @ El Corazon 8am-5pm

The Privateer Restaurant Cruiser Night 5-8pm

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TUESDAY

Tango On The Beach @ Pacific Street Linear Park 4-7pm

A Taste Of Art: Georgia O’Keefe @ OMA 6-8pm

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MONDAY

Beach Clean Up @ Oceanside Pier 9-11am

The Privateer Restaurant Cruiser Night 5-8pm

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SUNDAY

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Sunset Market 5-9pm

Scholastic Surf Series State Championships @ South Harbor Jetty 7am-4pm

The Privateer Restaurant Cruiser Night 5-8pm

Oceanside Days of Art @ Coast Hwy & Pier View Way 10am-5pm

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Scholastic Surf Series State Championships @ South Harbor Jetty 7am-4pm

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The Privateer Market Place Comedy night 7:30-8:30pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

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Sunset Market 5-9pm

Netflix Presents: Sandler/Spade/ Swardson/Schneider @ Harrah’s 8pm

The Privateer Restaurant Cruiser Night 5-8pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

GOOD FRIDAY

Sunset Market 5-9pm

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Green Oceanside Business Network Event @QLN Center 2pm-6pm

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Comedy Express @ Tremont Street Bar & Grill 7:30-9:30pm

Foodie Fest Oceanside @ Various Locations 5-8pm

Comedy Night @ The Privateer 6:30-8:30pm

Easter Egg Hunt @ Mance Buchanon Park 10am-1pm Lucky Street Vintage Market 10am-5pm

The Privateer Restaurant Cruiser Night 5-8pm

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Foodie Fest Oceanside @ Various Locations 5-8pm

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Trains for Kids @ Heritage Park 10am-3pm

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Oceanside Police Department 1st Annual K-9 Trials @ El Corazon Senior Center 10am-5pm

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Family Game Night @ the Civic Center Library 4-6pm

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Earth Festival @ Downtown Oceanside 10am-3pm March for Babies @ Junior Seau Amphitheater 7-10:30am

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Trains for Kids @ Heritage Park 10am-3pm Foodie Fest Oceanside @ Various Locations 5-8pm Lucky Street Vintage Market 10am-5pm

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THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT OCEANSIDE AVIATION

Modern air travel captivated Oceanside residents and was met with enthusiasm and excitement.

Early aviators were considered thrill seekers, as well as pioneers. Even in its early years, Oceanside welcomed, adapted to, and accommodated the airplane.

The Oceanside Municipal Airport in 1982.

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As interest in flight progressed, a few local residents purchased planes for themselves, including rancher Melvin Johnson.

Johnson and the Clancey brothers used an airfield in the San Luis Rey Valley located on farmland near present day North River Road and Douglas, north of Foss Lake.

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Crashes were inevitable, and in 1933, an Army plane from March Field crashed near the Buena Vista Lagoon. Residents of Oceanside from Leonard Street to South Oceanside witnessed the terrifying scene as the plane plummeted from the sky killing all seven aboard.

Alan Essery flying a glider plane, circa 1930.

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Two official airports, as opposed to simple landing fields, received approval by the Oceanside City Council in 1946. The Hi Hi Sky Airport near Oceanside Boulevard and Industry Road. Hi Hi Sky was owned and operated by Ken Nill during the period after World War II and the 1950s. The unusual-but-fitting name was borrowed from the Hi Hi Sky Boys Ranch for orphaned and troubled youth located east of the airport.

The airport included a 2,400-foot runway, two hangars, an office building, pilots’ lounge and coffee shop, and offered flying lessons. The twostory building that was used for administration and the airport’s coffee shop is still standing.

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In 1911, as part of Oceanside’s Labor Day celebration, aviator Frank Champion took off in his “flying machine,” a Bleriot monoplane, to the delight of the crowds. Taking off just south of the San Luis Rey River, the plane flew “nearly half an hour, making four complete circles over the ocean” before landing in a nearby field.

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Oceanside was a much-needed stopping point for early flights from Los Angeles to San Diego. For several years, takeoff and landings were made at the Pieper tract off of Hill Street (now Coast Highway) at the north end of town. Another landing field was established on South Ditmar Street between Wisconsin and West Streets. It was also used as an emergency airfield from 1917 to 1925.

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The Oceanside-Carlsbad Union High School formed an Aviation Club in 1928. A flighttraining field was located off Mission Avenue, just east of the Oceanside High School decades before the freeway was established.

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Coastal Aviation Field, circa 1920s.

The crash of 1933 in South Oceanside.

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Glider travel also became very popular. Local Oceanside car dealer, DeWitt Martin, was able to arrange glider demonstrations by William Hawley Bowlus, who designed the first American sailplane and became the first U.S. pilot to soar for over one hour. On March 7, 1930, Bowlus made several short “hops” in one of his larger 60-foot wingspan sailplanes at Oceanside, and resident Lionel Van Deerlin helped pull the shock cords which were used to catapult the aircraft aloft— much like a large slingshot.

Another notable glider demonstration took place on July 4th, 1930, when glider pilots A. Clare Rand and Alan Richard Essery flew over some curious onlookers at a baseball field on Wisconsin Street. Essery even flew his glider along the beach while being towed with a rope behind an automobile.

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(Here and Above): Hi Hi Sky Airport near what is now Industry Street and Oceanside Boulevard, circa 1950s.

The second airport was on city-owned land adjacent to the San Luis Rey River in the valley below the Rosicrucian Fellowship. The land was leased to William Lake, Nils Winther, and James Carr. This airport was later designated as the Oceanside Municipal Airport, consisting of a 2500-foot runway, 200 feet wide, and a 60-foot taxi strip parallel to the runway. It was dedicated in April of 1946, and at the time, plans were announced to increase the length of the runway by 1000 feet. A new steel hangar, repair shop, and an administration building with a lounge were also constructed.

This airport was later moved in the mid 1960s to make way for development in the valley by the Josepho Brothers, who established the Roymar Land Co. Marc and Roy Josepho donated the land for the new location, which was situated further north of the original airport.

Aerial view of the Oceanside Municipal Airport’s first location in 1961.

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In 1968, Golden West Airlines began passenger service from Oceanside Municipal Airport. The twenty-seat plane took passengers between San Diego and Long Beach. The service last just one year because “passenger loads were not supporting the twice daily service.”

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Today, the Oceanside Municipal Airport is still operating decades later. Its 2,700

feet runway averages 1,351 landings and take offs each month. The airfield was renamed the Bob Maxwell Memorial Field. Maxwell was an advocate of Oceanside’s airport and a former bomber pilot with the famed Tuskegee Airman.

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For more information about Oceanside’s history, please visit oceansidehistoricalsociety.org.

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“Sidle up to the bar, order a drink and some eats, and stay as long as you like—or until you feel the magnetic pull of the casino floor.”

is, of course, a king-sized bed and private bathroom with a hot-tub bath.

And like all Harrah’s suites, the room comes with daily fitness access, kitchen, and in-room Wi-Fi. You may not want to venture any farther than the front door of the Newport!

COUPLES WEEKEND AT HARRAH’S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

FOOD

Dinnertime happens just about any time at Harrah’s, and the Oyster Bar at Fiore is where you want to be. With a dress-casual atmosphere and menu filled with great seafood, it’s perfect if you’re on the go, and you don’t want to slow the night down. Sidle up to the bar, order a drink and some eats, and stay as long as you like—or until you feel the magnetic pull of the casino floor. We

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highly recommend oysters on the half shell, and the citrus Hamachi and avocado tartare.

GAMING

Once the evening sets in, it’s time to hit the tables.

What’s your game? Roulette? Craps? With more than 50 live gaming tables on the floor, you’ll find your lucky spot in no time.

If you aren’t a seasoned gambler already, not to worry—in fact, here’s a lesser-known fact about Harrah’s: you can get a free lesson. Just find an open table with the cards facing up, and ask the dealer to show you the ropes. Once you’re comfortable with your newfound skills, take it to the live tables!

Live games not your forte? Not to worry.

Harrah’s has more than 1,500 slot machines for you

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DORE WORDS: ADAM SULLIVAN  PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

IS AN ARTIST AND HIS MEDIUM IS CARS Ten years ago, Rick Dore came to Oceanside from Phoenix. What started as a three-month visit evolved into a permanent residence for Dore. Rick's one-of-a-kind hot rod masterpieces have made him the "go-to" choice for high-end custom car aficionados and rockstars like Metallica's James Hetfield.

In between crafting his latest car creations, Rick is also the co-host of the Discovery Channel's Lords of the Car Hoards. Now, while working on his second television series, we checked in to see how this Oceanside transplant is living.

So when you first came to Oceanside, you were already synonymous with custom cars and hot rods. But Lords of the Car Hoards hadn’t yet happened. How did it all come together?

I passed, actually, the first time they approached me. My wife said, “Are you crazy? Network television?” Well, these were cars I was building twenty years ago. I’d already moved on to other things. I knew the premise of the show; they wanted to reach out to hoarders.

What made you finally come around?

When I finally decided to do it, it was kind of my way of giving back. I thought, “You know, these are people who’d never have a Rick Dore car.

And the exposure would be great.” Sure, but I had no idea how big it was going to be.

It was your first interaction with the backend of reality television. Was the experience more or less what you anticipated?

It was a lot more difficult than I thought it was going to be. But we had a lot of fun doing it.

So you’ve been here for a decade. Where are your go-to haunts here in Oceanside?

Vigilucci’s is my Italian place. There’s a coffee shop up the hill past where all the bicycles are— Jitters, I stop there for coffee. Even this business park here [where Rick’s garage is located] is THEOSIDER.COM

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The Black Pearl, owned by Metallica's James Hetfield, won every category in its class at the 2014 Grand National Roadster Show.

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pretty friendly, even though it’s pretty transient.

Nobody bothers me here. In fact, everything I need is here in Oceanside. And the movie theater on Mission, I’m always there. That whole area, it’s a great little downtown.

So when you found out that the show wasn’t getting picked up for a third season, you mentioned that you had a bunch of irons in the fire. Did you have one foot out the door anyway?

There were a couple times when I felt like I wanted to walk, but that was just spur-of-the-moment stuff—just me being pissed. They got a lot of that on camera. I just turned 60. I’m not going to be building cars forever. And I have a son and

a daughter who are both into custom cars and hot rods. My son Michael has been on the show several times; my daughter’s a hot-rod chick, and she’s 30. They want to get in the business, make it grow, and carry on the legacy.

I mean, I don’t want to sound cocky, or big-headed, but there’s nobody in the world right now—that I know of—who’s doing cars like this.

It seems like custom car building is a massive world, but you’ve single-handedly created a niche for yourself.

Yeah. And it really is just the rock stars that can afford cars like these. Because when you get into one of these projects, you can’t get halfway and then think, “Oh, we’re going to pull back.” Because if I walk away, it’s not going to get finished. If Marcel [DeLay] falls over, there’s nobody else in the country that’s going to be able to do it—at least not in a timely manner. These cars were done quickly.

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What would you ballpark for a full build-out?

Two years. And even then, it’s incredible.

It sounds like there are a lot of people that have to be involved, and a lot of back and forth—a lot of science before the art.

There’s no miracle shop that I know of that’s doing the chrome plating, the upholstery, the chassis, and the bodies—I mean, it’s a team effort. It’s collaboration between Marcel, Eric Brockmeyer (the artist), and myself. Eric can do the technical stuff I can’t do. Neither can Marcel. He did a lot of the Boyd bodies from American Hot Rod, and they were doing them on the backs of paper napkins. But with me, I want them to look like a Rick Dore car, not a Marcel car.

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GABE MESSER

OCEANSIDE'S AMBASSADOR OF STOKE WORDS: CHRIS COTÉ PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

For most people, it’s extremely difficult to pinpoint the exact time and place that their path in life was chosen. For Oceanside’s Gabe Messer, a life in rock ’n’ roll wasn’t something he chose—it chose him. It grabbed him hard the first time he heard the opening riff to “Space Truckin’” by Deep Purple. It captured his attention on one fateful trip in his mom’s VW bus when, at age five, he figured out the rhythm to Jimi Hendrix’s “Voodoo Child”

by slapping his knee along to the song.

From his earliest memories, it was all about rock ’n’ roll. “It was 1992,” Messer immediately answered when asked about his first guitar. “I borrowed a beat-up acoustic guitar from a friend that only had three strings. I asked to borrow it for a week—I kept it for a year!” he laughed. From there, things got louder. At twelve years old, Messer saved up his money

Master craftsman mastering his craft.

“It grabbed him hard the first time he heard the opening riff to ‘Space Truckin’ by Deep Purple.”

and bought a Lotus Stratocaster. He immediately started a band in his mom’s garage. “None of us knew what we were doing,” smiled Gabe. “But it was loud and fun—until the cops got called. We had to move garages a lot, but since then, I’ve always been in bands.”

At age fifteen, Gabe started touring with his first “real” band, The Rudies, playing shows, touring, and learning his chops. Things started getting more serious when Messer joined forces with The Drowning Men, a highly acclaimed indie-rock band formed in Oceanside that has taken Messer around the world and back. Gabe has been in a lot of epic bands, including Against The Wall, RAD, Red Octopus, Harsh Toke, and his two current projects called Age (a synth band), and Volcano (an afro beat style band). At any given time, Gabe Messer is in three-to-five bands—all unique, and all awesome. Between all the shows, tours, recordings, and writing new music, Gabe found his second passion in life— building guitars.

“As a long time guitar tech, I’ve always taken guitars apart and worked on them,” said Messer.

“I built my first guitar in 2015, and I have to admit—it was really cool.” Gabe’s right, it was cool. The first Messer Guitar was a beauty. Made of walnut with a psychedelic print, a heavy leather pick guard, and hand-done inlays, etc. Gabe’s first guitar wasn’t perfect, as there may have been a phantom buzz, but by guitar two or three—they sound as incredible as they look.

Gabe has since taken his love of woodworking in

Lead Guitarist Justin "Figgy" Figueroa uses a Messer guitar during a Harsh Toke band practice.

to the realm of custom cabinets, furniture, interiors for restaurants, and large-scale fabrications, but his true love will always be guitars.

Messer has built seventeen guitars, both six string and bass. Some of the bands that you can see his guitars in action include Flogging Molly, WITCH, Harsh Toke, as well as a few lucky friends and family members who have ordered custom axes. Need a walnut “Flying V” with a real scorpion inlay, leather pick guard, and custom 39

pearl inlays? Gabe can do it. In fact, he’s doing that right now!

For more information, go to messerguitars.com and/or follow @messerguitars on Instagram. You can practically hear the roaring sound of guitar wizardry coming through the photos—true works of art that shred when plugged in.

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OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARIES FINDING PARADISE IN BOOKS WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: RENORDO BOWEN

One of the most endearing aspects of the library system is the kid’s programming, created to encourage young readership. Each library holds an impressive offering of children’s books for kids of all ages. There’s a desk dedicated to helping children, and computers with kid-friendly games. Check the calendar for a variety of kid’s programs, which include weekly story times to foster reading skills for beginning readers, and after-school activities for school-age readers.

The libraries are a welcoming environment for teens. The Teen Zone! is stocked full of literature, music collections, and access to PCs. Teen Zone! has its own designated area offering a respite for teens to work on homework or to dive into a good book. There are a few ways teens can get involved with the community via the library. Teen book clubs are held each month for grades 6-12. Teen Partners allows teens aged 14 - 18 to volunteer to help younger kids or work in the library. Enrichment programs are available for teens, too. In March, collegebound teens can also take practice ACT and SAT tests free of charge, thanks to Friends of the Oceanside Library.

There are two non-profit organizations in Oceanside that work hard to ensure the Oceanside libraries are pillars in the community.

One is the Friends of the Oceanside Public Library (FOPL) that was founded in 1971 to support and promote the services and resources offered by the Oceanside Library. The other is the Oceanside Public Library Foundation.

Started in 2003, it stewards projects that enhance the Oceanside libraries with private fundraising and endowments. The OPL Foundation’s most recent projects include remodeling the Mission Branch Library and installing new carpet at the Civic Center Library.

Both organizations welcome support.

Atop the Oceanside Civic Center Library, a banner recently read, “I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library,” by Jorge Luis Borges. Fortunately for Oceanside residents, the city houses two such literary paradises: The Civic Center Library, and the Mission Branch Library. With two full-service libraries and two mobile libraries, the key to paradise may be the Oceanside library card in your wallet.

The public library system began in Oceanside in 1904 when, according to the City of Oceanside, the Women’s Christian Temperance Union donated a small collection of books. Starting in 1915, the library moved to several different locations throughout downtown Oceanside until it settled in its current location in 1989. In 1968, the Bookmobile started offering mobile library services. As Oceanside’s population grew to the east, the second library— Mission Branch Library—was opened in 1986.

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A full collection of library books, DVDs, CDs, audio books, and eBooks Public computers with Internet access and Wi-Fi available throughout both branches Printing, faxing, scanning and copying services Volunteer-run bookstore provided by Friends of the Oceanside Public Library Private study rooms available on a firstcome, first serve basis Programs for all ages, including author talks, concerts, cultural celebrations, book clubs, literacy programs, and much more. (Tax preparation is a useful resource currently being offered) Special Collections which include local history, and rare books

For more information and updates, please visit ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/lib/ Civic Center Library 330 North Coast Hwy (760) 435-5600 Mission Branch Library 3861-B Mission Avenue (760) 435-5600 READS Literacy Center 321 North Nevada Street (760) 435-5680 41

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As publisher of The Osider magazine, I’m often asked the same question: “Aren’t you afraid that you’ll eventually run out of stories to write about?”

My answer is always the same—never. There are so many great people, places, and things to write about here in the O. Everyday, it seems like we meet someone who has an amazing story to tell.

Take Gabriel Medina, for instance. When I first met Gabe, he was bussing tables at Teri Café. This kid had so much positive energy that every time I went in for my ramen, I found myself learning more about this positive young man.

Born to his immigrant parents in 1992, his father worked as a stock boy in the grocery business while taking on side work whenever possible. His stay-at-home mom took care of Gabe, two sisters, and a younger brother. While growing up in the Valley between the Mesa and Arthur Street neighborhoods, Gabe kept himself busy playing organized soccer and later became a B-boy dancer.

He graduated form El Camino High School in 2011. During that time, he began getting into the tuner car scene, which led him to starting a car club with his friends. They all sat down and THEOSIDER.COM

worked on a name for the club that would encompass all of their personalities. After suggesting many names, one friend blurted out, “What about Emanon? It means ‘no name’ backwards!” And so Emanon was born. At the same time, Gabe always had a taste for fashion

“Oceanside has great pride and genuine people with a lot of diversity, and that brings me a ton of inspiration.” and had started college at Mira Costa where he studied graphic design.

The car club quickly turned into a clothing brand, and with the help of his cousin Victor Dominguez and his silkscreen machine—Gabe started to realize his future. On a whim, he reached out to the streetwear brand The Hundreds and secured an internship for the major brand. He’d drive up to LA twice a week for the internship, all while going to school and 44

working at the same time. Today, Emanon is still a small start up brand, but Gabe has big plans for his future. He looks to brands like Brixton for inspiration as they started out of their garage in Oceanside, too.

When I asked Gabe how he feels about our city, his response was simple. “Oceanside has great pride and genuine people with a lot of diversity, and that brings me a ton of inspiration.”

Gabe hopes to get a graphic design job with a brand like Brixton in the future. He also plans to continue grow Emanon on the side, but his main goal is to take over as the bread winner for his parents and give back to his family that’s always supported him. He’d also like to thank his friends, family, girlfriend, and everyone who’s supported him and Emanon. Gabe has a bright future, and we here at The Osider are proud to share his story.

Make sure to check out Gabe’s website: emanonclothing.com, and his Instagram @emanon_emn

LOCAL BUSINESS

JOHN BERAN THE SOURCE FOR NORTH COUNTY REAL ESTATE

John Beran and Listing & Buyer Specialist Sharon Whittlesey.

WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER John thinks the key to success in business is hard work and fortitude. Real estate ebbs and flows, but seasoned agents ride the tide and succeed in the industry over the long haul.

In 1980, with approximately 76,000 residents populating Oceanside, John sold his first home at Costa Serena for $48,000. Since his first home sale, the population has risen to over 174,000 residents, which has given John plenty of opportunities to sell homes to the “With decades of experience, referrals are growing community. Being actively involved here for so long, John can commonplace because clients know John share countless stories about the is straightforward, honest, and competent Oceanside real estate market and its in the North County real estate market.” players that helped shape the landscape as it is today.

With decades of experience, referrals are only going to get better. It’s one of the best kept commonplace because clients know John is beach secrets.”

Born in San Antonio, Texas, John arrived in straightforward, honest, and competent in the California in 1975 on a business trip scouting North County real estate market. A small gesture land. He fell in love with North County and made of his gratitude, John sends all his clients an it his home. Along with his wife, Cheryl, and annual tide calendar because he considers it a daughter, Rosey, he now enjoys Southern valuable resource for coastal living. The annual California living—taking trips to Palomar tide calendar embodies John’s philosophy because he’s a “partner” during the buying and Mountain, or fishing out of Oceanside Harbor.

Growing up on a ranch, John combined his selling process, and a friend and local resource University of Texas business degree with his long after the sale is complete. John credits his ranching work ethic and applied it to real estate. co-workers with his continued success for over Today, Oceanside is a growing and thriving beach community. In part, thanks to John Beran—The Source in North San Diego County Real Estate. He’s been selling Oceanside and its merits since 1979. With over 30 years of experience, he’s sold real estate here successfully because he envisioned Oceanside as it is today. When asked about the future of the real estate market in Oceanside, John said, “It’s

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30 years. He holds fellow realtor, Sharon Whittlesey, in high esteem since she is another force in the local real estate market.

With downtown Oceanside’s master plan taking shape, he believes revitalization has transformed the city. John concurs that the authenticity of Oceanside is what continues to attract quality people. His clients appreciate family businesses as opposed to chain stores in their beach community. John spends a lot of time around town frequenting local businesses. One of his favorite restaurants, particularly to take clients, is Beach Break Cafe.

For a positive real estate experience, it’s best to stick with someone who knows the ropes, knows the market, advocates for his clients, and is considered The Source. His team says, “There are some things you can always count on—John Beran is one of them. When the time comes for your next move, count on John to provide you with all the information you need to make your home sale or purchase smooth and successful from start to finish.”

For more information, please visit John’s website at johnberan.com

LOCAL RETAILER

Owners Michelle and Matthew Pike with their daughter Tayla and dog Cooper.

OCEANSIDE ACE HARDWARE WORDS: ALICIA STONE PHOTOS: CHRISTOPHER DONEZ If you’ve ever taken on a home improvement project or tackled a repair job that may be just a little above your handy-man capabilities, then you have also had the frustrations of standing in one those huge aisles in a chain store completely overwhelmed. Usually, one of two things happens: You either wait anxiously for someone in an apron to save you or you give up and walk back to your car in defeat.

This is one of the main reasons Michelle and Matthew Pike opened a local ACE hardware in November of 2016. “There was really just a huge lack of hardware along the PCH,” said Michelle.

“With all the growth happening along the coast of Oceanside, it seemed like this neighborhood was screaming for an ACE store.”

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Since ACE is widely known for great customer service, Michelle said her store is all about convenience and figuring out the community needs. “We will continue bringing in new products like bait and tackle, beach and picnic gear, unique gifts, and home décor.” She added, “We have an extensive hardware section that you won’t find at the big box stores. We love talking with our customers, learning about their projects, and helping them find solutions.” Of course, they also carry all the standard products like paint, grills, tools, garden items, and plumbing and electrical supplies.

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Cooper), but say that they spend all of their time in our town. “We chose Oceanside because we are from big city melting pots, so the diversity and creativity here really appeals to us.

Oceanside is experiencing a real Renaissance with an eclectic mix of businesses and we love being a part of such a great community—we all really want each other to succeed!”

It was a longing to belong to a community that got them looking for a way out of the nine-tofive workday and ready to open their own business. After looking into everything from coffee shops to action sports to day spas, it was a conversation with Michelle’s father, owner of three ACE stores in Montana, that got her into the family business. “We knew we wanted to make a positive impact and ACE is known for customer service, local contribution, and the ability to customize for the local market. Everything just clicked for us,” said Michelle.

As we all gear up for another great summer, Michelle also said they’re looking forward to participating in local events and stocking up on beach and out-door products for our visitors and locals. She added, “We never get tired of hearing our customers say how happy they are that we’re here. It’s an exciting time in Oceanside and we’re thrilled to be a part of it!”

So, next time you need something for whatever project lies in front of you, save yourself the big chain store headache and shop small— the Pike family will be there ready to help you.

Oceanside ACE Hardware 263 South Coast Highway (760) 231-1431

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HARNEY SUSHI WORDS: BRYN HERRLEIN PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Harney's most popular roll, the En Fuego Roll.

Around sixteen years ago, Harney Sushi was realized in Old Town San Diego on Harney Street—it’s namesake. Owners Kirk Harrison and Dustin Summerville created a hip spot that serves cutting edge sushi in an urban setting that caters to the locals. Harrison credits their guerilla marketing from distributing flyers to concert goers, club owners, and bartenders to hiring local DJs and artists, for their success.

After seven years, Harney’s had established themselves as a legitimate popular restaurant creating innovative rolls made with high-end ingredients. Also, participating in San Diego culinary events lead to the rise of Chef Rob Ruiz’s local chef celebrity status. Riding a wave of popularity, Harney’s found a second location to call “home” in Oceanside. Hand picked for the tight knit community and deep local history, Harney’s Sushi Oceanside planted its roots in 2008.

Located a short walk from the pier, Harney’s bold and modern “funk shui” design with its use of warm woods and bright color marries its urban origin with this coastal beach town. On the inside, it’s warm and inviting—this 3,500-sq. ft., 155seat restaurant features floor to ceiling windows and an amazing ocean view. LED lighting and bamboo plywood gives Harney’s a “green” restaurant design and feel.

Harney Sushi hosts one of the best and most popular brunches in town. Featuring uniquely delicious items like their breakfast sushi (Bacon & Egg roll) and Panko Crab Cakes Benedict that’ll surely get your day started off in the right direction. The mimosas can’t hurt, either.

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Bonito, or Soy Truffle. So many different flavors to choose from, it’s hard to nail down just one. How about try them all? You can also get your “salad” on with the Farmer’s Market Salad that includes arugula and frisee, farmer’s market vegetables, and banyul vinaigrette or there’s always the Ahi Poki salad that features tuna, chuka salad, green onions, sesame seeds, and togarashi.

When it comes to preparing sushi, Harney’s only serves the freshest most sustainable fish.

Popular rolls include the En Fuego that features tempura asparagus, kani kama, and spicy rock shrimp salad wrapped in soy paper top with kampachi, avocado, and mango-habanero salsa. Our personal favorite would have to be the O’sider#55 roll that features spicy crab, shrimp tempura, rolled in soy paper, topped with thin slice NY strip, avocado, fried onion, jalapeno, and sweet chili sauce.

For the vegetarians, there’s the Eggplant to Fakie Roll that includes pickled radish, cucumber, and avocado topped with Japanese eggplant, and sweet tamari sauce. Another veggie delight is the Hippie Roll that features tempura sweet potato, shitake mushroom, avocado, cucumber, and tempura crunchies. It’s important to add that all the rolls on offer at Harney are completely delicious and worth a try. For dessert, you can delight in the Vanilla Bean or Green Tea Ice Cream and Perfect Cheesecake.

Overall, Harney Sushi appeals to all walks of life and has become a cherished neighborhood sushi spot. With affordable prices in a relaxed atmosphere, what you get is quality sushi, great service, and a full belly. Harney’s features live music every Thursday and Sunday from 6:30 to 10:30pm, so what’s stopping you from enjoying some of Oceanside’s best sushi in town?

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KNOCKOUT PIZZA WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

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(L to R): Buffalo Chicken/Meat Lover's pizza, Vegetarian Tomato Basil/Whitestone pizza, Calzone, garlic knots, and Oh Baby salad.

Located a stone’s throw away from the pier on Mission Avenue, Knockout Pizza has been serving up some of the best New York style pizza in North County. Owner Timothy Farley, originally from Massachusetts, has helmed the K.O. ship for fourteen years and has owned nine restaurants back east since 2002. The downtown Carlsbad location opened in 1999 to rave reviews.

Cut to 2016 and Farley had his eyes on opening up another K.O. restaurant in Oceanside: “Many of our staff’s family grew up in Oceanside,” said Timothy. “Our General Manager (at the Oceanside location) Alan Lopez is a long time Oceanside resident. The entire staff weighed in on the decision to open the new location and we went for it.” Knockout Pizza officially opened its doors in Oceanside last May and quickly became a local favorite.

Knockout’s pizza is “thick skinned and thin crusted” with a distinct and delicious New York style. They make their own dough everyday and keep it simple with no added oils or sugar. With so many amazing options to choose from, it’s hard to pinpoint a favorite. You really can’t go wrong starting off with their highly addictive Garlic Knots—six little bundles of joy for your taste buds. The Buffalo Chicken and Meat Lover’s pizza is hugely popular as you get more variety from different choices for toppings with a “half and half” pizza. The Knockout is another popular pizza that features pepperoni, mushrooms, and garlic.

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For the healthy eaters, there’s the Tomato Basil Garlic and Whitestone pizza that features sliced tomatoes, fresh garlic, basil, Parmesan, and Ricotta. Or you can try their Oh Baby Salad with mixed baby greens, homemade candied walnuts, juicy Mandarin orange slices, and aged gorgonzola cheese crumbles topped with K.O.’s signature gourmet balsamic vinaigrette.

It’s not all pizza at K.O. as they also serve other treasures like their Calzone with mushrooms, spinach, and sausage. Gluten-free pies are also available upon request.

Thirsty and need to wet your whistle?

Knockout Pizza was the first restaurant to carry new local brewing companies like Left Coast Brewing Company, Culver Brewing, Fall Brewing, Booze Brothers, and Barrel Harbor.

For dessert, why not try out a California Cheesecake In A Cup? K.O. is the only place in town that carries these delicious treats—just another reason why you need to cruise in and check them out.

When asked what his favorite thing about having a business in Oceanside, Timothy replied, “The people of Oceanside have a truly unique vibe. There’s a proud swagger running through them that’s similar to the swagger in a boxer or MMA fighter. Oceanside people love Oceanside. I once overheard one of our managers proudly state, ‘OSIDE or NOSIDE!’ I loved hearing that.”

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MARISCOS ENSENADA Seafood Campechana

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Oceanside has been going through many changes the past few years, but some things like Mariscos Ensenada have stayed the same for over two decades. Located on the southwest corner of El Camino Real and Oceanside Boulevard, Mariscos Ensenada has been a local favorite and a great reason to leave our beautiful beaches to enjoy some of the best food North County has to offer.

This family-run operation started little over twenty years ago by the Perez family and is now being run by son Carlos and brother-in-law Javier who have taken the wheel and are staying true to an awesome authentic dinning experience. If you didn’t know, Mariscos means “seafood” and they definitely have some of the best in town. The portions here are enormous and two people can share one of their many large plates.

While having the standard burritos and tacos, they also offer items such as Mojarra Frita, which is a delicious whole tilapia deepfried with a side of shrimp broth and it’s absolutely delicious! They also are open for breakfast and have one of the best breakfast burritos in town. One of my favorite dishes here is the steaming hot 7 mares soup, which consists of a giant bowl of mixed seafood that’ll fill up the healthiest of appetites. Mariscos Ensenada is located right across the street from the Oceanside Fire Department, so you’ll usually THEOSIDER.COM

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find the whole crew enjoying the wide variety of food on their gigantic menu.

Growing up in Oceanside and attending our local schools, Carlos is holding true to what makes this restaurant unique and special—consistency and friendly service. “I grew up in the restaurant watching my father since I was eleven years old so I’ve seen it all.” The passion that the family has for keeping high standards of food quality and fast service have kept them as a staple in Oceanside, and I’m sure twenty years from now we’ll still be enjoying the great dishes with friends and family.

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Hours: 7am-2pm Monday-Thursday 7am-3pm Friday-Sunday 1001 South Coast Highway (760) 433-2060 jenniescafe.net

Owners Carlos and Javier Perez

BAR AND RESTAURANT GUIDE BAKERIES 101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Highway (760) 421-6555 CHOW’S DONUTS 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1355 ELENA’S CAFE FRENCH CREPES 511 Pier View Way (240) 644-3205 HILL STREET DONUT HOUSE 1926 South Coast Highway (760) 439-7741 LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486 LE RENDEZ-VOUS FRENCH BAKERY 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 414-9109 LEROY’S SWEET POTATO SHACK 3800 Oceanic Drive (760) 722-2690 MISSION DONUT HOUSE 1502 Mission Avenue (760) 757-2979 MR. DONUTS 1950 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 967-6508 OHANA CUPCAKES 2455 Vista Way (760) 757-4262 PETITE MADELINE BAKERY 223 North Coast Highway (760) 231-7300 RED RIBBON BAKE SHOP 47 Douglas Drive (760) 754-8460 SAM’S DONUT SHOP 3504 College Boulevard Suite A (760) 945-0416

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SK’S DONUTS 1129 South Coast Highway (760) 722-0455

FELIX’S BBQ WITH SOUL 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-7072

DINO'S 400 Mission Avenue (760) 433-9900

SURFSIDE TAP ROOM 507 North Coast Highway (760) 730-5449

QUIK WOK 2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228

RAIN OR SHINE COFFEE CO. 1602 South Coast Highway (442) 500-9570

SUBMARINA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840

SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242

GUAHAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-4826

MARY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 307 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3052

TAP THAT 3207 Roymar Road Suite E (760) 433-4827

ROYAL BUFFET 3766 Mission Avenue (760) 721-1889

SAN DIEGO COFFEE TEA & SPICE 1722 South Coast Highway (760) 439-8001

SUNSHINE DELI 224 North Coast Highway (760)231-5481

PRIMO FOODS 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711

START FRESH CAFÉ 1034 South Coast Highway (760) 439-7940

BURGERS

THE MANDARIN 1058 Mission Avenue (760) 439-0288

SUCCULENT CAFE 322 North Cleveland Street (760) 717-9612

Z-MARKET 3200 Mission Avenue (760) 967-2184

THAT BOY GOOD 207 N Coast Highway (760) 433-4227

STRATFORD AT THE HARBOR 280 South Harbor Drive (760) 453-2073

COFFEE/TEA

TAPIOCA EXPRESS 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279

GASTROPUB

BREAKFAST DINERS AND CAFÉS

SWAMI’S CAFÉ 202 North Coast Highway (760) 966-1203

BAR AND GRILLS CABO BAR & GRILL 212 North Tremont Street (760) 637-2450 DANNY P’S CORK & TAP 560 Greenbrier Drive (760) 967-0128

101 CAFÉ 631 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5220

THE DRAFT RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4700

BEACHBREAK CAFÉ (PG.6) 1802 South Coast Highway (760) 439-6355

IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086 JUNKYARD GRILL & SPORTS BAR 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 231-6600

BREAKFAST CLUB DINER 228 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3124 THE BROKEN YOLK CAFE 2434 Vista Way (760) 967-9655

MISSION AVENUE BAR & GRILL 711 Mission Avenue (760) 637–2222

BUCCANEER CAFÉ 1508 South Pacific Street (760) 966-1804

OSIDE SPORTSBAR & GRILL 113 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5968 PCH SPORTS BAR & GRILL (PG.49) 1835 South Coast Highway (760) 721-3955 pchsportsbarandgrill.com

BAGBY BEER COMPANY 601 South Coast Highway (760) 270-9075

THE HABIT BURGER STORE 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1355

BARREL REPUBLIC 215 North Coast Highway (760) 435-0042

PAUL’S PLACE 3671 Mission Avenue (760) 721-0124

BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 1334 Rocky Point Drive (760) 599-5832

PIT STOP DINER 3825 Mission Avenue (760) 901-4299

CAPTAIN’S GROUNDS COFFEE 1832 South Coast Highway

BREAKWATER BREWING (PG.43) 101 North Coast Highway (760) 433-6064 breakwaterbrewery.com

RUBY’S DINER 1 Oceanside Pier (760) 433-7829

THE CUP 206 Wisconsin Avenue (760) 231-9817

SMASHBURGER 3460 Marron Road (760) 729-1686

HIT THE SPOT COFFEE 624 South Coast Highway (760) 433-3004

TY’S BURGER HOUSE 515 Mission Street (760) 757-5890

JB JUICE & COFFEE 4635 Frazee Road (760) 529-0807

COME ON OVER BOUTIQUE & CAFE FIRE WATER SALOON 2405 Oceanside Boulevard 406 Pier View Way (760) 722-2216 (760) 687-6193

ELENA'S CAFE FRENCH CREPES 511 Pier View Way (240) 644-3205

MASON ALE WORKS 2002 South Coast Highway (760) 429-7424

GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT 539 Vista Bella (760) 757-8777

MIDNIGHT JACK BREWING 3801 Oceanic Drive Suite 101 (760) 637-9670

HARBOR HOUSE CAFÉ 714 North Coast Highway (760) 722-2254

OCEANSIDE ALE WORKS 1800 Ord Way (760) 721-4253

BBQ

HILL STREET CAFÉ 524 South Coast Highway (760) 966-0985

OCEANSIDE BREWING COMPANY 312-314 Via Del Norte (760) 453-7900

ENZO’S BBQ (PG.53) 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 643-9602 enzosbbq.com

JENNIE’S CAFÉ (PG.55) 1001 South Coast Highway (760) 433-2060 jenniescafe.net

POUR HOUSE 1903 South Coast Highway (760) 730-5944

TONY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 274 South Harbor Drive (760) 433-8466 TREMONT STREET BAR & GRILL 311 North Tremont Street (760) 435-9555

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BANANA DANG (PG.45) 115 South Coast Highway (760) 846-0162 bananadang.com

BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS

LEGACY BREWING CO. 363 Airport Road (760) 705-3221

ROOKIE’S SPORTS GRILL 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 757-1123

ANGELO’S BURGERS 1050 South Coast Highway (760) 757-4064 ANGELO’S BURGERS 2035 South Coast Highway (760) 757-4064

DON’S COUNTRY KITCHEN 1938 South Coast Highway (760) 722-7337

RED ROOSTER 1985 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-8383

ANGELO’S BURGERS 621 North Coast Highway (760) 757-5161

STONE COMPANY STORE 310 North Tremont Street (760) 529-0002

CHINESE CHIN’S SZECHWAN CUISINE 4140 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4808 CHINA STAR SUPER BUFFET 1401 Mission Avenue (760) 435-9001 CHU’S QUIK WOK 815 College Boulevard (760) 726-7771

REVOLUTION ROASTERS 1836 South Coast Hwy (760) 529-9736

BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR 1918 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-7133 BROWN CUP 401 North Coast Highway (760) 231-7968 BUBBLE TEA 318 Pier View Way (760) 967-0088

PICK UP STIX 125 Old Grove Road (760) 967-4081

NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO. 240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851 PIER VIEW COFFEE COMPANY 300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150

FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN 626 South Tremont Street (760) 453-2940

THE CHEESESTEAK GRILL (PG.10) 1771 South Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-0077 thecheesesteakgrill.com

LOCAL TAP HOUSE (PG.7) 308 South Coast Hwy (760) 547-1469 localtaphouse.com

CREAM OF THE CROP (PG.53) 2009 South Coast Highway (760) 433-2757 creamofthecropnatural.com

MASTERS KITCHEN AND COCKTAIL 208 South Coast Highway (760) 231-6278

FIREHOUSE SUBS 2619-B1 Vista Way (760) 721-4321

URGE GASTROPUB & WHISKEY BANK (PG.11) 2002 South Coast Highway (760) 429-7424 urgegastropub.com GERMAN IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086 HAWAIIAN

I LOVE BAGELS CAFE (PG.42) 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838 I LOVE BAGELS CAFE (PG.42) 4101 Avenida Del Oro (760) 216-6611

THE LOOSE LEAF (PG.55) 408 Mission Avenue (760) 231-8338 looseleafblends.com

GREAT WOK OF CHINA 4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939

101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Highway (760) 421-6555

HARBOR PELICAN 1380 North Pacific Street (760) 722-5853

KONA HUT 1940 South Freeman Street (760) 757-7873

MAUI WOWI HAWAIIAN COFFEES & SMOOTHIES 409 Mission Avenue (760) 721-2090

DELI/SANDWICHES

608 (PG.51) 608 Mission Avenue (760) 291-1040 608oceanside.com

GANDOLFO’S NEW YORK DELICATESSEN 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 435-0006

JITTERS COFFEE PUB 510 North Coast Highway (760) 967-7886

101 PROOF 2002 South Coast Highway

JERSEY MIKE’S SUBS 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 295-3339

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L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 726-0888 MAUI HAWAIIAN BBQ 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-8383 OHANA HAWAIIAN BBQ 459 College Boulevard (760) 630-6800

PORT OF SUBS 510 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 439-3354

ICE CREAM/ FROZEN YOGURT

RED & WHITE MARKET 510 Vista Way (760) 433-5516

BASKIN ROBBINS 4201 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1286 THEOSIDER.COM

BAR AND RESTAURANT GUIDE BASKIN ROBBINS 1112 South Coast Highway (760) 722-0654 COLDSTONE CREAMERY 4635 Frazee Road (760) 433-8658 COLDSTONE CREAMERY 514 Mission Avenue (760) 722-0880 FROYO LOVE 3480 Marron Road (760) 434-0701 FRUGOS YOGURT 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000 J.R.’S HAWAIIAN SHAVED ICE 1943 South Coast Highway (760) 809-8304 GELATO ETC. 224 North Coast Highway (858) 761-4479 GUAVA LAVA FROZEN DESSERTS 3910 Vista Way (760) 842-7573 MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT 2525C Vista Way (760) 730-5728 NANA AND POP’S SWEET SHOP 280 Harbor Drive (760 722-1723 OCEAN RAINBOW 3784 Mission Avenue (760) 435-0750 RED CUP FROZEN YOGURT 301 Mission Avenue (760) 637-2189 RED CUP FROZEN YOGURT 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 842-8738

RICOS ANTOJITOS 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 231-7793

TONY PEPPERONI PIZZERIA 805 College Boulevard (760) 726-6400

SUSHI N JOY 2530 Vista Way (760) 721-1888

CAFÉ ROSARITA 1816 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 722-6224

LOS TACOS 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226

HARBOR FISH & CHIPS 276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977

THAI GARDEN 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1009

ITALIAN/PIZZA

TWO BROTHERS FROM ITALY 4760 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 758-3638

SUMO HUT SUSHI BAR & GRILL 509 Mission Avenue (760) 453-7475

CARLITO’S CHICKEN 158 Roymar Road (760) 433-3427

MARIETA’S 485 Vandegrift Boulevard (760) 967-1769

HELLO BETTY FISH HOUSE 211 Mission Avenue (760) 722-1008

THAI TABLE 1910 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 721-4850

UPPER CRUST PIZZA 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-9330

SUSHI4REEL 4750 Oceanside Boulevard Suite A-20 (760) 659-6784

CEJA’S MEXICAN DINER & GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-2199

MARISCOS ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024

JOE’S CRAB SHACK 314 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1345

VIETNAMESE

VENETOS 608 North Coast Highway (760) 722-1228

TERI CAFÉ 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8399

ZIGZAG PIZZA 333 North Myers Street (760) 433-1555

TERI CAFÉ II 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-8888

JAMAICAN

UMI JAPANESE GRILL & CAFÉ 401 Mission Avenue (760) 439-3566

COLIMA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT MI ASADOR MEXICAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 404 Pier View Way 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 439-4045 (760) 806-6684 COMPADRES CHICKEN MIRAMAR FISH TACOS 4225 B Oceanside Boulevard & BEER (760) 806-6867 41 Douglas Drive DAVINA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT (760) 721-2147 3320 Mission Avenue PEDRO’S TACOS (760) 722-8017 656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221 DE KOTIJA’S TACO SHOP 3504 College Boulevard POLLOS MARIA (760) 758-0399 125 Old Grove Road (760) 435-9071 DIEGO’S MEXICAN FOOD 1030 South Coast Highway ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP #13 (760) 721-1985 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-2377 EL CHAPÍN 3753 Mission Avenue ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP (760) 842-7683 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004 EL MUNDO DE MARISCOS 3110 San Luis Rey Road SAN LUIS REY BAKERY (760) 754-8922 & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real FIESTA MEXICANA (760) 433-7242 3784 Mission Avenue (760) 757-9872 TONY’S FRESH MEXICAN FOOD 2983 Via Las Rosas GOURMET TAMALES (760) 433-5004 3616 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-3343 VALERIE’S TACO SHOP 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard JOHNNY MANANA’S (760) 712-1296 308 Mission Avenue (760) 721-9999 VERAS TAMALE EXPRESS 3753 Mission Avenue Suite 115 KING BURRITO (760) 213-4972 3490 Marron Road (760) 720-9747 PERUVIAN LA FUENTE DE MARISCOS PANCA PERUVIAN 2936 Oceanside Boulevard CUISINE & ROTISSERIE (760) 529-0150 1902 South Coast Highway (760) 722-3396 LA PERLA TAPATIA 625 North Redondo Drive SEAFOOD (760) 722-2877

BIG BOB’S BEST PIZZA 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 231-5050 BROOKLYN BOYZ PIZZA 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-4992 CARMINE’S 119 South Coast Highway (760) 966-6888 CUSIMANO’S PIZZERIA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 414-1200

ONE LOVE ISLAND CUISINE 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 685-4618

DOMINIC’S AT THE HARBOR RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 268 Harbor Drive South (760) 754-1881

JAPANESE/SUSHI

WARAII SUSHI 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-3770

CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533

WICKED POKE 2401 Vista Way (760) 529-0774

GO GO JAPAN SUSHI 4121 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-1288

THE WHET NOODLE 1815 South Coast Hwy (760) 453-2738

HARNEY SUSHI (PG.43) 301 Mission Avenue (760) 967-1820 harneysushi.com

WRENCH & RODENT SEABASSTROPUB 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 271-0531

HON SUSHI 1733 South Coast Highway (760) 529-0255

WU LAN RAMEN TAP HOUSE 4645 Frazee Road Suite F (760) 453-7526

THE PRIVATEER COAL FIRE PIZZA 1706 Pacific Coast Highway (760) 453-2500

KAMPAI SUSHI 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1484

YUKIYA SUSHI 2415 Vista Way (760) 439-3283

ROMA’S PIZZA & GRILL 617 North Redondo Drive (760) 757-2003

KYOTO GIFT & FOOD 559 Greenbrier Drive (760) 757-5456

MEDITERRANEAN

ROSINA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 721-5000

LOVE BOAT SUSHI 125 Old Grove Road (760) 721-3737

ROUND TABLE PIZZA 3440 Marron Road (760) 434-5977

POKI POKI 3480 Marron Road (760) 295-9086

ANITA’S RESTAURANT 309 South Coast Highway (760) 722-6323

SANTINO’S PIZZA 401 Mission Avenue (760) 967-6300

RISING SUN SUSHI 272 South Harbor Drive

ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA (PG.47) 2250 South El Camino Real (760) 757-7745 anitasrestaurant.com

FRATELLI’S 3915 Mission Avenue (760) 696-9007 KILLER PIZZA FROM MARS 3772 Mission Avenue (760) 722-6060 KNOCKOUT PIZZA (PG.45) 401 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8888 kopizza.com LA CASA PIZZA 209 North Tremont Street (760) 722-1949

SUNSHINE JAPANESE FOOD 224 North Coast Highway (760) 231-5481

SHAKEY’S PIZZA PARLOR 4141 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-4243 THEOSIDER.COM

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MAAN’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard Ste.107 (760) 726-2249 MEXICAN

LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486

333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333

JOLLY ROGER 1900 Harbor Drive North (760) 722-183 LIGHTHOUSE OYSTER (PG.19) BAR & GRILL 262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 lighthouseoceanside.com

I LOVE PHO 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 630-8889 MR. PHO 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1306 ND BANH MI 4160 Oceanside Boulevard Ste. 169 (760) 726-4650

MARISCO’S ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024

PHO HOUSE 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 754-9999

OCEANSIDE BROILER 1325 North Harbor Drive (760) 722-3474

PHO KITCHEN 4121 Oceanside Boulevard #203 (760) 295-5445

TIN FISH OCEANSIDE 302 North The Strand (760) 966-0007

PHO OCEANSIDE 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-2828

STEAKHOUSES

YUMMY PHO 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1800

333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333

WINE BARS/WINERIES

HUNTER STEAK HOUSE 1221 Vista Way (760) 433-2633

BEACH HOUSE WINERY 1534 Sleeping Indian Road (760) 732-3236

THAI

GOLDEN COAST MEAD 4089 Oceanside Boulevard Suite H (760) 630-4468

CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533 OCEAN THAI 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-9779 OCEAN THAI 3846 Mission Avenue #A3 (760) 967-9901

MATTUCCI WINERY 3830 Oceanic Drive, Suite 407 (760) 305-8435 THE PRIVATEER MARKETPLACE & WINE BAR 1704 South Coast Highway (760) 453-2254

RIM TALAY 508 Mission Avenue (760) 435-2007 SABAI SABAI THAI KITCHEN 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-5597 SAVORY THAI 3829 Plaza Drive (760) 806-9606 59

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