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CONTENTS MAY/JUNE 2019 VOLUME 6/ISSUE 3
DEPARTMENTS 6 SET IN STONE Most special time of year 12 COASTAL EXPOSURES Featuring some of the best images of Oceanside on tap. Photography by Zach Cordner 20 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Eileen Frazier 22 HIDDEN GEMS • Steel Mill Coffee 24 COMMUNITY • Boys & Girl’s Club 32 HOMEGROWN • Taesja Paopao 34 LOCAL FLAVOR • With Executive Chef Luis Lopez Sr. of The Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill 50 ARTS • Oceanside Cultural Arts District 52 LOCAL BUSINESS • Reform Life 54 LOCAL RETAILER • D.A.V. 56 WHAT’S BREWING OSIDE? • Belching Beaver RESTAURANT REVIEW 58 INLAND • Come On Over Cafe 60 COASTAL • Señor Grubby’s 62 VALLEY • Pho House 66 RESTAURANT & BAR GUIDE The Osider´s guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 71 FAST FORWARD TO YESTERDAY Oceanside Pier
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They say life is way too short so make the most out of every moment possible. I couldn’t agree more. This is why this time of year is so special to most. I love the spring and summer months so much more than wintertime mainly because of the time change. Those extra hours of light allow us to have bonus time in the evening to enjoy the activities we love most after a long workday. Whether it’s surfing, golf, basketball, soccer, bird watching, or whatever floats your boat, the extra afternoon time affords us these important moments in life. But most importantly, it allows time to gather with friends and THEOSIDER.COM
enjoy the almighty “Happy Hour.” Oceanside has no shortage of options for that either. So we felt it was time to shine a light on a few of the many great options on offer here in this month’s feature story. We hand picked twelve great ways to enjoy a cold beverage and great eats at an affordable price in a great atmosphere. Each one offers something different, and we urge you to try them all over the course of the summer months ahead. We also have an amazing photo feature called “Springtime in Oceanside” that showcases the amazing colors of spring in San Diego’s favorite City. So enjoy the 6
extra daylight and top off your day with some great food, cold drink, and good times at your local Happy Hour spot. It should also be noted that this is our 5th anniversary issue, as we launched our first issue back in May 2014. Five years ago? Time does fly! A huge thank you goes out to all our valued readers and advertisers for all your support over the years—we couldn’t have done this without you guys. Cheers!
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MAY/JUNE 2019 VOLUME 6/ISSUE 3 PUBLISHER Jamey Stone/Publisher/Co-Founder stone@theosider.com EDITORIAL Zach Cordner/Creative Director/Co-Founder zach@theosider.com Dwayne Carter/Design Director dwayne@theosider.com Aaron Schmidt/Editorial Director aaron@theosider.com ADVERTISING Nolan Woodrell/Advertising Director nolan@theosider.com ADMINISTRATION Alicia Stone WEBMASTER Courtney Barnett CONTRIBUTORS Renordo Bowen, Christopher Donez, Alondra Figueroa, Kristi Hawthorne, Alyson Klier, Eric Klier, Katie LaLicata, Priscilla Iezzi, Danielle Jackson, Elizabeth Schwartze, Alicia Stone, Promise Yee SPECIAL THANKS Oceanside Historical Society, Tim Wrisley, Amber Lussier, John Beran, Alondra Figueroa, The Carter Family, Hans Molenkamp, The Woodrell Family, The Becker Family, Ron Goodin, Bailey Stone, Braden Stone, Judy Camp, The Hoffer Family, Steve and Linda Josepho, Jean Josepho, MAJ Investors, Evelyn Cordner, Louie Hayward/Co-founder, Jack Amarillas, Bottom Line Management, Oceanside Museum of Art, and all of our advertisers
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When we think of Oceanside’s Finest, several just one of the many things that make her one of things spring to mind: Unwavering pride for their Oceanside’s Finest. Eileen also served as Director of Secondary city, a consistent member of our community, and a dedication to one’s craft that also serves our Curriculum and Instruction. She’s seen the best society. Eileen Frazier is a powerhouse who has of both worlds, beginning at the front lines as a math teacher and also has worked the back end all three! Eileen’s father served in the Marine Corps, as a district office director, but she’s only just and her family moved to Oceanside when she begun! Mrs. Frazier recently became the was just four years old. She and her siblings Principal of El Camino High School, and when attended North Terrace, Santa Margarita, asked how it’s been she answered genuinely Jefferson, Lincoln Middle School, and she with “Wonderful! Everyone has been welcoming graduated from Oceanside High. For Frazier, with open arms and seems willing to go with school seemed to come easy, but it was her hard change.” Eileen mentioned the faculty was work that paid off when she graduated as looking for consistency as they’ve had five principals in nine years. Salutatorian of her class. When asked what’s next for El Camino, she A self-proclaimed daddy’s girl, Eileen wanted to stay close to her parents in Oceanside, so she shared that she plans on staying for the long haul, and for her—it’s first majored in mathematics at UCSD. Even as a child “Eileen has dedicated herself and foremost about the students. She wants to she knew she wanted to not only to education and ensure that when be in education. She forging new pathways of students graduate they wouldn’t play dolls with her sisters until they learning for our kids, but she’s can go into the world to played school with her, also making Oceanside better compete and be able to and naturally, Eileen had for us one graduate at a time” make a living wage. When Frazier first arrived, to be the teacher. Luckily, right out of college she landed her first teaching she looked at the culture and climate of the job at Oceanside High due to a teacher going on school, as there had not been a lot of consistency. maternity leave. This opportunity was even more As a staff, they’ve since developed five core exciting because just a few years prior she’d been values: Respect, Responsibility, Collaboration, Empathy, and Perseverance. This is focused on their student and now they were her colleagues! Eileen’s warm personality, her attention to instilling the importance of thinking about others detail, and her tremendous leadership skills have for both students and faculty, because you never propelled her through the Oceanside Unified know what someone is going through. I’d also School District. She has held several positions all chime in with “Be nice,” because you never know centered around assisting our faculty and who your boss might be! Eileen has dedicated herself not only to students to achieve their best. She’s been a math program specialist where she did professional education and forging new pathways of learning development with science and math teachers to for our kids, but she’s also making Oceanside elevate student learning. She then became an better for us one graduate at a time. For administrator at Oceanside High and the everything she’s done within our community and interesting piece is, as she became an assistant the hard work she continues to do daily with our principal, then Principal of Jefferson and Chavez future leaders at El Camino High School, we were Middle Schools, she had to evaluate her own thrilled to highlight Eileen Frazier as one of teachers! Eileen has shown that she can handle Oceanside’s Finest and look forward to seeing tough situations with grace and ease, and that’s her continue to shine. 21
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(L To R): Owners Justin Figueroa, Chris Balingit, Shea Cooper, Lannie Rhoades, Dana Trippe, and Riley Hawk
STEEL MILL COFFEE WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER
Located at 605 Mission Avenue, Steel Mill Coffee officially opened for business in February of 2019. It’s owned and operated by a tight group of friends—Shea Cooper, Dana Trippe, Chris Balingit, Lannie Rhoades, Justin Figueroa, and Riley Hawk—who all came together for the common good to create an amazing space for all to enjoy. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Shea is the ringleader of the crew and has been in the coffee business for around ten years. “Steel Mill is a communal space where all of us friends came together to take everything that we’re into—we all put little pieces of it together—to create not necessarily just a ‘coffee shop,’ but a place where we all feel comfortable to hang out. Hopefully, everyone feels the same way we do,” explained Shea. Steel Mill Coffee is a traditional coffee shop that just so happens to sell vinyl records as they have a modest collection of eclectic records from the most obscure bands from the 60s, 70s, and 80s to choose from. “Riley and I are both record heads and everybody involved with Steel Mill is really into music—it’s one of the things we all have in common. He’s consistently hitting up all kinds of record swaps and he has a huge vinyl THEOSIDER.COM
collection,” said Shea. “We’ve always talked about wanting to open a shop, but we never really wanted to do a full on record store. This is a perfect way to combine the two; where we can still sell coffee, and have a very small selection of niche music.” When it comes to coffee, Steel Mill exclusively only sells James Coffee Company. “We want to eventually get to roasting our own coffee, but for the time we’re just happy with them. We’re good friends with the owner David Kennedy, and it’s just really fun working with a coffee company that we’re fans of and also friends with,” smiled Shea. Popular menu items include Loose Leaf Tea, Cappuccinos, Mochas, Cortados, cold brews, and they intend to add different specialty drinks as time goes on. The most popular coffee item is espresso and their Steel Mill Coffee logo t-shirts for sale are pretty darn sweet looking, too. If you get the chance, make sure to stop by and grab yourself a coffee. And then while you’re there, go ahead and buy that one favorite record of yours that you’ve always looked for but could never find. This place is awesome!
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF OCEANSIDE GET READY FOR SUMMER FUN WORDS: PROMISE YEE PHOTOS: RENORDO BOWEN Longer summer days mean more time to play, learn, and grow at the Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside. This year’s summer sessions will engage kids in rocket launches, a self-created extreme water obstacle course, building solar ovens, and other unforgettable learning experiences. Weekly summer sessions will explore modes of transportation, the Wild West, extreme summer games, water adventures, and other fun themes. “Summer campers walk into a high-energy, funfilled environment,” said Jodi Diamond, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of THEOSIDER.COM
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Oceanside. Days begin with whole group participation in songs and team building activities. Then boys and girls work on hands-on problem-solving activities in smaller groups. While kids are having a blast, they’re also warding off summer learning loss. “More than half of the achievement gap between lower and higher income youth can be explained by unequal access to summer learning opportunities,” explained Diamond. Engaging summer session activities expand kids’ thinking and keep their minds sharp. The Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside has been inspiring, developing minds and character, and enriching the lives of local kids for 67 years. Year-round programs focus on academics, values, and community leadership. “We serve 1,400 youth a day in grades kindergarten through 25
high school,” Diamond said. The Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place for kids to build their confidence and stay mentally stimulated. After-school and school break programs offer project-based STREAM activities, which engage kids in exploring science, technology, research, engineering, arts, and math. The Wellness Warriors program teaches kids healthy lifestyle practices through fitness challenges, team sports, and cooking activities. Kids also make long-lasting friendships, learn lots of new things, and take local field trips.
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The 7th Annual Wildcat Run Car Show happens at El Camino High School on Saturday May 18th from 7am-2pm
MAY 2019 SUNDAY
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CINCO DE MAYO
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Beach Soccer Championships @ the Harbor 8am-8pm Cal South National Cup @ El Corazon Park
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MOTHER’S DAY WSA Hoppy Swarts Memorial West Coast Championships @ the Harbor
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY NSSA Southwest Conference @ The Pier
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The Green @ Harrah’s 8pm Manchester City FC Americas Cup @ El Corazon Park
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Industry Night @ Legacy Brewing Co. 12-8pm
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Trivia Night @ Barrel Republic 7-9pm
South O Walkabout 5-8pm
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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm
Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm
333’s Music At The Museum With Sue Palmer @ OMA 6-8pm
Off-Road Enthusiast Meet @ Legacy Brewing 5-8pm
Trivia Night @ Barrel Republic 7-9pm
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Industry Night @ Legacy Brewing Co. 12-8pm
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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm
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Gary Clark Jr. @ Harrah’s 8pm
MEMORIAL DAY Manchester City FC Americas Cup @ El Corazon Park
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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm Trivia Night @ Barrel Republic 7-9pm
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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm
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Sunset Market 5-9pm Live Music @ Barrel Republic 7-10pm
Beach Soccer Championships @ the Harbor 8am-8pm
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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm
Sushi & Tunes @ Harney Sushi 6:30-9:30pm
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Little Joe y La Familia @ Harrah’s 8pm Beach Soccer Championships @ the Harbor 8am-8pm Cal South National Cup @ El Corazon Park
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WSA Hoppy Swarts Memorial West Coast Championships @ the Harbor
Live Music @ Barrel Republic 7-10pm
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Taste Of Art: Female Abstract Expressionists @ OMA 6-8pm
Sushi & Tunes @ Harney Sushi 6:30-9:30pm
Armed Forces Day @ Civic Center Plaza 11am-4pm
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Sushi & Tunes @ Harney Sushi 6:30-9:30pm
Reggae Saturday’s @ Oceanside Brewing Co. 7-11pm
Live Music @ Barrel Republic 7-10pm
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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm
Manchester City FC Americas Cup @ El Corazon Park
Sunset Sessions with Shane Hall @The Privateer Marketplace 6pm
FRIDAY First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk @ SpringHill Suites 5-9pm
Sunset Market 5-9pm
Trivia Night @ Barrel Republic 7-9pm
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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm Live Music @ Barrel Republic 7-10pm
Moonlight Paddle @ the Harbor 7:15-9:15pm
Manchester City FC Americas Cup @ El Corazon Park
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Sushi & Tunes @ Harney Sushi 6:30-9:30pm
Wildcat Run Car Show @ El Camino High School 7am-2pm
Manchester City FC Americas Cup @ El Corazon Park
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COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR MAY/JUNE 2019
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USA Surfing Championships & Team Trials @ North Jetty 8am-5pm
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USA Surfing Championships & Team Trials @ North Jetty 8am-5pm Garrison Creek Bird Walk @ El Corazon Park 7:30-9am
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First Friday Art Walk: Music At The Museum @ OMA 5-10pm
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El Camino & Oceanside High Graduation Ceremonies Taste Of Art: Self-Taught Painters @ OMA 6-8pm
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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm
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Filipino Cultural Festival @ Civic Center Plaza 10am-6pm Marine Corps Mud Run @ Camp Pendleton 8:30am
Sunset Market 5-9pm
Race Across America @ Junior Seau Beach Community Center 12-1:30pm
Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm
Live Music @ Barrel Republic 7-10pm Farmer's Market 9am-1pm
Trivia Night @ Barrel Republic 7-9pm
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FLAG DAY USA Surfing Championships & Team Trials @ North Jetty 8am-5pm
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Jeff Ross & Dave Atell @ Harrah’s 8pm Race Across America @ Junior Seau Beach Community Center 12-1:30pm
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Oceanside: The Wave Of Tomorrow @ Star Theatre 5pm
Oceanside: The Wave Of Tomorrow @ Star Theatre 12pm & 5pm
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Kesha @ Harrah’s 8pm Live Music @ Barrel Republic 7-10pm
Oceanside Independence Parade @ Downtown 10am-12pm
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Samoan Cultural Celebration @ Civic Center Plaza
Oceanside Merchants baseball team in the Escondido versus Oceanside tournament, 1928.
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THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BASEBALL’S HISTORY IN OCEANSIDE
Baseball has been known as America’s favorite pastime for well over a century. Its popularity was evident even in Oceanside’s earliest years, as residents came together to play nine innings on an open field in the 1880s. It’s no wonder that Oceanside has had its share of gifted players from Little League to the Major League.
WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Oceanside Merchants, 1913.
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Games between other communities provided free entertainment and friendly competition. While the first baseball games might have been just for fun, the rivalries became serious business and a team of skilled players to represent Oceanside was sought after. The September 21, 1888 South Oceanside Diamond noted that “A baseball nine has been organized for the purpose of beating the Escondido Club.” Later, townsfolk were urged to come and support the home team with an announcement that read: “Oceanside versus Buena Big-Foot Nine at Oceanside ground Saturday at 2pm. Everybody Attend!”
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By the turn of the century, Oceanside had a well-rounded team. They played and won against teams down the coast and inland, even as far away as San Diego. On Thanksgiving Day in 1907, the Oceanside team embarrassed the Del Mar team with a score of 34 to 4.
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In or around 1911, the local baseball team was called the Oceanside Merchants, and they were just that—local store and business owners who were serious about baseball. They were good enough to compete with minor league teams from Los Angeles, and in July of 1911 the Merchants “defeated decisively” the Los Angeles Grays in front of a home crowd.
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Franz Hosp, 1909.
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Between about 1910 and 1927, games were played on a field along South Hill Street (now Coast Highway) between Michigan and Missouri Streets. However, the field was in jeopardy in 1913 when A.W. Gardner purchased a lot within the field of play, and was ready to build a house right “on home plate.” The newspaper decried the development and declared: “Citizens of Oceanside, you should see that your progeny are at once provided with new and suitable grounds. Baseball comes next to the flag in the estimation of our children.” Apparently, the crisis was averted when ball grounds were moved just to the south and games went on uninterrupted. 30
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Local baseball was played all year long, but the winter season brought back hometown hero Franz Hosp from the “big leagues.” Hosp was recruited from Oceanside to play in the minor leagues with the San Diego Pickwicks, and then he went on to pitch for several “coast league teams,” including Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake. Hosp made the major leagues when he played for the Cincinnati Nationals. He died in 1928 in a car accident on the 101 just north of Oceanside, and his obituary spoke of his fame: “Franz Hosp was a great hero with the local baseball fans before his entry into his professional career as a pitcher, as he made the local team practically invincible. Happy Hosp was a great favorite with the baseball public and doubtless was the most widely known person ever identified with Oceanside.”
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In about 1925, the ball field was moved to an area just south of Wisconsin Street at South Tremont Street, east of the railroad tracks. Lionel Van Deerlin remembered: “They’d have a game every Sunday at a diamond about Wisconsin Street. The ground rules were that if a ball was hit over the railroad tracks it was a grounds rule double. This was because it assumed a train might stop somebody from going after the ball. Of course, if you hit a ball over the railroad tracks it was far enough that anybody who wasn’t on one leg could get a home run out of it anyhow.”
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Another ball field in the late 1930s and early 1940s was located on the west side of the 900-block of North Hill Street (Coast Highway). In 1939, Recreation Park was built—a rather impressive adobe wall built at a cost of $16,000, enclosed the 8.3-acre recreational park (later expanded to twelve acres) along Mission Avenue between Brooks and Barnes Streets. It included a baseball diamond, racetrack, and football field, complete with dressing rooms, bleachers, and floodlights for evening games.
JC Little League team, 1966.
Chris Chambliss, 1967.
10. Playin' baseball at Oceanside High, 1926.
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In 1941, famed baseball manager Connie Mack brought his major league team, the Philadelphia A’s, to Oceanside. Mack, a true baseball legend, managed the A’s from 1901 until 1950, when he retired at the age of 87. Mack was looking for new prospects for his team, while training at Oceanside’s Recreation Park.
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One of the most famous professional baseball players from Oceanside is Chris Chambliss. Chris and his brothers attended Oceanside High School, where they all played baseball. After he graduated from Oceanside
High, Chris Chambliss went to MiraCosta College, then UCLA, and then made his way to the Major Leagues in 1970, and was selected American League Rookie of the Year in 1971. He was traded to the New York Yankees in 1974 where he became known as the Royal Killer. He had the highest batting average in his career (.321) against the Kansas City Royals and crushed their World Series hopes in 1976 with a ninth inning home run. Other notable Major League players from Oceanside High School include Thad Bosley, Lee Guetterman, Jon Hotta, Bobby Shore, Aaron Siliga, and Gary Thomasson. 31
Since the 1950s, Little League teams in Oceanside have been sponsored by a variety of Oceanside businesses and organizations. In 2001, Oceanside’s Little League Team made it all the way to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to play in the Little League World Series Tournament. Teammates included Bobby Shore, Johnny Jimenez, Josh Klimek, Thomas Eukovich, along with Matthew Cerda, who’d eventually go on to play in the MLB. Their World Series dream was dashed when an umpire blew a call, and they were knocked out of the semifinals. In addition, it was later discovered that the opposing team’s pitcher was fourteen (rather than twelve years old) and therefore should have been disqualified. Despite the loss, Oceanside’s Little League Team came back as Hometown Heroes cementing themselves into our baseball history. For more information about Oceanside’s history, please visit oceansidehistoricalsociety.org. THEOSIDER.COM
Home grown TAESJA PAOPAO WORDS: KATIE LALICATA PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER
Hard work, leadership, and humility—that’s what our homegrown stars are made of. Taesja PaoPao is an Oceanside High School senior, talented athlete, and all around good kid who’s earned herself these titles and some bragging rights for her family and this town. With her gentle, modest demeanor she’s not one to boast, however, her presence in the box and lethal goalie skills do much of the talking for her. “I’ve always been a shy kid,” explained Taesja, “but when I’m on the field—it goes away, I’m not shy at all.” If the quality of youth are any representation of the future of a community, then Oceanside should be proud to claim this young lady as it’s own. Off the field, she likes to spend time walking on the beach and studying for her favorite subject: Calculus. A life long athlete, THEOSIDER.COM
she’s participated in many sports from boxing to swimming, but she stuck with soccer and it has paid off. Taesja has received a scholarship to play soccer from UC Irvine starting this fall 2019. Her major is undeclared, but she’s both excited and nervous for the continued challenge on the field and in the classroom. Much of her success she contributes to her wonderfully supportive family and God. These relationships she says “have helped me through everything.” Her poise, and soft-spoken strength are evident in the way she carries herself. In addition to playing for Oceanside High School, she’s the Team Captain and goalkeeper of the U18 travel team, the Oceanside Breakers. As Taesja prepares to embark on the next phase of her life, this community, her family, 32
her team, and her faith are all pillars that have created a solid foundation for her. Despite the challenges and added pressures of balancing academic and athletics, Taesja finds a way to excel by knowing her priorities. The chemistry and sisterhood of her club team, as well as the unconditional love and support of her tight knit family drive her to succeed. She looks up to her cousins, and other family members. With the hopes of following in a few of their footsteps, she humbly confessed: “It’d be nice to make it to the pro’s one day. That’s definitely one of my goals.” Many of her qualities are those you’ll find represented in successful athletes across the globe. Although the future remains unseen, if Taesja continues along the path she’s on she’ll one day join their ranks!
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This is a little O’side version of our favorite Hawaiian-style Ahi Poke (Luis Jr.’s recipe) made with local Ahi, sesame oil, Shoyu, Green onion, Maui Sweet onion, and Sriracha. Our poke recipes are inspired by our Hawaiian roots, and we always use fresh ingredients. We always welcome the idea of using Salmon, Albacore, Crab, or Tako (if available) to build your own version. Upstairs in our restaurant, we serve our poke in a “taco” version. Our chefs prepare wonton taco shells, stuff them with poke, and then it’s topped with an Asian-style coleslaw, Wasabi Aoli, and Seaweed Salad. When purchasing poke in our fish market, you can get it served over white rice or in a custom poke bowl. Don’t forget to ask for Hawaiian furikake!—Luis Lopez Jr. THEOSIDER.COM
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EXPERIENCE THE SWEETER SIDE OF OCEANSIDE at downtown’s new spring tasting and shopping event SATURDAY, MAY 11 2-5 P.M. DOWNTOWN OCEANSIDE Treat Mom to dessert and beverage pairings at Sweet Stops throughout Downtown Oceanside while you shop for her and make her day. Bring the whole family to this new Eat & Shop Local Oceanside Program event with a discounted family ticket and enjoy sidewalk chalk fun for the kiddos and sweets while you walk. INGREDIENTS 6 ounces fresh Ahi from Lighthouse Fish Market 1 green onion 1 tablespoon chopped Maui sweet onion 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon pure sesame oil Dash of Sriracha (optional) PREPARATION 1. Chop fresh Ahi into half-inch cubes 2. Chop green and Maui onion into quarter-inch cubes 3. Mix all ingredients together 4. Garnish with seaweed salad, sesame seeds, and avocado 5. Add to fried wonton wrappers (optional)
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Springtime in Oceanside PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZACH CORDNER
It’s obvious that spring has sprung in Oceanside. Our wet and rainy winter has transformed our town into a lush and colorful paradise. Flowers have been blooming all over the city for the last two months, and we’ve been hiking and scouring every inch of Oceanside to document the unexpected beauty that can be found around town. We hope you enjoy our 2019 spring collection … of photos!
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WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTOS: DANIELLE JACKSON Everyone deserves a little “me” time, right? Daily life can be hectic and downright exhausting. For most, the day starts early and ends late. I think that’s why Happy Hour was invented in the first place. It’s that little piece of crucial time in between life’s challenges that get you back on track and moving in the right direction. Luckily, we have plenty of great options here in the O to help you reset, enjoy a drink or two, and eat some quality food with your friends. With summer just around the corner, we thought it’d be a good idea to share twelve great Happy Hour options with you, our amazing readers. See you there.
MASTERS KITCHEN & COCKTAIL
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday: 3-6 pm, Friday-Saturday: 10pm to close Cost: $13 Featured Combination: Adovada sliders and The Alamo Cocktail Special Kicker: Enjoy their extensive cocktail list in an upscale environment—perfect for date night
Masters Kitchen & Cocktail 208 South Coast Highway (760) 231-6278 mastersoceanside.com @masterskitchenandcocktail
BREAKWATER BREWING CO.
Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday: 4-6pm, Friday: 3-6pm Cost: $12 Featured Combination: Small two-topping pizza and any Breakwater Brew beer Special Kicker: Try one of their famous house-brewed beers made on site right here in downtown Oceanside
Breakwater Brewing Co. 101 North Coast Highway (760) 433-6064 breakwaterbrewing.com @breakwaterbrew
ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT CANTINA
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday: 3-7pm (except for Taco Tuesday) Cost: $11 Featured Combination: Pastor tacos and House Margaritas available blended and on the rocks Special Kicker: Authentic vibe and decorations take you back to old Mexico
Anita’s Mexican Restaurant Cantina 2290 South El Camino Real (760) 757-7745 anitasrestaurant.com
BARREL REPUBLIC
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday: 3-6pm Cost: $6 Featured Combination: The Barrel Burger and choice of beer (Burgers and fries on Mondays) Special Kicker: Twenty-percent off all pours
Barrel Republic 215 North Coast Highway (760) 435-0042 barrelrepublic.com @barrelrepublic
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FAT JOE’S KITCHEN & ARCADE
Happy Hour: All day every day Cost: $9.99 Featured Combination: Choose from one of their select domestic pints and the House burger with fries Special Kicker: Enjoy the full arcade including pinball, mini-bowling, retro video games, and a host of other games with a great local vibe.
Fat Joe’s Kitchen & Arcade 424 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5637 fatjoesoside.com @fatjoesoside
JALISCO CANTINA
Happy Hour: Monday-Thursday: 5-11pm, Friday: 3pm-Close Cost: $12 Featured Combination: Four taco combo and house Margarita Special Kicker: Tacos and Margaritas pair very well together— a little too well
Jalisco Cantina 213 North Coast Highway (760) 429-1679 thejaliscocantina.com @thejaliscocantina
THE LIGHTHOUSE OYSTER BAR & GRILL Happy Hour: 3-6pm daily Cost: $18 Featured Combination: Coconut shrimp and house wine Special Kicker: Enjoy the amazing view overlooking our beautiful Oceanside Harbor
The Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill 262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 lighthouseoceanside.com @lighthouseoceanside
THE MILLER’S TABLE
Happy Hour: Sunday-Thursday: 3:30-5:30pm (check for Wine Wednesday specials) Cost: $12 Featured Combination: Nibble basket of crispy house made chips, herbed popcorn, sweet salty spicy nuts, and glass of featured wine Special Kicker: Enjoy meeting new people at the center communal table
The Miller’s Table 514 South Coast Highway (442) 615-7200 themillerstable.com @themillerstable
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PRIVATEER COAL FIRE PIZZA
Happy Hour: 4-6pm every day (closed Mondays) Cost: $11 Featured Combination: Beer-battered fish tacos and draft Pacifico or Red Mule Special Kicker: This is where locals meet and everything’s made from scratch using local ingredients
Privateer Coal Fire Pizza 1706 South Coast Highway (760) 453-2500 theprivateercoalfirepizza.com @theprivateercoalfirepizza
SEnOR GRUBBY’S
Happy Hour: 3-6pm daily Cost: $12 Featured Combination: Choice of one House Margarita and half order of Pastor Nachos Special Kicker: The pastor meat is cooked on a traditional vertical rotisserie, which gives the meat crispy edges, but retains its juices from the cooking process
Señor Grubby’s 311 North Tremont Street (760) 721-6040 eatgrubbys.com @senorgrubbys
THE DRAFT
Happy Hour: 4-7pm every day (except Wednesday) Cost: $12 Featured Combination: Choose from any burger on the menu and a Draft pint. Special Kicker: Enjoy your favorite sports team on one of the many TV’s throughout the restaurant while enjoying a great burger and cold beer.
The Draft 4425 Oceanside Boulevard Suite R (760) 631-4700 thedraftoceanside.com @thedraftoceanside
BREAKFAST CLUB DINER & TOP GUN WINGS
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday: 3-8pm Cost: $10 Featured Combination: The First and Ten Combo (get your first six bone-in wings or small order of Boneless wings) and any draft pint. Try one of the many custom flavors Special Kicker: Time travel back to the 80s through their numerous movie posters, and memorabilia decorating the walls, while your favorite 80s music plays in the background
Breakfast Club Diner/Top Gun Wings 228 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3124 bcdc-oceanside.com @breakfast_club_diner 45
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OCEANSIDE CULTURAL DISTRICT ORIGINAL. ACTIVE. ECLECTIC WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER Oceanside has created a truly authentic culture, and the tireless efforts of the Oceanside arts community recently received well-deserved recognition. The original, active, and eclectic culture that permeates Oceanside is now an official designation by the California Arts Council. In 2017, Oceanside was named one of fourteen California Cultural Districts. With the adoption of state legislation, California Cultural Districts were created by the California Arts Council. Oceanside is one of fourteen inaugural designated districts dispersed throughout the majestic state. The California Arts Council defines a cultural district as “a welldefined geographic area with a high concentration of cultural resources and activities.” It’s no surprise that Oceanside was chosen as one of the first cultural districts because our dynamic city has it all! Oceanside is home to an iconic pier, world-class theatres, a picturesque harbor, a state of the art museum, a surf museum, its very own artist’s alley, renowned tattoo parlors, symbolic library, amazing local music, and a THEOSIDER.COM
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unequivocal restaurant/craft brew scene. The original-active-eclectic vibe is an overarching theme amongst all those enterprising artistic elements that forms Oceanside’s authentic culture. The partnership between the Oceanside Public Library, the City of Oceanside Arts Commission, the Oceanside Museum of Art, Visit Oceanside, and MainStreet Oceanside created a springboard to apply for the designation, and showcase the robust culture of our authentic beach community. These partners created an eleven-person steering committee comprised of Oceanside locals from different backgrounds, building a powerful collaboration. The steering committee is currently working on a business toolkit and a premiere event for 2020 that’ll showcase local talent. The designation is prestigious and Oceanside’s Principal Librarian CJ Di Mento is excited about the opportunity it presents to the city. “This came from the very best place, and seeing how hard our artists are working, I wanted to find ways to further support these people that are doing such amazing
work. Artists should be artists and we should support them as a community to make them successful. It’s for the entire community.” Oceanside is taking great strides to keep our culture intact, while also elevating the city. It’s a fine balance, but the leaders in the community understand what’s at stake. If Oceanside loses its path, or its identity, then there’s no culture to promote and preserve.
MainStreet Oceanside knows firsthand what’s at stake. Downtown Oceanside has gone from a less-than-desirable area to what is now—a thriving destination. “MainStreet Oceanside continues to thrive to improve our downtown programs and events. Our programing is a reflection of our community as we connect our locals to our business community. We don’t want to change Oceanside character, but embrace our diverse 51
community, which creates our unique culture. We listen to our surrounding neighborhoods and adapt to the changes that need to be made within our organization,” stated Gumaro Escarega, MainStreet Program Manager. Stay tuned for the new Oceanside Cultural District logo, banners, freeway signs, and signature event in 2020!
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REFORM LIFE WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTOS: CHRISTOPHER DONEZ
When I first met Reform Life’s owner Ryan Minarik, he was working in the electronics field and neck deep in the corporate grind. You know the deal: Working long hours, meeting after meeting, and answering to the spreadsheet overlords. As many of us can attest to firsthand, this kind of life can be very good for your bank account, but horrible for your mind, health, and body. So Ryan did what most of us only dream of doing—he made a change from financial security to chasing his passions in hopes of personal fulfillment. Ryan quit his job, purchased a VW Westfalia, and got lost to find his true path. Enter Reform Life. Reform Life is just what the name implies. It’s all about reforming your health, taking care of the planet and everything around us. Like most start ups, he began his business from his garage right here in Oceanside. One of his first products on offer was the Rooftop tent, and from there he focused on making environmentally friendly high quality products, such as reusable grocery bags, THEOSIDER.COM
titanium straws, multi-tools, dinnerware, and doormats—all made from sustainable materials. Everything Reform Life offers in its product line has the environment and our impact on the planet in mind. If we can decrease our carbon footprint with the little everyday items that we take for granted, the world will be in better shape for future generations. Reform Life is currently an “online only” business and his site’s partnered with Amazon. The next phase is to start working with local like-minded retailers who share his same passion for protecting our planet. Give him a view at Reformlife.com and if you like what he is up to, make a purchase—you won’t be disappointed, and neither will the planet and our future generations.
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D.A.V. OCEANSIDE WORDS: ALYSON KLIER PHOTOS: CHRISTOPHER DONEZ The Oceanside branch of the Disabled American Veterans Thrift Stores, or known simply as the “D.A.V.” to locals, has been an unofficial landmark of south Oceanside for over 40 years. A bustling warehouse chock full of something for everyone, the D.A.V. is always stocked to the roof with everything from furniture, clothing, household items, toys, jewelry, books, antiques, electronics, and so much more. D.A.V. Industries is a non-profit corporation that provides relief and assistance to Disabled American Veterans and their dependents. The D.A.V. assists veterans in San Diego County through the sale of donated items, which directly support several programs, such as The Transportation Program, The VA Health Center of La Jolla, and Department of Service Officers that help disabled veterans better their physical, social, and mental conditions. In addition to these programs, the D.A.V. also supports other local charities, such as Meals on Wheels, the American Cancer Society, and Elizabeth Hospice, who in turn, provide assistance to veterans and their families in San Diego County. The Oceanside branch of the D.A.V. opened at its current location on Coast Highway in 1978, providing Oceanside residents the opportunity to buy lightly used items for low prices, while helping our local veterans who need assistance—a true shopping win-win for our community! The Oceanside location sees over 10,500 customers each month, and has around 25 employees that work hard to keep the machine running every day. They sort through the thousands of donated items and make sure the items put out for resale are still of good quality. The Disabled American Veterans Thrift Stores are completely non-profit and do not receive any government aid. All sales serve the disabled veterans in San Diego County, as well as support their overhead and all expenses. THEOSIDER.COM
The D.A.V. provides an additional service to the community through their donation pick-up program, which is incredibly easy to take advantage of and clear out your unused or unneeded items. The extensive list of items you can donate can be found on their website and they even accept vehicle donations. Knowing your used items will go on to provide such amazing support for our veterans and our community makes it even better to donate! The pick-up service is free and easy to set up by calling their toll free number listed below. You can also drop donations off at the back of the store during business hours Monday through Sunday. The variety and volume of items you can find at our local D.A.V. is really amazing, if you’ve never been before you should make it a priority. Once you see the treasures that can be found there, it’ll become one of your “go-to” shops in Oceanside—just as it’s been for so many people in our community for so many years! 54
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BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY OCEANSIDE WORDS: ERIC KLIER PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER
Summer is right around the corner, and with the influx of tourists our economy grows—and so does the thriving beer industry. At the forefront of this movement is Belching Beaver Brewery. With their fun attitude and absolutely amazing beer, they have become a major force in the San Diego beer scene. Starting in 2012, Belching Beaver has grown to have multiple tasting rooms, a large tavern, and now a large brew house here in Oceanside with dozens of beer on draft. One of my favorites beers is the IPA Phantom Bride—it’s collaboration with the band The Deftones and it has a perfect mix of hops and a citrus flavor that’s unbelievably drinkable and smooth. One of their most popular beers, and for good reasons, is the delicious Me So Honey Blonde. This honey blonde ale is not too sweet and very well balanced and at 5.5-percent, it’s easy to enjoy a THEOSIDER.COM
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few. Belching Beaver’s best selling beer is the Peanut Butter Milk Stout and it definitely caused a major fuss when was first released. This beer has a great coffee and chocolate flavor with a light roasted peanut flavor that’s absolutely awesome. Although dark in color, it drinks like a light beer and is also a great conversation piece. One of the best things about this brewery— besides the amazing beer—are the people that work there. Brewer Peter Perrecone was kind enough to tell us about the brewing process and the pride they put into each and every batch, while sales representative Andy Coppock gave a thorough description of all the beers and the different unique styles each one has and we saw the amazing new canning system and the tasting room at the brew house to make it a very educational and impressive tour. If you like great beer and great people, then going to Belching Beaver is a must. It’s just a few miles down Oceanside Boulevard, so it’s an easy destination for all you beer heads out there. Brewer Peter Perrecone and Sales Rep Andy Coppock
Belching Beaver Brewery Oceanside 1334 Rocky Point Drive (760) 732-1415 belchingbeaver.com @belchingbeaveroside
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COME ON OVER CAFE WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: PRISCILLA IEZZI Authentic. Oceanside has created a niché with that one-word description for everything awesome that originates here. And true to form, Come On Over Cafe continues the tradition of authenticity. Come On Over Cafe is a family-owned cafe business nestled in an unexpected industrial road off Oceanside Boulevard. The owners are an aunt & niece team that consists of Andrea Hiles and Chase McCarthy. The ladies have put their heart and soul into making Come On Over Cafe delectable, friendly, and welcoming. On December 1, 2017, the team took over a quaint cafe that shared a space with Conover Tires. For the last year and a half, they’ve worked hard to figure out the restaurant business and it seems as though they’re succeeding in their endeavor because their customers and five-star reviews are accumulating. It probably helps that they know their customers and strived for an “Oceanside vibe” when decorating, including featuring local artists on the walls. There’s indoor seating, a beautifully built deck for outdoor eating where pets are welcome, and an upstairs meeting/ study room that can be reserved. Many customers “stumble upon” Come On Over Cafe when in the area for car maintenance. Andrea boasts that their patrons are always pleasantly surprised that there’s a cafe and that the food and coffee is delicious. She also reports that the men and women that work in the area are some of her best customers. Andrea and Chase have sought out local businesses to provide their coffee and breads; which makes everything they serve super fresh. All menu items are made from scratch, and the cookies are baked fresh every morning. Come On Over Cafe’s most popular food items are classic fare—the Breakfast Bagel, Turkey BLT, Tuna Melt, and the Veggie Panini. The Veggie Panini can also be made vegan and THEOSIDER.COM
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includes fire roasted peppers, pepperoncini, red onions, sun dried tomatoes, pickles, cheese, pesto, and avocado on locally sourced sourdough bread. Not be missed are their flavorful coffees. They source their coffee from local roaster Libra Coffee, which not only provides a great cup of coffee, but also helps create decadent coffee drinks, such as their Caramel Macchiato. The ladies are proud that they’re self-taught restaurateurs: “We figured it out for ourselves and had a lot of fun doing it. We’re in a good spot now and watching our business grow. It’s rewarding,” said Andrea with a smile. For the future, Andrea and Chase plan to offer beer that’ll pair nicely with their delicious and fresh sandwiches. They also plan to make their own almond and oat milks; and for the summer—fresh squeezed lemonade. Come On Over Cafe welcomes everyone to their authentic cafe. They’re closed Sundays and Mondays, but ready to serve customers fantastic food and coffee with a smile bright and early at 7:30am on Tuesday through Saturday. 58
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Come On Over Café 2420 Industry Suite A (760) 201-3393 comeonovercafe.com
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SEÑOR GRUBBY’S WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER
Al Pastor & Pork Belly Tacos and Pomegranate Margarita
Situated at 311 North Tremont Street, the new Señor Grubby’s opened up for business last April by owners Raschelle Everett and Justin Jachura. Since then, it’s been well received by the local community as people are stoked. The original Señor Grubby’s opened in Carlsbad in July 2008 and with the new Oceanside location, there are now two locations to get your taco fix. Owner Justin Jachura started his quest for the perfect taco early on in life and has been dedicated to it ever since. From 2007 to 2012, he owned Grubby’s Diner in Oceanside, and he also owns two Los Tacos in North County. “Growing up and making trips down to TJ, I’d hit up their street taco vendors and then in Baja, Ensenada, I’d get fish tacos. At the time, there was nothing here in North County like that. So a group of friends and I got together in 2005 and we were like, ‘We should bring legit street tacos to our community.’ There were a few places that served them, but no one was really doing Al Pastor—you know, the good stuff,” said Juchara. Señor Grubby’s new space is warm and inviting with roll-up door windows and a skylight that provides tons of light. It feels very wide open and airy, which is awesome if you want to kick back with some breathing room after a hard day at work. The staff is super friendly and service is pretty quick, which is especially nice if you’re hungry and ready for a cold one. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and with so much amazing food on their menu, you’re sure to find THEOSIDER.COM
something that suits your fancy. A local favorite on their breakfast menu has got to be hands down the Country Grubby breakfast burrito, and it’s definitely one of their proudest creations, as you’ll come to discover when you take a big bite out of one. “It’s basically Chicken Fried Steak, eggs, hash browns, and gravy all rolled up into a big ass burrito,” laughed Justin. The breakfast papas and Chilaquiles Con Carnitas are also very popular and will satisfy any hungry belly thrown at them. Señor Grubby’s makes everything in-house, too, which is a mega plus. The most popular lunch and dinner items served are Al Pastor tacos and their carne asada burritos are unbeatable. The Pork Belly tacos are to die for and you should probably have two orders of them to make sure you’re completely satisfied. They also have a great salsa bar. From red sauces, green sauces, pickled carrots and roasted jalapenos, everything you need for a successful salsa mission is right there in front of you. A “go to” for Taco Tuesdays, Señor Grubby’s has six beers on tap, a modest wine selection, and some of the best craft cocktails in town—the Pomegranate Margarita is so tasty that we ordered a few of them just to make sure they passed our impromptu Margarita Test. And yes, they passed with flying colors. If you’re into eating some authentic street tacos or you’re just looking to get some quality food in a super relaxing spot, then Señor Grubby’s is the place for you. 60
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Señor Grubby’s 311 North Tremont Street (760) 317-4317 eatgrubbys.com
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Immerse your senses at the Mission this Spring: • Enjoy a variety of unique rose species artfully planted by Friars in the Mission Garden • Capture the stunning blooms in carefully curated photo locations • View beautifully restored art pieces spanning over three centuries in the historic church and museum • Discover culturally diverse and influential architecture • Experience the Lavanderia with its magnificent gargoyles and aqueducts • Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy under our giant Ash tree
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PHO HOUSE WORDS: KATIE LALICATA PHOTOS: DANIELLE JACKSON
Chung Nguyen is enthusiastic about life. His smile is as large, generous, and as welcoming as his energy. After knowing Chung for just a short while, it’s clear that the food he’s serving at Pho House is infused with all this love. Pho House is so much more than a restaurant—it’s a family establishment and extension of their family to yours. After growing up in Long Beach ten years ago, Nguyen’s father found a perfect location for their restaurant. Cozily tucked in a small shopping center off Mission Avenue (just west of El Camino Real), their location is hidden in plain sight. The unassuming restaurant front is a deceiving contrast to the nurturing food and warmth you’ll find inside. Falling in love with the town of Oceanside, the Nguyen’s embarked upon a family business adventure. “We love Oceanside,” said Chung, “People have been so nice, and we’ve never had any problems.” Inspired by her father and brother and wanting to deepen their family business, Chung’s sister Linh has since graduated college and joined their forces. What’s so special about Pho House is not just the food—it’s the feeling you get while you’re there. The dining room is comfortable, and the service is genuine and hospitable. A small water feature flows near the register, and the feeling of THEOSIDER.COM
home quickly wraps you up. The menu displays a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes created and prepared by Chung and his father. One of the main items on the menu is Pho—huge bowls of homemade rice noodles, varying from meatfilled to vegetarian options. Pho in Vietnam is often served as breakfast because they believe it both fills and warms you, but here at Pho House, you can order it any time of day. In addition, the menu offers a variety of traditional plates, spring rolls, and rice dishes. Also worth mentioning is their coffee. If you have never tried Vietnamese coffee, the sweet savory balance of one of these treats is sure to keep you thinking about it long after it’s been sucked down. Chung beamed as he served up a glass full of love (and caffeine) with a large glowing smile. “Jet fuel,” he happily chirped. Perhaps this is one of the secret gems of Vietnamese cuisine. Pho House’s intention is to serve good food with fresh ingredients and a whole lot of love. Oceanside is home to the Nguyen’s, and they’d love to extend their home here at Pho House to you. Whether you’re a Pho connoisseur, or if you’ve never had Vietnamese noodles in your life—you’ll be welcomed into their doors, and you’ll leave feeling satisfied from your belly to your heart. 62
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BAKERIES 101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Highway (760) 421-6555 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 MISSION DONUT HOUSE 1502 Mission Avenue (760) 757-2979 MR. DONUTS 1950 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 967-6508 O'SIDE BAKERY 3815 Mission Ave. Suite 101 (760) 305-9500 OHANA CUPCAKES 2455 Vista Way (760) 757-4262 PETITE MADELINE BAKERY 223 North Coast Highway (760) 231-7300 SAM’S DONUT SHOP 3504 College Boulevard Suite A (760) 945-0416 SK’S DONUTS 1129 South Coast Highway (760) 722-0455 SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242
CABO BAR & GRILL 212 North Tremont Street (760) 637-2450 DANI P’S CORK & TAP 560 Greenbrier Drive (760) 967-0128 THE DRAFT RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4700 FAT JOE’S O’SIDE 424 S Coast Hwy (760) 722-5637 IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086 JUNKYARD GRILL & SPORTS BAR 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 231-6600 MISSION AVENUE BAR & GRILL 711 Mission Avenue (760) 637–2222 OSIDE SPORTSBAR & GRILL 113 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5968 PCH SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1835 South Coast Highway (760) 721-3955 RED ROOSTER 1985 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-8383 ROOKIE’S SPORTS GRILL 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 757-1123 TONY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 274 South Harbor Drive (760) 433-8466 TREMONT STREET BAR & GRILL 311 North Tremont Street (760) 435-9555 BBQ FELIX’S BBQ WITH SOUL 3613 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-7072 GUAHAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-4826 PRIMO FOODS 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711
MISS KIM'S BY THAT BOY GOOD 207 N Coast Highway (760) 433-4227
SWAMI’S CAFÉ 202 North Coast Highway (760) 966-1203
THAT BOY GOOD 326 North Horne Street (760) 754-1275
BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS
BREAKFAST DINERS AND CAFÉS 101 CAFÉ 631 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5220 BEACHBREAK CAFÉ 1802 South Coast Highway (760) 439-6355 beachbreakcafe.net BREAKFAST CLUB DINER 228 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3124 bcdc-oceanside.com THE BROKEN YOLK CAFE 2434 Vista Way (760) 967-9655 BUCCANEER CAFÉ 1508 South Pacific Street (760) 966-1804
BAGBY BEER COMPANY 601 South Coast Highway (760) 270-9075 BARREL REPUBLIC 215 North Coast Highway (760) 435-0042 barrelrepublic.com BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 1334 Rocky Point Drive (760) 599-5832 BLACK PLAGUE BREWING 2550 Jason Court (760) 631-8110 BREAKWATER BREWING 101 North Coast Highway (760) 433-6064 LEGACY BREWING CO. 363 Airport Road (760) 705-3221
MASON ALE WORKS 2002 South Coast Highway COME ON OVER BOUTIQUE & CAFE (760) 429-7424 2405 Oceanside Boulevard MIDNIGHT JACK BREWING (760) 687-6193 3801 Oceanic Drive Suite 101 (760) 637-9670 DON’S COUNTRY KITCHEN midnightjackbrewing.com 1938 South Coast Highway (760) 722-7337 NORTHERN PINE BREWING 326 N. Horne St. ELENA'S CAFE FRENCH CREPES 760.754.1434 511 Pier View Way (240) 644-3205 OCEANSIDE BREWING COMPANY 312-314 Via Del Norte GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT (760) 453-7900 539 Vista Bella (760) 757-8777 POUR HOUSE 1903 South Coast Highway HARBOR HOUSE CAFÉ (760) 730-5944 714 North Coast Highway (760) 722-2254 STONE COMPANY STORE 310 North Tremont Street MARY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT (760) 529-0002 307 North Coast Highway (760) 722-3052 TAP THAT 3207 Roymar Road Suite E START FRESH CAFÉ (760) 433-4827 1034 South Coast Highway (760) 439-7940 BURGERS STRATFORD AT THE HARBOR ANGELO’S BURGERS 280 South Harbor Drive 621 North Coast Highway (760) 453-2073 (760) 757-5161 ST TROPEZ BISTRO & BEYOND ANGELO’S BURGERS 524 S Coast Hwy 1050 South Coast Highway (760) 966-0985 (760) 757-4064 www.sttbistro.com
ANGELO’S BURGERS 2035 South Coast Highway (760) 757-4064 THE HABIT BURGER GRILL 2267 South El Camino Real (760) 433-3390 PAUL’S PLACE 3671 Mission Avenue (760) 721-0124 PIT STOP DINER 3825 Mission Avenue (760) 901-4299 RUBY’S DINER 1 Oceanside Pier (760) 433-7829 TY’S BURGER HOUSE 515 Mission Street (760) 757-5890 CHINESE CHIN’S SZECHWAN CUISINE 4140 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-4808 CHINA FUSION 4225 Oceanside Blvd (760) 726-8888 CHU’S QUIK WOK 815 College Boulevard (760) 726-7771 GREAT WOK OF CHINA 4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939 PICK UP STIX 125 Old Grove Road (760) 967-4081 QUIK WOK 2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228 THE MANDARIN 1058 Mission Avenue (760) 439-0288 COFFEE/TEA BANANA DANG 115 South Coast Highway (760) 846-0162 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
CAPTAIN’S GROUNDS COFFEE 1832 South Coast Highway THE CUP 206 Wisconsin Avenue (760) 231-9817 EVERBOWL 2535 Vista Way (760) 754-1572 JB JUICE & COFFEE 4635 Frazee Road (760) 529-0807 JITTERS COFFEE PUB 510 North Coast Highway (760) 967-7886 KONA HUT 1940 South Freeman Street (760) 757-7873 LIVING TEA BREWERY & TASTING ROOM 302 Wisconsin Ave (760) 231-9986 THE LOOSE LEAF 408 Mission Avenue (760) 231-8338 NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO. 240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851 PANELS COMIC BOOK COFFEE BAR 713 Mission Avenue suite A (760) 696-3276 PIER VIEW COFFEE COMPANY 300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150 SAN DIEGO COFFEE TEA & SPICE 1722 South Coast Highway (760) 439-8001 STEEL MILL COFFEE 605 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92054 STAY GOLDEN COFFEE COMPANY 110 N Myers St (760) 915-0089 TAPIOCA EXPRESS 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279 REVOLUTION ROASTERS 1836 South Coast Hwy (760) 529-9736 DELI/SANDWICHES 101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Highway (760) 421-6555
BEACH HUT DELI 280 Mission Ave (760) 529-9767 BOARD & BREW 2213 S El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 688-9217 THE CHEESESTEAK GRILL 1771 South Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-0077 CREAM OF THE CROP 2009 South Coast Highway (760) 433-2757 creamofthecropnatural.com FIREHOUSE SUBS 2619-B1 Vista Way (760) 721-4321 HARBOR PELICAN 1380 North Pacific Street (760) 722-5853 I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838 I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 4101 Avenida Del Oro (760) 216-6611 PORT OF SUBS 510 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 439-3354 RED & WHITE MARKET 510 Vista Way (760) 433-5516 SUBMARINA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840 Z-MARKET 3200 Mission Avenue (760) 967-2184 GASTROPUB 101 PROOF 2002 South Coast Highway FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN 626 South Tremont Street (760) 453-2940 flyingpig.pub LOCAL TAP HOUSE 308 South Coast Hwy (760) 547-1469 localtaphouse.com MASTERS KITCHEN AND COCKTAIL 208 South Coast Highway (760) 231-6278 mastersoceanside.com
URGE GASTROPUB & WHISKEY BANK 2002 South Coast Highway (760) 429-7424 GERMAN IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Avenue (760) 433-5086 HAWAIIAN HOMESTYLE HAWAIIAN 1950 Oceanside Boulevard Suite R (760) 696-3030 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 ICE CREAM/ FROZEN YOGURT BASKIN ROBBINS 4201 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1286 BASKIN ROBBINS 1112 South Coast Highway (760) 722-0654 FRUGOS YOGURT 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000 GELATO ETC. 224 North Coast Highway (858) 761-4479 MENAS SHAVED ICE 1943 S Coast Hwy (760) 278-3876 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
HARNEY SUSHI 301 Mission Avenue (760) 967-1820
THE WHET NOODLE 1815 South Coast Hwy (760) 453-2738
MANGIA E BEVI 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd (760) 231-1225
HON SUSHI 1733 South Coast Highway (760) 529-0255
WRENCH & RODENT SEABASSTROPUB 1815 South Coast Highway (760) 271-0531
MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA 455 College Boulevard (760) 295-3121
KAMPAI SUSHI 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-1484 LOVE BOAT SUSHI 125 Old Grove Road (760) 721-3737
INDONESIAN
THE PRIVATEER COAL FIRE PIZZA 1706 Pacific Coast Highway (760) 453-2500 theprivateercoalfirepizza.com
DIJA MARA 232 S. Coast Hwy (760) 231-5376
ROMA’S PIZZA & GRILL 617 North Redondo Drive (760) 757-2003
ITALIAN/PIZZA
ROUND TABLE PIZZA 3440 Marron Road (760) 434-5977
BAR AND RESTAURANT GUIDE
ROSARIA PIZZA 209 North Tremont Street (760) 722-1949
RICOS ANTOJITOS 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 231-7793
BENITO'S PIZZA CAFE 610 Mission Ave (760) 721-3000 BEST PIZZA & BREW OCEANSIDE 1639 S Coast Hwy (760) 435-1000 BIG BOB’S BEST PIZZA 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 231-5050 BROOKLYN BOYZ PIZZA 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-4992
SHAKEY’S PIZZA PARLOR 4141 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-4243 TONY PEPPERONI PIZZERIA 805 College Boulevard (760) 726-6400 TWO BROTHERS FROM ITALY 4760 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 758-3638
POKI POKI 3480 Marron Road (760) 295-9086 POKI POKI #2 4140 Oceanside Blvd (760) 295-4924
WU LAN RAMEN TAP HOUSE 4645 Frazee Road Suite F (760) 453-7526 YUKIYA SUSHI 2415 Vista Way (760) 439-3283 KOREAN M. BBQ 2216 S El Camino Real (760) 433-1888 MEDITERRANEAN
RAMEN MENMA BASSO DRILLMAN OCEANSIDE 509 Mission Avenue (442) 500-8080 RISING SUN SUSHI 272 South Harbor Drive (760) 277-0582 SUNSHINE POKE & SUSHI 224 North Coast Highway (760) 231-5481
MAAN’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard Ste.107 (760) 726-2249 MEXICAN ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA 2250 South El Camino Real (760) 757-7745 ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA 1714 South Coast Hwy (760) 722-6323
1001 South Coast Highway (760) 758-3638
SUSHI N JOY 2530 Vista Way (760) 721-1888
UPPER CRUST PIZZA 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-9330
SUSHI4REEL CAFÉ ROSARITA 4750 Oceanside Boulevard Suite A-20 1816 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 659-6784 (760) 722-6224
VENETOS 608 North Coast Highway (760) 722-1228
TERI CAFÉ 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8399
CARLITO’S CHICKEN 158 Roymar Road (760) 433-3427
ZIGZAG PIZZA 333 North Myers Street (760) 433-1555
TERI CAFÉ II 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-8888
CEJA’S MEXICAN DINER & GRILL 4259 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-2199
JAMAICAN
THE POKE CAFÉ 3910 Vista Way (760) 458-3986
CHRONIC TACOS 208 North Coast Hwy (760) 435-1178
JAPANESE/SUSHI
UMI JAPANESE GRILL & CAFÉ 401 Mission Avenue (760) 439-3566
COLIMA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 404 Pier View Way (760) 439-4045
KILLER PIZZA FROM MARS 3772 Mission Avenue (760) 722-6060
CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 945-5533
WARAII SUSHI 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-3770
COMPADRES CHICKEN 4225 B Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-6867
KNOCKOUT PIZZA 401 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8888 kopizza.com
GO GO JAPAN SUSHI 4121 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 630-1288
WICKED POKE 2401 Vista Way (760) 529-0774
DAVINA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 3320 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8017
CARMINE’S 119 South Coast Highway (760) 966-6888 CUSIMANO’S PIZZERIA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 414-1200 DOMINIC’S AT THE HARBOR RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 268 Harbor Drive South (760) 754-1881 FRATELLI’S 3915 Mission Avenue (760) 696-9007 GIANNI’S PIZZA 3910 West Vista Way (760) 724-2670
ONE LOVE ISLAND CUISINE 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 685-4618
DE KOTIJA’S TACO SHOP 3504 College Boulevard (760) 758-0399 DIEGO’S MEXICAN FOOD 1030 South Coast Highway (760) 721-1985 EL CHAPÍN 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 842-7683 EL MUNDO DE MARISCOS 3110 San Luis Rey Road (760) 754-8922 EXHALE 236 South Coast Highway exhaleoceanside.com FIESTA MEXICANA 3784 Mission Avenue (760) 757-9872 GOURMET TAMALES 3616 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 439-3343
MI ASADOR MEXICAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 806-6684 MIRAMAR FISH TACOS & BEER 41 Douglas Drive (760) 721-2147 PEDRO’S TACOS 656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221 POLLOS MARIA 125 Old Grove Road (760) 435-9071 pollosmaria.com ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP #13 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 757-2377 ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004
JOE’S CRAB SHACK 314 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1345 JOLLY ROGER 1900 Harbor Drive North (760) 722-183 LIGHTHOUSE OYSTER BAR & GRILL 262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 lighthouseoceanside.com MARISCO’S ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024 OCEANSIDE BROILER 1325 North Harbor Drive (760) 722-3474 TIN FISH OCEANSIDE 302 North The Strand (760) 966-0007 STEAKHOUSES
JALISCO CANTINA 213 North Coast Highway (760) 429-1679
SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242
333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333
JOHNNY MANANA’S 308 Mission Avenue (760) 721-9999
TONY’S FRESH MEXICAN FOOD 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004
HUNTER STEAK HOUSE 1221 Vista Way (760) 433-2633
KING BURRITO 3490 Marron Road (760) 720-9747
VALERIE’S TACO SHOP 3617 Ocean Ranch Boulevard (760) 712-1296
THAI
LA FUENTE DE MARISCOS 2936 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 529-0150
VALERIES TACO STAND 2213 S El Camino Real (760) 231-5458
LA PERLA TAPATIA 625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-2877
PERUVIAN
LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Avenue (760) 721-8486 LOS TACOS 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226
PANCA PERUVIAN CUISINE & ROTISSERIE 1902 South Coast Highway (760) 722-3396 TAMBO CAFÉ 1904 S Coast Hwy (760) 696-3090 SEAFOOD
MARIETA’S 485 Vandegrift Boulevard (760) 967-1769 MARISCOS EL PULPO LOKO 1906 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 547-5624 MARISCOS ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024
333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333
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 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
HARBOR FISH & CHIPS 276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977 harborfishandchips.net.com
THAI GARDEN 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1009
HELLO BETTY FISH HOUSE 211 Mission Avenue (760) 722-1008
THAI TABLE 1910 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 721-4850
VIETNAMESE I LOVE PHO 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 630-8889 MR. PHO 4750 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 940-1306 PHO BOWL & GRILL 1006 Mission Ave Ste. C (760) 453-2999 ND BANH MI 4160 Oceanside Boulevard Ste. 169 (760) 726-4650 PHO HA 3905 Mission Ave (760) 754-5267 PHO HOUSE 3753 Mission Avenue (760) 754-9999 PHO KITCHEN 4121 Oceanside Boulevard #203 (760) 295-5445 PHO OCEANSIDE 518 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 754-2828 YUMMY PHO 4225 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 631-1800 WINE BARS/WINERIES BEACH HOUSE WINERY 1534 Sleeping Indian Road (760) 732-3236 COOMBER CRAFT WINES 601 Mission Avenue GOLDEN COAST MEAD 4093 Oceanside Boulevard Ste G. (760) 630-4468 HOLME ESTATE CELLARS 216 N Coast Hwy (760) 305-8435 MATTUCCI WINERY 3830 Oceanic Drive, Suite 407 (760) 305-8435 THE MILLER’S TABLE 514 S Coast Hwy (442) 615-7200 THE PRIVATEER MARKETPLACE & WINE BAR 1704 South Coast Highway (760) 453-2254 privateer-marketplace.com
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