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Coastal Exposures THE OSIDER JULY/AUGUST 2021

All smiles and handshakes for 2021 El Camino High graduates Eddie Rodriguez and Gonzalo Romero. Photo by Shawn Daniels

Coastal Exposures THE OSIDER JULY/AUGUST 2021

For the first time, Oceanside High's 2021 graduation was held on campus at John Carroll Stadium. Photo by Zach Cordner

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D E P A R T M E N T S 4 COASTAL EXPOSURES Featuring our best images of Oceanside on tap. Photography by Zach Cordner and Shawn Daniels 10 SET IN STONE “For the love of the game and not for profit” 14 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Dinah Poellnitz 16 GREEN O • Tis the Season … for Summer Produce! 18 HIDDEN GEMS • The Jazzy Wishbone 20 LOCAL FLAVOR • With Enzo’s Bar-B-Q & Ale House 22 ARTS • Luz Helena Thompson 48 HOMEGROWN • Dean Aguirre 54 LOCAL RETAILER • Plantology

R E S T A U R A N T

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56 COASTAL • Roots Craft Juice 60 VALLEY • Fratelli’s Italian Kitchen 62 COASTAL • FUGU Ice Cream 66 RESTAURANT AND BAR GUIDE The Osider guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 71 FAST FORWARD TO YESTERDAY From seedy strip club to surfing museum

F E A T U R E S 26 TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT BUCCANEER BEACH Learn about the history of one of Oceanside’s most popular beaches 30 NORTH COUNTY CRUISE NIGHT A cultural extravaganza with classic lowrider cars and more 36 ROLLER-SKATE NIGHT AT MLK “The positive energy exchange on these summer evenings has a lovely palpable warmth”

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ZACH CORDNER

SET IN STONE A word from the publisher

I might be stating the obvious here, but in my opinion—Oceanside is the best city in San Diego County. Yeah, we may have the ever-so photogenic pier, the big sandy harbor beaches, and the historical Mission San Luis Rey as major attractions to share, but we also have a deeply eclectic and culturally diverse mix of talented people here doing amazing work. Building each issue of The Osider is such a treat for us because each magazine we create allows us to learn and share more about what makes our city so special. Just dig into our features on the North County Cruise Night and MLK Roller Skate nights, and you'll see why we're so blessed—I promise you'll thoroughly enjoy both. On one hand, we celebrate the deep roots of car culture within our town by showcasing an amazing night of cruising and dancing in the streets of Oside. On the other, we dig into the weekly Roller Skate night at MLK park— complete with a live DJ bumping out the jams for the kids to skate along to—all while keeping the vibes strong in a safe family environment for the youth of our city. Both events are put on for the love of the game and not for profit. That’s exactly what we love so much about our Oside people; we continually put our positive energy into creating fun for others—no questions asked. Pretty cool, right? We’ll also be sharing some great Oceanside history, personalities, and restaurants that you’ll happily rely on from our humble magazine. Summer is here and we couldn’t think of a better place to spend our days, while sharing all of the wonderful people, places, and things that make this special place our home. So, whether you’re a local, new resident, or recent visitor to Oceanside—welcome to our city, treat everyone with love and respect, and enjoy the vibe! Cheers,

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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 CONTRIBUTORS Renordo Bowen, Shawn Daniels, Alondra Figueroa, Eric Klier, Katie LaLicata, Kristi Hawthorne, Chad Montano, Shelby Rowe, Elizabeth Schwartze, Alicia Stone SPECIAL THANKS Oceanside Historical Society, Tim Wrisley, Amber Lussier, Alondra Figueroa, Bruce The Trenchcoat Guy, Anamarina Hernandez, 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, Bottom Line Management, Oceanside Museum of Art, and all of our advertisers

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On the Cover: Roller-skate night regulars Tiffany Lavada, Nicki Everhart and Ally Vandereb. Photo by Zach Cordner

Oceanside's Finest DINAH POELLNITZ WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

Dinah Poellnitz is a steward of Oceanside art. Dinah has the history, and the dream for Oceanside, as told through our art. Along with being a leader in the community, she’s the Art Curator and Development Director at The Hill Street Country Club Art Gallery. She’s lived in and around Oceanside her entire life, and is an amazing storyteller about where the art scene has been, and where it’s going. As our city grows and changes, Dinah will ensure we never forget our roots of grit and authenticity—and it’s found in our art! Dinah’s Oceanside journey began when her family arrived at Camp Pendleton in the late 1970s. “I was always a kid that loved art, but there wasn’t a lot happening in Oceanside,” she said. So, after high school, her drive to incorporate art into her life led her to the big city—Los Angeles. She graduated from University of California, Riverside with a BA in Art History and Art Administration. Her philosophy: “I truly believe in solutions, and creating conversations, and art can do that. Art is personal, communal, and has a universal message.” With real-world experience and an art degree, Dinah returned to Oceanside. In an effort to find local art, she googled “art in Oceanside.” That search led her to Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA), where she ultimately became a docent. While there, she co-founded Art Quest. Art Quest facilitates

every fifth grader in Oceanside to experience art in a gallery setting at OMA. With a show titled, “Open to the Public,” Dinah and the team fundraised enough money to give art supplies to every fifth grader that visited the museum. “There are very few places in North County for artists to display and sell their work,” she noted. That

“I truly believe in solutions, and creating conversations, and art can do that. Art is personal, communal, and has a universal message” need began pop-up art shows. With the success of pop-up art shows, it became apparent that Oceanside art needed their own space. Thus, Hill Street Country Club began in Artist’s Alley in 2012. She was a founder of the hugely successful First Friday Art Walk in 2014. The team used the same model as their pop-up art shows—attracting artists, locals, and tourists to interact with the local art scene. Hill Street Country Club (HSCC) is always her passion. With fellow local art steward Geoff Cunningham, HSCC has found autonomy by moving to the LINKSOUL location at 530 South Coast

Highway. It’s been three years and the curated shows gain popularity and depth. “I embrace shows where artists are vulnerable,” said Dinah. Quarantine and the pandemic created a new way to experience the gallery with interactive artist talks and gallery viewings. HSCC also has a curated show at OMA titled “Consumption Capital” by Taylor Chapin. Currently, Dinah is the Vice Chair for Artists For Artists; Board member for Oceanside Cultural District; Grant Panelist for City of San Diego Commision for Arts & Culture; and Vista Visions Art Juror with the City of Vista. She previously worked on the Master Art Plan Committee with the City of Oceanside, and was a Promotion Committee Member with Main Street Oceanside. In terms of the future, she’s got big plans both personally and professionally. Personally, she’s applied to High Tech High Graduate School of Education. Professionally, on July 11, 2021, Dinah is excited about launching the first fundraising gala “High Tea,” presented by HSCC and Botica at Goat Hill Park. Long-term, Dinah envisions an art campus in Oceanside. Thanks to her leadership and fortitude, Poellnitz’s imprint as an art steward will forever be ingrained into Oceanside’s art scene. For more info on Hill Street Country Club, please visit thehillstreetcountryclub.org

GreenO THE OSIDER JULY/AUGUST 2021

TIS THE SEASON …

FOR SUMMER PRODUCE! What’s your favorite part about summer in Oceanside? Is it our beautiful beaches? Warmer weather? How about all of the delicious fruit and veggies that are now in season in our community, and possibly even grown in your own backyard? If seasonal produce is your thing, then you’re in luck! During the summer months, fruit such as peaches, avocados, citrus, and vegetables like tomatoes, zucchini, corn and peppers, all come into season! Continue reading to learn how to keep your garden going strong, how to donate excess produce, and how to access seasonal treats if your thumb is less than green.

Maintaining Your Backyard Bounty Tending to your backyard fruit trees and vegetable gardens may seem daunting, but Green Oceanside has many resources to help you. By visiting the City’s Backyard Compost Program webpage you can learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into garden gold by following easy steps to make your own compost bin. If you’re looking to save money AND water, but still want to maintain a beautiful backyard oasis, visit Green Oceanside’s webpage for information on indoor and outdoor rebates, and information on the City’s new WaterSmart Meter Program! Shopping for Seasonal Produce If you don’t have backyard produce, no need to worry. Oceanside has many local avenues for you and your family to get seasonal produce. Visit the Oceanside Farmer’s Market on Thursday mornings, 16

or, check out one of the many local farms here in Oceanside and purchase a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box! Reminder—shopping local not only reduces the amount of greenhouse gases going into our atmosphere from less cars and semis travelling on the roads, but also supports a healthy, local economy. Got Extra Backyard Produce? If you find yourself with too many delicious fruits or vegetables, check out one of the below recipes, or contact local non-profit ProduceGood to get your backyard produce picked and donated to feed those in need! Visit www.ProduceGood.org to learn more. Zip Code Salad – Brought to you by O’side Kitchen Collaborative Ingredients: Use any leftover veggies you have at home, such as the last half of that avocado in the fridge, the remaining handful of leafy greens sitting in the drawer, or even add the last bit of trail mix or chocolate you have in the cupboard. Combination Ideas: • Avocado, tomatoes, onion, black beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños •

Roasted beets, goat cheese, toasted walnuts, dried fruit, avocado

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Beans, cooked grains (rice, quinoa, faro, barley), roasted carrot or brussels sprouts, feta cheese

Seasonal Fruit Cooler Beverage Ingredients: Any leftover fruit you have on the counter or in the fridge! Over ripened, slightly bruised fruit has the best flavor. Seasonal ideas include peaches, nectarines, mangos, strawberries, lemons, oranges, watermelon, and the list keeps going! Steps: • Pick out any fruit you have on hand and find your blender or food processor. •

Blend up your fruit, then pour your blended fruit into ice cube trays.

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Once your fruit is frozen, add to any sparkling water, seltzer, or lemonade for a refreshing summer cooler.

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Hidden Gems THE OSIDER JULY/AUGUST 2021

THE JAZZY WISHBONE WORDS: ERIC KLIER PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Owners Susan and Tim Thomas

It seems like a great new business is opening up every month or week lately here in Oceanside, and sometimes it can be hard to keep up. One of the most exciting new additions has got to be The Jazzy Wishbone. Located just blocks south of downtown Oceanside on Pacific Coast Highway, the Jazzy Wishbone is offering up great drinks and food with amazing live music from some of San Diego’s best jazz musicians. Owners Tim and Susan Thomas—Tim’s a contractor and Susan’s in the pharmaceutical business—have taken a “go for it” attitude in this business adventure. “I wanted a place that I could hangout at,” said Tim when asked why he started The Jazzy Wishbone. Unfortunately, the business began right before the pandemic, but they persevered

through the tough times by carefully putting together Oceanside’s one-and-only Jazz bar. The Jazzy Wishbone has a small-but-delicious menu with vegetarian options, as well as great desserts that pair perfectly with their drink menu, which features a number of different wines and beer. They have a seasonal charcuterie board and flatbread pizzas that are perfect for hanging out and enjoying the great music. There are only a few venues offering live music in town and none that specialize in Jazz and that’s what makes this place so unique and fun. It’s not unusual to see people dancing on the sidewalk out front when they hear the great live music. Oceanside has always embraced character and The Jazzy Wishbone is no exception. The 18

owners are great fun, and the intimate main room and bar encourage conversation and fun. They also have a great patio in the back, which has a sweet event space for family or work gatherings. This place is perfect for a quick drink or to just hang with friends for hours. With live music six days a week and great drinks, you should definitely checkout one of Oceanside’s new hotspots. The Jazzy Wishbone 234 South Coast Highway (760) 644-5889 jazzywishbone.com @jazzywishbone

Local Flavor THE OSIDER JULY/AUGUST 2021

HOW TO MAKE

MUSHROOM PAPPARDELLE With Vincenzo Mistretta, Owner of Enzo’s Bar-B-Q & Ale House PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

“ T he reason I chose the Mushroom Pappardelle is because it’s one of those dishes that’s easy to achieve. You can find the ingredients at any supermarket around town, and it’s very practical to make. It’s quick, easy, and delicious!”— Vincenzo

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup wild mushrooms ½ cup Parmigiano cheese 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon minced shallots 8 ounces pappardelle noodles 20

1 tablespoon parsley 6 ounces Parmigiano cream sauce (heavy cream, butter, Parmigiano, salt, pepper and pinch of nutmeg) 3 ounces prosciutto ham 1 ounce arugula 1 ounce truffle oil ¼ cup white wine

PREPARATION 1. Sauté minced garlic and shallots in olive oil and butter. 2. Drop pappardelle pasta in salted boiling water. 3. Add wild mushrooms to sauté pan and cook for two minutes. 4. Add white wine to sauté pan. 5. Reduce sauce and add Parmigiano cream sauce, and cook for three more minutes. 6. Add pappardelle and Parmigiano shavings. 7. Toss pasta and plate. 8. Top with arugula, prosciutto, more Parmigiano shavings, parsley, and truffle oil.

Arts

THE OSIDER JULY/AUGUST 2021

GLASS MOSAIC ARTIST: LUZ HELENA THOMPSON WORDS: SHELBY ROWE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Unbeknownst to her, some spilled red paint and a shattered mirror would lead Oceanside local Luz Helena Thompson to her calling as a glass mosaic artist. “I was messing around with shades one night and I got red paint all over me. I stopped to go take a shower, and when I was blow-drying my hair, I broke the bathroom mirror, “ Luz said. “ My grandmother was superstitious about everything, so I remember crying at my kitchen table and I thought maybe I could bypass bad luck if I used this mirror with my art somehow. So, I just started gluing the mirror to a canvas, and that was the beginning.” Luz picked up art in 2011 to grieve her grandmother’s passing and started with graphite pencil and paint—something she had always watched her grandmother do as a kid. But, glasswork? That all happened by complete accident—or, perhaps, some would call it fate. Luz is now known mostly for her mosaic artistry. She’s available for private commission where she spends anywhere from 40-70 hours 22

creating a single art piece. This meticulous process can require up to four minutes to shape one piece of glass, but Luz doesn’t mind. “There’s a certain enjoyment of being in the studio. My hands are moving, but at the same time I’m so in the zone. It ’s my time to be uninterrupted—to sit with my thoughts, and stand there for four, five, or even six hours at a time. It’s like time becomes non-existent.” Outside of her studio, Luz wears an impressive amount of hats. First and foremost, she’s a Marine Corps veteran. Then, professional glass mosaic artist, art teacher, art commissioner for the Oceanside Art Council, co-founder of Veterans Recovery Project, and Marine Sexual Trauma (MST) advocate and survivor. “I picked up art to grieve the loss of my grandmother, but it became a real therapeutic modality for healing from trauma because of my MST,” Luz said. “When I started working with broken glass and mirror, it helped me make that analogy between something being super broken and shattered and putting it back to something

beautiful. It’s why I haven’t stopped with artwork, specifically glasswork. It’s healing.” After speaking out about her MST experience in 2013, Luz spent years in the public being an activist and advocate for other survivors. Noticing the MST community was solely trauma-focused, Luz boldly decided to stop her work in Washington to create the Veterans Recovery Project and lead veterans from a place of self-care. “For me, self care is the number one way to heal from any traumatic experience. You have to step back and self-reflect, and what better way to reflect on who you are than to stand there in the quietness of your thoughts or to go out into the ocean,” Luz said. “You can be anything on land, but when you get out into the ocean, you’re on equal playing grounds.” On top of art, Luz has found the ocean and surfing as a healing force behind her post-traumatic growth. She would pull inspiration from the ocean and use waves in her artwork before she even learned how to surf. So, it was only natural that when times got tough, Luz turned to the ocean 23

for a moment of peace and solitude. Now, she can’t imagine her life without it. “I like finding things in my life that bring me joy. Surfing is probably the number one thing that I find joy in, number two would be artwork, and three would be writing. As long as I’m able to do some form of self care on a daily basis, then I’m doing something fulfilling,” Luz said. “I don’t see a time that I’ll stop surfing or creating art. Those things will continue as I get older.” Luz isn’t just focused on rewriting her past; she’s committed to curating a future full of selfcare, joy, and healing. Through her art and surfing, she’s created a space to create and feel freely, and through her veteran-focused organization; she’s invited others to heal the same way. Check out Luz’s art via Instagram @luz_helenda_thompson or on her website imageryartworks.com. Contact her for a commissioned piece through either platform. For more information about the Veterans Recovery Project, please visit veteransrecoveryproject.org

ZACH CORDNER

Community Events Calendar July/August 2021

JULY 2021 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Sunset Market 5-9pm

HIRIE @ Harrah’s 8pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

FOURTH OF JULY

FRIDAY

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

First Friday Art Walk: Music @ The Museum 5-9pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

High Tea Music & Arts Festivial @ Goat Hill Park 4-9pm

Albion Cup National Soccer Showcase @ SoCal Sports Complex

Brunch Party with Live Music @ Harney Sushi 11am-3pm

Plein Air Festival @ Downtown

Surf Cup Invitational @ SoCal Sports Complex

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

Oceanside Harbor Wine Cruises @ the Harbor 5-6:30pm

Albion Cup National Soccer Showcase @ SoCal Sports Complex O’side Murals Walking Tour @ OMA 10-11:30am

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Albion Cup National Soccer Showcase @ SoCal Sports Complex

SATURDAY

Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm Plein Air Festival @ Downtown

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

Surf Cup Invitational @ SoCal Sports Complex

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Plein Air Festival @ Downtown

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm Plein Air Festival @ Downtown

Plein Air Festival @ Downtown

Arrowood Golf Course Community Fair 11am-4pm Plein Air Festival @ Downtown

Oceanside Museum of Art's O'side Murals Walking Tour is on July 10th and August 14th.

AUGUST 2021 SUNDAY

Surf Cup Invitational @ SoCal Sports Complex

Oceanside Longboard Contest & Beach Festival @ The Pier

World Bodysurfing Championships @ The Pier

MONDAY

Surf Cup Invitational @ SoCal Sports Complex

TUESDAY

Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

FRIDAY

First Friday Art Walk: Music @ The Museum 5-9pm

SATURDAY

Oceanside Longboard Contest & Beach Festival @ The Pier Oceanside Harbor Wine Cruises @ the Harbor 5-6:30pm

O’side Murals Walking Tour @ OMA 10-11:30am

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

3 Doors Down @ Harrah’s 8pm

World Bodysurfing Championships @ The Pier

Arrowood Golf Course Community Fair 11am-4pm

TEN

Things You Didn’t Know About

Buccaneer Beach & Park

For decades, locals have found Buccaneer Beach just the right spot. With a small park across the street, a concession stand, restrooms, and free parking—it’s got great appeal to families. Residents might assume this beach has been around since—well, forever—but, in fact, it was established in the 1950s. And how many know that Buccaneer Beach is not even its original name? Below is the history of this beloved little beach and park. WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Aerial photo of La Salina Beach, 1946.

Aerial photo of La Salina Beach, 1967.

Long before it became a popular beach, the area was an intermittent tidal estuary, where the Loma Alta Creek met the Pacific Ocean. The creek is just over seven miles long and flows parallel to Oceanside Boulevard. According to the City of Oceanside, Loma Alta Creek’s “only named tributary is Garrison Creek, which parallels Mesa Drive west of El Camino Real.” The area, which now includes and encompasses Buccaneer Beach and Park, was called La Salina.

In 1926, the city of Oceanside purchased lots in the oceanfront addition to erect “a sewage disposal plant.” This area was chosen because of its proximity to Loma Alta Creek. At the time, the population of Oceanside was only about 2,500 people, and it was estimated that this plant would meet the needs for a population of up to around 10,000 persons.

H E. McCartney leased a portion of the Loma Alta Creek area and operated “mud sucker ponds” for bait. It wasn’t until 1949 that the area gained attention by city officials. City attorney Harry Juliani brought up the possibility of creating a “sunken park.” In fact, just three years later a proposed park plan was drawn up for the area that included tennis courts, two parking areas, and a pond for “model boats,” but these plans did not come to fruition.

However, as Oceanside grew—so did the demand for beaches (the Harbor wasn’t built/

Buccaneer Beach, 1979.

opened until 1963). The beaches north and south of the pier were just as popular as they are today. In 1952, the city announced that the beach they called La Salina was available. The Oceanside Blade Tribune reported: “To better serve residents of Southside Oceanside and help cut down congestion at the main beach area, the Oceanside Lifeguard 28

Corps is encouraging bathers to use the beach area at La Salina lagoon between Oceanside and South Oceanside. Joe Trotter, lifeguard captain, urged bathers to utilize the parking space by the La Salina lagoon.” It seems that it wasn’t clear how well received this new beach would be, so Lifeguard Trotter said that “he will place a lifeguard at the La

Low tide at Buccaneer, December 1982.

Buccaneer Resort Motel brochure.

For years after the beach was established, what would later become a park was still just an expansive dirt lot. Finally, in 1979, a large gazebo was built, and the following year the park area was planted to grass, with cement walkways and benches added. In 1981, the Oceanside City Council officially renamed La Salina Beach Park as “Buccaneer Beach Park.”

10. Buccaneer Resort Motel

Salina area throughout this weekend, to determine if people will make use of this convenient spot. If the beach is highly used, a guard will be placed there permanently on a daily schedule throughout the summer.”

beach frontage at La Salina Park to 210 feet,” according to City Manager Frank Lilley. In 1957, the City Council voted to build a lifeguard tower at La Salina Beach.

Edgar Crum and his wife should be credited with giving the beach and park its current name. In 1953, they built apartment buildings at 1610 South Pacific Street and called it the “Buccaneer Apartments.” It’d be nearly 30 years before the beach and park would assume this name. In 1954, the city of Oceanside’s planning commission recommended the acquisition of beach areas at the mouth of the San Luis Rey River and Loma Alta Creek. This was part of a larger nationwide “master plan for public beach acquisition,” wherein matching funds were made available to provide more public beaches. In 1956, the city purchased “60 feet of beach frontage at La Salina lagoon,” which adjoined beach frontage already owned by the city. Oceanside paid $6,000 for the two 30-foot lots that brought “the total public

In 1959, the Crum’s embarked upon a new addition to their popular apartments—a sixunit motel addition built by local contractor Harold Andrews. The Buccaneer Motel was built at a cost of $26,500. Years later, both local residents and guests of the motel began referring to it as “Buccaneer Beach,” rather than La Salina. A large parking lot was paved for the convenience of beachgoers, and then restrooms facilities were added in 1969. Concessions were available during summer months from this same building. In 1981, Edward and Thelma Ehrhardt leased what was termed a “storage shed” to operate a concession stand called The Sandpiper. By 1991, it was leased by Robert Hansen, who operated it as The Buccaneer. Today, the Buccaneer Café still operates (although by a different lessee) and is a popular spot for locals—offering coffee, breakfast, and lunch. 29

While some would say that the motel, beach, and park were named after actual buccaneers (or more correctly conquistadors) whose ship sunk off of Oceanside in 1540—that theory just doesn’t hold water. In 1950, Dr. Joseph J. Markey, “a self-trained archeologist,” claimed he had evidence that Spanish explorers buried ten million dollars worth of gold in the San Luis Rey Valley. It wasn’t until 1957 that he introduced a story that the ship Trinidad carrying this treasure actually sank. (The Buccaneer Apartments had been named several years earlier.) Markey said the ship likely sunk somewhere between Solana Beach and Oceanside, and did not name the beach as a specific location. For over a decade, various attempts were made to discover the vessel and its supposed lost gold, but to no avail. Then in 1981, the city was asked to approve a salvage and excavation permit for the shipwreck offshore of Buccaneer Beach. The Trinidad has never been found due to the fact that historical records indicate that it never sailed north of San Diego. Today, Buccaneer Beach is still beloved by locals, although concern grows for its lack of sand, as beach erosion takes a toll on area beaches. A permanent solution is needed for all of Oceanside’s beaches, and it’s hoped that Buccaneer Beach will benefit and continue to serve avid beachgoers well into the future. For more information about Oceanside’s history, please visit oceansidehistoricalsociety.org.

North County

Cruise Night WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

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Cruise Night out of there. It took about a half hour for cars to head down to Coast Highway. After that, Robert and his crew decided to just meet down on the coast and cruise. “The one that really set it off is the one we did on Halloween. That was our first event and it set the bar kind of high. This last one that we just did was even higher,” said Robert. “As each car show goes on, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. To be honest, we never thought it’d get to the magnitude that it did.” The Saturday June 5th cruise was indeed another success without any major issues, but on the following Monday after the event, Robert got a call from the Oceanside Police Department: “Initially, we didn’t have any problems that night. Their biggest concern was the amount of cars and stopping traffic on Coast Highway. We don’t do this to cause trouble, we do this for the community—to get everybody out there and have a good time. It’s definitely bringing the community together. Other than that, I’ve gotten a really good response from a lot of storeowners there. I have a meeting in the community once a month with all the storeowners from Oceanside Boulevard all the way down to where the 101 Café is,” explained Robert. “They’re all on board—they want this to happen. I know a lot of the restaurants there sold out and closed early because they were out of product.”

This past June 5th, local car clubs and others from places like LA, Indio, and San Diego descended upon Oceanside for another installment of North County Cruise Night. What started out as a simple cruise night between local car clubs has turned into something a lot more meaningful. Event organizer and president of Members Only car club Robert Morales is the glue that binds the event together, where it’s estimated that around 5,000 people came out to enjoy over 500 beautiful cars on display that Saturday. “As far as cruises go for us in North County, we’d usually go down to San Diego for a cruise or they’d have the big cruises up in LA. We were brainstorming and were like, ‘We’ve got enough car clubs here in North County, why don’t we start doing our own cruises?’ which was the initial idea. From there, I got a hold of all the car clubs in North County, which is probably over twenty. Car clubs like North County Classics, Fuerte, Visions Car Club, Low For Show, Viejitos, Por Siempre, Brook Life, and Associated, just to name a few,” said Robert. “There were a few car clubs from LA, Indio, San Diego, and even a couple clubs came down all the way from San Francisco.ˮ The first cruise night event happened on Halloween and it was located off Oceanside Boulevard during COVID. With the amount of cars that showed up, people actually had a really hard time getting

The North County Cruise Night has indeed garnered tons of support from established local businesses like Sonora Refillery and Flowers by Azalea, among others. “They had done a cruise and Marissa Figueroa (owner of Sonora Refillery) and I went and talked to them. We were like, “How can we get them to come back because this is really fun for this area. Nothing really goes on between Oceanside Boulevard and Wisconsin Avenue. It’s an area that’s kind of forgotten,” said Azalea Perez, owner of Flowers by Azalea. “The cruise night is such a great way to bring more of the community out to see the cars and patron the restaurants. It’s just a good way to get people into

our area because there’re a lot of new businesses here that they don’t know about.” “It’s really happened organically, the way that it’s played out—the hot rod guys coming out, Camp Pendleton bike clubs were coming out, there were racecar clubs that were coming out, and everyone was cool. People came together to share the love of the cars and the love of the whole culture,” said Azalea. “It’s been a really great show of community support. I think the cruise has potential to become a permanent event presence in our area. It’s not just about lowriders—this is a family event. They want people to bring their kids out because they bring their kids out. They want this to be for everyone.” 34

“ As each car show goes on, it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. To be honest, we never thought it’d get to the magnitude that it did”

North County Cruise Night When it comes to the next North County Cruise Night, Morales has his sights set on August. “We put in permits to the city to do the event, and they got pushed back to the end of July. We had a meeting with all the car clubs and we were like, “We did this during COVID, why can’t we just go on and do it again?” So for this past June event, we basically ran with it and we tried to patrol as much as we could, but OPD called me and said we needed to have permits,” explained Robert. “The police presence was very light there that night. They want to work with us, so they suggested we go to the city and apply. That’s why we canceled the July cruise. We’ve got the paperwork in motion for our permits for the August 7th event.” As far as the car clubs go, they used to get a really bad wrap back in the day. There’s been a really negative stereotype about car clubs and gangs, but a lot of things have changed since the 90s. It’s just simply not like that anymore. “Everywhere I go, I take my family with me—we all pile up and take the car,” said Robert. “The cruises are more of a family thing now.” Follow @64dippin on Instagram for more info on the cruises 35

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They say a building is only as strong as its foundation and a community only as strong as it’s people. Well, with the caliber of people like Vee and Ally Vandereb manning the helm of community involvement, Oceanside’s looking mighty fine. The Vandereb’s are creating the kind of foundational footholds that give a community a healthy, loving, and vibrant pulse. Life long Oceanside residents, high school sweethearts, parents, and now hosts of the Thursday night roller-skate gatherings at MLK Park—these simple adjectives hardly do justice to the depth of character and quality of service that these two represent. Indeed it’s their meet-ups that attract people to MLK Park on Thursday, but it’s their warm, generous, communityoriented, kind-hearted, and family minded spirit that keeps people coming back week after week. By no doing of their own, aside from being themselves, people have then, in turn, spread the word and momentum of this roller-skating tribe continues to blossom in exponential increments. Starting with a need during COVID times, Ally and Vee had a simple idea. They wanted to find an affordable way to get outside, get active, and spend time with their family. So, they bought some skates, rounded up some Facebook friends from an existing private message group, and now they sit in awe—as one little planted seed has reaped a whole garden of flourishing friendships. These skating meet ups have established many enduring meaningful connections within the Oceanside community and beyond. 38

Since then, they’ve created an Instagram account @oceanside_rollerskating to help keep people up-to-date on all the details of these gatherings. “For me, the most beautiful thing has been that we’re not standing on the sidelines anymore, we’re in the game with families. When people get here, they’re disconnecting from technology and connecting with others. And people miss that,” shared Vee with heartfelt tears of humble happiness. The positive energy exchange on these Thursday summer evenings has a lovely palpable

warmth. “We just want to make sure families are spending time together. We’re bringing that back.” The community continues to prove it’s valor to provide everything needed to make sure these summer night play dates are as epic as possible. DJs have come out to volunteer their time to stoke out skaters with proper jams to skate, float, and dance to. Community members volunteer their time rocking referee jerseys to make sure people’s safety is looked after in the rink, and photographers offer their skill to create promotional content. From there, 40

Roller-skate Night founders Vee and Ally Vandereb.

Vee and Ally have taken it to the next level—not just with their time, but have also invested in solar lights, so the skating can last well into the dark. Skating a la Luna, alludes to the perfect SoCal summer dreaming. Some good clean fun is being cultivated here; nostalgia at its finest. These gatherings are all ages, races, sexes, and skill level—an authentic offering from their hearts—and are truly the kinds of community functions that make Oceanside the most real and diverse costal town in North County. But if all that is seen as chivalrous fun, then the whole point is being missed. In addition, and equally important to the roller parties, are their regular volunteerbased Friday morning community park cleanups. “It’s not always about entertainment, it’s also about taking care of what’s around us,” explained Vee. And with this intention, the webs being woven in this community hold stronger than ever. Using this opportunity to teach their kids the importance of volunteering and taking care of others and their environment around them is profoundly impactful—to say the least. Without a doubt, the Vandereb’s are imprinting an essence of love and community on anyone close enough to feel their sunshine. Roller-skate Night at MLK was previously held on Thursday nights, but is now every Friday 4-9pm

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As Oceanside continues to change into its new phase as a bustling tourist destination, it’s important that we continue to celebrate its core values and the culture that’s brought us to where we are now. We’ve been a true melting pot since day one, and for Dean’s Dead— this is something that he’s molded his family and career values since he was a youngster. Formerly known as Dean Aguirre, his new moniker “Dean’s Dead” represents a rebirth that kills all of the pre-conceptions in life, and lets him live freely with his Samoan partner Jordan Moi and his one-year old son Wolf. Growing up as a Hispanic and Caucasian kid in South O, it was always challenging to see the double standard treatment of his culture. Whether it be a run-in with police, missed job opportunities, or just your average Karen, he always wished that he had a mainstream positive role

model to look up to. “Just imagine if there was a movie or TV show with a Mexican or Samoan superhero to look up to — wouldn’t that be amazing?” stated Dean. Thoughts like these are why Dean has thrown himself into a career as an up-and-coming movie producer. A career that’s allowed him to work on videos for local talents such as John Givez, Obed Padilla, and The Holy Rainbow Club. This is just the beginning. He’s also just started work on his first production job on a full-length movie up in LA—not bad for a kid who started filming when his close friend Shane Hidalgo became a sponsored skateboarder and needed a videographer and editor to curate clips for his sponsors. 48

When Shane passed away, it really changed Dean’s perspective on life and how to live it to the fullest. He carries Shane’s spirit in every project he gets involved in, and always gives it his all just like Shane did with his skateboarding. Not too shabby for a young man from South O. Keep up the good work, Deans Dead. We here at The Osider Magazine salute you! Follow Dean on Instagram @deans_dead

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PLANTOLOGY Let’s be honest ... who else suddenly became a plant person during the pandemic? It’s as if that green magic became a way to satisfy our need to be outside when we couldn’t leave our own four walls. Even I, the notorious “kills everything” girl, became enamored with the lush green love that plants bring to your domain—especially, while being stuck at home. It was so calming to surround myself in greenery, while the rest of the world was in chaos. I knew I wasn’t alone when I kept seeing post-after-post of plant lovers coming alive through horticulture—but where do you begin with plants? It was the beautiful bright flowers and unique sidewalk-browsing set-up for me! Every time I drove past the new Plantology on Coast Highway located just a few doors down from Mike’s Liquor, the gorgeous plants seemed to call my name louder and louder until I finally pulled over and I’m so glad I did! Inside this quaint little shop, you’ll find an eclectic mix of gorgeously displayed plants to suit anyone’s fancy! I just love how organized and helpful the staff and setup is—everything’s clearly labeled, so you can find the right small, medium, or large plants to fit any living space. It’s obvious that they’ve been meticulously procured and loved. Many of them come already potted, or are joyfully hanging in macramé holders, making it easy to begin your plant journey! Plantology was brought to life by the Baltadano family—more specifically, sisters Nallely and Jennifer—along with their brother Erik. This powerhouse sibling set has resided in Oceanside for the majority of their lives. Nallely and Jennifer both graduated from OHS, and Erik from El Camino.

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Their love of plants began with their father Gualberto who’s worked at a local nursery for over 35 years. These guys grew up around greenery, and have their roots firmly established in the growers’ world. Their father started selling plants at the Oceanside Swap Meet about ten years ago, and over time built a devoted clientele that wanted to continue getting their plants from the Baltadano’s even after the swap meet closed. So they started selling plants from their house, and before they knew it, people came daily to get plants directly from them. Nallely shared that Instagram really helped blow things up, however, it wasn’t until the quarantine that they came together as siblings, combining their efforts and finances to manifest their dream of opening Plantology. Their aspiration began with four siblings, but in 2019 their brother Nelson passed away, which was a terrible setback, but has also fueled them to make their dream a reality—not only for themselves—but to honor Nelson’s memory. Despite the pandemic, their store soared due to the long lasting relationships they’ve forged over the years with the Oside locals. The cultivated bonds with growers have also allowed them to keep the costs down which we can all appreciate! As if that wasn’t enough ... in case you haven’t noticed the logo has a coffee mug on it. Their plan has always been to have a plant cafe where you can get a great tasting coffee and walk out with an epic new plant. Keep an eye out for their cafe expansion set to debut at the beginning of August, and be sure to swing by the shop and say “hi” to the Baltadanos. They’re all looking forward to sharing their love of plants with you! 54

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Outdoor painters and urban sketchers are encouraged to come capture varied vistas on the canvas of their choosing.

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The public is invited to watch art materialize in front of them as artists will be painting outside across Oceanside.

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Roots. They’re what connect, nourish, feed, and grow—the essence of that which becomes. And within this idea, Roots Craft Juice was born. Thoughtful in their name, brand, concept and products, Roots Craft Juice is not just place slanging green libations and Acai bowls, but in its layers it’s providing this town with so much more. Humble and modest in their demeanor, and bold and delicious in their flavors and creations— Roots Craft owners Hunter Shepard and Tim Culp have built an ideal addition to Oceanside’s thriving small business, veteran-owned, and communityoriented scene. As this town continues to change, it’s refreshing to see some of these new establishments represent the authentic voice and style of Oceanside. Offering a yummy variety of cold pressed juices, smoothies, and plant-based snacks, Culp and Shepard have tapped into the OG pulse of O’side without missing a beat. Tucked into a cozy storefront off Wisconsin and Cleveland, the location is accessible, and fabulous for all kinds of days and moods—a visit after a work out, or for a break from a midday beach adventure. Everything about Roots Craft Juice makes it the kind of place that’s easy to support. Life-long best friends, veterans, and all around nice guys, the owners here are the perfect duo. Hunter—all smiles, friendly, and welcoming runs the front of the house, while Tim with his more quiet and shy

demeanor holds court in the kitchen. Tim’s career as a fine dining chef was radically changed due to the pandemic, but then took a sweet turn when he partnered with Hunter’s entrepreneurial spirit to open—what both would consider—“the dream.” Culp and Shepard believe in health and wellness, and Culp’s creative spirit and love for music is fully displayed in their playful juice and smoothie titles. From “Carrot on My Wayward Son” to “Beetwood Mac,” every juice here is cold pressed (the most beneficial way to preserve nutrients in the juicing process), and with these rock ’n’ roll-themed names, it makes drinking healthy, and even more fun. This concept, hatched in COVID times, is just another shining example of the entrepreneurial attitude that makes Oceanside such a rad, thriving, and eclectic community. Roots Craft Juice has been jamming along with open doors and hearts since the beginning of February. As business continues to show steady growth, they’re super excited to have just expanded their team by hiring their first employee! In addition to their store, Tim and Hunter can be found selling their fare at the Thursday Oceanside Farmer’s Market. They’ve recently collaborated with The Cup and have a specialty “cold brew smoothie,” and are excited to weave more webs with the formation of other small business partnerships in the near future. Roots Craft shops for all of their produce 56

using as many local and organic vendors as possible, and they continue to revise and edit their menu with the community’s needs and preferences in mind. Another part of their process will be an expanded menu as Tim is stoked to get some fun seasonal juices, smoothies, snacks, and fresh summer salads in the mix. The passion these two have for health, wellness, and community—all while nailing their entrance to the juice and business world—seems to be an ideal combination to serve incredible products from the roots of their hearts to yours!

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Originally opened back in July of 2011, Fratelli’s Italian Kitchen is now celebrating ten years of doing business here in Oceanside. Owners Austin and Brandon Lorber are two brothers who both grew up in Escondido and have been working in the restaurant and hospitality field for quite some time before launching Fratelli’s. “With our restaurant, we wanted to do something a little more accessible to people and still have that attentive fine dining-style customer service. We had the recipes, and we knew what we wanted to do as far as service-wise, and then our food concepts kind of came into fruition,” explained Austin. It hasn’t been an easy ride for Fratelli’s over the past ten years—with fires, floods, and pandemics to deal with. But through their sheer perseverance and genuine support of the community, they were able to weather the storms and stay alive—even thrive. The Lorber Bros are onto something pretty special at Fratelli’s and it shows in every aspect of their restaurant and amazing staff. With ample seating, Fratelli’s space is warm and inviting, and that smell—the amazing fragrance of Italian food cooking is paralleled to none, and is always welcomed into this writer’s sensory receptors morning, noon, or night. Venturing further into the restaurant’s dining area, you’ll notice two beautiful stained glass images of the

Harbor and Mission San Luis Rey that pay homage to the city, while the mellow tunes of big band music plays over the loudspeakers above. When it comes to eating at Fratelli’s, it’s all about pizza, pasta, and seafood. And it’s all mainly comfort food—definitely American Italian style dining complete with huge family-style portions. Everything’s made from scratch with special house-made ingredients for every dish. Popular menu items include the Chicken Parmigiana (my personal all-time favorite Italian dish—a long string of melted cheese gloriously dangled from my mouth the entire time during my meal. If you know me, you’ll know I’m not making this up), Fettuccine Alfredo, Shrimp Scampi, Tortellini Pesto, with Meat Lasagna being their number one seller. The Garlic Butter Broccoli and Pepperoni Pinwheels are also extremely popular with folks, and there’re vegan and gluten-free menu options as well. For dessert, the tiramisu is pretty darn epic and so are the cannolis and gelatos. Which to choose? No problem, try one of each! And yes, to the delight of many—Wine Wednesdays has finally returned. “This place is all about family dinners—I’ve been watching kids grow up here that I’ve seen in diapers since day one,” said Austin. “To me, 60

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Fratelli’s is seeing the same smiling neighborhood faces day in and day out.” Fratelli’s is open every Tuesday to Sunday 3-8pm and closed on Mondays Fratelli’s Italian Kitchen 3915 Mission Avenue #12 (760) 696-9007 fratellisitaliankitchen.com @fratellis_oceanside

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How do you like your ice cream? Rolled? Soft serve? Vegan? How about served in a waffle shaped like a fish? Or, covered in your favorite childhood cereal? At Fugu Ice Cream and Taiyaki on Mission Avenue in downtown Oceanside, you can have your ice cream pretty much anyway you want. Made fresh on a metal pan set to a freezing minus seventeen degrees, the crew at Fugu delivers the freshest ice cream in Oceanside. Starting with a milk base that’s poured directly onto the pan and combined with whatever toppings your heart desires, you can watch as your order undergoes metamorphosis and turns into a fresh cup of home-made rolled ice cream. But, ice cream is only half of it. The name includes “taiyaki,” which is a Japanese pastry made of waffle batter and pressed into the shape of a fish called Tai. It’s traditionally filled with red bean paste, but Fugu also offers caramel, chocolate, nutella, and condensed milk fillings. Or, you can get a taiyaki

waffle cone and fill it with their line of impressive soft serve flavors. “The concept is Japanese and it all started with street vendors making taiyaki in Japan and Korea. Back in the early 1990s, taiyaki came to the United States and the first one was in New York. Over time, it started hitting the west side and now it’s here in Southern California,” said owner Nain Delgado. Sounds pretty cool, right? Well, that’s not all. Nain has ramped up the menu, creating an unlimited amount of combinations. For vegans, he added three different plantbased milks as bases (meaning, you can pretty much create whatever vegan ice cream you want), plus pineapple and mango vegan soft serve. For the Latin audience, he introduced Gansito and Mazapan ice cream rolls. For Fourth of July, he’s rolling out a new dipped ice cream bar covered in your choice of cereal — fruity pebbles, fruit loops, or Oreo crumbs topped with chocolate drizzle. Oh, and let’s not forget about the coming-soon frappé with caramel drizzle. While the shop originally started with three owners, Nain took on full ownership during the pandemic and has been making improvements ever since. He leveled up the interior and exposed some beautiful brick that’s been hiding behind old paint for years, added a neon logo sign, introduced a vegan menu and twenty additional toppings, and 62

teamed up with local artists to get murals on the interior and exterior of the shop. T h e re’s n o d e ny i n g i t . N a i n i s o n a n unstoppable roll. “My future for this place is to make it into a franchise. I want to expand throughout San Diego, to Orange County, and all over the coast of California. I want to see my business on the Venice boardwalk,” Nain said. While tourists bring in business, Nain is aiming to get the local community through his doors. So, come on down and give it a try. Some of Fugu’s best sellers include horchata and taro soft serve, Cookie Monster ice cream roll, and vegan pineapple soft serve. But, don’t forget— the sky’s the limit at FUGU. You can customize your ice cream however you want, and Nain really summed it up in the best way possible. “You think it, we create it.” FUGU Ice Cream & Taiyaki is open Monday-Friday from noon to around 9pm (their closing hours vary) Fugu Ice Cream and Taiyaki 410 Mission Avenue (760) 696-3366 fuguicecreamtaiyaki.com @fuguoceanside

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THE BROKEN YOLK CAFE 2434 Vista Way (760) 967-9655

CRAFT COAST BREWING 275 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1432

IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Ave. (760) 433-5086

THE BREAKFAST MUG 1401 South El Camino Real (760) 231-1010

JUNKYARD GRILL & SPORTS BAR 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 231-6600

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

KILOWATT BREWING OCEANSIDE TAPROOM & PROVISIONS 406 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1997 kilowatt.beer

MISSION AVE. BAR & GRILL 711 Mission Ave. (760) 637–2222 OSIDE SPORTSBAR & GRILL 113 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5968 PACIFIC COAST SPIRITS 404 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-7150 PCH SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1835 South Coast Hwy. (760) 721-3955 RED ROOSTER 1985 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 754-8383

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

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

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

NORTHERN PINE BREWING 326 N. Horne St. (760) 754-1434

GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd (760) 757-8777

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

HARBOR HOUSE CAFÉ 714 North Coast Hwy. (760) 722-2254 HIGH/LOW 201 North Myers Street (760) 512-3329

POUR HOUSE 1903 South Coast Hwy. (760) 730-5944 STONE COMPANY STORE 310 North Tremont Street (760) 529-0002

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

LE CITRON 524 S Coast Hwy (760) 696-3737

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

TONY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 274 South Harbor Drive (760) 433-8466

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

BURGERS

BBQ

PIPER 105 Mission Avenue (760) 512-3816

ENZO'S BBQ & ALEHOUSE 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 643-9602 FELIX’S BBQ WITH SOUL 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 439-7072 GUAHAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 806-4826 PRIMO FOODS 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711

START FRESH CAFÉ 1034 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-7940 STRATFORD AT THE HARBOR 280 South Harbor Drive (760) 453-2073 SWAMI’S CAFÉ 202 North Coast Hwy. (760) 966-1203 BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS

MISS KIM'S BY THAT BOY GOOD 207 N Coast Hwy. (760) 433-4227

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

THAT BOY GOOD 326 North Horne Street (760) 754-1275

BARREL REPUBLIC 215 North Coast Hwy. (760) 435-0042

BREAKFAST DINERS AND CAFÉS

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

DVS CORK & TAP 560 Greenbrier Drive (760)-231-6377

101 CAFÉ 631 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5220

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

BEACHBREAK CAFÉ 1802 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-6355 beachbreakcafe.net

BLACK PLAGUE BREWING 2550 Jason Court (760) 631-8110 BOOZE BROTHERS BREWERY 606 Mission Ave. (760) 385-3973

ANGELO’S BURGERS 621 North Coast Hwy. (760) 757-5161 ANGELO’S BURGERS 1050 South Coast Hwy. (760) 757-4064 ANGELO’S BURGERS 2035 South Coast Hwy. (760) 757-4064 THE HABIT BURGER GRILL 2267 South El Camino Real (760) 433-3390 PAUL’S PLACE 3671 Mission Ave. (760) 721-0124 PIT STOP DINER 3825 Mission Ave. (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 Blvd. (760) 631-4808

CHINA FUSION 4225 Oceanside Blvd (760) 726-8888 CHU’S QUIK WOK 815 College Blvd. (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 Ave. (760) 439-0288 COFFEE/TEA/JUICE

LIVING TEA BREWERY & TASTING ROOM 302 Wisconsin Ave (760) 231-9986 LOLLICUP 4121 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 295-0824 NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO. 240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851 PANELS COMIC BOOK COFFEE BAR 713 Mission Ave. Suite A (760) 696-3276 PIER VIEW COFFEE COMPANY 300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150 ROOTS CRAFT JUICE 631 South Cleveland St

JERSEY MIKE'S 302 Mission Ave (760) 435-0783

FUGU TAIYAKI 410 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3366

SUBMARINA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840

LA MICHOACANA PLUS 1060 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3602

Z-MARKET 3200 Mission Ave. (760) 967-2184

MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT 2525C Vista Way (760) 730-5728

FILIPINO

NANA AND POP’S SWEET SHOP 280 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1723

MISSION ASIAN MARKET 3320 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8024 GASTROPUB FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN 509 Mission Avenue (760) 453-2940 LOCAL TAP HOUSE 308 South Coast Hwy. (760) 547-1469

BANANA DANG 115 South Coast Hwy. (760) 846-0162

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

BLISS TEA & TREATS 301 Mission Ave. (442) 500-4796

STEEL MILL COFFEE 605 Mission Ave

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

BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR 1918 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 722-7133

TAPIOCA EXPRESS 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279

ROSEWOOD KITCHEN 608 Mission Ave. (760) 231-5886

BOUND COFFEE COMPANY 2110 S Coast Hwy Suite C (442) 266-2259

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

GERMAN

BROWN CUP 401 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-7968

DELI/SANDWICHES ANGRY CHICKZ 612 Mission Ave.

TZONE 318 Pier View Way (760) 299-5678

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

CAMP COFFEE COMPANY 101 N Cleveland Street (442) 266-2504

BEACH HUT DELI 280 Mission Ave. (760) 529-9767

CAPTAIN’S GROUNDS COFFEE 1832 South Coast Hwy. (760) 522-4271 THE CUP 206 Wisconsin Ave. (760) 231-9817

BOARD & BREW 2213 S El Camino Real (760) 688-9217 THE CHEESESTEAK GRILL 1771 South Oceanside Blvd. (760) 529-0077

EVERBOWL 2535 Vista Way (760) 754-1572

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

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

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

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

I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838

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

I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 4101 Avenida Del Oro (760) 216-6611

IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Ave. (760) 433-5086 HAWAIIAN HOMESTYLE HAWAIIAN 1950 Oceanside Blvd. Suite R (760) 696-3030 L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE 4225 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 726-0888 MAUI HAWAIIAN BBQ 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-8383 OHANA HAWAIIAN BBQ 459 College Blvd. (760) 630-6800 THE SWITCHBOARD 131 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-2781

OCEAN RAINBOW 3784 Mission Ave. (760) 435-0750 RED CUP FROZEN YOGURT 301 Mission Ave. (760) 637-2189 RICOS ANTOJITOS 3753 Mission Ave. (760) 231-7793 INDIAN TURMERIC HUT 125 Old Grove Rd. Suite 4 (760) 470-3415 INDONESIAN DIJA MARA 232 S. Coast Hwy. (760) 231-5376 ITALIAN/PIZZA 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 Blvd. (760) 231-5050 BLADE 1936 401 Seagaze Drive (760) 231-1456 BROOKLYN BOYZ PIZZA 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-4992

ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT

CARMINE’S 119 South Coast Hwy. (760) 966-6888

BASKIN ROBBINS 1112 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-0654

CUSIMANO’S PIZZERIA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 414-1200

DISFRUTA 610 N Redondo Drive (760) 583-5681

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

FRUGOS YOGURT 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000 67

FUNK N GOOD PIZZA 209 North Tremont Street (760) 231-5173

Bar & Restaurant Guide THE OSIDER JULY/AUGUST 2021

FRATELLI’S 3915 Mission Ave. (760) 696-9007 GIANNI’S PIZZA 3910 West Vista Way (760) 724-2670 GRAZIANO'S PIZZARIA 101 Old Grove Road (760) 231-5990 KILLER PIZZA FROM MARS 3772 Mission Ave. (760) 722-6060 KNOCKOUT PIZZA 401 Mission Ave. (760) 722-8888 kopizza.com MANGIA E BEVI 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 231-1225 MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA 455 College Blvd. (760) 295-3121 THE PRIVATEER COAL FIRE PIZZA 1706 Pacific Coast Hwy. (760) 453-2500 theprivateercoalfirepizza.com ROMA’S PIZZA & GRILL 617 North Redondo Drive (760) 757-2003 ROUND TABLE PIZZA 3440 Marron Road (760) 434-5977 TONY PEPPERONI PIZZERIA 805 College Blvd. (760) 726-6400 TWO BROTHERS FROM ITALY 4760 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 758-3638 1001 South Coast Hwy. (760) 758-3638 UPPER CRUST PIZZA 4196 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 630-9330 VENETOS 608 North Coast Hwy. (760) 722-1228 ZIGZAG PIZZA 333 North Myers Street (760) 433-1555 JAMAICAN ONE LOVE ISLAND CUISINE 4225 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 685-4618

JAPANESE/SUSHI/POKE CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 945-5533 GO GO JAPAN SUSHI 4121 Oceanside Blvd (760) 630-1288 HARNEY SUSHI 301 Mission Ave (760) 967-1820 harneysushi.com KAMPAI SUSHI 1906 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 757-1484 KYOTO'S JAPANESE MARKET 559 Greenbrier Drive (760) 757-5456 LOVE BOAT SUSHI 125 Old Grove Road (760) 721-3737 NAEGI 626 South Tremont Street (760) 231-6331 THE POKI CAFE 3910 West Vista Way (760) 458-3986 POKI POKI 3480 Marron Road (760) 295-9086 POKI POKI #2 4140 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 295-4924 RISING SUN SUSHI

272 South Harbor Drive

(760) 277-0582

SUNSHINE POKE & SUSHI 224 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-5481 SUNSHINE KITCHEN 1006 Mission Ave. (442) 222-1811 SUSHI4REEL 4750 Oceanside Blvd. Suite A-20 (760) 659-6784 TERI CAFÉ 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8399 TERI CAFÉ II 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-8888 THE POKE CAFÉ 3910 Vista Way (760) 458-3986 UMI JAPANESE GRILL & CAFÉ 401 Mission Ave. (760) 439-3566 WARAII SUSHI 4225 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 630-3770

WICKED POKE 2401 Vista Way (760) 529-0774 THE WHET NOODLE 1815 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-2738 WRENCH & RODENT SEABASSTROPUB 1815 South Coast Hwy. (760) 271-0531 WU LAN RAMEN TAP HOUSE 4645 Frazee Road Suite F (760) 453-7526 YUKIYA SUSHI 2415 Vista Way (760) 439-3283

DE KOTIJA’S TACO SHOP 3504 College Blvd (760) 758-0399 DIEGO’S MEXICAN FOOD 1030 South Coast Hwy. (760) 721-1985 EL CHAPÍN 3753 Mission Ave. (760) 842-7683 EL MUNDO DE MARISCOS 3110 San Luis Rey Road (760) 754-8922 FIESTA MEXICANA 3784 Mission Ave. (760) 757-9872

KOREAN

GOURMET TAMALES 3616 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 439-3343

M. BBQ 2216 S El Camino Real (760) 433-1888

JALISCO CANTINA 213 North Coast Hwy. (760) 429-1679

MR. BIBI

JOHNNY MANANA’S 308 Mission Ave (760) 721-9999

208 North Coast Hwy. (442) 266-8269 SONU BBQ 3744 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3686 ZZANG HOT DOG & CHICKEN 409 Mission Ave (760) 231-5335 MEDITERRANEAN MAAN’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Blvd. 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 anitasoceanside101.com CARTE BLANCHE BISTRO & BAR 339 North Cleveland Street (760) 231-5370 CAFÉ ROSARITA 1816 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 722-6224

KING BURRITO 3490 Marron Road (760) 720-9747 LA FUENTE DE MARISCOS 2936 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 529-0150 LA PERLA TAPATIA 625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-2877 LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Ave (760) 721-8486 LOS TACOS 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226 MARIETA’S 485 Vandegrift Blvd. (760) 967-1769 MARISCOS EL PULPO LOKO 1906 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 547-5624 MARISCOS ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024 MI ASADOR MEXICAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 4750 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 806-6684

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

MIRAMAR FISH TACOS & BEER 41 Douglas Drive (760) 721-2147

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

MUNICIPAL TACO 2002 South Coast Hwy. (760) 231-1999

COLIMA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 404 Pier View Way (760) 439-4045

PEDRO’S TACOS 656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221

ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP #13 518 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 757-2377 SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242 SANCHO'S TACOS 400 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8228 SEÑOR GRUBBYS 311 N. Tremont St. (760) 721-6040 eatgrubbys.com MARISCOS EL PULPO LOKO 1906 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 547-5624 TONY’S FRESH MEXICAN FOOD 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004 VALERIE’S TACO SHOP 3617 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 712-1296

VALERIE'S TACO SHOP 1006 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1824 VALERIES TACO STAND 2213 S El Camino Real (760) 231-5458 PERUVIAN PANCA PERUVIAN CUISINE & ROTISSERIE 1902 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-3396 SEAFOOD 333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333 HARBOR FISH & CHIPS 276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977 HELLO BETTY FISH HOUSE 211 Mission Ave. (760) 722-1008 JOE’S CRAB SHACK 314 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1345

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

PHO HA 3905 Mission Ave (760) 754-5267

STEAKHOUSES

PHO HOUSE 3753 Mission Ave. (760) 754-9999

333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333 HUNTER STEAK HOUSE 1221 Vista Way (760) 433-2633 THAI CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 945-5533 OCEAN THAI 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-9779 OCEAN THAI 3846 Mission Ave #A3 (760) 967-9901 RIM TALAY 508 Mission Ave (760) 435-2007 SABAI SABAI THAI KITCHEN 1906 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 529-5597

PHO OCEANSIDE 518 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 754-2828 YUMMY PHO 4225 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 631-1800 WINE BARS/WINERIES BEACH HOUSE WINERY 1534 Sleeping Indian Road (760) 732-3236 COOMBER CRAFT WINES 611 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8022 coomberwines.com GOLDEN COAST MEAD 4093 Oceanside Blvd Ste G. (760) 630-4468 ORFILA VINEYARDS & WINERY 221 N Cleveland Street (760) 755-7040

SAVORY THAI 3829 Plaza Drive (760) 806-9606

THE MILLER’S TABLE 514 S Coast Hwy. (442) 615-7200

THAI THAI 4121 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 295-5445

THE PRIVATEER MARKETPLACE & WINE BAR 1704 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-2254 privateer-marketplace.com

THAI GARDEN 4750 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 940-1009

DWAYNE CARTER

POLLOS MARIA 125 Old Grove Road (760) 435-9071 pollosmaria.com

THAI TABLE 1910 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 721-4850 VEGAN EVE OCEANSIDE 507 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-1052 THE GREEN HOUSE 212 North Coast Highway (760) 529-4814 THE PLOT

1733 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-820 theplotrestaurant.com

LIGHTHOUSE OYSTER BAR & GRILL 262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 lighthouseoceanside.com

VIETNAMESE

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

PHO BOWL & GRILL 1006 Mission Ave. Ste. C (760) 453-2999

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

ND BANH MI 4160 Oceanside Blvd Ste. 169 (760) 726-4650.

MR. PHO 4750 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 940-1306

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