HIDDEN GEMS • The Jazzy Wishbone

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 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

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

“The 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 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.