The November / December 2021 Issue of the Osider by Montage Visual Communication

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER

2021

THE PHOTO ISSUE

F O L L O W U S O N I N S TA G R A M S E A B O R N C O C K TA I L S

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Coastal Exposures THE OSIDER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

Dancers performing the Danza De Los Diablos at the 20th Annual Oceanside Dia De Los Muertos Festival. Photo by Zach Cordner

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ECEMBER 2021 CONTENTS NOVEMBER/D VOLUME 8/ISSUE 6

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 8 SET IN STONE “There’s a lot to be thankful for” 12 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Julia Fister 14 GREEN O • Sustainability You Can Taste! 16 HIDDEN GEMS • Previously On 18 LOCAL FLAVOR • With Petite Madeline 20 HOMEGROWN • Lannie Rhodes 26 COMMUNITY • Xye Sanders 34 COMMUNITY • Oside Flavor 2021 54 LOCAL RETAILER • 101 Jewelers 56 LOCAL BUSINESS • Hank’s Homestead

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62 COASTAL • Matsu 64 COASTAL • Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen 66 RESTAURANT AND BAR GUIDE The Osider guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 70 FAST FORWARD TO YESTERDAY Mission Avenue & Cleveland Street

33 Years & Over 6 Million Meals Served

F E A T U R E S 30 TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE 101 CLUB Also known as “The Main Attraction Gentlemen’s Club” 36 THE PHOTO ISSUE The year’s best images of Oceanside

The Tradition Continues. Happy Holidays from Beach Break Cafe! @beachbreakcafe 1802 South Coast Hwy • 760-439-6355

ZACH CORDNER

SET IN STONE A word from the publisher

As the end of 2021 quickly approaches, there’s a lot to be thankful for. The first and most important thing is you—our readership, and the continued support of The Osider magazine. Thank you so much for picking up our publication each and every issue, and sharing our stories with your friends on social media platforms. It’s no secret that things have been challenging for small businesses across the board, and we have been no exception. With that said, we’d also like to send a special thank you to our advertisers—without your support we wouldn’t be able to do what we do financially. Being able to do our annual Oside Flavor event for the first time since the pandemic began was such a solid reminder of why we make magazines in the first place. Our community is so strong, and resilient—seeing everyone spending the evening together sharing the best of what Oceanside has to offer was truly inspirational. Speaking of inspiration, our annual photo issue will do just that. There are so many talented photographers in our city, and each year we choose a few of our favorites and showcase their amazing work, as we close out the year. Photography and good writing are the cornerstones of a great magazine. So, we’d also like to give a shout out to our writing staff and all of the amazing research, interviews, and creativity they bring to our magazine. We’re a small-yet-nimble business, and we pride ourselves on putting out the best product to represent our amazing city issue after issue. We here at The Osider wish each and every one reading this a great holiday season filled with friends, family, and good times. Cheers,

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ECEMBER 2021 CONTENTS NOVEMBER/D VOLUME 8/ISSUE 6

On the Cover: One of last fall's stunning lightning storms viewed at the Harbor. Photo by Vlad Medvinsky

Oceanside's Finest JULIA FISTER

WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

Still in the midst of a global pandemic, the lessons learned beginning March 2020 when the world went into lockdown are already being utilized to benefit Oceanside residents through Studio ACE. Julia Fister, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Studio ACE, quickly reimagined an in-person studio setting to physically get art supplies into the hands of Oceanside citizens. What could’ve been a game-ender for Studio ACE, became a game-changer. Studio ACE stands for “Arts, Community, Education.” Julia was able to engage the Oceanside community, through arts, and provide affordable and accessible art education—fulfilling both the vision, and mission. A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Julia obtained dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business, and Art. In 2001, her path led her west, and she first landed in Los Angeles, but moved to North County, San Diego, shortly thereafter. While maintaining a career in investment banking and graphic design, Julia completed her Master’s Degree in Art History through San Diego State University (SDSU). She found her way to the Oceanside Museum of Art (OMA). After just four months of being a volunteer, Julia was hired in 2010 to create and direct an education program for all fifth grade Oceanside students. Later titled “ArtQuest,” the program aims to engage every fifth grade student in Oceanside through arts. At OMA, she found her passion for arts education, and became the Director of Education. “Art is about unleashing imagination,” she explained. “It’s my passion. People can learn any subject through art.” Julia continued in that role for six and a half years, where she created a summer camp program, increased the Free Family Art Day attendance to over 5,000 family members per year, revamped the Docent Program, increased the Artist Alliance from fifteen to 25-percent of membership, created OMA’s first on-site ar t classroom, and was instrumental in developing and creating OMA’s first international traveling exhibition. With art education as her passion, the nonprofit Studio ACE was created in 2016. The mission of Studio ACE is dedicated to enriching lives through arts, community, and education. In 2018, the 608 square foot brick-and-mortar studio opened at 3861 Mission Avenue. Just a little over one year, as programming was being established, the COVID-19 global pandemic closed the studio. “How do you remain relevant and keep your mission? But we realized people needed art more than ever,” said Julia.

“I purposely chose the valley because we’re helping the citizens of Oceanside, and not just the tourists”

On March 17th, 2020, their team created 250 art kits to be distributed; which eventually led to 7,000 art kits total. Studio ACE partnered with community-oriented institutions like the Oceanside Library, Oceanside School District, USO, Oceanside Boys & Girls Club, and Solutions for Change. Starting in May 2020, they provided virtual classes for adults with developmental disabilities, and those classes still run today as they’re listed amongst the most vulnerable communities. In September 2021, Studio ACE grew, and added the “Big ACE” classroom—a 1,008 squarefoot studio dedicated to arts education, and

adorned with an impressive art mural from renowned local artist Michael Summers entitled, “Be Kind.” Located in inland Oceanside, Julia explained, “I purposely chose the valley because we’re helping the citizens of Oceanside, and not just the tourists. This is where we can reach Oceanside.” For the immediate future, Julia plans further outreach to underserved populations, and to apply for matching grants. The studio is excited about collaborations with indigineous populations, including the first Valley Arts Festival on November 6, 2020 at Heritage Park. The festival will celebrate the native Luiseño tribe and their culture. 13

As for her city that she adores, Julia emphasized, “I love going to all the other festivals. I love getting out and finding something fun to do—getting to know other parts of the city. I love going for walks at Guajome. Favorite restaurant? Fratelli’s!” Thank you, Julia, for all your hard work on behalf of Oceanside, and for getting arts into the community—at a time when it was needed more than ever imagined! For more info on Studio Ace’s programs, donations, to collaborate, or to volunteer, please visit studioace.org

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THE OSIDER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

SUSTAINABILITY YOU CAN TASTE!

The first weekend of October marked the 7th Annual Taste of Oceanside Event, and 2nd Annual Taste of Oceanside VIP Party, hosted by MainStreet Oceanside. The Green Oceanside team partnered with MainStreet Oceanside and sponsored both events to assist with the event’s zero waste goals by forgoing the typical single-use plastic forks, spoons, and cups normally found in the thousands at many events, and replacing them with reusables for each participant. This prevented more than 25,000 single-use utensils and over 10,000 single-use plastic cups from going into the landfill! By choosing reusables for this event, precious natural resources like water, oil, and energy are preserved for future generations, and less waste will find its way to the landfill, our waterways or the ocean. 14

During the VIP Party, members of the North County community joined MainStreet Oceanside and the Green Oceanside team to enjoy tasty treats and bites curated by special guest chefs from local Oceanside restaurants, bakeries, and breweries. Chef Luke Morganstern of Orfila Vinyards and Winery (221 N Cleveland St - www.orfila.com) provided guests with delicious culinary cuisine, created with locally sourced ingredients from North County farms and Farmers Markets. Rushell Gordon, owner of Bliss Tea and Treats (301 Mission Ave #101A - www.blissteatreats.com), designed her dessert bar to eliminate unnecessary bakery waste like single-use plates and opted for compostable napkins and pastry liners. Señor Grubby’s (311 N Tremont St - www.eatgrubbys.com) hosted drinks

and libations for the night’s festivities, and Justin Jachura highlighted what their restaurant is doing to reduce single-use plastic and non-recyclable take-out waste. These restaurants and eateries weren’t the only ones displaying their zero waste initiatives! Nicholas Arellano from local furnishing and home décor store, Previously On (105 S Coast Hwy - www.previouslyonset.com), shared how they are doing their part to reduce waste by reselling clothing, furniture, and other items from Hollywood sets! All around, the VIP Party was an AMAZING rooftop event with people from the surrounding region coming together to showcase (and taste!) Oceanside’s sustainability and zero waste movement. The City’s Green Oceanside team is dedicated 15

to protecting our environment, preserving natural resources, and improving the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors through programs dedicated to watershed protection, energy and climate action, zero waste, and water conservation.

To learn more about Green Oceanside and to stay updated on upcoming events, virtual programming, and the latest information, please visit www.GreenOceanside.org.

Hidden Gems THE OSIDER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

PREVIOUSLY ON WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Located on Coast Highway, Previously On is a uniquely different resell shop. After starting the business around twelve years ago up in Burbank, owner Nick Arellano saw an opportunity here in Oceanside, so he rented a space and opened up shop for his eclectic Hollywood resell business this past March. “Once a TV show gets cancelled or wrapped, or if a pilot doesn’t get picked up, there’s all this excess stuff that they don’t need anymore. We go in there, recycle whatever we can’t use, and sell whatever we can. That’s basically how it started,” explained Nick. “The studios buy from the manufacturer and once they’re done with it, they call us up. People have a misconception that they just come and give me stuff. That’s not how it works—everything has a time that it has to be out because the studios are paying a lot in production, and they’re on tight schedules. Once a show gets cancelled, it’s like its own business— everything has to go.” At Previously On, you’ll find a smorgasbord of new and barely used items for sale that range anywhere from name brand footwear, men and women’s apparel, headwear, jewelry, appliances,

furniture, electronics, and much more that were previously on the studio set of popular TV shows like Marvel’s Runaways. “We mainly sell clothing. I’ll throw in some art, props, scripts, and stuff like that, but we’re mainly wardrobe. The brands range anywhere from Old Navy to Versace to Fendi—it’s just all over the place,” said Nick. When it comes to the products being authentic, studios can’t buy fakes—it’s illegal. If it’s high-end like Louis Vuitton or something like that, the studio will keep it because they still have a wardrobe department. But studios usually don’t have a prop department, so they don’t keep the big item stuff like furniture, fridges, stoves, or big screen TVs. “That’s where we come in,” said Nick. “We get so many clothes here at once. Show schedules are every three months, so they’ll cancel the show or it’ll go into hiatus—which is every summer and winter. We already wrapped a TV show on ABC called American Housewife that had Katy Mixon (Kenny Powers wife) in it. We have pictures of her wearing the clothes. To us, we’re not selling it as memorabilia—we’re discounting it 70-percent. Our main focus is about recycling Hollywood.” 16

Owner Nick Arellano

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Local Flavor THE OSIDER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

I chose this recipe because it’s one of our favorite long-time customer Yoshi’s seasonal pick. She’s always happy when she comes by everyday with her husband Frank, and we’re always very happy to see her and serve her, too. This recipe is also very versatile, and you can alter different flavors to your liking. For example, if you have any leftovers of the apple compote recipe, you could chop that up and fold it in your next Bundt cake batter. You can add flavors and colors to your frosting to make it even more festive for the holidays. There’s already a ton of recipes out there, but I thought it’d be great to have one that’ll allow you to put in your own personality and make it just a tad more special—as we aim for every product we serve at Petite Madeline! —Chef Marc Faust

HOW TO MAKE

SPICED BUNDT CAKE With Chef Marc Faust from Petite Madeline PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

PREPARE A DAY BEFORE ½ cup raisins ½ cup dried cranberries 2 cups sherry wine ½ cup walnuts, chopped DRY INGREDIENTS 3 cups soft wheat flour or cake flour 1 ½ tablespoon double-acting baking powder ½ teaspoon sea salt, fine 1 tablespoon of your favorite pumpkin spice blend, cinnamon, 50/50 cinnamon and ginger WET INGREDIENTS 8 egg yolks 2 cups white sugar 1 cup butter, melted ½ buttermilk 1 tablespoon molasses ¼ cup sherry wine (from soaked dried fruits) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of half a lemon

Petite Madeline's super customer Yoshiko McLoughlin with her favorite cake.

4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees on a conventional oven, always check internal temperature with an oven thermometer instead of the dial.

FOR THE SOAK: 1 cup orange juice, plus whatever’s left of the sherry wine FROSTING INGREDIENTS 2 cups powdered sugar 2/3 cup heavy cream ½ tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Pinch of sea salt COMPOTE INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 4 peeled, cored, and sliced apples ½ cup brown sugar Juice of 1 lemon ½ cup sherry wine Pinch or two of pumpkin spice Pinch of sea salt A stick or two of cinnamon, and/or star anise

Preparation

5. Sift all the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt), and set aside.

1. Soak raisins and cranberries in Sherry wine at least a day ahead, or prepare it even earlier up to a week. Set walnuts aside for later use. If not achievable, microwave slowly or simmer in a small pot in low heat until fruits are plumped.

6. In a clean bowl (or stand mixer bowl), whip egg yolks for few seconds to loosen up its proteins. Then add sugar and continue whisking on high until egg yolks are light yellow and airy.

2. Spray oil Bundt pans very well. Vigorously coat it afterwards with white sugar, then dump of any excess sugar by tapping lightly. 3. C reate a “cake collar” using a long sheet of aluminum. Measure the circumference of your Bundt pan, then fold in half, and set aside. 18

7. Reduce speed and slowly drizzle melted butter just until fully incorporated. If using a stand mixer, remove from stand mixer and whisk attachment. 8. With a sturdy wire whisk in flour mixture alternating with buttermilk. Make sure that the last turn will be buttermilk. Fold until somewhat combined— do not over mix.

9. Replace whisk with a sturdy rubber spatula and thrown in sherry wine, sherry-soaked fruits, walnuts, molasses, vanilla, and zest. Then fold gently until fully combined without over mixing it. Make sure to scrape the sides and bottom. Let it stand for five minutes, but no longer than that.

15. W hile still warm, brush your cake with orange juice, and whatever’s left of your sherry. Soak well—really let it soak! If necessary, poke some small holes with a toothpick. This might be necessary for those who chose to use silicone Bundt baking pans.

10. Pour in batter in prepared Bundt pans evenly. Surround the Bundt pan with cake collar. This will prevent your cake from browning too quickly and burning, and also have a more even rise and flatter “top.”

16. Let stand for few more minutes before frosting.

11. Bake at 350 degrees for fifteen minutes. 12. Reduce heat to 325 degrees for another fifteen minutes. 13. R educe heat again to 3 0 0 degrees to finish off baking for about 20-25 minutes. 14. R emove from oven and cool for about 30 minutes, or until you see the edges of the cake come off of the pan walls. Do not let cool completely or the cake will stick to your pan. Invert cake with a plate or board and let it cool further.

For frosting: In a clean bowl and using a wooden spatula (or a mixer), combine all ingredients until fully combines and uniformly smooth. Pour, pipe, or drizzle over your cake while still warm, but not too warm. Let the frosting dry or crust before cutting. For compote: Melt butter in a pan over low heat, and then remove from heat. Throw in apples, brown sugar, salt, and spices, and toss until caramelized. Add lemon juice and sherry wine. Let it simmer for few minutes until sauce is thickened and apples are tender. Serve while hot. Idea: Serve with clotted cream or whipped cream topped with pumpkin spice.

Homegrown THE OSIDER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

LANNIE RHOADES WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

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When I first met Lannie, he was just a wee lad pushing around at the now defunct wooden skatepark in downtown Oceanside. He was young and rattly, but was very outgoing and had that special spark about him. He must’ve only been thirteen or so, but he had street smarts and always wanted to learn new tricks, as the older crew we were always happy to show him the way. Fast forward to 2021, and Lannie has been immersed in the skateboarding culture since day one. He’s one of the few that’s lucky enough to call his passion his job. It all started when his buddy Anthony Shultz needed someone to film his “sponsor me” tape to send out to potential sponsors. Lannie instantly became the videographer for Anthony using a borrowed camera, and his passion was born. It didn’t take long for his work

to get noticed, and he eventually was hired to make a shop video for Asylum Skate Shop. His dad, John Rhoades, bought him his first camera, and Lannie took Frank Zimmerman’s video class at OHS. Lannie said that Frank and that class was the only thing that kept him in school, where he eventually graduated. The Asylum video never dropped because all of the talented riders got bigger sponsors and used his footage for their new sponsors. Soon afterwards, he landed his first real job working for Sun Diego, then on to Adio Footwear in 2005. His biggest break was his first full-length edit for Zero Skateboards’ Cold War. Now a made man in the skate video world, he worked for Volcom, and eventually NHS, which houses the longest running skateboard brands in the game. 20

The Rhoades boys have become the anchors of skateboarding here in the O. His brother Troy rips the board, JT is an amazing photographer, and Forrest is one of the funniest people you will ever meet. The legendary Lorretta mansion on the Eastside where they grew up has housed every top pro in the last ten years, and has been the catalyst of brands like Psockadelic, Bum Bag, and Steel Mill Coffee located downtown. Lannie’s latest achievement is winning an X Games gold medal for his real street video part featuring Thrasher Magazine’s 2019 Skater Of The Year, Milton Martinez. Lannie loves Oside. “Be proud of where you’re from. Help it thrive beyond what we grew up in, and don’t trash where you splash,” he proudly stated. We couldn’t agree more, brother.

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Community THE OSIDER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021

XYE SANDERS 2022 SAN DIEGO COUNTY TEACHER OF THE YEAR WORDS: ALONDRA FIGUEROA PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

“It’s always been people over paperwork for me” said Ms. Xylena “Xye” Sanders, San Diego County Teacher of the Year for the 2021 and 2022 school years. In our turbulent world that seems focused on nothing but paperwork, that statement really resonated with us at The Osider, as an overall life philosophy. For us, it’s about focusing on what matters: People and highlighting the great stuff they do. The same people who get up every single day and give it their absolute all—people like Xye Sanders, teacher at Cesar Chavez Middle School right here in Oceanside. Xye (pronounced Zi) and her family have lived in Oceanside since 1989. She attended

several schools in Oceanside, including elementary schools Libby and Ivey Ranch, both Jefferson and Lincoln middle schools, and then graduated from El Camino, where she won both an academic and athletic scholarship for volleyball. Xye credits being an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) student at El Camino with really giving her the opportunity to tutor other students that led to her love of teaching. It was by helping others that her desire to work with special needs students arose—that’s what pushed her to venture out and learn more. Xye then went on to receive her special education and teaching credential from Northern Arizona University. 26

Seeing her students succeed every day is what motivates her, she shared. That’s why it made perfect sense to start her educational career as a student teacher in Oceanside Unified School District at El Camino in 2002. She wanted to give back to the same place that helped foster her talents, led her to teaching, and helped catapult her to success in the educational field. Like a true Osider, she’s well known as a hard worker and team player—something she attributes to her background in volleyball. “Xye lives her truth. She’s fantastic with the kids, so easy to work with and incredibly helpful and loyal to her students and faculty,” said Assistant Principal,

“ As a young female teacher of color, she inspires her students daily to consider science and technology as a pathway that they too can follow”

Saul Watson. It’s clear that Sanders pushes her students to progress every day by motivating them with her infectious energy and easy-going attitude. Watson also shared that she’s beloved by students and faculty alike at Chavez, where she teaches Special Education Math and Science. Xye is also heavily involved on campus where she coaches the Co-ed volleyball team whose season had just ended the day before our interview.

Sanders is also part of the Educational Tech team that helps faculty members with various software issues that may arise using all these new online platforms. She’s advisor of the Girls Who Code Club, Oceanside chapter—a group that focuses on creating a path into the computer/technology world for girls. Xye also supports her faculty by being an Oceanside Teachers Association (OTA) representative for her site and a Relationships By Objective (RBO) member 27

for the past six years—a process by which all members, administrative, classified, and certificated work together to try to solve site specific issues to help better the campus environment. As a young female teacher of color, she inspires her students daily to consider science and technology as a pathway that they too can follow. As an athlete, she helps create team-building opportunities daily for her kids to model both in and out of the classroom. As a leader on campus, she uses her skills in various ways to support her fellow faculty members. Overall, Xye Sanders is a powerhouse and we are proud to call her an Osider! The Osider crew looks forward to seeing what’s in store for this amazing lady, and we know our community is lucky to call her one of our own. For more info on National Girls Who Code, please visit girlswhocode.com

ZACH CORDNER

The 16th Annual O'side Turkey Trot is November 25th in downtown Oceanside. For more info please visit osideturkeytrot.com

NOVEMBER 2021 SUNDAY

MONDAY

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME

TUESDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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

VETERAN’S DAY

FRIDAY

Music At The Museum: The Sea Monks @ OMA 5-9pm

Bike The Coast @ Oceanside Pier

First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk @ downtown 5-9pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

Legends Autumn Tilt @ SoCal Sports Complex

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

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

Valley Arts Festival: Creative Culture @ Heritage Park 12-3pm

Legends Autumn Tilt @ SoCal Sports Complex Get Crafty @ Harrah’s 4pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

SATURDAY

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Scholastic Surf Series @ Oceanside Harbor South Jetty

Taste Of Art: Art, Music, Fashion! @ OMA 6-8pm

Scholastic Surf Series @ Oceanside Harbor South Jetty

HANUKKAH BEGINS

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

THANKSGIVING O’side Turkey Trot @ downtown Oceanside

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY

Community Events Calendar November/December 2021

DECEMBER 2021 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

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

Scholastic Surf Series @ Oceanside Harbor South Jetty

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

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

FRIDAY

First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk @ downtown 5-9pm

Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

OMA’s Plein Air Paint Out @ The Harbor 9am-12pm Get Crafty @ Harrah’s 4pm

Bill Burr @ Harrah’s 7:30 & 10:30pm

Sunset Market 5-9pm

SATURDAY

Scholastic Surf Series @ Oceanside Harbor South Jetty

Sunset Market 5-9pm Taste Of Art: Holiday Feast With Georgia O’Keefe @ OMA 6-8pm

KWANZAA

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

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

NEW YEAR’S EVE

CHRISTMAS DAY

TEN

Things You Didn’t Know About

The History of The 101 Club (aka The Main Attraction) WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Oceanside’s infamous adult club is no more. Demolition crews have torn down the Main Attraction and its surrounding buildings, and are busy loading the rubble into waiting trucks. While a strip club and its clientele may be a loss to some (an eyesore to most, and a curiosity to others), the building dates back to the early 1940s, and has an association with some of the biggest acts in Country and Western music.

One last look inside the Purple Church just weeks before it was demolished. Photo by Zach Cordner

The Mandrells performed at the 101 Club.

by military personnel at Camp Pendleton. The Alcohol Beverage Control department revoked the alcohol license due to the conviction, and owner R. G. Hunter foreclosed for failure to pay rent.

4. Red & Bill's Cafe, circa 1940s 1954

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Prior to the notable club and infamous strip club, the property housed Red and Bill’s Café—a small restaurant owned by William L. D. Hamilton and George A. Strahan. “Bill” Hamilton and his wife Minnie lived in Los Angeles during the early years of the Depression, where Bill worked on the California Aqueduct as a cook. In 1935, Minnie Hamilton moved to Carlsbad to help take care of her ailing grandfather. Bill soon followed and began working as a cook at the Bridge Café that was located near the San Luis Rey River Bridge on Highway 101 north of Oceanside. While Bill Hamilton was working at the Bridge Café, he met George “Red” Strahan. The two decided to go into business together, and soon opened a café of their own.

In July of 1948, the partners sold their café property to John and Mary Vieszt, who just

three years later, sold the property to R. G. Hunter—a resident of Vista. It was likely at this time the building at 939 North Hill/Coast Highway was erected. On May 1, 1952 with George Duros as the new proprietor, “The Wheel” held its grand opening featuring The Valentines—an “all girl orchestra” as entertainment. The Wheel, soon to be renamed the “Wheel Club,” served food and cocktails with live entertainment and dancing. It soon became a popular nightspot on Highway 101.

The nightclub was not without scandal. In 1956, its then manager Jerome Apelby was arrested for showing obscene material. Described in local newspapers as a coin-operated “peep hole moving picture machine featuring five pornographic movies,” it was confiscated by police on November 2nd. At a hearing, the films were shown on a screen in a courtroom and deemed “not decent by any stretch of the imagination.” Apelby was found guilty, fined, and given a suspended jail sentence. In response, the club was declared “out of bounds” 32

In 1957, Jimmie (sometimes spelled Jimmy) Brogdon began operating the Club. Brogdon had been living in Escondido in 1954, and it was there he played piano for the band “Hidden Valley Boys” at the Squeaky’s El Patio. The band played at the Wheel Club in September of 1954, and by 1957, Brogdon was managing the Wheel Club, along with Milton Forester. Brogdon was successful in bringing notable acts to Oceanside, including Freddie Hart, who appeared on a weekly television program, along with Merle Haggard, Little Jimmy Dickens, Johnny Cash, and the Maddox Brothers, and Rose. Known as “America’s Most Colorful Hillbilly Band,” the group consisted of four brothers: Fred, Cal, Cliff, and Don, along with their sister Rose. After leaving Alabama during the Depression, the Maddox family settled in Central California. Tired of endless hours of picking cotton to make ends meet, the Maddox siblings tried their hand at singing, and by 1937 made their live radio debut when Rose was just eleven years old. In the 1950s and 1960s, Rose Maddox had over a dozen hits as a solo artist and four solid hits with the legendary Buck Owens. She’s considered one of the “grand dames” of traditional country music.

On December 7, 1959, Brogdon married country western star Roselea Maddox Hale in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lyle Duplessie wrote in 2015 biography of Rose Maddox: “Rose had met Jimmy Brogdon, owner of the Wheel Club in Oceanside. Brogdon was well connected in the music industry, and his club regularly hosted such luminaries as George Jones, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Roger Miller, and the up-and-coming Merle Haggard. Brogdon would now host another star: Rose. It didn’t take long before Brogdon and Rose were in love.” In an interview before her death, Maddox said of her career in the late 1960s: “Times were changing. Nightclubs were using house bands instead of guest stars. We weren’t working as much. I found out I could make as much money as the whole family by myself. I had a son to support. I got married to a man in Oceanside. Jimmy Brogdon. He still lives in Oceanside. When I married him, he was a nightclub owner. Now he owns half of Oceanside.”

Matchbook from the 101 Club.

Inside the dancer's locker room.

Another star that performed at the 101 Club was Barbara Mandrell—a local girl who graduated from Oceanside High School in 1967. She performed with her family, The Mandrell Family Band, at various local nightspots, and one of their first records was recorded in Oceanside. Barbara Mandrell would go on to be a huge star with several hits and a variety television show.

In 1971, Corporal Garry Lee Hanson was murdered outside the 101 Club after an altercation inside the bar. The City of Oceanside noted in a study that in a one-year period, a number of felonies had been committed at the Club—along with a dozen misdemeanors, a variety of reported crimes, and an equal number of citations and violations. But the City Council and planners were more concerned with the high concentration of crime in the downtown area, particularly what they termed “the honky tonk area”—establishments that were seen as “major deterrents to the revitalization of the downtown area, attracting prostitutes, drug peddlers, transients, and other negative elements, which produce a climate that seems to encourage crime.” The study presented in 1977, reported that in 1973, 47% of felonies and 51% of misdemeanors were reported in downtown Oceanside within a four to six block radius and arrests for felonies had increased 80 percent. So despite the declining reputation of the 101 Club, because it was outside of this “zone” it was not considered a public nuisance.

Jonathan Wayne Freeman still can't believe the Purple Chuch is gone.

By 1979, the roadside club went from a Country & Western bar and restaurant to a disco called “First Edition.” An ad that ran in the Los Angeles Times that year seeking a part-time disc jockey and a fulltime promoter which went on to say “promotion [is] very important, unless experienced in promoting successful disco do not apply.”

Two years later, the establishment was changed to “Francine’s” and advertised dancing and cocktails to “Top Forty” hits. One year later, Francine’s introduced “Tuesday Night Ladies Only,” that featured adult male entertainers was considered a novelty act at the time. Performers known as the Lone Ranger, Macho Man, and Indian Jim were “regulars.”

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Soon after its foray into adult entertainment, the club was renamed “Pure Platinum,” and featured female semi-nude dancers. Another name change occurred in the late 1980s when the club went by “Dirty Dan’s.” And lastly, in 1990, it was renamed “The Main Attraction.” Jimmy Brogdon dissolved his management company in 1987, and died ten years later on November 18, 1997. Locals 33

The main stage before demolition.

would eventually call it the "Purple Church" due to its purple awnings at the front of the building. For years, people mocked Oceanside for having such an establishment on Hill Street (aka the historic Highway 101) located across from the Chamber of Commerce—no less. Some are now lamenting its inevitable demise. Regardless of its reputation, its association with country music is worth remembering. For more information about Oceanside’s history, please visit oceansidehistoricalsociety.org.

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There’s no debate over the top-notch eateries in Oceanside. We’re lucky to be surrounded by such talented artists that make absolute magic in the kitchen, and behind the bar. If you’ve ever wished you could try them all—then you’re not alone! Oside Flavor, an annual event hosted by The Osider and PierClub, gave North County that exact opportunity. On September 15th, Oside Flavor kicked off its third annual event at Goat Hill Park with an impressive lineup of new and old flavors, live music, art, and a silent auction. With a stacked list of vendors, Oside Flavor gave locals an opportunity to sample the finest

restaurants, bakeries, and breweries all in one place. It was a night full of epic food and drinks, but also community. Taking place on the Wednesday after Labor Day, it was the perfect way to kick off the beginning of “local’s summer” together. With the tourists almost fully out of town, the night gave our community—who debatably works harder in the summer months than any other time during the year—a chance to slow down, celebrate each other’s accomplishments, and taste the best of what Oceanside has to offer. As you already know, all of us in Oceanside like to have a good time. So, needless to say, the 34

vibes were running high all night. From the late afternoon and well into the evening, the mingling, eating and drinking were in full swing. Drinks were flowing between Local Roots, Seaborn Cocktails, Northern Pine Brewery, and Spicy Mike’s Michi Mix and Dip—just to name a few. And the food? Undeniably, the main attraction. Of course, the restaurants around town that you know and love served up nothing but the best for the main event. Beach Break Cafe gave us a taste of their oh-so-beloved and delicious coffee cake. LTH

served their smackin’ tuna ceviche and mango margaritas. Privateer came through with some seriously scrumptious pork nachos. Emerald Isle served their famous BTL tacos and Craft Coast threw down their mouth-watering tacos al pastor and tacos de birria. A lo ngside these veterans, so me new restaurants entered the scene: Shootz Fish x Beer served up the finest furikake rice with smokey yellowfin aguachile—earning some fish-loving fans before their grand opening scheduled for the beginning of November. Naegi was a crowd favorite with Chef Willy

taking home the Best Flavor Award and $500 for his crackin’ fried chicken sandwich. If you were there and got to taste it, then consider yourself lucky. The pop up is now closed, leaving us waiting and wanting for more. But, the word’s out that the team has something else in the works. It’s safe to say we’re all ready for their next move. Like any party, the vibes turned up a notch after sunset. With string lights above and those dancing shoes below, Obed Padilla carried us into the night with his sweet and funky sounds. Killing it is an understatement—Obed put on an impressive show, closing out a night for the books. 35

While not explicitly written, Oside Flavor is an event by locals, for locals. Everything we have in our community is a direct reflection of the people who are bold enough to go after their dreams— whether it’s a restaurant, a local distillery, or an up-and-coming artist. Coming together to celebrate each other is what Oside Flavor is all about. A huge THANK YOU goes out to all the vendors that participated and everyone who attended. We’ll see you again next year!

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If you’ve taken notice of the steady increase of new businesses and storefront face-lifts in the center of our stretch of Coast Highway, you’ll be interested to know they’ve recently come together to create the Oceanside Design District. This new collective will highlight those businesses and set that area apart from the “South O” community and downtown “Mainstreet Oceanside.” 101 Jewelers is owned and operated by second-generation jeweler Ozzy Aguilar, his wife of seven years, Ivet, and their two shop dogs, Archie and Canelo. After Ozzy’s father immigrated to the US from Mexico in the 70s, his family relocated to Oceanside from Bakersfield when he was just six years old. Soon after that, Ozzy became interested in his father’s work and remembers playing with his tools and welding torch every day after school. It was in high school when he started taking his father’s trade more seriously, and dedicated all of his free time to learning jewelry design and repair. After working with his father for five years, he landed an apprenticeship with a watchmaker and worked at various places until getting the opportunity to open his own store on Wisconsin Avenue in 2018 under the name “Jeweler Times.” In 2019, they

decided to rebrand and changed the name to something more cohesive with our community. 101 Jewelers showcases many of Ozzy’s original creations, as well as vintage pieces picked up from estate sales. They also sell retail items such as watchbands, parts, and batteries, and offer jewelry cleaning. They specialize in Mexican stones, such as fire opals and golden turquoise and Ozzy proudly uses his knowledge as a silversmith to restore antique family heirlooms. They also sell every color of the vintage inspired Kit-Cat Clocks—those same nostalgic timepieces with the wagging tale and shifting eyes that many of us grew up with. Although they don’t purport themselves to be “jewelry buyers,” they don’t mind when someone brings in their bits and pieces and will sometimes commit to a good old-fashioned barter situation. “When we first opened up on Wisconsin Avenue, there was a certain loneliness on the block. But now there’s a vibe and so much activity happening up and down the block!” said Ozzy. “Amidst all the growth and progression happening here in Oceanside, we’re really excited to take our shop to the next level and see where we’ll fit in in the coming years.” 54

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Created by Oside native, Hank Driskill, Hank’s Homestead offers full-service chicken coop cleaning, and homestead care. At just sixteen years old, Hank’s current success is the result of hard work, kindness, knowledge, and an entrepreneurial spirit. “My family has always had chickens at our house, so I know how much work they require. My mom saw a post on Craig’s List when I was in sixth grade, that someone needed help taking care of their chickens. I got more jobs—I even bought an electric bike to get around,” said Hank, explaining how he got started. What started as a hobby job at thirteen years old to make some extra spending money, became a full-fledged business during the pandemic. With the COVID-19 quarantine, many families decided to devote their time at home to raising chickens. The newbie homesteaders had lots of questions to get started, and Hank was there to help! And what about when the chicken owners went back to work and school and couldn’t keep up with the daily maintenance? Hank was there to help then, too. Homesteading never ends, because the animals will always need care, and the upkeep can be daunting for new or veteran homesteaders. Therefore, the concept behind his business is simple—yet brilliant. Holly Della Vedova, owner of Evolve Skin Spa, was one of Hank’s first homestead clients in Oceanside. “Chickens are a lot of work, it’s a breath of fresh air to see such youthful enthusiasm, met with good old-fashioned work ethic in this day and age,” shared Holly. Sure, Hank started with chickens, but he really can take care of an entire homestead: “I

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Chef William Eick has had a love affair with Japanese food and culture for as long as I can remember. In fact, his pop-up food truck project Naegi recently won the Best Flavor Award at Oside Flavor for his to-die-for chicken sandwiches. Of course, he uses his own milk bread from his other project Hokkaido Bread Co. But Chef Willy is just getting started—his newest project Matsu is a truly next level dining experience. He and his partners Spencer O’Keefe, Mark Gendron, and Justin Veague have one goal in mind, and that’s to bring a Michelin star home to Oceanside with an elevated dining experience that plays on classic Japanese flavor using local terroir. Right when you walk in the door, you can feel the spirit of Japan. The minimalist décor is all hand done. The front door and tables are all

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jumped right into the Unagi tempura with a kumquat puree. This one hit every one of the umami flavor profiles. We finished with the best duck dish that I’ve ever tasted. Everything was so top notch that we had to end the meal at the full bar with a sake to cleanse our pallets. Matsu is reservation-only and a longer dining experience, so plan to spend some time when you book your dinner. With food and service like this, I think that Oside will receive that star very soon. Matsu 626 South Tremont Street (760) 231-6331 eatatmatsu.com @eatmatsu

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After first opening its doors in South O back in 2011, the Flying Pig has found a new home in the downtown area on Mission Avenue. Their style of gastropub restaurant is one of the first to become established here—ushering in a new age of “blue collar gourmet” dining in Oceanside, as a crop of new restaurants would soon follow suit and open up for business. As a matter of fact, we even did an article on them in our very first issue of The Osider back in 2014. Owners (and husband-and-wife team) Roddy and Aaron Browning took a chance on Oceanside ten years ago, and it’s paid off for them (and for the city of Oceanside) tenfold. Thanks to them and a few others, we now enjoy a very vibrant, diverse, and bustling dining scene with many fine restaurants to choose from. “Back then, it was all timing—Oceanside was craving it. Any time we had a day off, we went to Encinitas. Everybody went somewhere else to eat. Not to take away from 333 or Harney Sushi, but you could only hit up those two places so many times back then,” explained Aaron. “We wanted to open a restaurant that you could roll up to off the beach in your flip-flops and order a good burger, but also a place where you could go on a dinner date on Saturday night and get a pork chop and a good bottle of wine. That little place provided a lot—not only for bringing people

to Oceanside, but also for us as a family.” The Flying Pig’s interior space on Mission is a lot different than their previous location on Tremont with its vaulted ceiling and skylights, which is an added plus and a great addition. “The ceiling was a dropped ceiling, so when we came in and saw the wood we decided to blow out the ceiling. The skylights were already there—they were just covered up by the dropped ceiling. And the original brick on the side wall was already there—it was just covered in plaster,” said Aaron. The Flying Pig’s new location has them now directly located in the heart of the city. “It just made sense to be downtown,” said Roddy. With that same rustic charm you’ve come to enjoy at the Flying Pig, you can also expect their menu to be on point, as they’ve brought in a new chef to handle the back of the house. Chef Harrison Hackett has been whipping up all kinds of goodness—putting his special stamp on the Flying Pig’s trademark dishes like the Smoked Chicken, Pork Chops, Butternut Squash, and their to-die-for burgers. It should also be noted that they’re now serving lunch starting at 11am, so now you don’t have to wait til the afternoon to get your burger fix. Joyous! W h e n yo u wa nt to ex perie nc e o n e of Oceanside’s best eateries, drop on by the new Flying Pig—just make sure you tell them that The Osider sent you! 64

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

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

GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd (760) 757-8777 HARBOR HOUSE CAFÉ 714 North Coast Hwy. (760) 722-2254 HIGH/LOW 201 North Myers Street (760) 512-3329 LE CITRON 524 S Coast Hwy (760) 696-3737

POUR HOUSE 1903 South Coast Hwy. (760) 730-5944 STONE COMPANY STORE 310 North Tremont Street (760) 529-0002 TAP THAT 3207 Roymar Road Suite E (760) 433-4827 BURGERS ANGELO’S BURGERS 621 North Coast Hwy. (760) 757-5161

BBQ

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

ENZO'S BBQ & ALEHOUSE 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 643-9602

PIPER 105 Mission Avenue (760) 512-3816

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

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

GUAHAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 806-4826

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

PRIMO FOODS 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711

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

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

BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS

PIT STOP DINER 3825 Mission Ave. (760) 901-4299

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

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

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

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

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

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 BANANA DANG 115 South Coast Hwy. (760) 846-0162 BLISS TEA & TREATS 301 Mission Ave. (442) 500-4796 BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR 1918 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 722-7133 BOUND COFFEE COMPANY 2110 S Coast Hwy Suite C (442) 266-2259 BROWN CUP 401 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-7968 TZONE 318 Pier View Way (760) 299-5678 CAMP COFFEE COMPANY 101 N Cleveland Street (442) 266-2504

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

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

FRUGOS YOGURT 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000

LIVING TEA BREWERY & TASTING ROOM 302 Wisconsin Ave (760) 231-9986

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

LOLLICUP 4121 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 295-0824 NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO. 240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851 NORTH COUNTY ROASTERY 129 South Coast Highway PANELS COMIC BOOK COFFEE BAR 713 Mission Ave. Suite A (760) 696-3276 PIER VIEW COFFEE COMPANY 300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150

FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN 509 Mission Avenue (760) 453-2940

ROOTS CRAFT JUICE 631 South Cleveland St SAN DIEGO COFFEE TEA & SPICE 1722 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-8001

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

STEEL MILL COFFEE 605 Mission Ave

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

TAPIOCA EXPRESS 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279 REVOLUTION ROASTERS 1836 South Coast Hwy. (760) 529-9736 DELI/SANDWICHES ANGRY CHICKZ 612 Mission Ave. 101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Hwy. (760) 421-6555 BEACH HUT DELI 280 Mission Ave. (760) 529-9767 BOARD & BREW 2213 S El Camino Real (760) 688-9217

COMMUNAL 602 South Tremont St. (619) 376-5710

THE CHEESESTEAK GRILL 1771 South Oceanside Blvd. (760) 529-0077

THE CUP 206 Wisconsin Ave. (760) 231-9817

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

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

GASTROPUB

LOCAL TAP HOUSE 308 South Coast Hwy. (760) 547-1469

CAPTAIN’S GROUNDS COFFEE 1832 South Coast Hwy. (760) 522-4271

EVERBOWL 2535 Vista Way (760) 754-1572

MISSION ASIAN MARKET 3320 Mission Avenue (760) 722-8024

HARBOR PELICAN 1380 North Pacific Street (760) 722-5853 I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838

GERMAN 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 ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT

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 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 CARMINE’S 119 South Coast Hwy. (760) 966-6888 CUSIMANO’S PIZZERIA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 414-1200

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

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

DISFRUTA 610 N Redondo Drive (760) 583-5681

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

Bar & Restaurant Guide THE OSIDER NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 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

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 MATSU 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

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

TERI CAFÉ II 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-8888 THE POKE CAFÉ 3910 Vista Way (760) 458-3986

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

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

JAMAICAN

WARAII SUSHI 4225 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 630-3770

EL MUNDO DE MARISCOS 3110 San Luis Rey Road (760) 754-8922 FIESTA MEXICANA 3784 Mission Ave. (760) 757-9872

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

MEXICAN

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

EL CHAPÍN 3753 Mission Ave. (760) 842-7683

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

SUNSHINE POKE & SUSHI 224 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-5481

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

DIEGO’S MEXICAN FOOD 1030 South Coast Hwy. (760) 721-1985

KOREAN

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

SUNSHINE KITCHEN 1006 Mission Ave. (442) 222-1811

DE KOTIJA’S TACO SHOP 3504 College Blvd (760) 758-0399

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

RISING SUN SUSHI 272 South Harbor Drive (760) 277-0582

VENETOS 608 North Coast Hwy. (760) 722-1228

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

WICKED POKE 2401 Vista Way (760) 529-0774

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

OCEANSIDE BROILER 1325 North Harbor Drive (760) 722-3474 TIN FISH OCEANSIDE 302 North The Strand (760) 966-0007 SHOOTZ FISH & BEER 602 South Tremont St. (760) 696-3524 STEAKHOUSES

SANCHO'S TACOS 400 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8228

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

SEÑOR GRUBBYS 311 N. Tremont St. (760) 721-6040 eatgrubbys.com

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

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 VALLE 222 North Pacific St. (760) 512-3328 PERUVIAN PANCA PERUVIAN CUISINE & ROTISSERIE 1902 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-3396

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

THAI TABLE 1910 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 721-4850

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

VEGAN

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

ORFILA VINEYARDS & WINERY 221 N Cleveland Street (760) 755-7040

PHO HA 3905 Mission Ave (760) 754-5267

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

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

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

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 BUNKER HOUSE CAFE 322 North Cleveland St. (760) 967-7727 COOMBER CRAFT WINES 611 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8022 coomberwines.com

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

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

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

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

SAVORY THAI 3829 Plaza Drive (760) 806-9606

SEAFOOD

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

GOLDEN COAST MEAD 4093 Oceanside Blvd Ste G. (760) 630-4468

SABAI SABAI THAI KITCHEN 1906 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 529-5597

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

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

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

DWAYNE CARTER

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

THE GREEN HOUSE 212 North Coast Highway (760) 529-4814 THE PLOT

1733 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-820 theplotrestaurant.com VIETNAMESE MR. PHO 4750 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 940-1306

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Q&A

Ryan Sargent, Esq. Owner of Sargent Law Firm Injury Lawyers

Law, Gratitude, & South Jetty Q: Tell us about the beginning, and how you started the Sargent Law Firm. A: I started my Firm out of the guest bedroom of our Oceanside condo. I was recently married, had a brand new baby, always dreamed of having my own business, and failure was not an option. I had seen the damage and di�culties that an accident can cause in someone’s life (physically, emotionally, and �nancially), and so I knew this was an area of law that I could make a positive di�erence in our clients’ lives.

Q: Looking forward, what are your plans for the business? A: My plan is to always provide our clients with exceptional legal services, continue improving our

Q: It has been over a decade since you started the Sargent Law Firm, how does that feel as a business owner? A: Only a third of small businesses make it a decade, so this is a milestone I am both proud and humbled to celebrate. I am grateful to God, this community, my family and friends, and to our great team of employees for the success of the Law Firm. Q: Looking back, what would you have done di erently? A: Hindsight is always 20/20. Building a business is never an easy road, and although I often had to learn hard lessons, it also taught me so much about myself and business. I now enjoy mentoring other new business owners, hoping they can learn from

client experience, and to continue to grow the Law Firm to meet the needs of our community. Q: When should someone reach out to your Firm? A: Our Firm works with people who have been injured in accidents, and need help navigating the confusing legal process after an accident. The type of clients we help have been injured in car & motorcycle accidents, dog bites, premises liability, wrongful deaths, and more. If you are ever unsure if you need a lawyer, you can always call our o�ce and we will do a free case review for you. Q: Finally, what is your favorite surf spot in Oceanside? A: South Jetty and Inners (if you know, you know).

my mistakes, as well as from my successes.

Sargent Law Firm

www.sargentlaw�rm.com

2424 Vista Way Suite 102

@sargentlaw�rm

Oceanside, CA 92054 844- SARGENT

@sargentmotorcyclelawyers

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