The September/October issue of The Osider Magazine

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022

15 Years of The Sunset Market

Coastal ExposuresTHE SEPTEMBEROSIDER / OCTOBER 2022 Ace Pelka rides the high tide on The Strand.

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1802 South Coast Hwy • 760-439-6355 We'll See You at The Oside Flavor! 34 Years & Over 6 Million Meals @beachbreakcafeServed CONTENTS SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022 VOLUME 9 / ISSUE 5 6 COASTAL EXPOSURES Featuring our best images of Oceanside on tap. Photography by Zach Cordner 10 SET IN STONE “Locals Summer” 14 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Rick Robinson 16 GREEN O • Recycling in your complex 18 HIDDEN GEMS • Carrillo Pottery 20 LOCAL FLAVOR • With Chef Willy Eick of Matsu 22 HOMEGROWN • Charles "The Goat" Walker 26 ARTS • Silver Salt & Stone 36 COMMUNITY • Boys & Girls Club celebrate 70 years 60 LOCAL RETAILER • Ace Hardware 62 LOCAL BUSINESS • Coatl Coffee RESTAURANT REVIEW 66 INLAND • GAJA Korean BBQ 68 COASTAL • Jorge’s Mexicatessen 70 COASTAL • KNVS Bar & Gallery 72 RESTAURANT AND BAR GUIDE The Osider guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 78 FAST FORWARD TO YESTERDAY The Flying Bridge Coffee Shop/Dining Room 32 TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE OCEANSIDE ATHLETIC CLUB “While wrestling was extremely popular, the Club brought more than wrestlers to Oceanside” 40 OCEANSIDE FARMERS MARKET CELEBRATES 30 YEARS & SUNSET MARKET CELEBRATES FIFTEEN YEARS Thursdays are always partytime in Downtown Oceanside! 44 WHAT LIES BENEATH? Oceanside has a dark history buried under asphalt and concrete DEPARTMENTSFEATURES

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That’s right, on September 14, we’ll be at the one and only Goat Hill Park filling our bellies with the best local food and libations and making great memories with our friends and family, while at the same time giving back to the next generation with our OUSD photo scholarship program and silent auction benefiting the Oceanside Board Riders Club.

A word from the publisher

Wow! What an amazing summer we just had here in Oceanside. There was no shortage of long fun days on the beach, quality time with friends and family, and those epic west coast sunsets. Although it’s sad to see summer come to an end, we eagerly look forward to Fall (aka “locals summer”). Less traffic downtown sounds nice, as well as easy parking at the beaches and parks. But most of all, this time of year means that our favorite event of the year is back on deck. Yep, Oside Flavor is just around the corner, and we here at The Osider and PierClub can’t wait to share the best of what Oceanside has to offer with our vibrant community. Where else can you enjoy an evening of the best food, drinks, and live music that Oceanside has to offer all in one amazing location?

If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, make it happen before you miss out on all the fun. Tickets are still available at theosider.com

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Oceanside's Finest

RICK ROBINSON WORDS: SCHWARTZE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

Robinson and his wife settled in Oceanside in 1988—considering it a perfect location, and easy access to his job in Orange County. All four of his children graduated from El Camino High School. When Robinson looks back at his career, he was honored to spend his final years of service in his home city of Oceanside. Investing in Oceanside’s youth is one of his proudest achievements. Oceanside Fire Explores, and the EMT program are model programs. “I can’t take full credit for Fire Explorers, but I was able to support the program, find the money for it, and meet with the first group of Explorers. Fire Explorers also introduced a lot of females to a career service with the fire department, and we need more female firefighters,” he stated. Robinson is also proud of Oceanside’s EMT program; which he views as an investment in our youth. When he started in 2016, he couldn’t have anticipated the challenges that 2020 would bring. “I’m very proud of how the city took the COVID challenge. It was one of our biggest challenges, and the administration really worked through that challenge— everyone stepped up. There was a lot of pressure to close our beaches, but we kept them open for our residents. It was a big deal, and I’m really proud as a resident, and a city staff member,” Robinson emphasized. Right before his retirement, in July 2022, the Oceanside Fire Department unveiled the Everett Stephens Fire Training Tower. It’s a four-story, state-of-the-art fire training facility. Finally, as Fire Chief, Robinson oversaw the City of Oceanside Lifeguard Service. Learning the intricate and continuous work that goes into protecting our beaches and citizens made an impression, and he appreciates the challenges our lifeguards face every day of the year. As his home for 34 years, Robinson and his wife are deeply invested in Oceanside. Rick's currently running to represent District 2 in the upcoming Oceanside City Council election in November. He’s a member of 760 American Legion Post. They’re avid supporters of Oceanside Museum of Art, and love attending the events. And, his favorite restaurant? His family’s go-to restaurant is Marieta’s. “That’s our Friday family night. Sometimes it’s just the two of us—and sometimes it’s the whole family.” Thank you, Rick Robinson, for your dedication to Oceanside, and your service to our citizens as Oceanside’s Finest!

“Fire Explorers also introduced a lot of females to a career service with the fire department, and we need more female firefighters”

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Rick Robinson made protecting the public his career. On July 29, 2022, Robinson retired as Oceanside’s Fire Chief after 45 years of fire service. Public service is a calling, and as Oceanside’s Finest, Robinson embodies the selflessness required to serve for the greater good. Thankfully for Oceanside, he chose this beautiful city to call his home.Robinson was born in Lompoc, California, while his father was stationed there with the Coast Guard. His family transferred down to Long Beach, and he grew up in Garden Grove. He graduated from San Clemente High School, and attended Cypress College. Rick began his career path to be a pharmacist, but decided to try the fire service instead. In 1977, he landed his first job with the Rincon del Diablo Fire Protection District in Escondido. He transferred to Orange County in 1980, where he served 36 years with the Orange County Fire Authority from 1980 to 2013, when he first retired. Not long after that first retirement, he was called to work part-time for the City of Oceanside Fire Department in 2014. He was selected for Fire Chief in 2016, and retired for the second time this past July 29, 2022. Since his father served in the military, Robinson felt a calling to serve as well, and joined the Navy reserves in his 30s, and served for eight years.

Each apartment dweller in Oceanside received informational materials sent directly to you from Waste Management that includes a What Goes Where magnet and a MultiFamily/Business Service Guide. Sorting is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Get to know where everything goes and pass it along in your household. HINT!! Did you know food scraps include: meat, fish, bones, dairy, eggs, cheese, and shells along with fruit and vegetable peels and pits? Don’t forget about the paper too! Any food-soiled paper, towels, napkins, bags, and paper to-go packaging go in the brown bin.

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3. Decide on your own how often to take out your food scraps container. If you’re worried about keeping the brown bin clean, you can put your scraps into paper bags or clear plastic liners. Don’t forget, your greasy paper bag and burger wrapper goes into the food scraps container as well! When ready, toss in the correct outdoor bin and don’t overload the bin as the lid must close. With all your food scraps and food soiled paper going into the new bin, you’ll start to notice your trash bag is shrinking! What’s left in the trash should only be materials like plastic food wrappers, foam take-out containers, single-use plastic utensils, sandwich baggies, and bathroom waste! Not sure what to do? The City of Oceanside and Waste Management are here to help answer questions and offer assistance. Just go to WM’s website, business.wm.com.oceanside, or email at availablePleaseOceansidezerowaste@oceansideca.org.note,foodscrapsservicesarenotyetforsinglefamilyhouseholds. 1. 16

2. Set up three cans and sort in your kitchen, one for each stream (recyclables, food scraps, and landfill) and add signage.

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The best part about finding a hidden gem is that sometimes they’re hiding in plain sight. Carrillo Pottery is the perfect example of just that. Although they’ve been in business since 1997, they moved from Carlsbad to Oceanside in 2021. The kicker is that they moved in to the local landmark Anita’s house on Coast Highway. Most of us will always think of the space as the home for great Mexican food, but now it’s something much different. When you walk in the front door, you’ll be greeted by their “family friendly” vibe and eclectic offerings. What once started with owner Johnny Carrillo’s father importing clay strawberry pots from Mexico in the early 1960s has grown into a bountiful storefront offering a vast selection of pottery, tapestry, folk art, Turkish rugs, and custom furniture from faraway places ranging from Vietnam, Italy, Germany, Thailand, India, and Mexico. The walls house amazing murals by local artist Shaun Dominguez (@artbydomo) and you’ll always be greeted by Joe, his wife Nancy, or sons Cole and Tait, and store manager Taylor Verga. This is truly a family affair. Joe and Nancy are proud Oceanside residents and raised their kids right up the street. In 2003, they also started the Life’s Rad clothing brand, which is also available at the shop. Joe started the brand after a conversation with his wife regarding the love for the store and raising their kids here in North County, and life going well at the time. That’s when

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Hidden Gems THE SEPTEMBEROSIDER / OCTOBER 2022 Carrillo Pottery 309 South Coast Highway (760) 805-6908

the light went on, and he had to make a Life’s Rad t-shirt to share his lust for the life they made so amazingly well together. I highly recommend checking out this amazing gem. I guarantee that you’ll leave with something really special for your house. Maybe even a new Life’s Rad shirt of your very own.

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“I chose the tempura course at Matsu, because it’s not only the most relatable dish to the general public, but the easiest to source the ingredients. Many of the dishes we do at Matsu are deeply complex in their preparations, while this is seemingly the simplest. We also thoroughly enjoy this as a sandwich, on rice or noodles, etc. It’s completely versatile and something that even children would enjoy and could be adapted for the everyday cook.”—Chef William Eick

Preparation 1. Cut the underside of the shrimp several times between each “section.” 2. Lay flat on the cutting board and pinch down the cuts. You should feel them “pop” a few times. This will help keep the shrimp straight and prevent curling as they fry.

HOW TO MAKE

With Chef William Eick of Matsu

SHRIMP TEMPURA

Matsu Dynamite: Ingredients 235g Kewpie (Japanese Mayo, or best foods could work as well) 25g Taberu Rayu (Sambal Oelek or Chinese chili crisp both can work) 3g salt 3 each Thai chili, fine mince 7g honey 35g Masago (can leave out) 7g garlic, fresh grated Whisk ingredients together.

Ingredients 3 shrimp peeled and de-veined in the 21-25 sizes.

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2. Dust the shrimp with some AP flour, then batter and carefully place into the fryer. A figure eight motion will help create the “pulling” effect on the batter and ensure crispy pieces.

6. Using the dynamite, coat the top of each shrimp. If you want, caramelize the dynamite with a torch, but this is optional.

Preparation

3. Once the bubbles stop on the batter that comes off the shrimp (called the Tenkasu), remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain.

5. Remove the shrimp from the oil, and place on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.

7. Place the Tenkasu on top for an extra layer of crunch.

8. Lightly season with sesame oil and togarashi (also optional). Enjoy with the Tentsuyu (dipping Sauce).

4. Cook the shrimp for four-to-six minutes or until a light golden brown.

1. Heat oil in a pot to 350 degrees.

Tempura Batter Ingredients 1 cup AP Flour ¼ cup Potato Starch Whisk in cold water to desired consistency. Ingredients Tentsuyu (tempura dipping 68gsauce):shoyu (soy sauce), regular sodium 22g brown sugar 333g Dashi (chicken or vegetable broth could work if needed). 44g Mirin 27g ginger 39g green onion .25g chili flake Heat all meltstogetheringredientsuntilsugarthencool. To finish: Sesame oil (optional) Togarashi (optional) Canola/Rice Bran Oil for frying

Follow Charles on Instagram: @Charleswthegoat

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Social media plays a huge part in the lives of most people these days. For some, it’s a way to stay connected to friends and family, and for others it’s a way to promote their business or favorite pastime. But for Charles Walker, it’s his way to preserve our past Oceanside history and culture, while lightly poking fun at the gentrification happening all around us. Charles comes from a fairly conservative background. His mom is a very religious woman, so he never went to public school. Instead, he went to a private Christian school starting in elementary all the way through high school. But as a youth, he fell in love with skateboarding and

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WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER would spend his free time at the local skateparks around town. This is where he met most of his longtime friends and peer group. The skatepark scene here is very tight, but there are always distractions there, too. So, for Charles, every time he hung out was like a get away from his conservative life—which was a lot. That’s where @charleswthegoat was born.

What started as posting a few funny “then and now” memes has turned into a beacon of light in this time of gentrification. Every day he seems to be the first to post the underground happenings here in the streets before anyone else has a chance. The content is amazing and ranges from / 2022 racial ignorance, street fights, sketchy tweakers, and “this or that” polls. The subjects can range from “favorite bars” to “favorite Mexican fast food places”—always asking which are the best. His followers all chime in and place their votes. It’s people like Charles that keep the playing field even as our city continues to change. We all know that change is the only constant, but why not have a little fun talking about our history and future as it plays out in real time. We love what you do, Charles. Keep up the good work.

To moretickets,purchaseorforinformation,contact: Ivey Ranch Park Assoc., Inc. 110 Rancho Del Oro Drive Oceanside, 92057 iveyranch@yahoo.com760-722-4839 www.iveyranch.com [ Steakhouse BBQ [ Raffles & Kid’s Corral [ ROTC Flag Presentation [ Hay Rides [ Riding Demonstrations [ Music Entertainment OctoberSaturday15, 2022 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm At Ivey Ranch Park 110 Rancho Del Oro Drive, Oceanside, 92057 Fun for the Whole Family! Please come and join us for some great fun to benefit the children and programs of Ivey Ranch Park Association, Inc. Silent Auction Over 75 awesome packages including weekend getaways, theme parks, sporting events, concerts, fine dining, art, jewelry, and much more! HoedownWestern The 12th Annual IveyParkRanch

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7:30-8:30pmMarketplace 22 Taste Of Art: Animals In Art @ OMA 6-8pm Farmer's 5-9pmSunset9am-1pmMarketMarket 29 Mud Run @ Camp Pendleton (military only) Farmer's 5-9pmSunset9am-1pmMarketMarket 2 First Friday: Oceanside Art Walk @ downtown First5-9pmFree Friday with music @ OMA 5-9pm 9 U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship @ Oceanside Pier 14 O’SIDE FLAVOR FOOD FESTIVAL @ GOAT HILL PARK 5-9PM 3023 Mud Run @ Camp Pendleton (open to all) 3 SoCal Blues Cup @ SoCal Sports Complex @AnuheaHarrah’s 8pm 10 Get Crafty @ Harrah’s 4pm U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship @ Oceanside Pier Downtown Oceanside History Walk @ Civic Center Plaza 9-11am 15 First Day of Hispanic Heritage Month Farmer's 5-9pmSunset9am-1pmMarketMarket 24 Buffalo Alley 10k Trail Run @ Camp Pendleton 8:30-10:30 am SEPTEMBER 2022 Join us for Oside Flavor at Goat Hill Park on Saturday September 14th. Get your tickets at theosider.com

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY 4 SoCal Blues Cup @ SoCal Sports Complex Alden Richards with special guest Sue Ramirez @ Harrah’s 8pm First Free @CommunitySundayArtDayOMA12-2pm 11 U.S. Open Adaptive Surfing Championship @ Oceanside Pier Outside the Wire: Book Signing and Panel Discussion @ Brooks Theatre 6:30-9pm 16 Ron White @ Harrah’s 8pm Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro @ Oceanside Pier 25 Foreigner: The Greatest Hits @ Harrah’s 8pm 5 LABOR DAY 93rd Annual Labor Day Pier Swim @ Oceanside Pier SoCal7-11:30amBluesCup @ SoCal Sports Complex 18 Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro @ Oceanside Pier Oceanside Harbor Days 9am-5pm 17 Artist Alliance Fall Art Mart on the Terrace @ OMA 11am-5pm Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro @ Oceanside Pier Oceanside Harbor Days 9am-5pm 26 6 Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pmMarketplace 19 20 Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pmMarketplace 27 Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pmMarketplace 7 12 2821 81 Farmer's U.S.5-9pmSunset9am-1pmMarketMarketOpenAdaptive Surfing Championship @ Oceanside Pier 13 Comedy Night @ The Privateer

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYSUNDAY 2 Coffee & Conversation with Artist Alliance @ OMA Community12-2pmArt Day @ OMA 12-2pm 23169 Dia de los Muertos Festival @ OceansideDowntown10am-4pm 30 3 Two-Day Workshop: Making the 1-4pmExtraordinaryOrdinary@OMA 10 PEOPLES'INDIGENOUSDAY 312417 HALLOWEEN 4 Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pmMarketplace 11 Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pmMarketplace 18 Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pmMarketplace 25 Comedy Night @ The Privateer 7:30-8:30pmMarketplace 5 YOM KIPPUR Two-Day Workshop: Making the 1-4pmExtraordinaryOrdinary@OMA 261912 6 Farmer's 5-9pmSunset9am-1pmMarketMarket 13 Taste Of Art: Upcycled 3D Sculptures @ OMA Farmer's6-8pm 5-9pmSunset9am-1pmMarketMarket 20 Farmer's 5-9pmSunset9am-1pmMarketMarket 27 Farmer's 5-9pmSunset9am-1pmMarketMarket 2821147 1 Get Crafty @ Harrah’s 4pm Taste of 2pm-5pm@DowntownOceansideOceanside 158 Chris Tucker @ Harrah’s 8pm 2922 Dana Carvey @ Harrah’s 8pm Art After @OMAMetamorphosisDark:7-10pm OCTOBER 2022 CORDNERZACH Community Events Calendar September/October 2022

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Oceanside native Chelsea Johnston has finally found her calling and has turned her love of handmade, artisan jewelry into her own local silver-smithing business, Silver Salt and Stone. If you ask Chelsea how she feels about growing up in Oceanside the first word she uses is “lucky.”

“Sometimes I have to pinch myself when I think how blessed I was to be born in such a beautiful place so close to the ocean.”

These days, more and more individuals are seeking out alternatives to the nine-to-five and corporate working lifestyles. Motivated entrepreneurs of all ages are turning their backs on punching a clock and going “all in” by starting small businesses doing what they love. It’s reflective of the old adage, “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”

As a highly independent and driven child, Chelsea found inspiration everywhere. Her parents, locals Mark and Jeri Miller, provided a strong foundation for exploration and encouraged her freedom of expression. “When I was a kid and a painting or brand advertisement caught my eye, I’d immediately devise a plan to create. I shot photos, learned to play instruments, sewed my own clothes, and painted murals on my walls.” Chelsea grew up traveling, and on family trips, she was allowed one budgeted souvenir. She always chose a piece of jewelry. She was drawn to local culture and would seek out unique handmade treasures cultivating a silver collection that inspires her work to this day. Growing up surfing and born into the tight knit Buccaneer Beach family, Chelsea worked around town, while attending El Camino High, and then Palomar College pursuing a career in International Business and Fashion. It wouldn’t be until years later when she took silversmithing classes at Learn Lost Wax Casting run by artists Alicia and Brad Hanson that she’d find her true passion.

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Silver Salt & Stone offers a distinctive custom jewelry making experience. Chelsea will guide you through the process, whether you have a design in mind or don’t know where to start. She

prides herself on making wearable art and creating heirloom pieces made to be passed down through generations or gifted to loved ones. It begins with a design consultation in person or remotely, where you choose your type of jewelry, stone, bezel, setting, band, custom stamping, and more.

Custom orders take anywhere from two to ten weeks and her website also showcases finished pieces available for purchase. Chelsea ethically sources the majority of her stones from small businesses and lapidaries all over the world. “My goal is to form an honest, genuine connection with my clients (who often become friends), and learn their personal stories, so the piece can represent their unique journey and intention.”

Silver Salt & @silversaltandstoneStone (760) 518-4925

Jewelry making actually runs in Chelsea’s blood, and her work represents an even deeper meaning. Her grandparents, Frank and Louella Bartlett, owned and operated Bartlett Jewelers in Escondido for over 30 years. Frank designed custom jewelry primarily with gold and diamonds. That’s an aspect Chelsea, who recently married her husband Zach, would like to add to her skillset in the future.

“I’m looking forward to offering a line of gold and fine jewelry, and I’m currently in the process of learning hand engraving. The best part of metalsmithing is the constant opportunity for growth. It’s entirely based on education, motivation, and infinite hours of necessary practice to fine tune skills both old and new. I look forward to continued growth personally and within the business as Silver Salt and Stone evolves throughout the years.”

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Things You Didn’t Know About the TEN Oceanside Athletic Club WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A mostly forgotten piece of history is the Oceanside Athletic Club once located at 315 Seventh Street (now Windward Way). In 1949, owners John and Marie Middlekauf held a grand opening of this new facility. Previously residing in West Hollywood, Marie Middlekauf was a wrestling promotor who was a “protégé” of James J. Jeffries—a heavyweight-wrestling champion. While wrestling was extremely popular, the Club brought more than wrestlers to Oceanside.

3.Two months later, Ted Fio-Rito was booked at the Club. Fio-Rito was an American composer and orchestra leader. He became popular performing on national radio broadcasts in the 1920s and 1930s. He also starred in a number of motion pictures during the 1930s and early 1940s, including Rhythm Parade in 1942.

1.Before its grand opening and the first wrestling match was held there, the Oceanside Athletic Club welcomed Spade Cooley, “The King of Western Swing” who performed on July 4, 1949. Born Donnell Clyde Cooley, he was also an actor and television personality, hosting The Spade Cooley Show on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles. Cooley returned to Oceanside again in December of 1949. His fall from grace came in 1961 when he was arrested and convicted for the murder of his wife Ella Mae Evans.

5.Marie Middlekauf kept the entertainment coming with Tommy Duncan and His Western All Stars—a country swing band. Tommy Duncan got his start with Bob Willis and the Texas Playboys. He formed his own band that included his brother Wrestling match at OAC, 1951. 34

2.On July 30, 1949, renowned jazz musician Woody Herman was the next entertainer to wow crowds. The Oceanside Blade Tribune reported: “One of the nation’s most famous band leaders, Woody Herman, will bring his entire orchestra to Oceanside Saturday night to present four hours of fine dancing music in the new Oceanside Athletic Club. This will be the first of a series of dances in the auditorium which will bring topflight modern and western dance orchestras to Oceanside.” It wouldn’t be Herman’s last appearance at the Club. In 1954, he returned for a concert to benefit the March of Dimes.

4.If that wasn’t enough top-notch entertainment, Nat King Cole took the stage in September of 1949. At the time of his appearance Cole and his band were billed as “America’s number one recording group.” That year Cole was featured in a film entitled Make Believe Ballroom starring Jerome Courtland and Ruth Warrick, and released his fourth album with the King Cole Trio on Capitol Records.

6.When the arena wasn’t used for wrestling matches or musical entertainment, it was used as a skating rink. In 1950, the Middlekaufs purchased skating equipment from Herbert R. Bachrach, who operated an outdoor Skating Ring at 1412 Mission Road.

10.By the 1980s, the former Oceanside Athletic Club had seen better days. It was renovated in the 1990s, and registered as a state historical landmark in 1999. But sadly, the building that once reverberated with the sound of Woody Herman’s clarinet, echoed the cheers of wrestling fans, and the laughter of skaters was lost forever. Circa 1940s 35

7.During the week, the public could skate while the arena was used as a roller rink, with “8500 square feet of “maple flooring.” Skating was held nightly, except for Fridays. Patrons could rent “clamp-on” skates for 60 cents, or shoe skates for 90 cents.

Glynn Duncan, who performed at the arena more than once, was featured in the film South of Death Valley filmed just one year earlier.

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8.The Oceanside Athletic Club was also used for private parties and dances. In 1959, the rink was converted to accommodate the Weber Bros Circus.

9.With the coming of television, local wrestling matches dwindled in popularity and ended their reign at the Club by the late 1950s. For a number of years, the most popular and successful use of the building was that of a roller rink.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF OCEANSIDE

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Celebrating 70 years with the Oceanside Boys and Girls Club! This remarkable organization is currently impacting 800 to 1000 youth a day. Their dedication “to provide youth with a kaleidoscope of opportunities to find their passion” is a mantra here—coined by long time CEO Jodi Diamond. It’s a common sentiment shared by the entire staff of the Oside B&G Club. With their main town site located just east of the I-5 and south of Mission Avenue and five different onsite school locations, their presence is visible in all parts of the community.Thefacilities at the main town site location 36

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are top notch; it’s a safe, educational, and creative afternoon wonderland. Amanda Jordan, Manager of Marketing and PR, embodies this collective vision. Choosing the Oceanside Boys & Girls Club because her passion lies in exposing kids to opportunities, and here—they do just that.

“The magic that happens here is really about having the youth’s horizons boarded without them realizing it. It’s incumbent upon us as leaders to expose them to things outside of their comfort zones. The team comes together over and over again to give the kids the ability, confidence, and support they need, so we can see them succeed in the way we want them, too.” This aspect of the Oceanside Boys & Girls Club that Diamond expounded upon is really a beautiful contribution from this organization to this community. With the 70th anniversary gala coming up in October, the Oceanside Boys & Girls Club extends an invitation to journey with them. They’d like to be around for another 70 years—staying integrated and woven with the members of this community is the best way to ensure that the youth have access to these impactful opportunities for generations to come!

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With most of the staff being life long educators, they bring unparalleled experience and professionalism to this organization and allow them to be able to provide for and meet all of the diverse needs of the kids. The programs offered are dynamic and engaging.

The STREAM (Science, Tech, Research, Engineering, Art, and Math) lab room is state-ofthe-art and is an amazing hub to teach the kids foundational and developmental skills. The industrial-style culinary kitchen is equally impressive. This beautiful kitchen serves as a space to educate the kids about life skills of nutrition, and how to cook their own food. This kitchen doubles as a prep space where a team prepares each child of the program a fresh and nutritious meal single everyProvidingday! an indoor rock climbing wall, an indoor basketball court, and outdoor soccer arena fitness activities are emphasized here, too. In addition to these educational and physical wellness programs, the Oceanside Boys & Girls Club has some amazing additions and renovations coming up. They’re thrilled to be adding an outdoor educational space with an onsite garden and living wall. Here, the kids will be able to learn about gardening, planting, growing, and harvesting their own food. These skills and opportunity are truly the kinds of experiences that strengthen a community at the core of its roots. Embarking upon her sixteenth year as CEO Jodi Diamond has been instrumental in growth and development during her command. Creating impactful opportunities, programs and partnerships with local and nonlocal entities to expose the kids to plethora of life changing experiences is something really impressive being done within these walls.

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Oceanside Morning Farmers Market runs From 9am to 1pm every Thursday. It’s a wholesome, family-friendly market that’s a must for farm-fresh, local produce. Give way to the evening twilight hours, and Sunset Market energizes four city blocks from 5 to 9pm on Thursday evenings. The two markets combined offer locals, and visitors the best of all things Oceanside, and a destination of excitement!

When a city is bestowed with a temperate climate, and an active population—it’s the perfect recipe for creating exceptional outdoor events. And, Oceanside really has found success with not one, but two outdoor markets! This year, the Oceanside Farmers Market celebrates 30 years and Sunset Market celebrates fifteen years—making Thursdays in Oceanside epic!

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Oceanside Morning Farmers Market That’s right! It’s been 30 years of the freshest produce, and local vendors in the heart of Oceanside! In the 1990s, downtown Oceanside wasn’t the outdoor destination it is today. The visionaries of Oceanside wanted to add a farmers market, hoping to support local farmers, and attract visitors downtown. When the market began, there were two security guards that walked the market to make visitors “feel safe.” Mark Bendixen has been the Market Manager for all 30 years. He’s a man of few words, but is very proud of the market’s continued success. He describes a lot of the customers as “Farmers Market customers” that frequent all the local markets for their fresh produce. It was a Thursday when the California Governor required all the markets to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mark and his vendors were already setting up on that drizzly day—and stopped immediately—not knowing when it’d open again. Fortunately, the market was only closed for two months, and re-opened with heavy protocols because it was deemed “essential.” There are a few vendors that have sold their produce since its inception. Valdivia Farms is one of those produce vendors. Jesus Medina represents his father-in-law’s farm when he shows up every Thursday. “This is the most direct way to get produce from field to table. Most of my product comes from Carlsbad so it’s hours old.” Jesus is so proud of what Francisco Valdivia created for their family. “He is the American dream, he came here from Jalisco with nothing and created this legacy. And now I get to live the American dream. I associate the markets to the birth of my three sons. Seed, soil, water, and sunshine. If that’s not the American dream, I don’t know what is,”said Jesus. Booboo’s Sweet Potato Pies is another local vendor that loves selling on Thursday mornings. Owners, Thomas and Cynthia Crain were born and raised in Oceanside. They’re OHS graduates, and get to see a lot of friends on Thursdays. “It’s my wife’s recipe,” Thomas explained. “I couldn’t find one like it anywhere. I’m so happy to sell it to customers. Business is good, and we’re real happy. We’re at capacity right now, so we would have to figure out our next steps if we want to grow.” With a waitlist of over 95 vendors, it seems like Oceanside Farmers Market will celebrate many more milestones. Market Manager Mark Bendixen has some advice per the continued success of the Oceanside Farmers Market. “Support your local farmer, so everything doesn’t get paved over. If we don’t support them (local farmers), we’ll see less and less farms.” Co-owner Thomas Crain of Booboo's Sweet Potato

Oceanside Sunset Market At 5pm it’s “Oceanside’s party every Thursday night!” But the success of the market that currently hosts 200-plus vendors, and attracts approximately 400,000 each year was doubted. “When we started the market, people thought we wouldn’t succeed because people didn’t want to come downtown after dark. But, it was pretty obvious we had something right from the start,” said Rick Wright, CEO of Mainstreet Oceanside. The goal was to have an Oceanside weekly gathering. Cathy Nykiel oversees Sunset Market as Director of Events. She described the first year as chaotic. They even had their own mascot—a whale named “Clyde from Oceanside.” The City of Oceanside approved the Sunset Market as a revitalization effort in the heart of downtown. Bringing business to downtown Oceanside was always the goal. Even fifteen years ago, downtown Oceanside wasn’t a destination. Mary Ann Thiem serves on the MainStreet Oceanside Board of Directors, “We did the market to help the businesses, and we definitely feel like we did that as our main goal was to create a community gathering and bring people downtown. Families come down and it’s a destination. The

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One vendor that represents the best of Oceanside is Cheryl of Cheryl’s Caramels. She began selling her delicious caramels at Sunset Market in 2006. When the Sunset Market closed, she then switched to the daytime Oceanside Farmers Market as a crossover vendor. She now does both markets—making her Thursdays very busy! After working in the corporate world for 30 years, she radiated, “I just have so much fun, and I’m exactly where I want to be. I thrive in the two markets.” As an Oceanside homeowner since 1978, she’s thrilled to see a vibrant downtown. Cheryl also provided a good perspective on the businesses that attend the market. “We’re like a family, and some of these vendors are doing market research, and go on to brick-and-mortar businesses, and just keep growing.”

It’s just awesome that every single Thursday, an entire moving city is constructed downtown in a tight timeframe. The world marketplace vendors, international food court vendors, musicians, fresh and ready row vendors, are part of an orchestrated grand event. Cathy Nykiel is deemed the “Market Mother,” and keeps an intense spreadsheet on her computer, and in her head. One thing’s for sure—it’s a wonderful “mingle” for visitors and residents of Oceanside.

followed.” Now, Downtown Oceanside pulses with energy, people mill about the carless streets, talking, eating, and enjoying the uniqueness of a fun-filled evening with the Pacific Ocean just a few blocks away. “It’s a social mingle more than anything because people really want to get together,” stated Kim Heim, Director of Special Projects and one of the inaugural MainStreet Oceanside employees to bring Sunset Market downtown. Sunset Market was going really well, but Heim credits social media with being the tipping point— the thing that made Sunset Market a true destination. “The participants view it as theirs—that’s truly what happened.”

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During the pandemic, the Sunset Market shut down from March 2020 to June 2021—a total of fifteen months. When MainStreet Oceanside got the go-ahead to re-open, they worked one month solid to get all the moving parts in place. After making the announcement, they received 100,000 engagements in one week. On June 24, 2021, it’s almost like the market never closed down. It was a huge success, and such a welcome gathering for all of Oceanside, as a reminder of what makes Oceanside such an amazing place to live. “It reaffirmed how embedded this event is with the people. When we opened, it was like it never closed,” said Heim. As downtown grows and changes, it’s

“ It’s just awesome that every single Thursday, an entire moving city is constructed downtown in a tight timeframe”

MainStreet Oceanside’s goal to maintain this event for Oceanside. To always preserve a space downtown for four hours that’s nothing, but a communal space. They’re even looking towards expansion of the market.

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Abandoned cemeteries evoke a range of emotions, from morbid fascination to sadness and disgust. Once given a dignified burial by friends or loved ones, the dead become seemingly forgotten by later generations. Oceanside has five cemeteries, but at one time had six, and at least one private burial spot. What became of them is a fascinating and sometimes disturbing story. On August 14, 2022, Jim and Jan Frazee brought their trained cadaver dogs Emmy and Roso to two different sites to see if they were able

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WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER to detect human remains. Cadaver dogs can be trained to detect human remains the moment the body starts to decay and have even been successful in helping archeologists. On April 22, 1894, Colonel Daniel Hussey Horne died at his home on Second street (now Mission Avenue). Horne was an early pioneer of Topeka, Kansas, and is noted as being one of the founders of Kansas as a free state, opposed to slavery. In 1885, he and his wife Maria relocated to Oceanside, California where he built a large house overlooking the town near the street that bears his name. Horne was the first president of the Bank of Oceanside, as well as first president of the board of trustees (first mayor). He was also an avid supporter of the first pier built in 1888, and it’s largely due to his efforts that it was built. His funeral service was held at the Congregational church (built on land donated by Horne himself), after which the procession of friends and family went to gravesite services “in the private grounds on Horne Street,” according to his lengthy obituary 45

Cadaver-sniffing Bloodhound, Emmy, and her owner Jan Frazee search for scents of remains. published in the Oceanside Blade. Just where on the property he was buried is unknown—including anyone else who may have been buried on the HorneInproperty.1960when the Mission Square Shopping Center was built, the Horne house had been removed earlier and no one was likely aware that a portion of the property was once a burial ground. What became of Colonel Daniel Horne? Through some recent research it was discovered that he was removed from his Oceanside home and reburied on January 24, 1903, in the Pomona Valley Cemetery. Mrs. Horne was buried beside him after her death in 1912. The Frazee’s cadaver dogs scouted and sniffed the property, but made no discovery or indications that other remains were left behind. While Colonel Horne is “resting in peace,” it’s not so for dozens of people buried at the Buena Vista Cemetery in South Oceanside. It was established by John Chauncey Hayes, who was also heavily intertwined with the establishment of the City of Oceanside. Hayes hired Edward Dexter (a local engineer) to layout the cemetery for him, which contained 106 burial plots. The earliest map of the cemetery is dated February 1888. The cemetery was located along Wall Street, which is now called Vista Way. At the time Hayes established the cemetery, there was 46

Colonel Horne's home, pictured here in 1888, once stood near the corner of Mission Avenue and Horne Street.

The land on which the cemetery was located was eventually sold to Carlsbad resident Harold Baumgartner. He sold the property to an Oceanside school teacher, Beth Harris French, who acquired the Buena Vista Cemetery, along with another portion of land to “preserve her view” of the lagoon from her home at 2020 Stewart Street.

no other burial ground for area residents, including Carlsbad, Oceanside, and even Vista. The closest cemetery was least four miles away from downtown Oceanside and were considered inconvenient for coastal residents. Sarah Perry was likely one of the first persons to be buried at Buena Vista. She died of dropsy of the heart, an old-fashioned term for congestive heart failure, at the age of 50 on March 27, 1888. In June of that year, a Mr. P. Morton (a railroad laborer) died and was buried there. Ione Layne and her infant daughter Edith died tragically and were buried there in 1888, as well.

With 50 known burials, and eleven known removals in 1929, that would have left a total of 39 remaining at the Buena Vista Cemetery—an important number to consider.

Charles C. Wilson, the first Oceanside law officer to die in the line of duty, was buried at the South Oceanside Cemetery. In 1889, John Murray—a nephew of San Luis Rey pioneer Benjamin F. Hubbert—gunned down Wilson on the streets of Oceanside. The City of Oceanside, set to celebrate the 4th of July, instead gathered to mourn the loss of theirBetweenmarshal.1888 and 1916, it’s believed that no less than 50 people were buried at the Buena Vista Cemetery as evidenced by death certificates, remaining headstones, and published obituaries through 1916. In 1929, Wall Street (aka Vista Way) was being widened, which necessitated the removal of several of the buried. It’s unknown if there were any protests from family members but the cemetery by that time was considered “abandoned.” Eight remains of the dead were disinterred and removed to the I.O.O.F. Cemetery (aka the Oceanview Cemetery) on Hill Street (Coast Highway), two moved to Mt. Hope Cemetery in San Diego, and one moved to the San Marcos Cemetery. When the Frazee family removed their loved one, Don Blair Frazee, the Oceanside Blade newspaper reported the unusual circumstances regarding his disinterment with the headline: “Body of Early Pioneer in Perfect Condition.” It went on to say: “In a state of almost perfect preservation, apparently from some mineral component of the soil, the body of Don Frazee, early Oceanside pioneer, has been exhumed after having been interred over 30 years, the casket and the clothing showing almost no signs of decay and a flower held in the hand of the dead man even retaining much of its color. The body was taken from its original resting place in the South Oceanside cemetery which is being abandoned in the course of street improvement work in the Tolle tract, on the east side of which the old cemetery was located and was the first burial place after the settlement of Oceanside and Carlsbad.”

There was no official burial list or caretaker. Over the years, headstones had been likely stolen, wooden crosses removed, and memories faded as to who was buried there. The cemetery became an overgrown field with a handful of toppled headstones. Despite her reported concern, French asked the city to rezone her property and then sold it to a developer, who then petitioned the City of Oceanside to rezone the property for commercial use in 1964.

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The cemetery had been neglected for several decades. It was not associated with any church or organization. Thus, there was no “perpetual care.”

An attorney for the developer argued that the number of dead remaining was just nine. When asked by officials what would happen if there were more than eleven remaining, he replied that if there were as many as 40 or people buried there, the project would be abandoned. Ultimately, the decision was made to allow development of the property and to disinter the bodies—the cost of which was borne by the developer. When excavation began on January 24, 1970, seventeen remains were discovered, not eleven as claimed. It’s well within reason to assume that as many as 39 sets of remains were still buried at the cemetery before the project began. If seventeen sets of remains were removed at the developer’s cost—that may have left 22 behind (or more).

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George Bronson's remains and headstone were relocated from Buena Vista to Oceanview Cemetery. Buena Vista Cemetery in the 1960's.

Manny Mancillas—who worked for North County Soils Testing Laboratory in Escondido in 1969— made the gruesome discovery. After a front loader hit remains of one or two coffins, Mancillas said in an interview that the city “ Her discovery was kept secret and she was quietly buried down the slope of the lagoon. The construction crew felt that re-interment in the slope was a more decent and dignified burial”

Grading began on the property to ready it for development for a restaurant, The Hungry Hunter, and a gas station. Shortly after work began, remains were discovered that had been left behind.

was called and an employee from the Engineering Department came out with a burlap bag and took the bones. The crew was told to continue their work, but once again another set of remains was discovered. One unforgettable discovery was that of a fully intact coffin. Mancillas vividly recounted that casket’s lead glass top revealed a body of a woman with red hair in almost perfect condition. He said that she was dressed a black dress with a high collar and buttoned shoes. This resembles the disinterment of Don Frazee in 1929, who was found “preserved.” Work stopped after the discovery of the woman and the crew were unnerved. The men were afraid she would be taken away in a burlap bag and not given a proper burial, so they made the decision to use the front loader to rebury her. Her discovery was kept secret and she was quietly buried down the slope of the lagoon. The construction crew felt that re-interment in the slope was a more decent and dignified burial. Mancillas said that at least six bodies were found during the time he was on site. Bill Hitt, who worked for K. L. Redfern out of Orange County, did the excavating for the gas station, and his memories are similar to that of Mancillas, although Hitt felt more than six remains were found after the official removal; he remembered as many as twelve. Depending upon which numbers are used, that would still leave either ten or sixteen possible remains left at the cemetery. Then, in October of 1991, Texaco was on site of the former service station (now a bike shop) doing soils testing and they discovered an additional five sets of remains. The company paid to have them removed to Eternal Hills Memorial Park in Oceanside. Although cadaver dogs Emmy and Roso were unable to detect any remains at the Buena Vista Cemetery site, there are still very likely people buried there today, under asphalt and concrete, perhaps five or as many as eleven, including the red-haired lady in the glass-topped coffin on the slope.

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Located at 263 South Coast Highway, Ace Hardware is the home of your helpful hardware man (or person). Owner Logan McEniry first started working for Ace Hardware when he was just sixteen years old. He worked at a location off Poinsettia and was employed there for about four years. That store closed down around the same time as COVID, so Logan would eventually move on to the Oceanside location. “I told the owners that if you ever wanted to sell the place, I've never had a bad day of work in my life and that I loved the business aspect of it and just working here,” said Logan. “We’ve been open about three months now. I graduated college, commissioned into the Marine Corps, and bought the store all within a week of each other.” Ace Hardware kind of sells everything. “We have over 45,000 items in our store, not including all our nuts and bots. We sell everything from paint, housewares, small appliances, décor, hardware, tools, plumbing, electrical, and gardening.” Their two top departments are Benjamin Moore paint— Ace Hardware is the only one in Oceanside that sells it. And they also sell barbeques—a ton of them. Ace sells all your big grills. When it comes to special services, Ace has got you covered. “We cut thousands of keys a year. We can also do car keys. We also do window screening so we make new ones or rescreen existing frames for windows. Then we also do free assembly and delivery with all of our barbeques. And what about gardening? “We have gardening tools, pesticides, and soil—we just don’t have plants.” In terms of the future, Logan has his sights set on the prize. “We're just going to expand our services and really connect with the community. And we also trying to get our B2B plan together. We just recently put in a new Milwaukee tool section, so we really trying to get back to that “made in America” brand.

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The cold brew poured before the interview reminded me that there’s more to coffee than simply taste. The sharpness with subtle notes of chocolate makes it a no-brainer to return, but it feels even better knowing that your daily coffee allowance goes to people so intentional about the service they offer. Creating for the sake of sharing, it’s through the pair’s warm memories and mutual love of creating that they’re able to make a coffee just as rich as their history.

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Whether you’re cruising on Coast Highway, passing through Oceanside Boulevard, or heading west on Mission Avenue—you know you’re within a five-minute radius of some coffee. While we’re blessed with the opportunity of choice, we’re even luckier to have a shop as conscious and passionate as Coatl Coffee. Co-owners Dorian Escobar and Louis Elguera banded together after a shared love of all things delicious, but a coffee shop was written in the stars. Dorian was raised in Chiapas, Mexico where his grandfather grew coffee on their farm. Louis’ life started in Oceanside with a love for music, food, and of course, coffee—but once the two crossed paths, they knew they had to start something of their own. Coatl Coffee is more than walking the walk when they proclaim conscious coffee. Recognized by the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center as a bird-friendly farm, both Dorian and Louis acknowledge common practices that often exploit the land for the sake of coffee. Fortunately for them, the bird-friendly title rewards the farm for their tall and shady trees that make way for the biodiversity that benefits both the birds and coffee. The same thoughtfulness they apply to their growing practices is extended to every aspect of their business and how they operate, but what truly sets them apart is the mindset that allows them a different freedom than most businesses.

Coatl Coffee is now a way they can support and sustain their families, but this all started through their love of sharing and creating. As multifaceted as they are, the one constant is their approach to all ventures. “We both have a ‘We’ll get this done’ mentality. We worked together for a long time, and we never left anything unfinished, so in the back of our minds we knew we were here to finish and see it through.” Doubling down on the perseverance it took to be successful, “We’re going to a grocery store and they’re either going to take our coffee or they’re going to tell us no, but we’re not just going to let it slide—it’s part of the process.” Even through the hiccups of COVID they emerged on the other side victorious and more refined with the updated products available to the public such as the 12-ounce coffee bags they once thought they’d never offer.

Surprised by the positive reception of their changes, they’re grateful to those who’ve supported them since the very beginning. “Oceanside is the most supportive community I’ve ever been involved in!” “Adaptable” is an understatement when you take into account the kindly competitive field that is coffee roasting. As true fans of the art, they humbly request people continue to drink good coffee, whether it’s theirs or the beans your tastebuds lean toward.

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With reservations that include up to six people, the most popular menu items include the rib-eye steak, short ribs, spicy beef bulgogi, Cajun shrimp, beef brisket, and the cheese corn—just to name a few. “We have a lot of space and we can have big parties of over 30 people.”

Gaja also features a full bar and so far they only serve beer, but they will offer hot sake very soon. The end-of-meal treat comes in the form of Haagen Daas ice cream in strawberry, vanilla, coffee, and chocolate flavors. What a great way to end a meal. By the way, the word “gaja” means “let’s go!” in Korean, so it’d be a good idea to go over there and see what the fuss is all about. There’s nothing like it in all of North County.

Opened last June in the El Camino North shopping center, Oceanside’s newest Korean BBQ is like taking a step into a futuristic world of dining. The sights and sounds of dining at Gaja will leave you mesmerized as you gaze at the cat Bella Bot robot servers delivering the portions, all while they’re merrily singing as they make their way to each table. It’s quite a sight and is a very fun place to take the entire family out to dinner. With an “all you can eat” buffet (11am-3pm lunch, and 4 to 10pm dinner), you’ve got a two-hour time limit to chow down on all the delicious menu items they serve. When you get to your table, you place your food order from an iPad as it lets you choose 6 dish selections. There’re also human servers there to assist in firing up the grill and dividing up the portions for each customer as the Bella Bot brings it in—each one being assigned its own table with human back up support. “First, you order from the iPad. You’re allowed to get six dishes from the meal selection, and the sides are unlimited. Customers cook everything on the grill themselves, making for a hands-on interactive experience. We try to make our food traditional, but right now we are more Asian fusion,” said General Manager Alex Li. “When you sit down, we light up the fire for you, so when the food is coming, the grill should already be hot enough to cook it. For the steak, it all depends on how people like it. For the shrimp, it’s best to cook it less than three minutes. For the pork, and chicken, it takes longer. Veggies are cooked at five to ten minutes.”

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Jorge’s Mexicatessen 1129 South Coast Highway A (760) 721-2707

With generous portions of chicken, rice, avocado, and much more in a delicious red broth with fresh tortillas, it’s the perfect blend of fine cuisine and comfort food. Be sure to check the daily specials as they offer some great combos at a very affordable price as well. They also have a great breakfast menu with breakfast burritos and amazing huevos rancheros with fresh salsa. I’m always a sucker for carne asada and Jorge’s is top notch. Fresh and tender, the carne asada burrito was giant and delicious wrapped in a fresh flour tortillas—it can probably feed two people. I also had the chicken and shredded beef tacos—they come soft or crunchy, and are topped with a healthy portion of their amazing guacamole.

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My friend had the carnitas and couldn’t stop talking about how great it was, so I know what I’ll be getting next time. Everything is made-to-order and the staff is amazingly fast and efficient. That truly is the one thing that’ll keep you coming back for more—the friendly staff, always smiling and very helpful.

Located just north of Oceanside Boulevard on Coast Highway, Jorge’s Mexicatessen is a family owned and operated restaurant that offers some of the best Mexican food in town. With two other locations in Encinitas, Jorge’s has been a staple of North County Mexican food since the late 70s.

Jorge’s Mexico City-style of food is awesome and welcome in Oceanside, and compliments all the other great Mexican restaurants in town. If you’re a fan of great Mexican food, you’ll have to give them a try.

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WORDS: SHELBY ROWE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER thing,” Mitchem said. “But I wanted to bring something with a lot of spice and a lot of fire to the plate, so that’s why I chose aguachile.”

Mitchem sourced wild Mexican shrimp and local halibut to bring local flavors for the dish, and then topped it with lemonade pearls to encapsulate the calming effect after a turbulent storm. One of Monko’s dishes, the Crispy Honey Nut Pesto Duck, plays off the painting “Preserver of the Pristine.” Monko was inspired by the Ingrid in the painting to use poultry in his dish, and landed on medium rare duck to represent the darker composition of the painting.

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Drawing inspiration from specific pieces in Chiaro’s collection, Mitchem and Monko tapped into their creativity to craft dishes resembling Chiaro’s work.

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HoneyChrispyNut Pesto Duck

Next, Mitchem and Monko are focusing on releasing their late night menu (Hint: oysters with cactus bear and bacon jam coming soon) and preparing for the next gallery showing with the San Diego Astronomy Association taking over KNVS in KNVSNovember.isopen Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4pm to midnight

Both chefs pulled inspiration from “Protector of the Pollinators” for one of their dishes. Mitchem created a charcuterie board with locally sourced ingredients, honeycomb, and lavender pickled onions.

White Chocolate Lemon Curd Charcuterie Avec Miel Shrimp Ceviche Verde Michael Mitchem Matthew Monko

“I have a very close friend named Jackson Hill in Oklahoma City, and we got into cooking at the same time,” Monko said. “And now he’s a head baker and these are his cookies, and it means a lot to use one of his recipes in my restaurant.”

Dining: Coastal

Mitchem, pulling inspiration from the painting “Sentinel of Storms and Sea,” created a spicy Shrimp Ceviche Verde on his menu. “I’m from the East Coast where there’s a lot of hurricanes, so the stormy seas are something I grew up with. It’s this really scary and beautiful

The bees in the painting represented summertime to Monko. So, he created a sweet and tangy White Chocolate Lemon Curd with a delicious blueberry and gin reduction on top of a tarte cookie with a deeper meaning.

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The grand opening of KNVS was held on July 30 with their debut artist Margaret Alexis Chiaro showing her collection, “The Floral Guild.”

You may already know the guys leading the kitchen at KNVS, Coast Highway’s newest restaurant-bar and art gallery. If you’re familiar with the poke bowls and kalua pork fries next door at The Switchboard, then you’ve already tasted some of their work. But, what Chef Michael Mitchem and Chef Matthew Monko are creating at KNVS is on an entirely different culinary Pronouncedlevel.“canvas,” the food and drink menus are inspired by the art hanging on the walls. About every three months, a new artist shows their work—meaning Mitchem and Monko rotate their menus on the same schedule.

KNVS as a concept is ever changing. Between the art and the rotating menus, you can always expect something different.

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THE FAMOUS HIGH-PIE 250 N Pacific St. HILL STREET DONUT HOUSE 1926 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-7741 LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Ave. (760) 721-8486

THE HABIT BURGER GRILL 2267 South El Camino Real (760) 433-3390

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

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

ENZO'SBBQ 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

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

TIPPING PINT BREWING 3229 Roymar Road (760) 586-2898 BURGERS ANGELO’S BURGERS 621 North Coast Hwy. (760) 757-5161

FRANKIE'S 406 Pier View Way (442) 266-2270 IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Ave. (760) 433-5086 JUNKYARD GRILL & SPORTS BAR 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd. (760) 231-6600 KNVS BAR 127 South Coast Hwy. (442) 655-9851 MISSION AVE. BAR & GRILL 711 Mission Ave. (760) 637–2222 OSIDE SPORTSBAR & GRILL 113 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5968

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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

PETITE MADELINE BAKERY 223 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-7300 PARLOR DOUGHNUTS 331 N Cleveland St. (760) 231-5150

COCOCABANA 408 Pier View Way (760) 688-0195

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

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BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR 1918 Oceanside Blvd. (760) 722-7133 BOUND COFFEE COMPANY 2110 S Coast Hwy Suite C (442) 266-2259

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TURMERIC HUT 125 Old Grove Rd. Suite 4 (760) 470-3415

BASKIN ROBBINS 1112 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-0654 DISFRUTA 610 N Redondo Drive (760) 583-5681 FRUGOS YOGURT 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000

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

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

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BROOKLYN BOYZ PIZZA 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-4992

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

BLADE 1936 401 Seagaze Drive (760) 231-1456

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