A Little Van Gogh in Carmel Valley
Escape to the world of Van Gogh’s painting Iris, by visiting the restaurant of the same name - Iris. This charming Del Mar restaurant is very close to Carmel Valley and can be found on Old Carmel Valley Road – West of the 5 freeway – on the former site of the Cuvee restaurant. The location, with [...]
Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, located in the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center in Carmel Valley, has completely transformed the movie going experience, taking everything great about going to the movies and adding a sense of luxury and comfort. Since opening in July 2011, Cinepolis has made date nights a whole lot easier for Carmel Valley residents, [...]
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Have you ever wondered how animals of the ice-bound arctic cope with the rapidly changing environment? In the new IMAX film directed by Oscar-nominee Greg MacGillivray (The Living Sea, Dolphin), “To the Arctic” reveals the harsh reality of the environmental impact that humans have on the habitats of polar bears, walrus, caribou, and various other [...]
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If your mom was a good cook – not a great cook but simply a good cook – you probably remember the wonderful smells wafting in from the kitchen…great aromas every time she decided to spend some time creating those mini-culinary masterpieces that tasted so darn good. Whether it was a weekday breakfast, Sunday dinner, [...]
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Welcome to your neighborhood casual, social, Greek Mediterranean restaurant. TavernaBlu is a friendly restaurant located at the Del Mar Highlands Towncenter (12873 El Camino Real in San Diego), and is a community favorite. When entering through its doors, you are instantly greeted with the kitchen’s delicious aromas, the sitting area’s comfortable and warm design, and music choices [...]
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I’m not sure what’s more fun – making a “bucket list” or getting to check off one of the items on the list? Either way as I faced the reality of turning 40 last October I decided to seize the opportunity to make a dent into my bucket list (some might call it an early [...]
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It was my parent’s anniversary, and to celebrate the special occasion, I took my mom and dad to Sammy’s Pizza; one of my favorite gourmet restaurants in Del Mar which is also family-friendly. We have always loved to go to Sammy’s Pizza to try old favorites, such as Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza and the Chilled Roasted [...]
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We all know about the tragedies of World War II, but few can experience through the eyes of an animal. In the moving, action-packed, Oscar-nominated film “War Horse” directed by Steven Spielberg, a strong-willed and intelligent thoroughbred horse with chestnut brown color and four white socks is separated from his teenage owner Albert who named [...]
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The Carmel Valley Life is so excited to present the first Jimbo’s…Naturally! Giveaway Winner! Congratulations to Edie Hermes and the rest of the Hermes Family! Please continue reading below… Edie says that she was fortunate enough to “marry into” Carmel Valley nearly three years ago. While Pete and Edie were engaged, she suggested they find a [...]
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This ubiquitous duo are used in almost every recipe, yes, even in many desserts. They are found on practically every table at every Carmel Valley restaurant and on most tables when we eat at home. Yes, in some form, salt and pepper are everywhere food is prepared or consumed. They are the universal seasonings. So let’s take a [...]
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Though not in the midst of wine country, Carmel Valley is replete with wine loving residents, and local Cynthia Dial recently explored one of France’s wine regions to unearth its best. Shhhh! It’s a bit of a secret — Côtes du Rhône wine. Until I traveled to the Rhône Valley in Provence and made the [...]
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Start your day strong with complete daily essentials you need to thrive. Good for your body and the planet. Vega One Nutritional Shake is the clean, plant-based choice to fuel your healthy, active lifestyle-without compromise. Made from natural, whole food ingredients, Vega One is a convenient, all-in-one supplement, packed with 50% daily intake of vitamins [...]
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