A Mexican Food Staple, Re-imagined: Casa Sol y Mar Now Serving Inside-Out Tamales
Who doesn’t love tamales? At Diane Powers’ Casa Sol y Mar, diners can now try a delicious twist on this Mexican food classic: the Inside-Out Tamale. Casa Sol y Mar’s Inside-Out Tamales begin with handmade, fresh masa with cheese. The masa is butterflied open and topped to order with a choice of chile Colorado, chile […]
Local Carmel Valley Sushi Favorite For those who live in Carmel Valley but don’t want to venture too far to get great Carmel Valley sushi, you have to visit Katana Sushi in the Carmel Country Plaza. This sweet spot may not be on the top 10 list of best sushi restaurants in San Diego, but […]
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McKenzie and Randy Corrigan already own two thriving Broken Yolk Cafés – in Oceanside and one in Carmel Mountain Ranch – but they have been scouting for a location in Del Mar from the beginning. Finding this new location on Del Mar Heights Road is their greatest delight and happiest moment. Growing up as beach […]
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San Diego natives Shane Stanger and Rob Robbins opened their first Baked Bear in 2013 on Mission Boulevard with locations now in La Costa, Petco Park and now in Carmel Valley and they are not slowing down with another location opening in August. “It’s all about bringing homemade recipes and affordable treats to local neighborhoods”, […]
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Chef Hanis Cavin and manager Sara Stroud opened to rave reviews when the original Shack opened in North Park. Slow food inspired and pork-centric, the emphasis is on quality, creativity and an ethos to inspire. Lucky for us, their second location is more of a sit down with patio located in the space once occupied […]
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Many people dislike the unhealthy aspects of fast food, but also hate the idea of emptying their wallets only to receive tiny portions at a fine restaurant. As a pioneer in the restaurant industry, Tender Greens is smashing down the barriers of two distinctions in dining once thought to only operate in mutually exclusive niches. […]
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FAST CASUAL – CHIPOTLE STYLE- IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE PIZZA AND CRAFT BEER CROWD. Build your own artisanal craft pizza starting with your choice of homemade crust, select from over 30 toppings for a truly personal flame fired thin and crispy pizza in just three minutes while you grab a craft beer, tea or soft drink. My personal creation was gluten free crust, basil, […]
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The Carmel Valley dining experience is changing quickly and two guys are at the forefront of the new landscape. Many Carmel Valley residents are frequent visitors to Villa Capri in Piazza Carmel – the only truly authentic Italian Restaurant in the area. I was lucky enough to be invited to a private party a few weeks back […]
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En Fuego, Del Mar = HOT aka Awesome! If you’re looking for an ocean view, patio seating with great food and ambiance, there are few more charming spots than the patio at En Fuego. El Pescadore graced this space for years before En Fuego took over in 1995 and has been a Del Mar fave […]
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Crust Pizzeria Opens Long Awaited Second Location in Carmel Valley!!! A few weeks ago, contributors and associates of The Carmel Valley Life were treated to a very special preview dinner at Crust that set the stage for a very successful Grand Opening on September 27th at 4 PM. Crust is more than your average neighborhood pizza place. The menu features a creative […]
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Dining in Downtown Del Mar never disappoints. We are so lucky to enjoy outdoor dining nearly year round, but nothing beats these long summertime days for lingering on the patio enjoying savory sunset dinners. With an eye to the ocean, Prepkitchen Del Mar is located in the heart of the picturesque San Diego neighborhood of […]
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“Marketplace Grille” – Three of a Kind Marketplace Grille has opened their newest restaurant in Carmel Valley in the Piazza Carmel Shopping Center next to Villa Capri by Ace Hardware. A welcomed addition to the neighborhood, Marketplace Grille features tasty and healthy choices of mesquite grilled meats and vegetables served on their lovely patio or […]
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