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Pro surfer turning former Encinitas pizza place into Hawaiian cafe
ENCINITAS — Professional surfer Benji Weatherley is set to open a new Hawaiian-themed restaurant along Santa Fe Drive in what was once a popular pizza...
Longtime Carlsbad favorite Pollos Maria closes after 38 years
CARLSBAD — A wave of local support for Pollos Maria was overwhelming as the popular Mexican restaurant closed its doors on Sept. 4 in Carlsbad....
Bringing the past back to life with food
OCEANSIDE — Where a printing press once whirred with life in the building at 401 Seagaze Drive, a kitchen now simmers with pasta, woodfired pizza...
After 10 years, Flying Bridge gets new life
It’s out with the old and in with the new after City Council allowed for the demolition of an existing motel and restaurant to make...
Nectarine Grove seeks expansion, alcohol
Nectarine Grove opened in early 2018 in the shell of the former El Torito Meat Market near the intersection of Leucadia Boulevard and Coast Highway...
Modern Times opens in Encinitas following last year’s fierce debate
Behind the vintage-style of Modern Times Far West Lounge is a more recent story of how the stylish brewery and restaurant came to exist in...
Death By Tequila adds unique Baja flavor to Encinitas
DDeath By Tequila in Encinitas may sound intimidating, but the Highway 101 hotspot is going for a different type of vibe....
Roxy gets split decision from Planning Commission
A venerable downtown Encinitas restaurant wanted to expand the number of musicians allowed to perform at the venue and expand the hours of operation by...
Taste of Wine: For tapas & old world wines, it’s Cesar in the Ranch
It took me a while to figure out tapas, the Spanish small plate Euro-style cuisine that artfully places fresh fish, meat and poultry in with...
Draft Republic comes to Carlsbad
One of the region’s hottest spots is expanding to the city....
Restaurant to replace El Callejon moving through city process
An Asian-themed restaurant expected to fill the space previously occupied by El Callejon in Encinitas will host a neighborhood meeting Jan. 17....
Manhattan Giant Pizza, Kealani’s set to close in Encinitas
Two longtime eateries in downtown Encinitas are closing their doors on Oct. 26, as both are being forced to shut down by the new property...
Permits OK’d, Distillery 101 to be renamed
With the promise of a new name, adjusted hours and a handful of other concessions, Bradley Evarts was issued the necessary permits at the July...