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Savor soups and sandwiches and swoon over stunning sweet creations at this beloved bakery and deli gracing downtown La Jolla. Celebrating 29 years of serving inspired farm-to-table cuisine, the restaurant is also famous for its specialty cakes. Owners Francois and Diana Goedhuys use fresh produce straight from their Julian farm, much to the delight of loyal customers. François, a chef who hails from Belgium, also impresses with his Italian and eight-grain breads and personalized cookies. Enjoy everything freshly baked croissants, muffins and pies, salads and hot specialties like quiches and lasagna at Girard Gourmet, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Or inquire about the restaurant’s extensive catering menus, palate-pleasers for any occasion.

7837 Girard Ave., La Jolla  (858-454-3325)  girardgourmet.com

 

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Savor springtime selections and save room for strawberry pie at Coco’s Bakery Restaurant. Seasonal dishes, with spicy sriracha sauce, include Fiery Grilled Chicken Salad, Firecracker Chicken Sandwich and Red Thai Chicken Pasta. Or try Coco’s Pick 2 Combos, featuring two main course choices, a vegetable and side, for only $15.99 each. Entree choices include Grilled Atlantic Salmon, St. Louis Ribs, a juicy 4 oz. Top Sirloin and more!

For dessert, try California-grown, hand-picked strawberries in four flavors of strawberry pie, like Strawberry Chocolate Harvest Pie filled with dark chocolate ganache, a layer of glazed strawberries and Coco’s strawberry mousse. Mmm! This Coco’s promotion runs through July 5.

The right-around-the-corner chain has eight San Diego County locations also serving delicious homemade soups, salads and sandwiches and of course, those award-winning pies. Savor an entree for half price here: http://passporttosandiego.com/company/cocos-bakery-restaurants/