Savor complimentary samples of fresh, antioxidant-rich olive oils, vinegars, herbs and spices at this culinary shop, one of two locations in Old Town San Diego. The bright boutique is a popular stop for locals and tourists strolling San Diego Avenue, Old Town's main thoroughfare. Family-owned and operated, this company of premier Southern California olive oil growers produces signature offerings such as Fresh Blood Orange Olive Oil, described as "an orange kissed by a raspberry." Vinegars include Fresh Apple Balsamico Bianco, perfect for summer salad dressings or a glaze for chicken or turkey. The shop also carries other foodie delights such as...

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Sample New World California-style wines with a focus on Zinfandel at this enchanting hilltop vineyard estate producing some of Temecula’s finest grapes. From its perch on the Ranch California Road ridgeline, the winery crafts proprietary blends and grows exceptional varietals such as Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscat Canelli, Old Wine Zinfandel, “Heritage” Zinfandel and Old Wine Cabernet Sauvignon. Any of these award winners can be experienced and/or paired with light bites in the tasting room, or with farm fresh cuisine at Avensole’s lovely restaurant. The property itself is a sight to behold. Take in the gently rolling hills blanketed with vineyard...

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   Have the time of your life at this rock ‘n roll dueling piano bar in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter. A team of exceptional pianists/singers perform in front of large mirrors playing hits from the 1950s to the present. Country, hip hop, pop, musical theater, even TV show theme songs – they know every genre. The evening is request-driven and interactive with the audience – from songs to skits to comedy bits – and with the use of multiple teams, the show goes non-stop. Guests fill out song request forms at their tables and place them on top of the...

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   Steal away for a taste of Cuba at San Diego’s coolest Havana cuisine and cocktails spot. Located on 5th Avenue just south of Market Street in the Gaslamp Quarter, Havana 1920 is simultaneously a step into the past and the best of today. With an atmosphere and aesthetic inspired by Prohibition-Era Cuba, stepping through the door is like taking a trip to Hemingway’s haven. Enjoy an authentic menu featuring a full array of courses from tropical ceviche and Cubanos to Havana steak topped with chimichurri alongside Caribbean cocktails starring 150 varieties of Cuban rum, mint, and sugarcane by the...

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Let Best Pizza & Brew cater your next party, meeting, bbq  or event! Check out their new catering menu click here to view!.

Birch Aquarium Welcomes Baby Weedy Seadragons  More than 70 seadragons are thriving behind the scenes.  La Jolla, CA (March 3, 2023) — Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego is celebrating the arrival of more than 70 tiny newborn Weedy Seadragons, which are incredibly difficult to breed and rear in captivity. Only a handful of facilities have successfully hatched and reared this unique species of fish that are related to seahorses and pipefish. “This is huge for us. We’ve been working on this for decades,” said Associate Curator Leslee Matsushige who leads Birch Aquarium’s Seahorse and Seadragon Breeding Programs. “This is a very challenging...

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Need a ride back from the San Diego Padres game at Petco Park? Ride in style. Take the COASTER on the northbound 699 Trains! Parking is free for COASTER passengers, transfer is free for the trolley right to Petco Park, and kids under 18 ride free with Pronto YOP (Youth Opportunity Pass). Download the PRONTO mobile app to purchase your ride on COASTER before you arrive at the platform. To use PRONTO, simply add value to your account and tap your PRONTO card or scan your mobile app every time you ride. NCTD

Explore more of San Diego, for less, with MTS! The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is the largest provider of public transportation in San Diego County and offers direct access to popular destinations from the U.S. – Mexico border to downtown, UTC, Mission Valley and beyond! You can catch the Trolley or bus to the airport, beaches, sporting events, dining, shopping and more. Get on board with PRONTO, the easy way to pay for transit. Get the PRONTO app or card, then tap or scan each time you ride to pay-as-you-go. Learn more at RidePRONTO.com. Plan your trip and get real-time info at sdmts.com.

Raise a glass to good company, delicious drinks, and great Mexican cuisine at Casa de Reyes, situated in the back of the Fiesta de Reyes courtyard. Enjoy the lush garden setting, fire pits and a fiesta with lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Daily entertainment ranges from energetic mariachis to historical plays to traditional folklorico dancing. The restaurant serves everything imaginable under the Mexican sun, from burritos, tostadas and tacos to enchiladas, carnitas and tamales. More than just a restaurant, Casa de Reyes is an authentic Mexican experience for all the senses. Drink it all in, including the enormous 58-ounce fish-bowl-sized...

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