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Shop at quaint boutiques at Village Faire, the charming seaside shopping and dining complex in the heart of the historic village of Carlsbad and about a block from the ocean. Set in New England-style architecture surrounding a newly remodeled fountain courtyard, the center’s boutique shops include beauty, fitness, a day spa, clothing, gifts, jewelry and imports. Dining covers a wide range of cuisine, including Indian, Italian, Southwestern, Californian and Japanese, not to mention burgers, gelato, smoothies and coffee. Other establishments include a surfboard shop, art galleries, real estate services and a UPS Store. Village Faire
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Foodies
Get ready to dine, drink & discover as the La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) presents a night of food, fun, and friends at the 1st Annual Taste of La Mesa Village. The event will take place on Thursday, April 24th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown La Mesa along charming La Mesa Blvd. Ticket holders can expect to enjoy tastings from a variety of local restaurants with either sweet or savory signature dishes, and sip stops serving local craft beer, wines and other libations. Non-alcoholic options also be available.
“The downtown La Mesa Village has blossomed into one of San Diego’s most vibrant neighborhoods with a variety of new restaurants, cafes, bars and wineries coming in over the past decade,” said Wes Troy, President of the LMVA. “We are excited to bring this new event to our community, allowing residents and visitors alike to experience firsthand all of the businesses that make up the eclectic atmosphere of the La Mesa Village.”
Starting at 5 p.m., attendees can stroll down beautiful La Mesa Blvd. spanning both sides of Spring Street with their passport voucher in hand that will guide them to each station to sample signature dishes and/or non-alcoholic drinks from each of the participating establishments including places like Tour de Tapas, Bougie’s Cheese Shop, Casa Gabriela, Surf Rider Pizza, Limoncello, Curbside, Johnny B’s, Pink Rose Café, Farmer’s Table, Mario’s, Trolley Stop Deli, City Taco’s, Pete’s Place, Boba Life and many more. Sip Stops will be located at various retail businesses featuring drink samples from San Pasqual Winery, Skrewball, Hugo Cognac, Long Drink, Helix Brewery and more. In addition to food and drink offerings, guests will also enjoy live entertainment and art displays from local musicians and artists along the tasting route, which will stretch along La Mesa Blvd, between Grant Avenue and Acacia Avenue.
Tickets purchased in advance of the event are $35 per person (food + non-alcoholic beverages) and $45 per person (includes food and alcoholic + non-alcoholic beverages, 21+ only) and can be purchased online at www.tasteoflamesavillage.com beginning 1, 2025. If tickets remain, they will also be available the day of the event for $45 (food and non-alcoholic beverages only) and $55 per person (food and alcoholic + non-alcoholic beverages, 21+ only) at the check-in station.
For additional information, visit https://www.lamesavillageassociation.org/taste-of-la-mesa-village.
The La Mesa Village Association (LMVA) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization run by volunteers made up of local businesses and residents. The primary purpose of the organization is to enhance the La Mesa Village through promotions, improvements and community events making it the preferred destination for our businesses, the community, and visitors. For additional information about the LMVA, or to become a member, visit www.lamesavillageassociation.org, or email info@lamesavillageassociation.org.