SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWS • MAY 26,2011

La Jolla may be a dining hot spot for tourists

from all over the world, but more important-

ly, it’s a top-notch place of recreation for La Jol-

lans — and lucky for us, there are some amaz-

ing things going on in the restaurant world

right here in our own backyard.

This list of restaurants represents locals’

favorites of more than 50 categories. We asked

you to tell us your top picks, and we tallied up

hundreds of ballots over the course of several

months to not only provide you with this din-

ing guide, but to honor the local businesses

who are going above and beyond to serve you

and make your community the best in the

world.

To compliment this section, we have also

written features on several local businesses,

from caterers to creators of fine cuisine, that

are really putting La Jolla on the map when it

comes to food.

The La Jolla Village News thanks the readers

who took the time to single out the best of the

best, and we also thank the winners of this

year’s Readers Choice Awards for doing what

they do so well.

When you visit your favorite restaurant, or

when you see a local business proudly display-

ing its Readers Choice Award, take a moment

to tell the owner or manager that you appre-

ciate what they do — they deserve it!

Congratulations!Claire Harlin

Editor, La Jolla Village News

La Jolla’s Top Picks of 2011The 2011 Readers Choice Award winners were selected by La Jolla Village News readers

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Best Overall Restaurant: George’s at the CoveGeorge’s at the Cove has been in LaJolla since 1984, but there’s no signthat it seeks to rest on its laurels. Theexceptional dining experiences are noaccident — this restaurant has threeextraordinary on-site restaurants ded-icated to providing guests with thebest food and service possible. Guestscan either opt for California modernor a more casual, bistro dining experi-ence at George’s Bar, complete withan outdoor patio. For a spectacularview of the ocean, head upstairs to theocean terrace. George’s at the Cove1250 Prospect St.454-4244www.georgesatthecove.com

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Best Restaurant ServiceThe Cottage The Cottage is a quintessential LaJolla destination beloved by locals,tourists, the young, the old, regularsand newcomers alike. Set in the his-toric “Columbine” cottage built in theearly 1900s, The Cottage serves up anexceptional breakfast and lunch on asun-drenched patio behind a whitepicket fence. Its gourmet omelets,stuffed French toast, health-crazedmuffins and trademark granola arememorable and worth the weekendwait, which is sweetened by the coffeeand cake samples offered to thosemilling on the sidewalk waiting for atable. In the summer, the restaurantstays open for dinner. The Cottage isalso available for rent for parties andreceptions year-round.The Cottage 7702 Fay Ave.454-8409www.cottagelajolla.com

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Best New Restaurant PrepkitchenPrepkitchen will make a regular out ofyou. This cozy, shoebox bistro offersgourmet food to take home or back tothe office, as well as a patio café tolounge outside with a glass of microbeer and a platter of house-cured meatsand French cheeses. A spin-off ofWhisknladle, the small kitchen isgeared toward whipping up creativemeals out of produce from local farms.People get stuck on their favorite dishesat Prepkitchen and so tend to revisittime and time again to rotate throughthe menu to savor more of the dishes.And, at times, it may be apt to just popin for a side of sautéed greens in garlicoil or to relish a side of the shrimpsalad.Prepkitchen 7556 Fay Ave.875-7737www.prepkitchen.com

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Best ChefJason KnibbNine-TenJason Knibb has traveled the world as achef and landed at La Jolla’s Nine-TenRestaurant and Bar in 2003. He standsby a farm-to-table culinary philosophy,using local, fresh ingredients to preparesimple, extraordinarily delicious dishes.Before Nine-Ten, Knibb had a gig as theexecutive chef for Robert Redford’sSundance Village. Raised in SouthernCalifornia, Knibb began his career withWolfgang Puck at L.A.’s Eureka restau-rant. His next stop was the island ofMaui to help open Roy’s Kahana Bar &Grill. He headed back to Southern Cali-fornia to cook at Rockenwagner’s inSanta Monica and Rox restaurant inBeverly Hills. Knibb made his Californiamark on Warsaw, Poland to oversee theopening of Malibu. Nine-Ten910 Prospect Street964-5400www.nineten.com

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Category Gold Silver BronzeBEST OVERALL RESTAURANT George’s at the Cove Beaumont’s The Cottage

BEST OVERALL SERVICE The Cottage Osteria Romantica George’s at the Cove

BEST NEW RESTAURANT Prep Kitchen La Jolla Strip Club Hennessey’s

BEST CHEF Jason Knibb - Nine Ten Luigi Tomatore - Lupi’s Pia Kampuntip - Chedi Thai Bistro

BEST BREAKFAST The Cottage Harry’s Brockton Villa

BEST LUNCH The Spot Brick & Bell Cafe Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza

BEST DINNNER Lupi’s The Spot

The Shores Restaurant Beaumont’s

BEST TAKE-OUT Lean & Green Prep Kitchen Mandarin House

BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH La Valencia The Cottage Beaumont’s

BEST FAMILY RESTAURANT Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza The Cottage Beaumont’s

BEST RESTAURANT w/WINE LIST Nine Ten Piatti Lupi

BEST WINE SHOP Bev Mo Wine Time

LOCAL WINERY Ponte Winery San Pasqual Winery Orfilia Winery

BEST BEER SELECTION La Jolla Brew House Bj’s

Karl Strauss

BEST SPORTS BAR Rock Bottom Hennessey’s La Jolla Brew House

BEST LIVE MUSIC Beaumont’s Clay’s Barfly

BEST HAPPY HOUR Barfly Crab Catcher Azul

BEST COMFORT FOOD Cody’s Harry’s Aroma

BEST NIGHT EATS The Spot Hennessey’s Nine Ten

BEST PLACE ON A BUDGET Marketplace Grille The Spot Brick & Bell Cafe

BEST PLACE FOR A BIRTHDAY Prep Kitchen Red Robin

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza

MOST ROMANTIC The Marine Room George’s at the Cove The Skyroom

BEST OCEAN VIEW George’s at the Cove The Marine Room Crab Catcher

BEST APPETIZER Roppongi Vigilucci’s Clay’s

Azul

BEST BURRITO Jose’s Porkyland Bahia Don Bravo

BEST BURGER Burger Lounge Smashburger Jeff’s Burgers

BEST FISH TACO Wahoo’s El Pescador Rubio’s

BEST DESSERTS Cups Extraordinary Desserts Aroma

Sprinkles

BEST MARGARITA Jose’s Su Casa Alfonso’s

BEST PIZZA Pizza on Pearl and Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza

X-treme Pizza

BEST SALAD BAR Whole Foods Lean & Green Crouton’s

BEST SANDWICH Sandwich Club La Shore Market & Deli Brick & Bell Cafe

BEST STEAK Donovan’s Steakhouse Truluck’s Manhattan of La Jolla

Flemings

BEST SUSHI Aloha Sushi Zen Bu Sushi on the Rock

Station Sushi

BEST SEAFOOD El Pescador Crab Catcher

Blue Fin

BEST AMERICAN Karl Strauss Harry’s Bar Whisknladle

BEST BBQ Bubba’s BBQ The Spot La Jolla Strip Club

BEST ASIAN FUSION Roppongi Roy’s Spice & Rice

BEST THAI Chedi Thai Spice & Rice Thai Pan Cuisine

BEST CHINESE China Chef Mandarin House

PF Chang’s

BEST FRENCH Tapenade French Gourmet

BEST INDIAN Delhi Palace Ashoka

BEST ITALIAN Piatti Osteria Romantica

Vigilucci’s Lupi’s

BEST MEDITERRANEAN Marrakesh Marketplace Grille

BEST MEXICAN Jose’s Cozymel’s Su Casa

El Torito

BEST BAKERY Girard Gourmet Cass St. Bakery Brick & Bell Cafe

BEST BAR Barfly Prospect Bar & Lounge Nine Ten

Jose’s

BEST CAFE The Living Room Goldfish Point Cafe Brick & Bell Cafe

BEST CATERING Giuseppe Fine Catering Girard Gourmet French Gourmet

BEST COFFEE SHOP Bird Rock Coffee Roasters Brick & Bell Harry’s

BEST DELI The Sandwich Club Girard Gourmet La Shore Market & Deli

BEST ICE CREAM/YOGURT Cold Stone Froglander’s Bird Rock Yogurt

BEST VEGETARIAN Lean & Green Marketplace Grille Marrakesh

BEST PATIO DINING George’s at the Cove The Cottage La Valencia

BEST SENIOR SPECIAL Coco’s

BEST PLACE TO PEOPLE WATCH Brick & Bell Cafe George’s Bird Rock Coffee Roasters

PET FRIENDLY Bull & Bear La Jolla Brew House Come On In Cafe

Congratulations to the following businesses who were chosen by the readers of the La Jolla Village News.Readers were asked to cast ballots for their favorite choices. This was no simple task! With more than 50 categories,

our readers came through with overwhelming response. We wish to thank all the readers who took the time to recog-nize these businesses which do so much to make La Jolla and Bird Rock such wonderful communities.

7702 Fay Avenue • 858-454-8409cottagelajolla.com

Patio and Cottage Dining in La Jolla

now serving dinner!

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT LA JOLLA…

BREAKFAST & OVERALL SERVICE

PATIO DINING & FAMILY RESTAURANT

OVERALL RESTAURANT

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Best BreakfastThe Cottage(See entry under Best Overall Service)

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Best Lunch The Spot Restaurant This eatery opened its doors in 1978 inthe oldest La Jolla building in continu-ous use as a restaurant. It’s become afavorite for its fresh fish, steaks, burg-ers, salads, pasta, sandwiches andChicago-style pizza — in other words, itoffers just about anything a late-nightdiner could want. There’s a full-servicebar and a large selection of fine wines,too. The warm fire burning in the mid-dle of the room seals the cozy ambianceof this late-night spot. The Spot Restaurant and Tavern1005 Prospect St.459-0800www.thespotonline.com

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Best Dinner:Lupi Italian RestaurantLupi Italian Restaurant and wine barhas ample seating, an outdoor patioand a large menu. The Roman-styletrattoria menu provides descriptions inboth Italian and English and includesitems like calamari fritti, house madegnocchetti with prosciutto, sweet peasand gorgonzola cheese sauce, saltim-bocca,veal with prosciutto, mozzarellacheese and wild mushrooms with whitewine sauce, to name a few. They agetheir own Angus steaks. Fresh seafoodis served daily. Enjoy a drink at the fullbar. Private parties and banquets canbe held there and Lupi offers cateringservices as well. Hours: Tue-Thu, 5 p.m-10 p.m.; Fri - Sat, 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sun,5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Closed Monday.Lupi Italian Restaurant5518 La Jolla Blvd.454-6421 www.lupivinocuccina

The Shores RestaurantLa Jolla boasts a ton of different cul-ture-based restaurants, featuring farefrom China to Mexico to the Mediter-ranean. All those choices can bedaunting – so once in a while, it'sadvised you take a break and settle inwith some plain ol' seafood and steak.That's when yo go to The ShoresRestaurant, a premiere American-cuisine eatery, featuring classic steak-house favorites, innovative coastalfavorites and a view of the oceanthat'll make you hungry for more.The Shores Restaurant8110 Camino del Oro456-0600www.TheShoresRestaurant.com

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Best Take-outLean & GreenHealth food used to get a bad rap fromserious diners for lacking in culinarygrace and imagination. Lean and Green,however, puts that old myth to rest onceand for all with an impressive array ofgourmet salads, wraps, bowls and otherofferings all created as much to pleasethe palate as to satisfy nutritionally. Themenu includes dozens of gourmet ingre-dients to allow customization of yourorder. They are open for breakfast,lunch and dinner on the go, and alsodeliver within La Jolla Village with a$20 minimum order.Lean & Green7825 Fay Ave.459-5326www.leanandgreen.com

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Sunday BrunchLa Valencia HotelFor all the La Jolla residents not for-tunate enough to live somewhere elsein order to spend a night at the his-toric La Valencia Hotel, the three

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Photo couresy of The Cottage

The Cottage

The Cottage is a quintessential La Jolla destination beloved by locals,tourists, the young, the old, regulars and newcomers alike. Set in thehistoric “Columbine” cottage built in the early 1900s, The Cottageserves up an exceptional breakfast and lunch on a sun-drenched patiobehind a white picket fence. Its gourmet omelets, stuffed French toast,health-crazed muffins and trademark granola are memorable andworth the weekend wait, which is sweetened by the coffee and cakesamples offered to those milling on the sidewalk waiting for a table. Inthe summer, the restaurant stays opens for dinner. The Cottage isalso available for rent for parties and receptions year-round. �

The Cottage 7702 Fay Ave.454-8409www.cottagelajolla.com

1005 Prospect Street

La Jolla, Ca 92037

858.459.0800

Thanks for voting us:Best Lunch

Best Night Eats

Best Place on a Budget

Best Dinner

Best BBQ

La Shore Delicatesson & Liqour

5590 La Jolla Blvd. Ste. B, La Jolla (858) 459-7655 CATERING AVAILABLE serving La Jolla for 15 years

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unique restaurants within the hotelextend the favor. The MediterraneanRoom serves dishes from its name-sake region in the recently renovateddining room or open-air patio over-looking the sweeping blue PacificOcean for breakfast, lunch and din-ner. In the evening, the mahoganyWhaling Bar grills steaks in an old-world seaside atmosphere completewith harpoons, lanterns, pewter can-dleholders and antique wooden shut-ters. Then there’s the exclusive SkyRoom on the tenth floor that mayoffer the most stunning, panoramicview of the ocean in La Jolla. A smallkitchen, literally a hole-in-the-wall,prepares dinner for the 11 tables inthe intimate dining room. La Valencia Hotel1132 Prospect St.454-0771www.lavalencia.com

Best Family Restaurant Sammy’s WoodfiredPizzaFamilies with discerning taste shouldcount on Sammy’s pizza for their fam-ily night out. Patrons clearly supportSammy’s mission to mix flavor withfreshness in its pizza. Forget the bor-ing cheese and pepperoni of old—Sammy’s redefines the genre withpies such as artichoke and homemadesauce, five cheeses or a salad pizzacomprising of organic arugula, pearand prosciutto. How about soups likeLobster Bisque and Kobe Beef Chili;not what you’d expect from a typicalpizza place. Sammy’s offers a moresimplified menu for the kids. Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza702 Pearl St. 456-5222www.sammyspizza.com

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The spectacular view of the ocean and La Jolla in the distance from the Marine Room.

VotedMost

Romantic

The Marine Room

When The Marine Room opened at its current location, Franklin Roosevelthad just been elected to his third term as president. That pretty muchmakes The Marine Room the oldest San Diego restaurant still owned andoperated by its founders in its original location. Executive Chef BernardGuillas uses all that history to his best advantage — he’s got a lot to drawfrom as he travels the world in search of the finest cuisine for The MarineRoom’s legion of customers. �

The Marine Room2000 Spindrift Drive459-7222www.marineroom.com

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Restaurant Wine SelectionNine-Ten Nine-Ten is the place to go to stimu-late your taste buds and expand yourappreciation of the culinary art. Vot-ers recognized the restaurant againand again for its service, wine selec-tion, happy hour and they even nomi-nated its burger as one of the best inthe Village. Nine-Ten boasts a well-balanced, extensive and award-win-ning wine cellar. The list is a carefullyselected excursion of local and globalvineyards recognized with an Awardof Excellence from Wine Spectatormagazine. The restaurant is not justabout fine dining by night. Nine-Tenalso serves breakfast and lunch, andpatrons are welcome to stop by for acasual bar-side panini. Breakfast canget gourmet fast if you opt for theShort Rib Hash in a red wine sauceserved with poached eggs and roastedonions.Nine-Ten910 Prospect St.964-5400www.nine-ten.com

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Best Wine ShopBevMoIt’s not difficult to understand whythis warehouse of alcohol has grownpopular. It sells every brand andregion of alcohol desired. There arethousands of bottles of wine, beer andspirits on these shelves. What tochoose is the only problem. Browsingthe company website may help outthe wandering shopper. Rating agen-cies give their top picks for the beer,wine and spirits. Kegs are also soldfor parties. BevMo 844 Pearl St.729-0775www.bevmo.com

Best Local WineryPonte WineryThe Ponte Winery spent 25 yearsgrowing and tending its vineyardsbefore it was ready to release its wineto the public in 2003. Now, the win-ery is on the move once again with theconstruction of its new vineyardpatio. The winery is particularlyproud of its Super T blend andsmooth “Beverino” wine. After anafternoon of sampling wines, stop inat the restaurant for some gourmetdining in a beautiful setting.Ponte Winery35053 Rancho California Rd., Temecula(951) 694-8855www.pontewinery.com

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Best Beer Selection (tie)La Jolla BrewhouseAdults need a place to kick back andrelax, too. The La Jolla Brewhouse isa favorite hangout in the Village withits dozens of flat-screen TVs, deliciousAmerican food, tall wooden tablesand pool table in the back. And let’snot forget about the dozens of beersthe Brewhouse offers on tap: deli-cious! The stress of the week meltsaway quickly at the Brewhouse.La Jolla Brewhouse7536 Fay Ave.456-6279www.lajollabrewhouse.com

Karl Strauss Brewery & RestaurantSan Diego’s very own microbrewery,Karl Strauss brews and bottles itsbeer in a converted greenhouse justeast of Pacific Beach. La Jollaoenophiles should not miss out on thefreshness and flavor Karl Strauss hasto offer. Two college graduates mixedtheir passion for handcrafted, old-world beer with technical finesse tobuild a strong reputation. Karl

Strauss now brews 30 beers each yearwith seasonal offerings, and sends itto 2,500 bars, restaurants, liquorstores and grocery stores throughoutSouthern California. Sipping a coldbrew at the La Jolla restaurant is ofcultural importance! Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant1044 Wall St.551-2739www.karlstrauss.com

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Best Sports BarRock BottomA lively and casual dining experience,Rock Bottom features fresh, hand-crafted beers brewed on premise andan innovative menu. The beers rangein style from pale ales and light lagersto stouts, Belgian-styles and amberales. With their beers and numeroustelevisions, this has become a favoritespot in La Jolla to catch a Padres orChargers game. The atmosphere isrich in woods and gleaming brewingvessel and the moderately pricedmenu features a medley of itemsranging from fish and chips to South-western shrimp and chicken to filetmignon, a variety of interesting sal-ads, and world famous white cheddarmashed potatoes.Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery8980 Villa La Jolla Dr.450-9277www.rockbottom.com

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Restaurant with Live MusicBeaumont's EateryBeaumont’s has become the focalpoint — the only point — for nightlifein Bird Rock. Live bands play onThursday, Friday and Saturdaynights, and neighbors like to throwback drinks and get a little rowdy(think Bird Rock rowdy, not PB!). Themenu is exceptional and unique, and

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Voted Best Happy HourBarFlyBarfly in La Jolla was created by a couple of entrepreneurs who wanted tostart a place that’s a cut above the normal. Although they are known in theVillage for their eclectic menu, top flight DJs and dancing, their “$4@4”Happy Hour is what caught the attention of Village News readers. From 4p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, Barfly offers $4 appetizers, wines,beers and well drinks, in a fun and funky atmosphere. And we’re not talk-ing about the usual pub-grub either (although hot wings and nachos areavailable); fish tacos, avocado rolls, caprese salad, bruschetta and hummusfalafel are offered. �

Barfly909 Prospect St.454-2323www.barflylajolla.com

Thank you La Jolla for voting us

BEST RESTAURANTWITH LIVE MUSIC

Live Music Thurs–Sat and Sunday Brunch AcousticWeekend Breakfast

Happy Hour Daily 3–6:30pmNow Serving Lunch Everyday!

5662 La Jolla Blvd.La Jolla, CA 92037

858.459.0474beaumontseatery.com

Bronze Medal Winner

BEST BREAKFAST

Best Overall Restaurant

Best Dinner

Best SundayBrunch

Best FamilyRestaurant

Thank You La Jolla for supporting Brockton Villa for the past 20 years!

Come check out our beautiful new decor and menus!www.brocktonvilla.com • (858) 454-7393

1235 Coast Blvd., La Jolla, CA 92037

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Catering u Restaurant u Bakery u Wine Boutique

32 years and still going strong!Breakfast & Lunch Served Daily 8am – 3pmDinner Tues - Sat 4pm-Close

It’s Always a Delicious Day at… The French Gourmet!

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THE FRENCH GOURMET960 Turquoise St. • San Diego, CA 92109

• Full service or catering to go in the cusine of your choice.

• California-French Cuisine in a casual setting. - New $25 3 course prix fixe menu.

• Retail wine boutique with very competitive pricing.

• Traditional French pastries, baguettes, croissants,

pâtés, cheeses, and more!

Call for reservations:(858) 488-1725www.thefrenchgourmet.com

Catering • Restaurant • Bakery • Wine Boutique

FRENCH RESTAURANT CATERING

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Sergio, of Wahoo’s, serves up a delicious fish taco plate.

Voted Best Fish Taco

Wahoo’s Fish TacosWahoo’s has become a La Jolla tradition for both the young and old. Askany kid who grew up in La Jolla — they remember hanging out afterschool at Wahoo’s. Walls, tables, windows and even bathrooms are ladenwith signed memorabilia and stickers, like a giant skateboard. Startersinclude tasty Maui onion rings and spicy chicken tortilla soup, but it’s thefish tacos that draw the crowds. Kids continue to love the place because ofthe free stickers! �

Wahoo’s Fish Tacos639 Pearl St. 459-0027 www.wahoos.com

offers a range of entrées, from a juicyburger to Spanish seafood paella andFrench country-style meatloaf. The cheffocuses on local produce and is con-cerned with the flavor of ingredients.And neighbors love the Blues Brunch somuch that acoustic music performancesare now a regular feature on Sundaysfrom 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Count onBeaumont’s for a delectable meal and achance to meet your neighbor! Beaumont’s Eatery5662 La Jolla Blvd.459-0474www.beaumontseatery.com

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Happy HourBarflyBarfly in La Jolla was created by a cou-ple of entrepreneurs who wanted tostart a place that’s a cut above the nor-mal. Although they are known in theVillage for their eclectic menu, topflight DJs and dancing, their “$4@4”Happy Hour is what caught the atten-tion of Village News readers. From 4p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Fri-day, Barfly offers $4 appetizers, wines,beers and well drinks, in a fun andfunky atmosphere. And we’re not talk-ing about the usual pub-grub either(although hot wings and nachos areavailable); fish tacos, avocado rolls,caprese salad, bruschetta and hummusfalafel are offered.Barfly909 Prospect St.454-2323www.barflylajolla.com

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Best Comfort FoodCody’s La JollaCody’s presents exceptional food thatis refreshingly uncomplicated anduniquely American, like the eggs andbacon and crabcakes you’re so fond of.

This lovely seaside cottage is La Jolla’sprime spot for relaxed ocean-view din-ing serving breakfast and lunch daily.And after May, you can enjoy it allalongside some cool piano and acous-tic guitar through the summer.Cody’s La Jolla8030 Girard Ave.459-0040www.codyslajolla.com

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Late Night EateryThe Spot(See entry under Best Lunch)

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Best Place to go on a BudgetMarketplace GrilleThis hole-in-the-wall restaurant withmostly outdoor patio seating hasfocused all its energies on its grill withadmirable results. The cooks serve upPersian food paired with a Southwest-ern mesquite flavor. Meats, seafoodand vegetables are marinated and sim-mered over mesquite coals and servedon skewers or over basmati rice withlavash bread and a green salad. TheBaba Ghanosh, taboulee, hummus andGreek salad are all worth a mention.Finish the meal with a thimble-sizecup of Turkish coffee. Marketplace Grille1030 Torrey Pines Road456-9576www.marketplacegrille.com

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Best Place for B-day Party (tie)PrepKitchen(See entry under Best New Restaurant)

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza(See entry under Best Family Restaurant)

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Most Romantic The Marine RoomWhen The Marine Room opened at itscurrent location, Franklin Roosevelthad just been elected to his third termas president. That pretty much makesThe Marine Room the oldest SanDiego restaurant still owned and oper-ated by its founders in its original loca-tion. Executive Chef Bernard Guillasuses all that history to his best advan-tage — he’s got a lot to draw from as hetravels the world in search of the finestcuisine for The Marine Room’s legionof customers.The Marine Room2000 Spindrift Drive459-7222www.marineroom.com

Ocean ViewGeorge’s at the Cove (See entry under Best Overall Restaurant)

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AppetizerRoppongi Restaurant and Sushi BarRoppongi offers the rare opportunityto sample new Asian cuisine andchoose from a variety of sushi rolls in achic atmosphere where professionalsare known to cluster. Chef StephenWindow offers meals far beyond thestandard fare, like the miso-glazedJapanese eggplant and crispy butter-milk onion rings with wasabi garlicaioli sauce. Popular for its generoushappy hour portions, Roppongi is thevery definition of umami: theJapanese word for savoriness. Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar875 Prospect St.551-5252www.roppongiusa.com

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BurritoJose’s Court RoomJose’s has been delighting locals andvisitors since 1978 with its colorful,casual, friendly ambiance. Specializ-ing in carne asada, pollo asado andcarnitas, along with many other deli-cious, authentic Mexican specialties,this is a great place to enjoy a fabu-lous meal with family, friends and co-workers. But for a different taste, trythe “Shrimp Packed Burrito,” an aver-age of 15 shrimp, sautéed with onions,tomatoes and cilantro to make certainyou get juicy, tasty shrimp in everybite! Whether you come alone or witha group, you’re sure to enjoy unsur-passed quality food and friendly, con-scientious service. Jose’s Court Room1037 Prospect St.454-7655www.joses.com

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Best Burger Burger LoungeIn many ways, Burger Lounge is theantithesis of a fast-food joint. It isabout a passion to create somethinggreat. Starting with all-natural, grass-fed, Tallgrass, beef delivered directlyfrom the rancher, hand-cut frenchfries, fresh-made onion rings andhome-baked buns, Burger Lounge hascreated a food experience it hopes youwill want to have again and again.Burger Lounge also serves cool, crispsalads, a turkey burger with freshbasil and its own vegetarian burgermade from organic quinoa.Burger Lounge1101 Wall St.456-0196www.burgerlounge.com

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Fish TacoWahoo’s Fish TacosWahoo’s has become a La Jolla tradi-tion for young and old. Ask any kidwho grew up in La Jolla — theyremember hanging out after school atWahoo’s. Walls, tables, windows andeven bathrooms are laden with signedmemorabilia and stickers, like a giantskateboard. Starters include tastyMaui onion rings and spicy chickentortilla soup, but it’s the fish tacosthat draw the crowds. Kids continueto love the place because of the freestickers! Wahoo’s Fish Tacos639 Pearl St. 459-0027 www.wahoos.com

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Desserts (tie)CupsCups pastry chefs have taken theubiquitous cupcake dessert andturned it into a culinary masterpiece.Each cupcake flavor is the uniquehandiwork of a pastry chef and wor-thy of critique — far and above theshot-of-sugar cupcakes sold in super-markets. The chefs blend a fantasticarray of organic ingredients. Forexample, the pumpkin cardamomspiced cupcake is topped with car-damom-spiced chocolate frosting andpepita brittle. The lounge also servesorganic milk on tap to accompany therichness of the cupcakes. Cups is atrip worth taking for all ages. Cups7857 Girard Ave. (858) 459-2877www.cupslj.com

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Sprinkles CupcakesHaving opened the world’s first cup-cake bakery in Beverly Hills, Candace

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Restaurant owner Raffo enjoys sharing his knowledge of wines with dinner guests.

617 Pearl(across from Pearl Car Wash)Open 7 days · 10 am – 10 pm

WE DEL IVER!pizzaonpearl .com(858) 729-0717

Thank you for voting us

“Best Pizza”in La Jolla

2 years in a row!

GRAZIE!

Voted Best

Dinner

Lupi Italian RestaurantLupi Italian Restaurant and wine bar has ample seating, an outdoorpatio and a large menu. The Roman-style trattoria menu providesdescriptions in both Italian and English and includes items like cala-mari fritti, house made gnocchetti with prosciutto, sweet peas and gor-gonzola cheese sauce, saltimbocca, veal with prosciutto, mozzarellacheese and wild mushrooms with white wine sauce to name a few.They age their own Angus steaks. Fresh seafood is served daily. Enjoya drink at the full bar. Private parties and banquets can be held thereand Lupi offers catering services as well. Hours: Tue-Thu, 5 p.m -10p.m.; Fri - Sat, 5 p.m.-11 p.m.; Sun, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Closed Monday.�

Lupi Italian Restaurant5518 La Jolla Blvd.454-6421 www.lupivinocuccina

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www.lupivinocucina.com 858.454.6421

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Nelson, founder of Sprinkles Cup-cakes, still makes cupcakes fromscratch. Her handcrafted delectablesare made using the finest ingredients,including sweet cream butter, bitter-sweet Belgian chocolate, pure Mada-gascar Bourbon vanilla, fresh bananasand carrots, real strawberries and nat-ural citrus zests. Sprinkles Cupcakesare topped with its own trademarkedmodern dots, consisting of rich choco-late sprinkles from France or seasonalsugar decorations. Stop in and try theoriginal cupcake for yourself. Sprinkles Cupcakes8855 Villa La Jolla Dr.457-3800www.sprinkles.com

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MargaritaJose’s Court Room (See entry under Best Burrito)

Pizza (tie)Extreme PizzaHere, as the menu attests, the accentis on “extreme.” The proprietors did-n’t stop with just pizza – this is pizzawith gourmet ingredients and a hostof other selections, including 12 mon-ster subs, nine salads, calzones, wings,desserts and drinks, including alco-holic ones. Extreme Pizza also catersand offers carry-out and dine-in ser-

vices. This place has found anextremely large niche!Extreme Pizza834 Kline St.729-1910www.ExtremePizza.com

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Pizza on Pearl Pizza on Pearl has transplanted thebest of New York-style thin crust pizzato La Jolla. The dough is tossed andsauces are prepared in-house. Cal-zones, salads and the three dessertsyou’d expect to find in a New Yorkpizzeria are also on the menu: cheese-cake, tiramisu and chocolate bundtcake. After success in Solana Beach,Dave Mittleman decided to bring hispizzeria to La Jolla. The café-styleambiance of the pizzeria with its taste-ful wicker furniture and warm yellowwalls enhances the experience.Pizza On Pearl617 Pearl St.729-0717www.pizzaonpearl.com

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Salad BarWhole FoodsRegulars of Whole Foods are alreadyhip to the store’s reputation for clean-liness and convenience. Everything is

PHOTO BY Casey Dean / LA JOLLA VILLAGE NEWSGirard Gourmet owner Diana Goedhuys smiles for the camera with a long-time customer.

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Bakery

Girard GourmetFor the past two decades, La Jolla residents, office workers and tourists have refreshedthemselves at the midday hour by indulging in the made-from-scratch sandwiches, soupsand hot platters at Girard Gourmet. The line wraps around the bistro but moves swiftlysince the mom-and-pop store has perfected the art of sandwich-making. The sandwichbegins with the homemade bread (grain or baguette). Our recommendation is the chick-en curry salad with chutney or the salmon lox with cream cheese and capers. The lambstew, lasagna and spinach and cheese quiche are also delicious. The small store is a feastfor the eyes with its array of specially designed cookies and Belgian-style cakes. �

Girard Gourmet7837 Girard Ave.454-3321www.girardgourmet.com

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carefully labeled “organic” or “nopreservatives” if the label fits and thedisplays are colorful and arranged foraesthetic appeal. Don’t forget that allthat goes for the salad bar as well — itfeatures healthful touches, such asextra-virgin olive oil and exactly onemillion selections that you can alter atyour discretion. And if you’re soinclined, you can eat your food incomfort on the spot. As always,Whole Foods has thought of every-thing.Whole Foods8825 Villa La Jolla Drive642-6700wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/lajolla

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SandwichThe Sandwich Club Located in the Merrill Lynch building,this sandwich shop caters to thosewho prefer a more exclusive sand-wich. Fancy a steak sandwich withmushrooms and onions on a Frenchroll, complete with provolone cheese,lettuce and tomatoes? In addition toits hot sandwiches, the café also sellswraps, six varieties of salads andbreakfast. The Sandwich Club is theepitome of a power lunch. The Sandwich Club7825 Fay Ave. 456-7548www.thesandwichclublj.com

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SteakDonovan’s of La JollaThey may look good enough to eat,but the paintings and sculptures atDonovan’s of La Jolla are strictly offlimits – so you’ll have to contentyourself with the USDA Prime beef,the eatery’s star attraction. If steakisn’t in the plan, pork and veal chopsand succulent seafood will satisfy the

most discriminating of palates. And atDonovan’s, fresh seasonal vegetablesand your choice of potato are alwaysincluded with each entrée.Donovan’s of La Jolla4340 La Jolla Village Dr.450-6666www.donovanssteakhouse.com

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SushiAloha SushiEvery guest is greeted with a smileand a menu at this well-known sushiestablishment. Among the favoritesserved here are a pizza roll, a vol-cano roll and a jalapeno roll. ThisHawaiin inspired restaurant alsoboasts its popular signature calamaridish and several other specialty rolls.Relax and enjoy some sushi in thisinviting restaurant. Aloha! Aloha Sushi7731 Fay Ave.551-5000

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Seafood El Pescador (See entry under Best Fish Taco)

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American Karl Strauss(See entry under Best Beer Selection)

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Best BBQ Bubba's Smoke House BBQAfter a career in the Navy serving onthe USS Coronado together, Jeff andBruce realized a longtime dream:open the perfect restaurant. Thefriends put their heads together to

define perfection: food good enoughto collect regulars in a joint friendlyenough to become a neighborhoodtradition. Thus, Bubba’s BBQ wasborn in La Jolla on April 21, 2009.Members of the military and La Jollaresidents receive a 10 percent dis-count. As for the food, let’s just sayit’s finger-licking good. Bubba's Smoke House BBQ888 Prospect St.551-4227www.bubbassmokehousebbq.com

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Best Asian/Fusion Roppongi (See entry under Best Appetizer)

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Best ThaiChedi Thai(See entry under Best Chef)

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ChineseChina ChefDinner at China Chef is almost asteal. The restaurant offers a dinnercombination of a main dish, egg roll,cup of soup and rice for only $9.95.Oh, and the lunch combo costs $6.25.It sounds like a radio commercial butit’s true. The menu is extensive, rang-ing from chop suey, egg foo youngand noodle dishes to vegetable, chick-en, beef and pork platters. The food isgood enough that the chef guaranteesno MSG is involved. China Chef623 Pearl St.454-7597www.lajollachinachef.com

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Open air dining can be enjoyed at the Living Room Coffeehouse.

Voted Best CafeLiving Room CafeThe Living Room has truly lived up to its name in La Jolla. The café hasdrawn young and old alike to sip tea, coffee and deluxe smoothies in ahomey ambiance furnished with antique, ornate coaches and woodentables. Patrons find the communal atmosphere inspiring and relaxing;you’ll find groups of friends smoking the hookah on the patio and otherspouring over books in the back. At the far end of the café is a quaint viewoverlooking rooftops and glimpses of the ocean. Scrumptious dessertsare available, along with wine, beer and hookah tobacco. �

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Best French Tapenade Restaurant andFine CateringTapenade owner Jean-Michel Diotsays his suppliers understand histastes in French cuisine – and after 10years’ existence, he and they likelyhave their demographics down to ascience. Tapenade offers the finest inFrench cuisine and even has a FineWine Club, wherein Diot offers premi-um wines at a discount. Tapenade Restaurant and Fine Catering7612 Fay Ave.551-7500www.TapenadeRestaurant.com

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Best IndianDelhi PalaceLooking for good Indian cuisine? TheDelhi Palace provides a beautiful set-ting with the ethnicity and authenticityof the Tradition of North India. Try thechef's favorite "Chicken Tikka Masala".It’s a favorite among locals. They alsohave a vegetarian selection available.Bring the entire family to enjoy theBrunch Buffet each Sunday.Delhi Palace8915 Towne Centre Drive677-1740

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Best Italian (tie)Piatti RistoranteThe open kitchens and stone pizzahearths of the Piatti restaurants reflectthe warm charm and welcoming atmo-sphere of a traditional Italian trattoria.While every Piatti has its own charac-ter and ambiance suited to its locale,all are characterized by simple, unpre-tentious designs, rustic yet flavorfulcuisine and family-friendly service.Piatti restaurants are gathering places

where friends, family and neighborseat, drink and socialize while enjoyingthe sense of community found inItaly’s most popular trattorias.Piatti Ristorante2182 Avenida de la Playa454-1589www.piatti.com

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Vigilucci’s Seafood, Steak and Chop HouseRaised in the kitchen in his hometownof Milano, Roberto Vigilucci now runsnine kitchens in Southern California.The La Jolla restaurant, which openedin late 2007, boasts a casually upscaleatmosphere — the lunch and dinnermenu features the finest steaks, fresh-est seafood and pasta. Menu items areprepared with an Italian flair, whichsets this restaurant apart from othersteakhouses in the area. Best of all,there’s a lively happy hour with livemusic on Thursdays and during Sun-day Brunch.Vigilucci’s Seafood, Steak and Chop House909 Prospect St., Ste. 209454-9664www.vigiluccis.com

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Best MediterraneanMarrakeshServing Southern California since1975, Marrakesh has entertained andtantalized customers with good food inan exotic atmosphere. Tented tables,low lights, painted clouds on the ceil-ing and lively belly dancers will surelydelight you and your guest diningexperience!Marrakesh634 Pearl Street454-2500

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Best MexicanJose’s Court Room (See entry under Late Night Eatery)

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Best BakeryGirard GourmetFor the past two decades, La Jolla resi-dents, office workers and tourists haverefreshed themselves at the middayhour by indulging in the made-from-scratch sandwiches, soups and hotplatters at Girard Gourmet. The linewraps around the bistro but movesswiftly since the mom-and-pop storehas perfected the art of sandwich mak-ing. The sandwich begins with thehomemade bread (grain or baguette).Our recommendation is the chickencurry salad with chutney or the salmonlox with cream cheese and capers. Thelamb stew, lasagna and spinach andcheese quiche are also delicious. Thesmall store is a feast for the eyes withits array of specially designed cookiesand Belgian-style cakes. Girard Gourmet7837 Girard Ave.454-3321www.girardgourmet.com

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Best BarBarfly(See entry under Best Happy Hour)

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Best Café Living Room CafeThe Living Room has truly lived up toits name in La Jolla. The café hasdrawn young and old alike to sip tea,coffee and deluxe smoothies in ahomey ambiance furnished withantique, ornate coaches and woodentables. Patrons find the communalatmosphere inspiring and relaxing;you’ll find groups of friends smoking

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Tapenade indoor/outdoor dining has become a popular meeting place for locals.

Voted Best

French Restaurant

Tapenade Restaurant & Fine CateringTapenade owner Jean-Michel Diot says his suppliersunderstand his tastes in French cuisine – and after 10years’ existence, he and they likely have their demo-graphics down to a science. Tapenade offers the finest inFrench cuisine and even has a Fine Wine Club, whereinDiot offers premium wines at a discount. �

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the hookah on the patio and otherspouring over books in the back. At thefar end of the café is a quaint viewoverlooking rooftops and glimpses ofthe ocean. Scrumptious desserts areavailable, along with wine, beer andhookah tobacco. Living Room Cafe1010 Prospect St.459-1187www.livingroomcafe.com

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Best CateringGiuseppe Restaurants & Fine CateringPlanning a wedding, celebration orcorporate event? Stop by the MuseumCafé at the Modern Art Museum onProspect Street to sample GiuseppeCiuffa’s European-inspired bistro cui-sine coupled with a California flair. Itjust may help you decide whether tocater your event with Ciuffa, who alsoruns the catering business. For wed-dings, Ciuffa offers three options fordinning: chef-attended food stations,a seated meal or a cocktail reception,as well as bar service. For the Italianchef, it’s all about exquisite details.Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering700 Prospect St.581-2205www.giuseppecatering.com

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Best Coffee ShopBird Rock Coffee RoastersBird Rock Coffee Roasters is takingspecialty coffee to a whole new level.The cornerstone Bird Rock merchantis one of a dozen coffee roastersnationwide participating in the LasMingas Project, which rewardsindigenous coffee growers for exem-plary work. Quality is the drivingforce behind Bird Rock Coffee Roast-ers. From the beans they buy to theespresso served at the coffee bar, theyare always striving for perfection. Thegreen coffee beans they seek mustmeet stringent standards, and thenthey roast and prepare this coffeewith the utmost respect to those whogrew it. Bird Rock Coffee Roasters5627 La Jolla Blvd.551-1707www.birdrockcoffeeroasters.com

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Best DeliThe Sandwich Club(See entry under Best Sandwich)

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Ice Cream/YogurtCold Stone CreameryCold Stone Creamery has garnered aname for itself for its inventive way ofdishing up — or should we say “dicingup” — ice cream. The staff willinglymixes and matches whatever flavorsand toppings your heart desires on afrozen granite slab for a custom-madedessert. If you’re undecided, go for asignature sundae like the bananacaramel crunch. The store also sellscakes, shakes and smoothies. Cold Stone Creamery909 Prospect St.454-2300www.Coldstonecreamery.com

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Vegetarian Lean & GreenFor the health-conscious, there isfinally a place in La Jolla to rejuve-nate in a hurry. Customers of Lean &Green can rest assured that eachingredient offers the optimal health.For breakfast, fuel yourself with anorganic fruit bowl (steel cut oatmeal,strawberries and almonds, sweetened

with agave nectar) or a warm platterof roasted corn, steamed eggs toppedwith feta cheese and salsa. Lunch-goers can build their own salad orwrap. For a snack, smoothies rangefrom Peach Passion to Amazing Acai,and a shot of wheatgrass is always akick in the pants. Lean & Green7825 Fay Ave.459-5326www.leanandgreen.com

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Patio Dining George’s at the Cove(See entry under Best View)

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Best Place to People WatchBrick & BellThe Brick & Bell is a cute little cafewith delicious sandwiches, choco-latey cookies and quality coffee.Enjoy a quick lunch date for coffeeand pastries. This intimate locationwith great patio dining will fastbecome a favorite for people-watch-ing in the Village of La Jolla.Brick & Bell Cafe928 Silverado St.CA 92037-4236(858) 551-0928

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Best Plaee to take your Pet Bull and Bear Bar & GrillAll agree this has been a Bear year forthe market, and this bar is just theright place to drown financial woes ina draft beer and some steak medal-lions. (For those of you not familiarwith the lingo, a Bear market refers toa decline in the stock market and aBull market shows investor confi-dence.) The grill serves up a mix ofAmerican, Italian and Mexican dishesserved indoors or on the patio. Sowhether you’re feeling bearish orbullish, this is a welcome place torelax. Bull and Bear Grill1271 Prospect St.551-0077www.bullandbearbarandgrill.com

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Place Senior Special

Coco’sCoco’s may be a chain food eatery, butthere you can count on a vast menuand good value! It’s a great place tofeed your entire family without break-ing the bank. Seniors love the seniordiscount specials and specialty menu.Breakfast, lunch or dinner, you cancount on good food, fair prices andfast courteous service every time.Coco’s4280 Nobel Dr.597-0284

Located in La Jolla since 1974. Featuring the freshest and finest fish around.

Open Daily 10am – 8pm627 Pearl St. La Jolla, Ca

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La Jolla boasts a ton of different culture-based restaurants, featuring fare from Chi-nese to Mexican to Mediterranean. All thosechoices can be daunting – so once in a while,it's advised you take a break and settle inwith some plain ol' seafood and steak. That'swhen you go to The Shores Restaurant, apremiere American-cuisine eatery, featuringclassic steakhouse favorites, innovativecoastal favorites and a view of the oceanthat'll make you hungry for more. �

The Shores Restaurant8110 Camino del Oro456-0600www.TheShoresRestaurant.com

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Dinner

Voted La Jolla’s B est Vegetarian 3 Years in a Row

also Best Take Out and a Silver Medal for Salad Bar

THANK Lean & Green Organic Health CafeOpen Monday–Friday 8am–4pm, and Saturday 9am–3pm7825 Fay Ave #180, La Jolla, CA 92037, 858-459-LEAN(5326)

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VOTED BEST COFFEE SHOP

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters would like to thank all ourwonderful customers for this honor.

- San Diego’s only source for Direct Trade, Auction and Micro lot coffees- 13 Coffees rated 90 and over on Coffee Review- Chosen as one of Southern California’s Best Coffee Roasters

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CupsCups pastry chefs have taken the ubiquitous cupcake dessert and turned itinto a culinary masterpiece. The lounge also serves organic milk on tap toaccompany the richness of the cupcakes. Cups

7857 Girard Ave. (858) 459-2877www.cupslj.com

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