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Truluck’s La Jolla Pan-Seared Soft Shell Crab in Brown Butter Lemon-Caper Sauce

Ingredients • 2 cups flour • 2 Tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon pepper • 2 soft shell blue crabs • 4 Tablespoons butter • 2 Tablespoons capers • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley • Juice of 1 lemon METHOD 1. Combine flour, Old Bay Seasoning, and salt and pepper [...]

La Valencia bids La Jolla’s iconic Whaling Bar adieu Feb. 14

Wing Howard's iconic whaling painting will be stored temporarily and later installed in a new board room at La Valencia Hotel.

Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14, will be the last call for libations and nostalgia at La Valencia’s Whaling Bar.

Cookie sales to help fund plaque for La Jolla’s Wall Street post office building

The La Jolla Historical Society and Girard Gourmet are teaming up to celebrate the Save Our La Jolla Post Office Task Force’s recent, hard-earned victory: having La Jolla’s Wall Street post office officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Campus crowd happily shares its tasty secret: Zanzibar Cafe at UCSD

A trio of Fish Tacos with blackened tilapia, spicy cabbage slaw, mango salsa and house-made hot sauce on the side. Photos by Kelley Carlson

Zanzibar Cafe on the UC San Diego campus plays a supporting role during performances at The Loft, but when classes are in session, it takes center stage. Tucked into a corner on the second floor of Price Center East, it’s one of the restaurant’s two locations in San Diego. While Zanzibar Cafe’s downtown site is more of a full-service bistro, the UCSD counterpart is designed for quicker service.

Zanzibar’s Chicken Curry Mayo Salad

Dressing: • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise • 1/2 cup chopped parsley • 1/4 cup honey • 1 lemon or 4 teaspoons lemon juice • 2 Tablespoons curry powder • 2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper Salad: • 1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut • 5 cups cooked chicken, cubed • 1 [...]

Seafood lovers weigh anchor at The Brigantine in Del Mar

The Signature Grilled Marinated Swordfish with a pat of avocado lime butter is recommended with risotto and cooked vegetables. Photos Kelley Carlson

Mere fathoms from the sandy beaches of Del Mar are the wooden decks of The Brigantine. The nautical-themed restaurant, on the corner of Camino del Mar and Via de la Valle, provides picturesque views of the nearby racetrack and the ocean. Guests often flock to the patio rail or as close to the deck’s large windows as possible, drinking in the panorama over a sunset-colored Brig Mai Tai or the sweet and smooth Millionaire Margarita made with Don Julio Añejo tequila.

The Brigintine’s Grilled Swordfish Tacos

Grilled Swordfish Tacos- Serves 4 This is a very easy recipe to prepare, the success comes with buying the best swordfish possible. 8- 2 ounce pieces swordfish, 1.5″x3.5″ 2 ounces lime juice 4 Tbl. Cajun seasoning, use your favorite brand 4 ounces red cabbage, shredded 8 ounces salsa fresca, see recipe below 8 ounces ranch [...]

Eureka! burger opens at La Jolla’s Westfield UTC Mall

Eureka! Burger and Brew house hopes to draw the UCSD crowd and its families. Courtesy

Eureka!, we found it. Eureka! burger restaurant, that is. Situated in the Westfield UTC at 4545 La Jolla Village Drive, the burger and brew house is the latest upscale restaurant to open in the newly renovated shopping center.

‘Iron Chef’-type contest, other food events coming to La Jolla

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January is shaping up to be the month of food in La Jolla. Between an “Iron Chef” competition, the premiere of the “Dishcrawl,” and San Diego Restaurant Week, there is much to taste around town.

Breakfast and lunch are served Spanish-style at Adobe El Restaurante in La Jolla

Steak Benedict is served with a variety of Spanish-American ingredients. Photos by Kelley Carlson

Just a stone’s throw from busy Torrey Pines Road, Adobe El Restaurante is ensconced in the peaceful oasis of Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa. Breakfast and lunch are served in this Spanish-themed dining establishment that overlooks the resort’s courtyard.

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    A 22-year-old male was riding his motorcycle at a high rate of speed southbound on Carmel Country Rd. in Carmel Valley on May 20 around 6:35 p.m., according to San Diego Police Officer David Stafford. He lost control of the motorcycle and struck the center divider. He slid about 100 yards and struck a tree. […]
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    Building on coach Nico Kintz’s seven pillars of excellence — commitment, consistency, attitude, attendance, respect, team spirit, and time management — CCA Boys Swim & Dive tied with Torrey Pines High School for second place in the league, while CCA Girls Swim & Dive took fourth. […]
  • Del Mar Schools Education Foundation raises more than $1.3 million May 21, 2013
    “I’m absolutely floored, it’s amazing,” said Drew Isaacman, interim president of DMSEF. “To be able to exceed last year’s total and have the highest amount we’ve ever received, it’s a great feat.” […]