SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT TO LA JOLLA TODAY • MAY 24, 2013

La Jolla is one of the most vibrant areas of ourcity when it comes to finding something to eat.Whether you’re searching for fine dining or a biteon the go, our community has it all. From sumptu-ous seafood to delectable desserts, and fromgourmet gastro delights to international cuisinewith a La Jollan flair, you’ll find it here in our sea-side village. We enjoy some of the finest culinarycreations from some of the most highly regardedchefs in the world, who build inspired menus bydrawing on resources just mere miles away — fromour ocean and fertile farmlands — and create someof the best local fare to be had.

Now, our readers have lent their dining expertiseto vet the best of the best in La Jolla. This list ofrestaurants may not include every single eatery inour community — there are simply too many toname — but it does include those that, accordingto our readers, are so delectable that recognitionwas necessary. Locals have taken the time to let us

know where the best dining experiences can behad in La Jolla, and we listened. We tallied the votesover several months and highlighted those that goabove and beyond to make our community thegourmet haven that it is.

La Jolla Today would like to thank the readerswho took the time to speak out about which diningestablishments deserve to be singled out, and wewould especially like to thank the winners whowork so hard to hone their craft.

Use this list to revisit an old favorite or perhaps trysomewhere new that’s getting rave reviews. Andwhen you happen upon one of those top-notchrestaurants proudly displaying its Readers ChoiceAward, take a moment to let them know howmuch you appreciate what they do.

— Kendra HartmannEditor, La Jolla Today

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Congratulations to the following businesses who were chosen by the readers of the La Jolla Today.Readers were asked to cast ballots for their favorite choices. This was no simple task! With more than 50 categories, ourreaders came through with overwhelming response. We wish to thank all the readers who took the time to recognize these businesses that do so much to make La Jolla, Bird Rock and University City such wonderful communities.

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

Patio and Cottage Dining in La Jolla

now serving dinner!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT LA JOLLA…

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Roppongi (left),Brockton Villa(above) andHerringbone(top)

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OsteriaRomantica

Nuova Cucina Italina

OsteriaRomantica

2151 Avenida de la PlayaLa Jolla • 858.551.1221

1101 Scott St. Point Loma • 619.224.2272

22833 Avenida de PortugalPoint Loma • 619.523.1301

Gold Medal: Best Italian

www. osteriaromantica.com • Visit our other Point Loma locations:

Lighthouse Grill • Seafood, Pasta & Cocktails

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Best Overall RestaurantTruluck’sTruluck’s is an escape — a getawayfor the senses. Savor the freshestcrab, direct from the restaurant’sown fisheries. Truluck’s boasts:“From our traps to your table inless than 24 hours.” Enjoy thefresh-catch seafood menu or selecttender, juicy steaks grilled to per-fection. Then complement it allwith delicious wines by the glassand bottle. Come early and enjoyTruluck’s cocktail hour from 4:30to 7 p.m. and enjoy their specialpriced appetizers and drink menu.

Truluck’s at UTC Aventine8990 University Center Lane(858) 453-2583trulucks.com

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Best Restaurant ServiceTruluck’s(See listing under Best Overall)

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Best New Restaurant HerringboneLa Jolla’s long-awaited new kid onthe block dishes out ocean-inspired eats that are as fresh asthe restuarant’s concept. With six100-year-old olive trees adorningthe expansive eatery, a playfulspread of handcrafted cocktails inthe restaurant’s cozy lounge andmouthwatering seafood fare craft-ed by celebrity chef AmandaBaumgarten, the 21st century won-derland is certainly one of La

Jolla’s new favorite go-to hotspotsfor Sunday supper with the family,oyster happy hour with coworkersor cocktails with friends.

Herringbone7837 Herschel Ave.(858) 459-0221 herringboneeats.com

0Best ChefKimberley Kramer atMustangs & BurrosExecutive chef Kimberley Kramerbrings a deliciously unique andinviting Southwestern-inspireddining experience to patrons atMustangs & Burros at Estancia LaJolla. Throughout her extensiveculinary expertise in Californiacontinental cuisine, Kramer hasalways been inspired by fresh sea-sonal products and sustainableseafood. The New Mexico-raisedchef fuses influences from Ameri-can and European chefs she hasworked with throughout her careerto craft the regionally motivated,locally grown and fresh cuisine atMustangs & Burros.

Mustangs & BurrosEstancia La Jolla9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd.(858) 964-6537estancialajolla.com

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Best BreakfastThe CottageThe Cottage is a quintessential LaJolla destination beloved by locals,tourists, the young, the old, regu-

Voted BestOverall

Restaurant

Truluck’sTruluck’s is an escape — a getaway for the senses. Savor the freshestcrab, direct from the restaurant’s own fisheries. Truluck’s boasts:“From our traps to your table in less than 24 hours.” Enjoy the fresh-catch seafood menu or select tender, juicy steaks grilled to perfec-tion. Then complement it all with delicious wines by the glass andbottle. Come early and enjoy Truluck’s cocktail hour from 4:30 to7 p.m. and enjoy their special priced appetizers and drink menu.

Truluck’sat UTC Aventine8990 University Center Lane(858) 453-2583trulucks.com

Established in 2012, Krafty Krépes is a reflection on a traditional Creperie fromNorthern France back in the 60's. The décor shouts traditional with dark woodfinishes, smokey wall colors and minimalistic flooring. Chalkboard menus andretro style fridges complete the vision.

Using a traditional Brittany, France batter recipe, Krafty Krépes has designed alight, fun menu - healthy and fresh - all made to order. The open cooking areaallows customers to watch their dish being made, communicate directly to thechef to ensure it is made the way they want it, while also functioning as enter-taining area for children while they wait.

The objective of Krafty Krépes is to engage our customers, provide the very bestin service, fresh healthy foods and an overall atmosphere of belonging. Thismixed with the flavors of Europe and America mixed within traditional crépesensures one visit will never be enough.

Having the best food or the best-designed restaurant is nothing without goodstaff. Come in and meet our team...second to none in service and customer sat-isfaction. Oh! And they make the best crépes in town.

Our healthy, fresh and made to order food also allows for Gluten Free options.

(619)313-4268www.kraftykrepes.com

1241 Prospect St., La Jolla

Thank you La Jolla for votingus Best Dessert!

lars and newcomers alike. Set in thehistoric “Columbine” cottage builtin the early 1900s, The Cottageserves up an exceptional breakfastand lunch on a sun-drenched patiobehind. Its gourmet omelets,stuffed French toast, healthymuffins and trademark granola arememorable and worth the weekendwait, which is sweetened by the cof-fee and cake samples offered tothose milling on the sidewalk wait-ing for a table. In the summer, therestaurant stays open for dinner.The Cottage is also available forrent for parties and receptionsyear-round.

The Cottage 7702 Fay Ave.(858) 454-8409www.cottagelajolla.com

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Best Lunch Adobe El RestauranteThe Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spasets the stage for an exceptional LaJolla lunch experience at the AAAFour-Diamond Resort. The ele-gant, warm and inviting atmo-sphere at Adobe El Restaurante ishost to spacious indoor seatingand outdoor patio tables overlook-ing the resort’s lush gardens.Adobe’s menu is replete with afresh spread of savory entrees,locally grown produce and freshseafood with distinctive SouthernCalifornia flair. This lunch favoriteis the perfect place to host busi-ness lunches, dine and gab withthe gals, or bring the familytogether.

Adobe El RestauranteEstancia La Jolla9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd.(858) 964-6500estancialajolla.com

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Best Dinner Truluck’s(See listing under Best Overall)

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Best Take-OutLean & Green CaféIt’s no secret that eating healthy isthe best way to eat. And moreimportantly eating clean or organ-ic food will help improve yourhealth. Lean and Green does justthat with an impressive array oforganic gourmet salads, wraps,bowls, soups and decadent organicsweet bowls, but also offers thirst-quenching, freshly made organicjuices, smoothies and smart shots.

Lean and Green Café is also avegetarian-friendly, vegan-friendlycafé located in La Jolla open forbreakfast, lunch and dinner (orderby 4 p.m. and pick-up by 6 p.m.)on the go, and offers free deliverywithin La Jolla Village with any$12 minimum order.And don’t forget their awesome“Happy Hour Smoothie” every dayfrom 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Only $3smoothies and $4 shakes!With Lean and Green Cafe, healthyis tasty!

Lean & Green Cafe7825 Fay Ave.(858) 459-5326leanandgreencafe.com

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Italian(tie)

Café Milano

Owner/chef Pasquale Cianni brought northern Italian cuisine to La Jolla 12 yearsago and has been successfully pleasing both local residents and out-of-towners —even out-of-the-country guests — with his homemade pappardelle pasta, vealossobuco, lobster ravioli and other many authentic Italian dishes. Café Milanooffers an exciting and incredible experience for the whole family at affordableprices. Early bird special: 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Choose a select soup or salad,menu entrée, and dessert for $18.95.day.

Café Milano711 Pearl St.454-3806www.cafemilanolajolla.com

621 Pearl St. La Jolla • 454-8006In Appreciation

621 Pearl St. La Jolla454-8006

Free Street Taco!No purchase neccesary.

Steak, Carnitas or Carne Asada (Shrimp excluded).With coupon. One free taco per person. Expires 6-8-13

Mucha’s Gracias!Thank You

for voting us Best Mexican

(Fast) Food!

VOTED BEST COFFEE SHOP3 Years in a Row!

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

Also Voted National Micro-Roaster of the year 2012 !

- 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

5627 La Jolla Blvd. • 858.551.1707 • www.birdrockcoffeeroasters.com

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Best Sunday BrunchThe Cottage (See entry under Best Breakfast)

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Best Family Restaurant Sammy’s WoodfiredPizzaFamilies with discerning tasteshould count on Sammy’s pizza fortheir family night out. Patrons clear-ly support Sammy’s mission to mixflavor with freshness in its pizza.Forget the boring cheese and pep-peroni of old — Sammy’s redefinesthe genre with pies such as artichokeand homemade sauce, five cheesesor a salad pizza comprising of organ-ic arugula, pear and prosciutto. Howabout soups like lobster bisque andKobe beef chili; not what you’dexpect from a typical pizza place.Sammy’s offers a more simplifiedmenu for the kids.

Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza702 Pearl St. (858) 456-5222sammyspizza.com

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Best AtmosphereEddie V’sAt Eddie V’s soul, passion, andgoal define the atmosphere. Thedriving force throughout Eddie V’sis its core ideal: best today, bettertomorrow. The restaurant began,as partnerships often do, withfriendship and food. It grew into asuccessful entrepreneurial effort of

longtime friends Guy Villavaso andLarry Foles. The partnership isbuilt upon a shared admiration forlegendary restaurants and a pas-sion for bringing the best flavors ofprime seafood and steaks to mar-kets nationwide. It is this spirit ofcamaraderie, bonding over cutleryand cuisine, laughter and libations,that is infused into the distinctivedining experience at Eddie V’sRestaurants.

Eddie V’s1270 Prospect St.(858) 459-5500eddiev.com

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Restaurant Wine SelectionNine-Ten Nine-Ten is the place to go to stim-ulate your taste buds and expandyour appreciation of the culinaryart. Voters recognized the restau-rant again and again for its service,wine selection, happy hour andeven nominated its burger as oneof the best in the Village. Nine-Tenboasts a well-balanced, extensiveand award-winning wine cellar.The list is a carefully selectedexcursion of local and global vine-yards recognized with an Award ofExcellence from Wine Spectatormagazine. The restaurant is notjust about fine dining by night.Nine-Ten also serves breakfast andlunch, and patrons are welcome tostop by for a casual bar-side pani-ni. Breakfast can get gourmet fastif you opt for the short-rib hash ina red wine sauce served with

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Voted BestPatio

Dining

Thank you to our loyal Patrons for

selecting us a Readers Choice for:

BEST ITALIAN,BEST DINNER &

BEST RESTAURANT WINE LIST3 YEARS IN A ROW!

ALSO BEST PET FRIENDLY RESTAURANT

NOW SERVING OUR NEW SPRING &SUMMER MENUTues•Wed•ThursNo Corkage Fee

YAPPIE HOURDog Days of Summer are HereDoggie Social out on the Patio

$5.00 Martinis$3.00 Beers

$4.00 Wine by the glassEvery Evening 5pm til Closing

www.lupivinocucina.com • 858.454.6421 • 5518 La Jolla Blvd. La Jolla, CA

BAR MENU 5PM-CLOSING EVERY EVENING

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(Small Tastes) $4.95

SALSICCEmild Italian sausage sautéed with

red onion, garlic, white wine

POLPETTINE AL POMODOROhousemade meatballs (2) with tomato ragú sauce

GRIGLIATA DI VERDUREgriddled seasonal vegetables, garlic, XVOO

OLIVETTEHouse seasoned olives

ZUCCHINE RIPIENEmeat stuffed zucchini, topped with tomato sauce

GIARDINIERA ITALIANApickled mixed vegetables

ANTIPASTO DI SALUMIassorted cold cuts, cheese

CROSTINI CARUSOhousemade toasted bread topped with

braised chicken livers, sherry wine sauce

WINES BY CITRA(only available by the glass)

$4.95

TREBBIANO(white)

SAN GIOVESE(red)

Voted La Jolla’s B est Vegetarian 5 Years in a Row

THANK

Lean & Green Organic Health Cafewww.LeanAndGreenCafe.comCATERING AND FREE DELIVERY 7825 FAY AVE , LA JOLLA

(in the Merril Lynch Bldg. next to La Jolla Sport Club)

858-459-LEAN (5326)

YOU!BEST TAKE-OUTBEST VEGETARIANBEST SALADBEST HEALTHY DINING

Mustangs & Burros

Executive chef Kimberley Kramer brings a deliciously unique and invitingSouthwestern-inspired dining experience to patrons at Mustangs & Bur-ros at Estancia La Jolla. Throughout her extensive culinary expertise inCalifornia continental cuisine, Kramer has always been inspired by freshseasonal products and sustainable seafood. The New Mexico-raised cheffuses influences from American and European chefs she has worked withthroughout her career to craft the regionally motivated, locally grown andfresh cuisine at Mustangs & Burros.

Mustangs & BurrosEstancia La Jolla9700 N. Torrey Pines Rd.(858) 964-6537estancialajolla.com

poached eggs and roasted onions.

Nine-Ten910 Prospect St.(858) 964-5400nine-ten.com

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Best Wine ShopBevMoIt’s not difficult to understand whythis warehouse of alcohol hasgrown popular. It sells every brandand region of alcohol desired.There are thousands of bottles ofwine, beer and spirits on theseshelves. What to choose is the onlyproblem. Browsing the companywebsite may help out the wander-ing shopper. Rating agencies givetheir top picks for the beer, wineand spirits. Kegs are also sold forparties.

BevMo 844 Pearl St.(858) 729-0775bevmo.com

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Best Beer SelectionKarl 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 onthe freshness and flavor Karl Strausshas to offer. Two college graduatesmixed their passion for handcrafted,old-world beer with technical finesseto build a strong reputation. KarlStrauss now brews 30 beers eachyear with seasonal offerings andsends it to 2,500 bars, restaurants,liquor stores and grocery storesthroughout Southern California. Sip-ping a cold brew at the La Jollarestaurant is of cultural importance! Karl Strauss Brewery & Restaurant1044 Wall St.(858) 551-2739karlstrauss.com

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Best Sports BarBarflyBarfly in La Jolla was created by acouple of entrepreneurs who want-ed to start a place that’s a cutabove the normal. Although theyare known in the Village for theireclectic menu, top flight DJs anddancing, their appetizer and drinkhappy hour is what caught theattention of readers. From 5 to 7p.m., Monday through Friday,Barfly offers significant discountson appetizers, wines, beers andwell drinks in a fun and funkyatmosphere. And we’re not talkingabout the usual pub-grub either(although hot wings and nachosare available); fish tacos, avocadorolls, caprese salad, bruschetta andhummus falafel are offered.

Barfly909 Prospect St.(858) 454-2323barflylajolla.com

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Best MargaritaJose’s CourtroomJose’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 andco-workers. But for a different taste,try the “shrimp-packed burrito,”with an average of 15 shrimp,sautéed with onions, tomatoes andcilantro to make certain you getjuicy, tasty shrimp in every bite!Whether you come alone or with agroup, you’re sure to enjoy unsur-passed quality food and friendly ser-vice. Jose’s Courtroom1037 Prospect St.(858) 454-7655joses.com

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Best MartiniDonovan’s of La JollaThey may look good enough to eat,but the paintings and sculptures atDonovan’s of La Jolla are strictlyoff limits — so you’ll have to con-tent yourself with the USDA Primebeef, the eatery’s star attraction. Ifsteak isn’t in the plan, pork andveal chops and succulent seafoodwill satisfy the most discriminatingof palates. And at Donovan’s, freshseasonal vegetables and yourchoice of potato are included witheach entrée.

Donovan’s of La Jolla4340 La Jolla Village Dr.(858) 450-6666donovanssteakhouse.com

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Best Place to People WatchBird Rock Coffee RoastersBird Rock Coffee Roasters is takingspecialty coffee to a whole new level.The cornerstone Bird Rock mer-chant is one of a dozen coffee roast-ers nationwide participating in theLas Mingas Project, which rewardsindigenous coffee growers for exem-plary work. Quality is the drivingforce behind Bird Rock CoffeeRoasters. From the beans they buy

to the espresso served at the coffeebar, they are always striving for per-fection. The green coffee beans theyseek must meet stringent standards,and then they roast and prepare thiscoffee with the utmost respect tothose who grew it. BRCR receivedthe pretigious 2012 National Micro-Roaster of the year award.

Bird Rock Coffee Roasters5627 La Jolla Blvd.(858) 551-1707birdrockcoffeeroasters.com

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Best Pet-Friendly PlaceLupiLupi Italian restaurant and wine baroffers ample seating, a sunny outdoorpatio and delicious Roman-style trat-toria menu options. The Bird Rockhotspot not only exudes a love for fineItalian wine and mouthwateringauthentic cuisine, but it also leads thepack in hos”pet”ality for you and yourbeloved furry companion. Lupi’sevening “Yappie Hours” offer a socialoccasion for your pup, as well as greatdeals on martinis, beer and wines bythe glass for the restaurant’s humanguests. The dog-friendly social eventtakes place every evening from 5 p.m.to close on the patio.

Lupi5518 La Jolla Blvd.(858) 454-6421lupivinocucina.com

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Restaurant with Live MusicBarfly(See entry under Best Sports Bar)

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Happy HourRoppongi Restaurant & Sushi BarRoppongi offers the rare opportu-nity to sample new Asian cuisineand choose from a variety of sushirolls in a chic atmosphere whereprofessionals are known to cluster.Chef Stephen Window offers mealsfar beyond the standard fare, like

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VotedBest

ComfortFood

Harry’s Coffee Shop

Restaurants come and go, but Harry’shas become an institution in La Jollasince it opened 53 years ago. The old-fashioned diner has not slapped on layerupon layer of modernity to keep pacewith the decade. Instead, the breakfastjoint steadfastly has served up goodAmerican fare of eggs, bacon and pan-cakes in the morning and club sandwich-es and charbroiled burgers in the after-noon, and has kept the customerscoming back. Open at 6 in the morning,closed by 3 in the afternoon, Harry’sremains a familiar, friendly place nearand dear to La Jollans’ hearts.

Harry's Coffee Shop7545 Girard Ave.(858) 454-7381harryscoffeeshop.com

VOTED BEST CHINESE FOOD & TAKE-OUT 13 YEARS IN A ROW!

$4 OFF ANY ORDER OF $20 OR MORE CASH ORDER • Offer expires 06-23-13

SEE OUR FULL MENU ON-LINE AT:

lajollachinachef.com

DELIVERING TO LA JOLLA, UTC,UCSD, PACIFIC BEACH, MISSIONBEACH, NORTH CLAIREMONT BEST FOOD

THANK YOU!

China Chef623 Pearl St., La Jolla • 858.454-7597

7596 Fay Ave., La Jolla | 858-456-2069 | www.Pleiku-Cafe.com

Thank You for Voting

for us!

We are dedicated to serving healthy Vietnamese Food, Always made fresh to order.

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$5 OFFany order of $20 or more with coupon. Expires 6/30/13

In appreciation

Thank you to the readers of La Jolla Todayfor making Apollonia one of your favorite

Restaurants in La Jolla.A Special “Thank You Offer”

• Casual Atmosphere • Full Bar • Heated Patio Dining • 20 Wines by the Glass

Happy Hour: 3:30 - 6:30 Daily8650 Genesee Ave. (corner of Nobel)

Costa Verde Center (across from UTC mall)858.455.1535 • ApolloniaBistro.com

FREE APPETIZERA choice of Spanakopita or Hummos and Pita

with the purchase of two entrees at regular price.One coupon per table. Not valid with any other offers. Expires 6-30-13

Greek Bistro

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the miso-glazed Japanese eggplantand crispy buttermilk onion ringswith wasabi garlic aioli sauce. Pop-ular for its generous happy hourportions, Roppongi is the very def-inition of umami: the Japaneseword for savory.

Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar875 Prospect St.(858) 551-5252roppongiusa.com

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Best Comfort FoodHarry’s Coffee Shop Restaurants come and go, butHarry’s has become an institutionin La Jolla since it opened 53 yearsago. The old-fashioned diner hasnot slapped on layer upon layer ofmodernity to keep pace with thedecade. Instead, the breakfast jointsteadfastly has served up goodAmerican fare of eggs, bacon andpancakes in the morning and clubsandwiches and charbroiled burg-ers in the afternoon, and has keptthe customers coming back. Openat 6 in the morning, closed by 3 inthe afternoon, Harry’s remains afamiliar, friendly place near anddear to La Jollans’ hearts.

Harry's Coffee Shop7545 Girard Ave.(858) 454-7381harryscoffeeshop.com

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Best Late Night Eatery (tie)The Spot Restaurant This eatery opened its doors in

1978 in the oldest La Jolla buildingin continuous use as a restaurant.It’s become a favorite for its freshfish, steaks, burgers, salads, pasta,sandwiches and Chicago-stylepizza — in other words, it offersjust about anything a late-nightdiner could want. There’s a full-service bar and a large selection offine wines, too. The warm fireburning in the middle of the roomseals the cozy ambiance of thislate-night spot.

The Spot Restaurant and Tavern1005 Prospect St.(858) 459-0800thespotonline.com

Beaumont’s EateryBeaumont’s has become the focalpoint — the only point — fornightlife in Bird Rock. Live bandsplay on Thursday, Friday and Satur-day nights, and neighbors like tothrow back drinks and get a littlerowdy (think Bird Rock rowdy, notPB!). The menu is exceptional andunique, and offers a range ofentrées, from a juicy burger toSpanish seafood paella and Frenchcountry-style meatloaf. Neighborslove the Blues Brunch so much thatacoustic music performances arenow a regular feature on Sundays.Count on Beaumont’s for adelectable meal and a chance tomeet your neighbor!

Beaumont’s Eatery5662 La Jolla Blvd.459-0474beaumontseatery.com

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Best Place to go on a BudgetRigoberto’sGive your overworked wallet abreak and check out the best Mexi-can food in town at the lowestprices. At Rigoberto’s, you can getyour fill on the restaurant’s heartyburritos, quesadillas or combina-tion platters for just a few bucks.Everything is made from scratchusing the freshest ingredients andthe fresh salsa bar hosts a vastspread of sauces to complete anymeal. So, stop by for a tasty andbudget-conscious meal any time.

Rigoberto’s Taco Shop6990 La Jolla Blvd.(858) 551-1817rigobertostacoshop.com

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Best Place for B-day PartyBarbarellaBarbarella is one La Jolla restau-rant that really knows how toparty! With private indoor andoutdoor dining areas for intimategatherings for up to 60 guests,Barbarella is sure to make yourparty a memorable occasion. Thealways-festive atmosphere at Bar-barella is enhanced by the restau-rant’s stellar service, full bar anddelicious European-style cuisinethat is sure to delight anyone.

Barbarella2171 Avenida de la Playa(858) 454-7373barbarellarestaurant.com

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VotedBestAsianFusion

Roy Yamaguchi’s Pacific Rim Cuisine

Roy Yamaguchi is regarded as a pioneer who mastered a distinctive style, whichbrought his cooking to the forefront of contemporary gastronomy. Gourmet Maga-zine acknowledges Yamaguchi as “the father of modern East-West cooking” while Food& Wine Magazine dubbed Roy’s Restaurant the “crown jewel of Honolulu’s East-Westeateries.” Today, Roy Yamaguchi's Pacific Rim Cuisine in La Jolla is a reimaginedapproach to Roy’s original culinary creativity. The new menu features a great blend ofsignature dishes from our past, combined with exciting new creations never beforeseen at Roy’s. The folks at Roy’s know you'll find their passion for great food comesthrough in every dish! The vibrant, contemporary main dining room, expanded barand lounge, spacious private and semi-private event spaces provide the perfect settingfor any evening.

Roy Yamaguchi’s Pacific Rim Cuisine8670 Genesee Ave.(858) 455-1616roysrestaurant.com

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34 Years and Still Going Strong!Breakfast & Lunch Served Daily 8am-3pm

Dinner Tues - Sun 4pm-Close

It’s Always a Delicious Day at…

The French Gourmet!

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www.TheFrenchGourmet.com

• Full service or catering-to-go in the cuisine of your choice

• California-French Cuisine in a casual setting

• Traditional French pastries, baguettes, croissants, pâtés, cheeses, and more!

• $25.95 3-course prix fixe dinner menu

Call for reservations: (858) 488-1725

BEST BAKERY

Catering • Restaurant • Bakery • Wine Boutique

BEST PASTRIES BEST FRENCH

Phở La Jollav i e t n a m e s e c u i s i n e

Healthy, Yummy, Affordable!Serving Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner 7 days a week, 10:00AM - 10:00PM

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Best Pho!

(858) 587-4688 • 3211 Holiday Court #102see full menu @ pholajolla.com

Best Patio DiningMustangs & Burros(See entry under Best Chef)

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Best Ocean View (tie)The Marine RoomWhen The Marine Room opened atits current location, Franklin Roo-sevelt had just been elected to histhird term as president. That prettymuch makes The Marine Room theoldest San Diego restaurant stillowned and operated by its foundersin its original location. Executivechef Bernard Guillas uses all thathistory to his best advantage — he’sgot a lot to draw from as he travelsthe world in search of the finest cui-sine for The Marine Room’s legion ofcustomers.The Marine Room2000 Spindrift Drive459-7222marineroom.com

Eddie V’s(See entry under Best Atmosphere)

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Most RomanticThe Marine Room(See entry under Best View)

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Best American Bubba’s Smoke House BBQAfter a career in the Navy servingon the USS Coronado together,Jeff and Bruce realized a longtimedream: open the perfect restau-rant. The friends put their heads

together to define perfection: foodgood enough to collect regulars ina joint friendly enough to becomea neighborhood tradition. Thus,Bubba’s Smoke House BBQ wasborn in La Jolla on April 21, 2009.Members of the military and LaJolla residents receive a 10 percentdiscount. As for the food, let’s justsay it’s finger-licking good.

Bubba’s Smoke House BBQ888 Prospect St.(858) 551-4227bubbassmokehousebbq.com

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Best Asian/Fusion (tie)

Roy Yamaguchi’s Pacific Rim CuisineRoy Yamaguchi is regarded as apioneer who mastered a distinctivestyle, which brought his cooking tothe forefront of contemporary gas-tronomy. Gourmet Magazineacknowledges Yamaguchi as “thefather of modern East-West cook-ing” while Food & Wine Magazinedubbed Roy’s Restaurant the“crown jewel of Honolulu’s East-West eateries.” Today, Roy Yam-aguchi's Pacific Rim Cuisine in LaJolla is a reimagined approach toRoy’s original culinary creativity.The new menu features a greatblend of signature dishes from ourpast, combined with exciting newcreations never before seen at Roy’s.The folks at Roy’s know you'll findtheir passion for great food comesthrough in every dish! The vibrant,contemporary main dining room,expanded bar and lounge, spaciousprivate and semi-private event

spaces provide the perfect settingfor any evening. And, of course thefrom-the-heart hospitality has, andalways will be, a cornerstone of theRoy’s experience. Roy Yamaguchi’sPacific Rim Cuisine8670 Genesee Ave.(858) 455-1616roysrestaurant.com

Roppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar(See entry under Best Happy Hour)

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Best AppetizerRoppongi Restaurant and Sushi Bar(See entry under Best Happy Hour)

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Best Bakery (tie)Girard Gourmet(See entry under Best Desserts)

Aroma CaféAroma Café is the product of itsfounders’ diverse cultural back-grounds. This one-of-a-kind cafeincorporates an intersting twist ofMiddle Eastern and western Euro-pean influences in its menu to pro-vide a comforting second homewhere patrons can relax, imbibe ingourmet coffees and drinks fromaround the world, and munch on aselection of award winning home-made pastries at the full servicecafe. Chef Sean Sommer brings hisculinary expertise to the table fus-

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Voted Best

Indian

Our Family has proudly

served La JollaSince 1960

Tandoori ChefEnjoy the casual dining atmosphere and anextensive menu of authentic Indian dishes.Tandoori Chef offers eight different kinds ofnaan, tandoori meat and seafood platters, aswell as vegetarian, vegan and gluten-freedishes. If you are new to Indian cuisine trythe chef’s sampler which includes a combi-nation of vegetarian or chicken samosas,pakora, onion bhaji and alu tikki, or one ofthe chef’s specialty kebabs that are marinat-ed in Indian herbs, spices and cooked in aclay oven. Delivery and take-out available.

Tandoori Chef613 Pearl St.858-454-6999 tandoorigroup.com

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ALL YOU CANEAT LUNCH BUFFET

$9.99Delivery & Take -out Available

www.Tandoorigroup.com613 Pearl St., La Jolla • 858-454-6999

ing contemporary flavors andfresh entrees for locals to enjoyamid a nearby backdrop of thestunning Pacific.

Aroma Cafe909 Prospect St.(858) 454-4447aromalajolla.com

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Best BagelBusy Bee’sBusy Bee’s is the perfect place for abusy bee to stop by for a quick biteto eat. The service is fast and theprices are decent. While the bagelplace is known for its bagel sand-wiches and specialty bagels likethe pesto bagel and sun-dried

tomato bagel, it also offers a vari-ety of other baked goods likemuffins and croissants.

Busy Bee’s6861 La Jolla Blvd.(858) 456-2738

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Best BarBarfly(See entry under Best Sports Bar)

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Best BBQ Bubba’s Smoke HouseBBQ(See entry under Best American)

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Best Burger Burger LoungeThe folks at Burger Lounge don’tjust think burgers should tastegreat. They believe the commonAmerican meal should utilizehealthy, sustainable ingredients aswell. Burger Lounge’s vision is evi-dent at every turn — from theorganic ketchup to the wildsalmon burger topped with friedgreen tomatoes and BBQ glaze.While this premium burger jointhas other divine splurges toindulge in like the fresh vegetablesalad and onion rings, BurgerLounge’s good old fashionedgrass-fed burger is king here.

Burger Lounge1101 Wall St.(858) 456-0196 burgerlounge.com

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Best BurritoJose’s Courtroom(See entry under Best Margarita)

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Best Café Living Room CaféThe Living Room has truly livedup to its name in La Jolla. The caféhas drawn young and old alike tosip tea, coffee and deluxe smooth-ies in a homey ambiance furnishedwith antique, ornate coaches andwooden tables. Patrons find thecommunal atmosphere inspiringand relaxing; you’ll find groups offriends smoking the hookah on thepatio and others pouring overbooks in the back. Scrumptiousdesserts are available, along withwine, beer and hookah tobacco.Enjoy the views from the secondfloor Ocean View room and don’tmiss happy hour from 3-6 p.m.offering $3 wine and beer!

Living Room Cafe1010 Prospect St.(858) 459-1187www.livingroomcafe.com

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Best Catering Girard Gourmet(See entry under Best Dessert)

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Best ChineseChina ChefFor a taste of China in the middleof La Jolla, look no further thanChina Chef on Pearl Street. Thisauthentic little gem has a widerange of traditional fare like chopsuey, noodle dishes, chef special-ties to choose from and great deals

on $5 lunch specials from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. China Chef also offersgluten-free menu items likecashew nut chicken, shrimp withassorted vegetables and Kung-Pobeef to cater to everyone’s tastes.

China Chef623 Pearl St.(858) 454-1368lajollachinachef.com

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Best Coffee ShopBird Rock Coffee Roasters(See entry under Best Place to

People Watch)

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Best DeliGirard Gourmet(See entry under Best Desserts)

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Best Desserts Girard GourmetFor as long as many La Jollans canremember, François and DianaGoedhuys have been the heart andsoul of the Village community, serv-ing up delicious, healthy fare to aseemingly endless flow of patronswho walk through GirardGourmet’s doors each day. Now, intheir 25th year running, the mom-and-pop deli, bakery and cateringbusiness have continued serving upLa Jollans — many of whom thecouple know by name — from theirlongstanding helm on lower Girard.François harvests many of hisingredients from his local farm andcomes to the bakery with an imagi-nation for fresh new recipes that

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Best Café

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Coffee ShopLate Night Eats

� La Jolla’s Dessert Headquarters� Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner� Full Bar � Catering Service � Cigar Lounge (2nd Floor)� Open 6am–2am Everyday� Wine Bar w/ Large Selection of Wine� Banquet Room Available for up to 100� $15 Hooka Happy Hour 12-6 pm daily

1010 Prospect St., La Jolla, CA 92037 � 858.459.1187

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www.livingroomcafe.netDaily Happy Hour

12-6pm$3 Wine Mimosas

$4 Draft Beers$5 Well Drinks

Open Late ‘til 2 am Everyday!

A Reader’s Choice forBEST SEAFOODOPEN DAILY 10AM - 8PM

627 PEARL ST., LA JOLLA 858-456-2526

La Jolla639 Pearl St.La Jolla, CA 92037858-459-0027

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619-222-0020

BEST FISH TACO!6 YEARS IN A ROW!

888 Prospect St., La Jolla 858 551 4227 OPEN 7 DAYSSun - Thurs 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM Fri - Sat 11:00 AM - 9:30PM

www.bubbassmokehousebbq.com

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Best BBQ Best American

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continue to satisfy La Jollans yearafter year.

Girard Gourmet7837 Girard Ave.(858) 454-3321girardgourmet.com

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Best Fish TacoWahoo’s Fish TacosWahoo’s has become a La Jolla tra-dition for young and old. Ask any kidwho grew up in La Jolla — theyremember hanging out after schoolat Wahoo’s. Walls, tables, windowsand even bathrooms are laden withsigned memorabilia and stickers, likea giant skateboard. Starters includetasty Maui onion rings and spicychicken tortilla soup, but it’s the fishtacos that draw the crowds. Kidscontinue to love the place because ofthe free stickers! Wahoo’s Fish Tacos639 Pearl St. 459-0027 wahoos.com

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Best French TapenadeSince 1998, chef Jean-Michel Diothas been serving up award-win-ning French-American fusion cui-sine at Tapenade Restaurant.While Diot’s delectable hors d’oeu-vres, reinterpreted fresh Gallic cui-sine and delicately sweet dessertsaccount for some mouthwateringmenu options, the famed chef andhis cuisine are not the only reasonsto visit the fine-dining, coastalrestaurant. With sultry live music,an on-site sommelier and excellentcustomer service, the Tapenadeexperience is worthy of a standingovation from start to finish.

Tapenade7612 Fay Ave.(858) 551-7500tapenaderestaurant.com

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Best Fast Food (Mexican)Ortega’s PlaceOrtega’s Place is a great little Mexi-can place with affordable, authenticMexican food. Ortega’s dedicationto staying authentic shows in itsmenu items like nopalitos (cactus)and milanesa. It also offers tacoshop staples like carne asada fries,rolled tacos, enchiladas and chi-laquiles. The shop’s California, car-nitas and chile relleno burritos arealso a hit with customers. You’ll lovethe food, atmosphere and prices!

Ortega’s Place621 Pearl St.(858) 454-8006

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Best Fish & ChipsHennessey’sHennessy’s is the neighborhoodmeeting place! Serving breakfast,lunch and dinner along with goodold-fashioned Irish hospitality, 7days a week. While fairly new to LaJolla, they are seasoned with experi-ence. One of the more popular daysfor locals is Tuesday, where theyknow they can enjoy two of thefamous giant burgers for the priceof one — all day long! Other high-lights on the menu include therestaurant’s fish and chips and spicy

buffalo wings. You can find a list ofall their promotions and specials attheir website, and “like them” onFacebook to stay up-to-date witheverything going on at Hennessey’s.

Hennessey’s7811 Herschel Ave.(858) 551-8772hennesseystavern.com

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Best GelatoGelateria FrizzanteGelateria Frizzante serves 140 dif-ferent gelato and sorbet flavorsusing fresh-frozen fruits andimported Italian ingredients. Theyhave the best selection of authenticgelato in San Diego, which pairsperfectly with their Italian-style cof-fee and espresso drinks! All gelatoand sorbetto are made daily andthey brew only fresh-roasted beansfrom Herkimer Coffee in Seattle.

Gelateria Frizzante1025 Prospect St., Ste 130(858) 454-5798

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Best GreekDaphne’s Greek CaféDaphne’s offers fresh, high-quality

and healthful food without com-promising great taste. Its menuitems build upon a “California-fresh” ideal with savory, rich androbust Mediterranean undertones.Salads are prepared to order,kabobs are hand-made daily, leanmeats and seafood are grilled toorder, and gyro meat is slow-roast-ed on the rotisserie. Many of themenu items fall under 700 caloriesand can be customized to accom-modate low-fat, low-carb, high-protein diets as well as vegetarian,vegan and gluten-free diets.

Daphne’s Greek Café8657 Villa La Jolla Drive,Ste 105623-6940

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Best Healthy DiningLean & Green Café(See entry under Best Take-Out)

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Best Ice Cream

Cold Stone CreameryCold Stone Creamery has beenaround here for more than sevenyears, and takes pride in excellent

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Wahoo’s Fish TacosWahoo’s has become a La Jolla tradition for young and old. Ask anykid who grew up in La Jolla — they remember hanging out afterschool at Wahoo’s. Walls, tables, windows and even bathrooms areladen with signed memorabilia and stickers, like a giant skateboard.Starters include tasty Maui onion rings and spicy chicken tortillasoup, but it’s the fish tacos that draw the crowds. Kids continue tolove the place because of the free stickers! Wahoo’s Fish Tacos639 Pearl St. 459-0027, wahoos.com

Voted Best FishTaco

customer service. Its ice creamsand sorbets are handmade everyday just for you — and the thing isthat you get to choose whatevermix-in you bloody well want as theproprietors prepare your confec-tion on a frozen granite slab rightin front of you. Cold Stone alsoadded frozen yogurt to its fare andalready offers cakes, shakes andsmoothies.

Cold Stone Creamery909 Prospect St.454-2300www.coldstonecreamery.com

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Best IndianTandoori ChefEnjoy the casual dining atmosphereand an extensive menu of authenticIndian dishes. Tandoori Chef offerseight different kinds of naan, tan-doori meat and seafood platters, aswell as vegetarian, vegan andgluten-free dishes. If you are new toIndian cuisine try the chef’s samplerwhich includes a combination ofvegetarian or chicken samosas,pakora, onion bhaji and alu tikki, orone of the chef’s specialty kebabsthat are marinated in Indian herbs,spices and cooked in a clay oven.Delivery and take-out availableTandoori Chef613 Pearl St.858-454-6999 tandoorigroup.com

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Best Italian (tie)

Café Milano’sOwner/chef Pasquale Ciannibrought northern Italian cuisine toLa Jolla 12 years ago and has beensuccessfully pleasing both localresidents and out-of-towners —even out-of-the-country guests —with his homemade pappardellepasta, veal ossobuco, lobster ravio-li and many other authentic Italiandishes. Café Milano an excitingand incredible experience for thewhole family at affordable prices.Early bird special: 4:30 p.m. and6:30 p.m. Choose a select soup orsalad, menu entrée and dessert for$18.95.Café Milano711 Pearl St.(858) 454-3806www.cafemilanolajolla.com

Osteria RomanticaOsteria Romantica in La JollaShores is a gathering place for LaJollans seeking a warm, invitingambiance, a carafe of quality inter-national wine and authentic Italiancuisine to share among loved ones.Osteria Romantica is reminiscent ofold Italian villages with vintagewine bottles adorning the walls, thevoice of Pavarotti filling the roomwith soft melodies, and checkeredtablecloths topping wooden tables.The casual, romantic setting pro-vides the perfect taste of Italy onthe La Jolla shoreline.

Osteria Romantica2151 Avenida de la Playa(858) 551-1221www.osteriaromantica.co

Best KoreanLittle KoreaLittle Korea is a quaint and sophis-ticated restaurant serving deliciousKorean cuisine in the heart of LaJolla with great ocean views.Attention to detail in these won-derfully prepared dishes shows thetrue passion behind this great-findrestaurant. Using the freshestingredients, combined with a com-fortable and relaxing atmosphere,is what makes Little Korea the per-fect spot to enjoy a great dinnerwith friends, co-workers or just adinner for two.

Little Korea8008 Girard Ave.(858) 551-0282

0Best MediterraneanWhisknladleWhisknladle adheres to the beliefthat you don’t have to cook com-plicated masterpieces to create adelicious meal. They live by themantra that fresh ingredientsmake the finest cuisine and theyhave proven that success withevery made-from-scratch dishcrafted at La Jolla’s favorite neigh-borhood bistro. Executive chefRyan Johnston dishes out farm-fresh dishes that emphasize a back-to-the-basics approach to cookinggourmet comfort food that hasfirmly planted Whisknladle in thehearts of La Jollans.

Whisknladle1044 Wall St.(858) 551-7575whisknladle.com

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Amici’s East Coast duo Peter Cooperstein and MikeForter have unlocked the secrets to thefamed pizzarias in New York, Boston andConnecticut and brought a taste of thatcheesy goodness right to our shores in LaJolla. Pies here are baked directly on thebrick floor of the open-flame oven accord-ing to Italian tradition to produce a mouth-watering pizza with a thin, crisp, foldablecrust that is distinctively delicious.

Amici’s811 Prospect St.(858) 551-0566amicis.com

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Best MexicanJose’s Courtroom(See entry under Best Margarita)

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Best OmeletteThe Cottage(See entry under Best Breakfast)

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Best OrganicWhisknladle(See entry under Best Mediterranean)

0Best PastryAroma Café(See entry under Best Bakery)

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Best Patio DiningMustangs & Burros (See entry under Best Chef)

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Best PizzaAmici’s East Coast duo Peter Coopersteinand Mike Forter have unlocked thesecrets to the famed pizzarias inNew York, Boston and Connecticutand brought a taste of that cheesygoodness right to our shores in LaJolla. Pies here are baked directlyon the brick floor of the open-flame oven according to Italiantradition to produce a mouthwa-tering pizza with a thin, crisp, fold-able crust that is distinctively deli-

cious.

Amici’s811 Prospect St.(858) 551-0566amicis.com

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Best PhoPho of La JollaPho La Jolla has taken the art ofVietnamese cuisine and trans-formed it into something very deli-cious and satisfying for their cus-tomers. It presents the fusion of“East meets West” menu options,like sandwhiches, Thai tea, eggrolls and of course pho. Pho LaJolla is dedicated to serving its phofresh, giving it a genuine flavor asif it were home-cooked right inVietnam.

Pho of La Jolla3211 Holiday Court, Ste 102University City(858) 587-4688pholajolla.com

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Best SaladLean & Green Café(See entry under Best Take-Out)

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Best Salad BarWhole FoodsRegulars of Whole Foods arealready hip to the store’s reputa-tion for cleanliness and conve-nience. Everything is carefullylabeled “organic” or “no preserva-

tives” if the label fits and the dis-plays are colorful and arranged foraesthetic appeal. Don’t forget thatall that goes for the salad bar aswell — it features healthful touch-es, such as extra-virgin olive oiland exactly one million selectionsthat you can alter at your discre-tion. Whole Foods8825 Villa La Jolla Drive642-6700wholefoodsmaket.com

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Best SandwichJersey Mike’sThe authentic Jersey taste andhigh quality ingredients that gointo Jersey Mike’s subs are evidentwith every scrumptious bite. Thesub shop’s meats and cheeses areof top-quality premium brands.The bread is freshly baked in-storedaily and every sub is prepared onsite right in front of you. JerseyMike’s is commited to fresh flavor,top quality, authentic tradition andcommunity giving, a combinationthat has helped earn the La Jollasub shop our top title for the BestSandwich around.

Jersey Mike’s7836 Herschel Ave.(858) 200-9888jerseymikes.com

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Best SeafoodTruluck’s(See entry under Best Overall Restaurant)

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Cold Stone CreameryCold Stone Creamery has been around here formore than seven years, and takes pride in excellentcustomer service. Its ice creams and sorbets arehandmade every day just for you — and the thing isthat you get to choose whatever mix-in you bloodywell want as the proprietors prepare your confec-tion on a frozen granite slab right in front of you.Cold Stone also added frozen yogurt to its fare andalready offers cakes, shakes and smoothies.

Cold Stone Creamery909 Prospect St.454-2300www.coldstonecreamery.com

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Best SteakDonovan’s of La Jolla(See entry under Best Martini)

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Best SushiAloha Sushi LoungeExciting, progressive culinary con-cepts and a relaxing, resort-styleambience has combined to makeAloha Sushi Lounge a dining mustin San Diego area. One mereglance at Aloha Sushi Lounge’smenu, featuring Asian-fusiondusted with Hawaiian influences,you will see that you are in for anincredible meal. Additionally,Aloha Sushi Lounge features tradi-tional sushi offerings while fullyembracing the “new wave” philos-ophy of sushi, which utilized non-traditional ingredients and tech-niques to produce sushi specialtiesthat come bursting with an excit-ing new assortment of taste sensa-tions. Aloha Lounge’s tropicaldecor, highlighted by spaciouscabana seating in their outdoorpatio, not only lends the perfectcomplement to their delectablecuisine, it also provides the idealbackdrop to indulge in one of theirmany fine sakes, wines and sojus.

Aloha Sushi Lounge7731 Fay Ave.551-5000

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Best ThaiSpice & RiceAt Spice & Rice, the light and casu-al indoor dining and quaint out-door patio has a way of comfortingits diners as they indulge in tanta-lizing, palate-pleasing Thai fareright on Girard Avenue. With myr-iad spices and seasonings tochoose from, Spice & Rice is cer-tain to have dishes that cater toany palate. Choices include vege-tarian options, flavorful fried ricedishes and customizable mild andspicy curries that are sure to satis-fy any hungry spice-lover with ahankering for Thai in La Jolla.

Spice & Rice 7734 Girard Ave.(858) 456-0466spiceandricethaikitchen.com

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Best Vegetarian Lean & Green Café(See entry under Best Take-Out)

0Best WingsHennessey’s(See entry under Best Fish & Chips)

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Best Wine BarFinch’s Bistro & Wine BarEnter through the wrought iron gatesand into a European courtyard that isthe charming world of Finch’s Bistroand Wine Bar. The owners of Finch’shave created a serene, intimate space

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Living Room CaféThe 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 oth-ers pouring over books in the back. Scrumptious desserts are available,along with wine, beer and hookah tobacco. Enjoy the views from thesecond floor Ocean View room and don’t miss happy hour from 3-6p.m. offering $3 wine and beer!

Living Room Cafe1010 Prospect St.(858) 459-1187www.livingroomcafe.com

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where guests can escape from the realworld to relax, drink great wine, enjoylive music and eat some of the bestfood around at very moderate prices.Quirky touches give the bistro a cozy,romantic, friendly atmosphere.

Finch’s Bistro & Wine Bar7644 Girard Ave. (at Kline St)456-4056finchslajolla.com

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Best YogurtFroglander’sWith the smoothest frozen yogurtaround and a range of fruit, candyand fudge toppings that wouldrival Willy Wonka’s chocolate fac-tory, a stop by Froglander’s onPearl Street is never a bad idea.With flavors rotating every two tothree days, it’s always a pleasantsurprise what you’ll see on tap atFroglander’s next. The endless listof toppings — ranging fromhealthy options like nuts, granolaand fruit to sweeter indulgenceslike candies, chocolate and syrups— make for a frozen treat thatcaters to any La Jollan’s sweettooth. Now offering free deliverywith $9 min. order.

Froglander’s915 Pearl St.(858) 459-3764froglanders.com

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Royal India3860 Valley Center DriveSan Diego, CA 92130858-792-1111www.royalindiadelmar.com

We invite you to come and experience a restaurantthat is a cut above the rest

Owners and Executive Chefs Sandeep (Sam) Kambo and Jagdeep (Jag)Kambo opened Royal India in the spring of 1996, with a vision of creat-ing Royal India the finest and the ultimate destination for authenticIndian cuisine by giving magnificent ambiance and multi award winnerIndian food. Kambo Brothers at Royal India infuse every dish createdwith their extensive knowledge and passion for perfection. Once wordof their tasty signature dishes Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Shank, WhiteWine Garlic curry, Lobster Coconut pineapple curry, Mild MangoPineapple curry, Kabuli Nan got out Royal India has been slammed andmany celebrities have dined at Royal India.

Kambo Brothers have given room to experiment, and created quite aneclectic menu. However, they never lost sight of their passion for finedining. They learned ancient recipes from their MOM and serve Homestyle cooked food with the freshest, natural ingredients to share thedishes made with passion and love with the world and earned multipleawards including TOP CHEF at Chef of the Fest.

They vow to only use the finest ingredients, and prepare each dish withan infusion of passion and creativity. Critics have been raving ever sincethey opened Royal India. Diners agree...Royal India is San Diego's best.

Royal India is committed to serving only the finest foods, made withthe freshest ingredients. All of our dishes are made from scratch.Ourinviting decor and professional servers create a memorable diningexperience.

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Royal India specialize in Corporate Events, Office Parties Banquets, Catering, Cruize parties. No party is too small or too big for us.

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FrozenYogurt

Froglander’sWith the smoothest frozen yogurt aroundand a range of fruit, candy and fudge top-pings that would rival Willy Wonka’s choco-late factory, a stop by Froglander’s on PearlStreet is never a bad idea. With flavors rotat-ing every two to three days, it’s always apleasant surprise what you’ll see on tap atFroglander’s next. The endless list of top-pings make for a frozen treat that caters toany La Jollan’s sweet tooth.

Froglander’s915 Pearl St.(858) 459-3764froglanders.com

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