by The Editors on December 9, 2007
We’re not ones to advocate an influx of chain restaurants and stores into our precious Carlsbadistan, but the Thursday November 29 opening of Jamba Juice in the north west corner of the Village Faire mall may be another one we have to let slide. Founded by a Cal Poly grad in 1990 in San Luis Obispo, Jamba Juice is almost a home state icon. Hell, its even been immortalized on Saturday Night Live in a skit starring Natalie Portman.
Hype aside, we’re just happy there’s a non-caffeinated healthy alternative in the Starbucks quadrant of Carlsbad Village.
by The Editors on December 9, 2007
Don’t let winter stop you from getting a warm Christmas gift. You don’t have to go to Rio to get the latest in swim fashions, even the smallest bottoms are available right here in Carlsbad at Cindy’s Swimwear on Carlsbad Boulevard. The store specializes in the newest swim looks for women with most of the major brands represented on its walls. Though the mix and match tops and bottoms are a popular pick, we recommend buying anything from Salinas. Sure this Localizados Bikini retails for $121, but trust us when we say their suits are worth the money. And will make your Santa’s little helper look extra hot.
Cindy’s Swimwear, 2965 Carlsbad Blvd, (760) 434-7554.
[Editors’ Note: For the full Carlsbadistan 12 Days of Christmas Gift list click here.]
by The Editors on December 9, 2007
On December 15, 2007 join Koercemedia, Innes, Electra, Sector 9, Sun Diego and more as Hensley’s Flying Elephant Pub and Grill hosts The Saving Christmas Festival, a benefit event for World Vision & Toys For Tots.
The event runs from 11 AM to 11 PM and will feature a “huge art show, live mural painting, concerts, live screenprinting and the biggest raffle ever,” according to a flier for the event. Bands include The Mystik Journeymen, Souljibe, Tommy Peacock, and, if we’re not totally confused Jenson and the Small Pox Mountain Boys. If you’re interested in helping kids, checking out some art in progress, and drinking beer, then we would suggest that you Click here to buy tickets.
[Link: Koercemedia via Carlsbadcrawl]
by The Editors on December 8, 2007
Every Carlsbadistanian needs a least one good skateboard around the house. They are perfect for checking the surf, rolling to 7-Eleven for milk, or worst case, shoving under a heavy piece of furniture to make the move smooth and protect the floor.
We found the perfect board at Witt’s Carlsbad Pipeline. It’s a Sector 9 Bamboo Series “Maccas” ($160). The board has no nose or tail kick so older skaters won’t be tempted into doing potentially injurious tricks from back in the day. The bottom graphic is of the Mentawai surf break Macaroni’s. And the coolest part? The board is made from 100% bamboo: one of the best renewable resources on the planet. Bamboo is strong, light, and it looks great, too. As Sector 9 says, “Save a tree. Ride a weed.”
Witt’s Carlsbad Pipeline, 2975 Carlsbad Blvd, (760) 729-4423.
by The Editors on December 7, 2007
[This item has been updated.] Slowly the story is becoming clearer: according to am article in the North County Times, the man who was stabbed last night (December 6, 2007) in Barrio Carlsbad was trying to find a house that had something for sale on ebay.com.
The incident occurred about 8:18 p.m. after the victim, who was described as a white Oceanside man is his early 30s, confronted a small group of Latino men he accused of throwing rocks at his car as he passed. After a short conversation with the suspects on the corner of Jefferson Street and Palm Avenue, he called police to report the vandalism. . . . While police were en route, another group of about four Latino men approached. One punched the man in the face then stabbed him multiple times with a four-inch blade before fleeing, (Lt. Kelly) Cain said.
The man is “expected to survive,” and police believe it was “gang related.”
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on December 7, 2007
The cool thing about wooden toys is their mass appeal. They look almost as good sitting on a shelf as on the floor being slobbered on by kids. The Automoblox are one of those toys that are great for kids, but even better for grown-up boys. Available in six models, the Automoblox are made with German beech wood and brightly-colored injection-molded polymer model cars. They’re a sleek, modern little gift and if a kid (or Dad) gets more than one he can interchange parts of each car to custom-design his own model. Pick yours up today for $33.95 at Maukilo European Toy Store.
Maukilo European Toy Store, 2835 Roosevelt St, (760) 730-3633.
[Editors’ Note: For the full Carlsbadistan 12 Days of Christmas Gift list click here.]
by The Editors on December 7, 2007
In a proposal that will be presented to the Carlsbad City Council, Legoland is asking permission to allow up to 275 guests to camp inside the park in 80 to 85 tents, as well as trying to limit the City Council’s power to approve future ride development. The Carlsbad Planning Commission has no problem with it, according to the North County Times.
Park general manager John Jakobsen said the nightly campout sessions would mostly take place during the summer and would only be open to amusement park visitors.
We agree with Commissioner Bill Dominguez when he says that Legoland’s new owner Merlin Entertainments Group — is “really untested at this time.” So now may not be the best time to give the Merlin unchecked freedom in developing the park.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on December 7, 2007
The Carlsbad Pita Pit opened last Friday, however, it took us a couple days to find it thanks to it being hidden in that vortex known as Village Faire mall (it faces the tracks between Linda’s Gift and the Skinsational Spa). But we’re glad we found it. We haven’t had a good, quik falafel in Carlsbadistan since The Greek Corner Cafe pulled up and handed their space over to Las Olas.
Although technically a chain restaurant, there is a lot to like about The Pit. Firstly, it has great pitas (stuffed Lebanese style) that are custom built to customer spec each time. It stays open late: until at least midnight every night, Thursday until 2 AM, and Friday and Saturday until 3 AM and it even serves breakfast starting at 8 AM every morning. Most importantly, there is finally an alternative to Denny’s or Alejandros for after-the-bars-shut grinds. It’s been far too long.
The Pita Pit, 300 Carlsbad Village Dr. #120, 760/720-7482.
by The Editors on December 6, 2007
When we were kids, one of the spoiled wunderkinders down the street got gift certificates from McDonalds in their stocking each Christmas. Though we now understand that’s like slowly giving someone a heart attack, as a ten year olds these annual gift certificates were enough to toss us into a envious funk.
Food is a still a quick way to our hearts, but this year we’d prefer a tasty sandwich from Prontos’ Gourmet Market. Prontos serves up delicious deli-style sandwiches, homemade soups, pastas, salads, and even desserts Monday through Friday. Plus, the deli case is always stocked full of fresh dinners to go for those nights you want to eat at home but just don’t feel like cooking.
Prontos’ Gourmet Market, 2812 Roosevelt Street, (760) 434-2644.
by The Editors on December 5, 2007
The reported swell rolled in last night and had everyone amped for this morning. Unfortunately, the messed up west northwest ground swell put on a great show for wave watchers, but not much good surf for the crew in the water.
The largest crowd was a Tamarack where the rights were charging through every 30 minutes or so. Warm waters was completely junked up, but outside Taramar was breaking with some bomber crumbles coming through. We’re going to wait and see if it cleans up a little later in the day, but we’re not expecting anything.
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