by The Editors on July 28, 2009
Two weeks ago we mentioned that a new California French restaurant was opening in the new oddly Tudor building that snaked behind Beach City Smoothies on the corner of Roosevelt and Carlsbad Village Drive in the Village of Carlsbadistan. In that post the restaurant was called Per Se. But that was then. The wine bar (which is currently open) and the restaurant (which is reportedly opening soon) is now called Paon, according to restaurant’s website.
Whatever they call it, we’re still looking forward to checking it out when it opens early in August.
[Link: Paon]
by The Editors on July 14, 2009
Per Se, the new California French restaurant and wine bar located in the in the newly built yet oddly Tudor building that snakes behind Beach City Smoothies from Roosevelt to Carlsbad Village Drive, is set to open in early August according to the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
Featuring private dining, patio dining, wine pairing dinners and wine tasting events, the restaurant offers California cuisine with French influences. Locally grown organic produce, prime meats, game and fresh seafood will delight patrons.
We’re looking forward to the grand opening and trying out what promises to be amazing addition to Carlsbadistan’s high-end dining options. Click the link for more info.
[Link: Per Se Carlsbad]
by The Editors on June 13, 2009
According to a story on the San Diego News Network Sami Ladecki will have a grand re-opening for the the Carlsbad Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza on June 24, 2009 with an “invite-only” benefit for the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Partners in Education Foundation. The restaurant was gutted by a gas explosion on July 29, 2008 which caused more than $1 million in damages.
Sammy’s will then open to the public on June 25, 2009. We’re glad to have Sammy’s back. Seems we still have a gift certificate that we thought we’d have to leave Carlsbadistan to redeem.
[Link: San Diego News Network]
by The Editors on June 1, 2009
The one thing we learned yesterday at the annual Flavors of The Village restaurant tour is that one hour is not enough time to walk (or shuttle) to 23 different Carlsbadistan eateries. And we knew that. We saw the map, we planned ahead, but sometimes Sunday afternoons can sneak up on us.
By the time we’d made it to the corner of State and Grand to purchase our tickets from Christy Johnson it was a little after 5 PM. That should have meant sprint mode. Sadly, we didn’t know how late it was until we tried to get in the door at The Carlsbad Chocolate Bar at about 10 minutes to 6 PM. It was already locked down. And we were bummed.
Not to say that our hour on the streets of The Village was wasted. With what Johnson said were about 200 people ahead of us we found restaurants loaded with lots of good food wherever we went (even if it was occasionally difficult to find).
Follow the jump for the rest of the story and more photos. . .
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by The Editors on May 27, 2009
We’ll all be able to taste the flavors of The Village this Sunday, May 31, 2009 from 3-6 PM as 20 of Carlsbadistan restaurants serve of samples of their cuisine during The Carlsbad Village Associations Flavors of the Village Restaurant Tour.
“Come sample our broad array of international foods in the Village” invites Robin Young, Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association (CVA), “The Flavors of the Village in Carlsbad offers Irish, French, Mexican, Italian, Vegetarian and, of course, American cuisines – literally something for everyone”. . . Participating restaurants include: Beach City Smoothies, Caldo Pomodoro, Carlsbad Chocolate Bar, Dini’s Bistro, El Puerto, Fish House Vera Cruz, Gregorio’s, Hennessey’s, Knockout Burgers, Knockout Pizza, Las Olas, Le Passage, Naked Café, Ocean House, O’Sullivan’s, Pizza Port, Pollos Maria, Senor Grubby’s, Submarina and The Wine Spot.
Strangely, many of our favorite restaurants aren’t participating, but we’re going to use this as a chance to get off our well-worn path and try something new.
[Link: Friends of the Village]
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by The Editors on April 20, 2009
The owners of the Carlsbad-based restaurant chain Pizza Port have reportedly purchased a building at 1956 Bacon St. in San Diego for $1.6 million, according to a story on Costar.com.
The buyers will occupy the building, which was constructed in 1989 in the Point Loma submarket. It was vacant at the time of purchase. Pizza Port has other locations in Solana Beach, San Celemente and Carlsbad.
Looks like the world is getting another Pizza Port. There can never be too many of those.
[Link: Costar.com]
by The Editors on April 8, 2009
Say hello to another chain restaurant in Carlsbad as the Carlsbadistan City Countil has given a unanimous thumbs up for a BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse to be built across the street from the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, according to a story in the North County Times.
Before voting to grant the Carlsbad project a conditional use permit, Councilman Mark Packard said Tuesday that he could “heartily endorse” the proposal because he had heard great things about BJ’s food from his son-in-law, who has visited the company’s Temecula restaurant.
That’s the kind of research we’ve come to expect from our elected leaders.
[Link: North County Times]
by The Editors on April 5, 2009
Carlsbad Village will hold its Annual Strawberry Festival “Everything Strawberry” at the Farmers’ Market on Wednesday, April 15 and Saturday, April 18, 1-5 pm.
The markets are held weekly at 2930 Roosevelt Street in the Public Parking Lot between Carlsbad Village Drive and Grand Avenue . The Strawberry Festival celebration will feature live strawberry cooking demonstrations by Captain Cooks Culinary Academy , as well as our traditional Scavenger Hunt, hot live music and wholesome family fun!
Get the freshest local strawberries at the peak of their season and check out other special strawberry delights! Try the famous homemade Strawberry Shortcake with whipped cream, Strawberry Smoothies, Chocolate-covered Strawberries, Strawberry Flan, Strawberry Jam, Strawberry Cheesecake, Strawberry Fudge and Strawberry Cake. Make sure you get your fresh local strawberries and, of course, enjoy an abundance of other fresh produce, flowers and many fabulous foods and crafts.
Call 760-434-2553 or 760-687-6453 for more information.
by The Editors on March 24, 2009
The salmonella poisoning scandal has finally swum upstream to Carlsbadistan, according to a story on MarketWatch.com.
Jay Robb Enterprises Inc. of Carlsbad, Calif., is recalling all of its peanut butter-flavored JayBars due to potential contamination with salmonella. . . The recalled peanut butter JayBars were sold nationwide in retail stores and through online and phone orders. . . Consumers with questions can contact Jay Robb at 877-529-7622.
Luckily, we’ve never heard of JayBars, let alone eaten them.
[Link: MarketWatch]
by The Editors on March 17, 2009
North County Times writer Paul Sisson turned in a great story today (photos by Bill Wechter) about St. Patrick’s day with Tip-Top Meats‘ owner Big John Haedrich.
Ironically, Haedrich —- the owner of Tip Top Meats and a hospitality icon in Carlsbad —– is German, not Irish. His nickname reflects his 6-foot-plus frame and his thick hands, which he used to butcher his first hog at age 12. . . .A fourth-generation butcher, he said he long ago learned the secret to cooking a great St. Patty’s Day plate: . . . “Use choice meat, put it in a good mild cure and sell it for a medium price,” Haedrich said, whose butcher shop and restaurant sits near the corner of Palomar Airport and Paseo del Norte, just east of Interstate 5.
Whatever it is Big John is doing, we like it. And so will you.
[Link: North County Times]
Two weeks ago we mentioned that a new California French restaurant was opening in the new oddly Tudor building that snaked behind Beach City Smoothies on the corner of Roosevelt and Carlsbad Village Drive in the Village of Carlsbadistan. In that post the restaurant was called Per Se. But that was then. The wine bar (which is currently open) and the restaurant (which is reportedly opening soon) is now called Paon, according to restaurant’s website.
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