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Swamis opens at 150 Grand
143 West Grand Ave Escondido, CA 92025 760-740-0578 www.designmoe.com
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Swami’s Cafe quietly opened in downtown Escondido on September 23rd with little fanfare but lots of buzz. With locations in Encinitas, La Mesa and Oceanside, the restaurant is a North County favorite and a welcome addition to a downtown that is showing signs of an enlivening nightlife. Swami’s is located in the historic building that formerly housed 150 Grand. Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, Swami’s is a great dining choice for people with special dietary requirements, serving gluten free, many vegetarian, other health-conscious options. Manager John Ventimiglia said they have been known for their smoothies and signature dishes like their Ahi Salad and Lobster Benedict, adding that they use mock bacon and mock turkey. He also said that bartender Brian makes a mean Moscow Mule and is also famous for his Asian Pear Martini.
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Ventimiglia says Swami’s philosophy is that they are “community-based and healthy,” adding that they source nearly all of their food from local producers, not only for health and environmental reasons, but because it supports the community…the schools and the future of our kids. He also added that the majority of their employees live in Escondido. He hopes to work with other restaurant owners, striving together to create a shared vision for downtown. “Grand Avenue is a beautiful, wonderful place with so much potential. I would love to see it become the next Restaurant Row, but we have to do it as a community.” He added that the City of Escondido has been quite accommodating during the process of opening the restaurant. Swami’s Café Happy hour 4-8 daily. Thursdays Karaoke 9-closing Friday & Saturday 8:30-closing Sunday Nights Piano and Jazz beginning mid-November
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