11th Annual Best of San Clemente People’s Choice Ole Awards
BEST SPORTS BAR GOLDEN OLE
OC TAVERN 2369 S. El Camino Real, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com
Sports are omnidirectional at OC Tavern. Many people go to watch horse races from Del Mar or catch a major sporting event on one of many TVs. The size of the restaurant can accommodate large parties, making it a good place to host an event. Live music also takes place on weekends, and a list of upcoming performers is available on their website. S I LV E R O L E
OLE’S TAVERN 127 S. El Camino Real, 949.498.9400, www.olestavern.com
At the tip of “the triangle” in downtown San Clemente is Ole’s Tavern, a nook of local history and libations near local attractions. NOMINEES: Avila’s El Ranchito • BeachFire Restaurant • Big Helyn’s Saloon • Cassano’s • Duke’s San Clemente • Goody’s Tavern • H.H. Cotton’s American Bar & Grill • Hapa J’s • Humphry’s Sandwich Shop • Iva Lee’s Restaurant and Lounge • Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill • Left Coast Brewing Company • Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant • Mulligan’s Sports Bar and Grill • Nomads Canteen • Outrigger • Pizza Port • Poche Burger & Kitchen • Red Fox Lounge 2015 WINNERS: New Category
BEST BAR GOLDEN OLE
THE CELLAR
Best Sports Bar OC Tavern
into the world of wine and beer. The bar also offers a selection of food and live music. Check their website to see who is playing next. The Cellar also touts an artisanal cheese shop with membership opportunities. S I LV E R O L E
RED FOX LOUNGE 220 S. El Camino Real, 949.492.3403
156 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com
The RFL is a quaint location tucked into the side of El Camino Real in downtown San Clemente with its own outside patio.
As soon as 5 p.m. hits, The Cellar is bustling with people, 21 and over, looking to delve
NOMINEES: Antoine’s Cafe • Artifex Brewing Company • Barnoa Wine Bar • BeachFire Restaurant • Bella Collina San
Clemente • Big Helyn’s Saloon • Brick Pizzeria • Cassano’s • Duke’s San Clemente • Elks Lodge • Goody’s Tavern • H.H. Cotton’s American Bar & Grill • Hapa J’s • Iva Lee’s Restaurant and Lounge • Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill • La Colombiana Restaurant • La Siesta Mexican Restaurant • Left Coast Brewing Company • Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant • Mulligan’s Sports Bar and Grill • Nick’s San Clemente • Nomads Canteen • OC Tavern • Ole’s Tavern • Outrigger • Pierside Kitchen + Bar • Pizza Port • Poche Burger & Kitchen • San Clemente Wine Company • South of Nick’s Mexican Kitchen + Bar • Sundried Tomato American Bistro • Taka-O Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar • The Shwack Cantina • Vine Restaurant & Bar 2015 WINNERS: Gold: Red Fox Lounge; Silver: The Cellar
BEST BARTENDER GOLDEN OLE
JAYLENE WEAVER AT THE CELLAR 156 Avenida Del Mar, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com
Best Bar
The Cellar Jaylene Weaver
Eclectic food and drink options make The Cellar a San Clemente destination, whether it be for dinner or drinks. With so many options, it’s good bartender Jaylene Weaver nows how to find the e act right beer or wine for each guest’s palate. Weaver’s skill and knowledge behind the bar is matched only by her friendly service. S I LV E R O L E
GABE WHORELY AT THE VINE 211 N. El Camino Real, 949.361.2079, www.vinesanclemente.com 20
Being a native to San Clemente, Gabe Whorely puts a unique and refreshing spin on bartending while simultaneously staying true to The Vine’s sophisticated ambiance. NOMINEES: Adam at The Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar • Amanda at OC Tavern • Andy at La Siesta Mexican Restaurant • Angel at Big Helyn’s Saloon • Paril at Ole’s Tavern • Ashley at Ole’s Tavern • Billy at The Cellar • Booke at Vine Restaurant & Bar • Brian at H.H. Cotton’s American Bar & Grill • Carlos at The Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar • Carly at Cassano’s • Casey at Pizza Port • Chris at Red Fox Lounge • Christian at The Shwack Cantina • Christie at Cassano’s • Christie at Nomads Canteen • Christy at Pizza Port • Cookie at Mulligans Sports Bar and Red Fox Lounge • Dan at Iva Lee’s Restaurant and Lounge • Dani at Nomads Canteen • Danny at Hapa J’s • Deanne at Poche Burger & Kitchen • Elisha at Ole’s Tavern • Eric at H.H. Cotton’s American Bar & Grill • Eric at Iva Lee’s Restaurant and Lounge • Frankie at Poche Burger & Kitchen • Lindsey at Fratello’s Italian Restaurant • Geoff at Molly Bloom’s Irish Bar & Restaurant and Mulligans Sports Bar • Gloria at Elks Lodge • Holly at Carbonara Trattoria Italiana • Whitney at Inka Mama’s Peruvian Restaurant • Janae at Pizza Port • Jason at Bay Leaf Mediterranean Cuisine • Jayce at Pizza Port • Jeff at Outrigger • Jessy at Avila’s El Ranchito • Joe at Left Coast Breweing Company • Joe at The Fisherman’s Restaurant and Bar • John at South of Nick’s Mexican Kitchen + Bar • Josette at Humprhy’s Sandwich Shop • Juan at Avilas El Ranchito • Jumbo at Outrigger • Katie at OC Tavern • Kayla at Ole’s Tavern • Keith at Nick’s San Clemente • Kevin at Barnoa Wine Bar • Kurt at Iva Lee’s Restaurant and Lounge • Kyle at Brick Pizzeria • Kyle at Goody’s Tavern • Lindsey at Fratello’s Italian Restaurant • Lisa at Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill • Lisa at Duke’s San Clemente • Lori at Goody’s Tavern • Matt at BeachFire Restaurant • Max at The Cellar • Megan at Big Helyn’s Saloon • Melanie at Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill • Mike at Sundried Tomato American Bistro • Monica at OC Tavern • Nate at Pierside Kitchen + Bar • Nick at Hapa J’s • Noel at H.H. Cotton’s American Bar & Grill • Rachel at Ole’s Tavern • Reo at Holiday Inn San Clemente • Rion at Vine Restaurant & Bar • Sally at Red Fox Lounge • Sarah at Ole’s Tavern • Steve at H.H. Cotton’s American Bar & Grill • Shane at Rocco’s Restaurant • Shannon at Pizza Port • Shannon at Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill • Shawn at The Cellar • Stacy at Knuckleheads Sports Bar & Grill • Steven at H.H. Cotton’s American Bar & Grill • Tank at Ole’s Tavern • Teresa at Red Fox Lounge • Tiffany at Cassano’s • Toby at MRK Public • Yvonna at The Cellar • Yvonne at Ole’s Tavern and The Shwack Cantina 2015 WINNER: Gold: Jaylene Weaver at The Cellar; Silver: Gabe at The Vine
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