GETTING OUT
SC Times Restaurant Spotlight
By Danielle Juncal
Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen
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31111 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, 949.240.8100
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BEST KNOWN FOR: Casual Italian cuisine MOST POPULAR ITEM: “The Godfather” Pizza Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen, the newest addition to the Marbella Plaza in San Juan Capistrano, offers authentic Italian eats and a comfortable atmosphere. A bright crimson red gives the restaurant’s interior pizzazz, and the wafting scents of freshly baked bread and pizza entice the senses. A spacious seating area accommodates the late night rush. “Mr. B’s provides a friendly, neighborhood restaurant experience,” said owner Richard Barcamonte. “It’s like a home away from home, except someone else is doing the cooking.” “The Godfather” Pizza, their most popular item, includes sausage, pepperoni, bell pepper, black olives, onions, capicola, and spicy red sauce. A variety of salads, pasta, pizzas and more crowd the menu and provide endless possibilities to quell one’s hunger. The Tour of Italy meal special involves many Mr. B’s Italian flavors; it includes salad, spaghetti, lasagna, ravioli, with optional additional items such as baked mozzarella. Also, eight widescreen televisions are placed throughout the restaurant, providing endless sports entertainment throughout the dining experience. “Once you come to Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen, you’ll want to come again because the food is great and the prices are right.” said Barcamonte.
Mr. B’s Pizza Kitchen. Photo by Heidi Mefferd
PRICE RANGE: $3.45 - $25 RESERVATIONS: Available
PAYMENT: Cash/Major Credit Cards HOURS: Tuesday–Sunday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
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sunday14 forecast: sunny • high: 67° low: 47°
SAN CLEMENTE FARMERS MARKET
9 a.m.–1 p.m. Bundles of flowers, fresh produce and much more every Sunday on Avenida Del Mar. Rain or shine.
SIGHTSEEING CATAMARAN TOUR
12 p.m.–3 p.m. Dana Wharf takes you out to sea to observe the coastline of Laguna Beach. Tour includes lunch and whale & dolphin watching. Tickets $49. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
TARYN DONATH
7 p.m.–11 p.m. Blues piano at The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
CHRIS CRAM
9 p.m. Human jukebox at BeachFire. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
JahRootSalem at the Galaxy
With humble beginnings in San Clemente, reggae band JahRootSalem have come a long way. Since releasing the album “Critical Times” last October, the band is now set to open for Bob Marley’s former band “The Wailers,” Sunday March 14 at the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana. “This is an incredible opportunity for us,” band member Adam Gerhard said. “We never thought in a million years that we’d be playing in a show with Bob Marley’s band. We used to joke around and say we would some day but we never thought it would actually happen. It’s something you tell your kids about!” The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and are still available. 3503 Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, 714.957.0600, www.galaxytheatre.com
Editor’s Pick
monday15 forecast: partly cloudy • high: 68° low: 48°
CHRIS CRAM
KELLY RAE & MICK TARAS
tuesday16
6 p.m.–9 p.m. Acoustic pop music at Salt Creek Grille. 32802 Pacific Coast Hwy., Dana Point, 949.661.7799, www.saltcreekgrille.com.
forecast: sunny • high: 69° low: 47°
HAVE A TACO, HELP BUILD A HOUSE
6 p.m.–8 p.m. Fundraiser at Olamendi’s Restaurant to help build houses for the needy in Baja California. San Clemente Presbyterian Church, working with Baja Christian Ministries, provides volunteer labor for this ministry. A portion of the proceeds from each meal will help buy materials. 34664 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach. Call Dean Monahan, 949.415.7157 for info. 10 a.m. Dana Wharf offers discounts on whale watching, fishing, etc, every Tuesday. Reservations recommended. 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, 949.496.5794, www.danawharf.com.
BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES: WWII EXHIBIT 12 p.m. Casa Romantica presents “Memories of WWII – Personal Memorabilia Part I” featuring collector Joe Trumpio providing background on artifacts in the WWII exhibit. Suggested donation $5. 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente, 949.498.2139, wwwcasaromantica.org.
CHERYL SILVERSTEIN
6 p.m.–9 p.m. Jazz music at Agostino’s Ristorante Italiano. 34700 Coast Hwy. Ste. 100, Capistrano Beach, 949.661.8266.
BRAD JOHNSON & KILLIN TIME
7 p.m. Live music and country dance lessons at OC Tavern. Tickets $5 before 9 p.m. 2369 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente, 949.542.8877, www.octavern.com.
wednesday17
St. Patrick’s Day
forecast: sunny • high: 66° low: 47°
ST. PADDY’S CELEBRATION
5 p.m. Corned beef and cabbage, green beer and fun at Irons in the Fire. 150 E. Avenida Magdalena, San Clemente, 949.542.3900, www.beachfire.com.
ST. PADDY’S WITH THE BLOKES
SMOKEY KARAOKE
THIRD WHEELS
10 a.m. Screening of “Alice in Wonderland 2D” for parents of infants at the Krikorian, tickets $7.50. 641 Camino de los Mares, San Clemente, 949.661.7469, www.kptmovies.com. Page 16 • San Clemente Times • March 11–17, 2010
JARED PALAZZOLO
9 p.m. Vocalist and guitarist from the band Knockout at BeachFire. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
The first three people to email us with SC Times Free Concert Tix in the subject line will receive a pair of free concert tickets from The Coach House to see Moonalice on March 18, a band that blends elements of roots, blues, psychedelia, and folk. Current members include G.E. Smith (SNL band leader), Barry Sless (David Nelson & Friends, Phil Lesh & Friends), Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna), Ann McNamee, Roger McNamee, Jimmy Sanchez, and Jack Casady (Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Hot Tuna). Please include your name and phone number in the e-mail. E-mail: tickets@sanclementetimes.com.
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UPCOMING: MARCH 18
7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Eclectic rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
MOMMY MOVIE MONDAY
7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Rock at Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado, Dana Point, 949.661.6003, www.renaissance-danapoint.com.
HALF-PRICED OCEAN TRIPS
9 p.m. An authentic Irish celebration at Molly Blooms Irish Bar & Restaurant with live music. 2391 S. El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672, 949.218.0120, www.mollybloomspub.com.
8 p.m. Sing fearlessly behind a cloud of theatrical smoke at BeachFire and enjoy Mojito Monday. No cover. 204 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.366.3232, www.beachfire.com.
DAN LEFLER
7 p.m.–11 p.m. Live entertainment The Cellar. 156 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, 949.492.3663, www.thecellarsite.com.
FIESTA GRANDE & ST. PADDY’S PARTY
6 p.m. The Fiesta Association presents the annual event at Swallow’s Inn with entertainment featuring the Best Dressed Old Man & Woman, Best Belt Buckle and more. $5 entry fee. 31786 Camino Capistrano, 949.493.1976, www.swallowsparade.org.
ARTIST BY THE SEA
7 p.m. Quiksilver’s Bob McKnight and filmmaker Greg MacGillivray visit The Ocean Institute to talk about the surf industry, surf culture, show film clips and more. General admission $12. 24200 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, 949.496.2274, www.ocean-institute.org. UPCOMING: MARCH 20
52ND ANNUAL SWALLOW’S DAY PARADE & MERCADO
8 p.m.–5 p.m. Downtown San Juan transforms for the biggest event of the year put on by the Fiesta Association. The “Fiesta de las Golondrinas” features the largest non-motorized parade in the nation and a huge Mercado with food, drinks, live music and much more. 949.493.1976, www.swallowsparade.org.
*For our full calendar, visit the “Event Calendar” at www.sanclementetimes.com. Have an event? Send your listing to events@sanclementetimes.com www.sanclementetimes.com