The January/February 2024 issue of the Osider Magazine

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

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The San Diego Clippers' Tosan Evbuomwan slam dunks during their opening night game at Frontwave Arena.

Oceanside's new arena is now home to both the San Diego Clippers and the San Diego Sockers.

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CONTENTS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2025 VOLUME 12 / ISSUE 1

D E P A R T M E N T S 2 COASTAL EXPOSURES Featuring our best images of Oceanside on tap Photography by Kevin Mijares 6 SET IN STONE Start 2025 with our annual Photo Issue 10 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Robert Parker 12 GREEN O • M arine Debris Reduction Ordinance Plastic Bag Ban Now in Effect!

14 ARTS & CULTURE • Oceanside's Upcoming Events 18 VISIT O • Taste Your Way Through the New Swell Plates Series 24 HIDDEN GEMS • Kyoto Japanese Market 26 COMMUNITY • Carla & Linda's Local Tours 50 HOMEGROWN • Jim Adcock 52 LOCAL RETAILER • Uncle Anthony's Local Market 54 LOCAL BUSINESS • Tasty Wax

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56 COASTAL • Merenda 58 INLAND • Tony Pepperoni 60 COASTAL • 101 Café 62 RESTAURANT AND BAR GUIDE The Osider guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 70 POSTCARDS FROM YESTERDAY Buccaneer Motel

F E A T U R E S 28 HISTORICAL OCEANSIDE: THE GOETZ HOUSE Read the history of the 137 year old home on North Tremont Street

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32 PHOTO ISSUE A collection of stunning photos from 2024, shot by Oceanside's talented local photographers

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A word from the publisher

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and we here at The Osider couldn’t agree more. So, what better way to start the New Year than reflecting on 2024 through the lenses of our local photographers with a photo issue.

That’s right, 100 percent pure eye candy shot solely right here in Oceanside by the best local lenses in town. Sure, we can all make outlandish resolutions of personal improvement and for those of you who have, I hope you stick to them and make them a reality.

But, how about something a little more enjoyable, like perusing the highlights of 2024 through pictures?

That way, you can direct the narrative and etch them into your memories the way you want them to be remembered. That’s what looking at art is all about, right?

Sure, the world is a crazy place, but life here in the O is pretty dang amazing if you ask me. Our city continues to thrive and our culture is safely intact thanks to our very engaged community. Resolutions are great and all, but pictures stand the test of time and remind us of all the good things we have experienced up to this point in life.

Making this magazine is a passion for this reason alone.

Capturing each moment along the

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Oceanside's Finest ROBERT PARKER WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTO: ZACH CORDNER

On a beautiful Saturday in December, the sounds of the piano being played by Robert Parker melodically awakened the Civic Center Plaza and halted the attention of all passing by, proving that music unites and belongs in public places.

As Oceanside’s Finest, Robert Parker brings art alive and incorporates the joy of music in Oceanside.

Since his arrival in 2013, Parker has made an indelible mark on the arts scene in Oceanside.

With an unprecedented career, Parker advocates for all things art—art all the time, art everywhere!

Why? Because he believes that art is the only way to heal. When words fail, language is a barrier and walls are up. Art is healing, and it speaks to the soul through the universal language of music.

His goal for Oceanside is, “extraordinary art in ordinary places.” Proving he’s Oceanside’s Finest, Parker is a board member of the Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation (OCAF), which incorporates Art Walls O’side, OCAF Spring Fest, Art of Music, Write On, Oceanside, and Oceanside Music Festival (OMFest). Parker is also a proud member of the City of Oceanside Arts Commission.

Robert Parker was born in Des Moines, Iowa, one of five children. He credits his parents with his love of music by providing access to instruments at a young age for all five children.

“My first instrument was the violin, piano, double bass, flute, and the tuba,” he explained.

He received his Bachelor’s in Music Education from Drake University to become a band director, but he never made it to the classroom.

“My life has been this really absurd collection of opportunities and also a life of magic,” he described. He left Des Moines for the Ozarks, then to Minneapolis, and finally arrived in California in the early 1980s. His musical resume includes the Ozark Opry, North County Entertainment Music Awards “Best Jazz” Category (1984 PURL Band), and he has been inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as well as the Iowa/ Midwest Music Heritage Hall of Fame.

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Outside of music, Parker spent years working in Los Angeles in telecommunications, making six figures but not fulfilling his musical dreams.

When he retired and arrived in Oceanside in 2013, he immediately went back to doing what makes his soul happy and connected with the local arts scene to lend a professional and helping hand.

Pushing for art corners, flash art, flash music, and art in public places; basically, creating community through the arts because Robert emphasized, “It might be the only thing that saves us. There’s a subcarrier in all art that gets embedded in all your creations, and you end up moving people in a way that you didn’t expect.”

For the future, the Oceanside Art Piano Project is on Parker’s 2025 agenda. “My big push is to get as many beautiful points of possibility out in our community. And some may be damaged or vandalized, but that is no excuse for not trying to inspire. Somebody who hasn’t touched a piano since childhood might find their inner child for a moment. To scrape away some cynicism that can build up like plaque. I hope to have at least eight pianos around town by June 2025, with a dozen in my view as a goal for 2025. I will only get there with help from the community,” Parker said as his heartfelt plea.

For those that would like to adopt, sponsor, or dedicate an instrument: it is understood the instruments will suffer environmental damage, but they will have a new life for as long as they function, inspiring and lifting spirits on any ordinary day.

If Robert Parker needed an album title for his work in Oceanside, it would be, “The Joy Of Music,” because his joy is contagious. If ever in need of some soulful piano music, Parker plays at Felix’s BBQ with Soul (almost) every Sunday from 10am- 2:30pm.

Thank you Robert Parker for realizing your life purpose and utilizing your potential to make Oceanside Arts the object of your life's work. You are truly Oceanside’s Finest.

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THE OSIDER JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance – Plastic Bag Ban Now in Effect!

The Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance specifically addresses the use of polystyrene foam and single-use plastic bags. All retail establishments and food service providers in Oceanside are required to find sustainable alternatives to these products.

The use of disposable food serviceware items and single-use carryout bags have negative environmental impacts including greenhouse gas emissions, generation of litter and pollution, water consumption, solid waste generation, and impacts on wildlife.

On July 1, 2024, the distribution of polystyrene foam was prohibited. Some alternatives to polystyrene foam materials are: • Reusable Serviceware (ceramic, glass, plastic, aluminum, etc.)

• Plastic (rigid, non-foam) • Aluminum • Paper Effective January 1, 2025, the distribution of single-use carryout bags is prohibited. Businesses may provide a reusable or recyclable bag to customers for at least ten cents and educational posting is required for at least one year.

For more information on Marine Debris Reduction Ordinance, visit greenoceanside.org.

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Properly Dispose of your Organic Waste Properly sorting organic waste reduces landfill waste, lowers greenhouse gas emissions, and supports sustainability. By separating food scraps and food-soiled paper, you help create a valuable resource for your garden. As of January 2024, residents can place these materials in their green waste carts!

Large Item & E-Waste Collection Up to five items beyond use or repair can be collected five times a year. Schedule a pick-up by calling Waste Management at (760) 439-2824 at least 24 hours in advance of your collection day.

Annual Cart Exchange Carts may be exchanged annually at no charge for any reason including being damaged or inoperable. If you would like to request a cart exchange, contact Waste Management at (760) 439-2824.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Oceanside residents can drop off their HHW twice a month by appointment only at Waste Management’s HHW facility located at 2880 Industry Street. Schedule an appointment by calling the customer service line at (760) 439-2824. Proof of residency is required. Seniors or disabled persons only can make a reservation for a free curbside collection of HHW.

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Arts & Culture THE OSIDER JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

Upcoming creative and cultural events happening in Downtown Oceanside Oceanside Museum of Art January 5 First Free Sunday Every month, Oceanside Museum of Art welcomes friends and neighbors to explore our exhibitions on Free First Sundays from 11am to 5pm. Bring the whole family and wind down your weekend with artwork that inspires, at no charge!

Visit oma-online.org to learn more.

Star Theatre January and February Candlelight Concerts Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to this aweinspiring location at the historic Star Theatre!

January 9, January 11, February 1, and February 7.

Link for Tickets: feverup.com/en/san-diego/ search?q=star%20theatre February 14-23 Thorton Wilder’s Our Town Experience Our Town as Thorton Wilder intended!

LIVE on stage at the Star, enjoy this Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama and Tony Award winner for Best Revival! Shows run two weekends: February 14 - 23!

Link for Tickets: startheatreco.com/our-town-tickets Sunshine Brooks January 11 Amazing Incredible Tales Improv Show Amazing Incredible Tales is a fully-improvised show where the audience helps create a superhero comic live on the spot.

January 18 Six String Societ y Presents The Django Reinhardt Birthday Show featuring Pinot Noir & the Garner Trio The Live at the Brooks Concert Series launches with an unforgettable evening of gypsy jazz!

Link for Tickets: oceansidetheatre.org/tickets/ Oceanside Public Library February 1 Author Visit with Naibe Reynoso Meet children’s author Naibe Reynoso, the founder of Con Todo Press. The first 50 families will receive a copy of her book “How to Fold a Taco.”

The Oceanside California Cultural District is one of fourteen statedesignated districts appointed by the California Arts Council and is brimming with arts & culture programs, venues, public art, and murals. Follow us on Instagram! @oceansideculturaldistrict

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Arts & Culture events happen throughout the city brought to you by the City of Oceanside Arts Commission (D1) District 1, (D2) District 2, (D3) District 3, (D4) District 4

HAPPENINGS

• Free Dance & Hip Hop Step Aerobics by Mindful Movement (every other Tues & Thurs) The Hill Street Country Club (D1) • Twisted Stitches Yarn Club (every other Tuesday) Civic Center Library (D1) • ACE Ukulele Club (every other Friday) Studio ACE (D2) • New Year's in the Alley (Jan 4) Artist Alley (D1) • Media Circus Movie Series (Jan 6, Feb 3) Civic Center Library (D1) • South O Cruise Night (Jan 8, Feb 12) South O Brewing (D3) • Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings (Jan 11, Feb 7) Star Theatre (D1) • Kids Clubhouse (Jan 12) Buena Vista Audubon (D3) • SOS: The San Onofre Syndrome (Jan 15) California Surf Museum (D1) • Evento con el Autor: Victor Villaseñor (Jan 16) John Landes Community Center Library (D3) • Holo Holo Music Festival (Jan 18) Frontwave Arena (D4) • Django Birthday Show w/ Pinot Noir (Jan 18) Sunshine Brooks (D1) • Candlelight: Featuring Mozart, Bach (Jan 24) Mission San Luis Rey (D4) • Art For Older Adults (Feb 11, Jan 14) El Corazon Senior Center (D4) • Thornton Wilder's Our Town (Feb 14-23) Star Theatre (D1) • Oceanside International Film Festival (Feb 18-22) Sunshine Brooks (D1) • DJ Community Event hosted by Chillish Radio (Feb 22) The Hill Street Country Club (D1)

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ONGOING LIVE MUSIC • Beach House Winery • Black Plague Brewing • Coomber Craft Wines • Enzo’s BBQ Ale House • Hangar76 • The Jazzy Wishbone • Junkyard Sports Bar & Grill • Oceanside Alternative Medicine

• Pour House • Privateer Coal Fire Pizza • Rosewood Kitchen • Sound by the Sea Listening Bar • Sunset Market • The Surf Club Oceanside • Tap That Taproom • Tremont Collective

EXHIBITION SPACES

• Sunshine Brooks Theater Gallery • California Surf Museum • Covet Art Gallery • Goblin Shark Emporium • The Hill Street Country Club • Kruglak Gallery • Mare Amicus Art Gallery • Oceanside Library Exhibition • Oceanside Museum of Art • Studio ACE Gallery • TECHNE Art Center • Twenty20 Gallery @ Pendleton Eye Center

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Community Events Calendar January/February 2025

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

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Sunset Market 5-9pm

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North County Fisherman's Market @ Oceanside Harbor 8am-12pm

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Media Circus Movie Series @ Civic Center Library

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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South O Cruise Night @ South O Brewing

North County Fisherman's Market @ Oceanside Harbor 8am-12pm

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North County Fisherman's Market @ Oceanside Harbor 8am-12pm

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North County Fisherman's Market @ Oceanside Harbor 8am-12pm

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Art For Older Adults @ El Corazon Senior Center

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

SOS: The San Onofre Syndrome @ California Surf Museum

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

Oceanside Young Professionals Happy Hour @ Blade 1936 4-6pm

New Year's in the Alley @ Artist Alley

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Circus on Ice at The Star Theatre 4-9pm

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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings @ Star Theatre 6:15-8:15pm Fully Improvised Superhero Comic @ Brooks Theater 7:30-9pm

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Theresa Caputo Live!

The Experience @ Harrah's

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Gladys Knight @ Harrah's Holo Holo Music Festival @ Frontwave Arena 4-8pm Django Birthday Show w/ Pinot Noir @ Sunshine Brooks 7-10pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

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Surfrider Foundation’s Beach Cleanup @ Tower 8 9am

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Kids Clubhouse @ Buena Vista Audubon

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Anjelah Johnson-Reyes @ Harrah's Farmer's Market 9am-1pm

First Free Sunday @ OMA 11am-5pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

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Candlelight: Featuring Mozart, Bach @ Mission San Luis Rey 9-11pm

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Candlelight Concert: Vivaldi’s Four Season @ Mission San Luis Rey 6:15-8:15pm

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The North County Fisherman's Market is every Sunday at the Harbor from 8am-12pm.

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Surfrider Foundation’s Beach Cleanup @ Tower 8 9am

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North County Fisherman's Market @ Oceanside Harbor 8am-12pm

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Media Circus Movie Series @ Civic Center Library

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

First Free Sunday @ OMA 11am-5pm

North County Fisherman's Market @ Oceanside Harbor 8am-12pm

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North County Fisherman's Market @ Oceanside Harbor 8am-12pm

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North County Fisherman's Market @ Oceanside Harbor 8am-12pm

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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South O Cruise Night @ South O Brewing

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Oceanside International Film Festival @ Sunshine Brooks

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Oceanside International Film Festival @ Sunshine Brooks

Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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Comedy Night @ The Privateer Marketplace 7:30-8:30pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

Art For Older Adults @ El Corazon Senior Center

Air Supply @ Harrah's

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Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings @ Star Theatre 6:15-8pm

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First Friday @ Tremont Collective 5-11pm

Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners @ Harrah's

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Oceanside International Film Festival @ Sunshine Brooks

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Thornton Wilder's Our Town @ Star Theatre 7:30-9pm

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Oceanside International Film Festival @ Sunshine Brooks

Sunset Market 5-9pm

Oceanside Young Professionals Lunch @ Himalayan Bistro 12-2pm

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Farmer's Market 9am-1pm Sunset Market 5-9pm

Ramón Ayala Farewell Tour @ Frontwave Arena 7-10pm David Gray @ Harrah's

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Thornton Wilder's Our Town @ Star Theatre Oceanside International Film Festival @ Sunshine Brooks

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Taste Your Way Through the New Swell Plates Series Culinary travel is more popular than ever, ranking among the top three travel trends for 2025. This year, Oceanside is serving up something truly special to satisfy foodies’ appetites for discovery.

Introducing the Swell Plates Series, a month-long culinary celebration from January 15 to February 13, 2025, that puts Oceanside’s celebrated dining scene in the spotlight. Aligning perfectly with California Restaurant Month, this inaugural event tantalizes taste buds while supporting local restaurants during a quieter time of year.

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Discover Oceanside’s Swell Flavors The Swell Plates Series invites diners to explore the artistry and creativity that has made Oceanside one of San Diego’s most exciting and innovative dining destinations. Fourteen local restaurants have crafted signature dishes inspired by the unique O’side vibe. Think fresh fish from the Harbor’s Fishermen’s Market, produce from South Morro Hills, and artisanal spirits—all coming together in exclusive menu items marked with the “O’side Season of Swellness” logo.

Each ‘swell plate’ tells a story of community, cre ativit y, a nd c o n n e c t i o n . F o r inst a nce, 24 Suns presents a dish inspired by Oceanside Museum of Art’s Transformative Currents exhibit.

Served in an abalone shell bowl, it features rice noodles resembling plastic, a black abalone and smoked vegetable mole symbolizing oil, and a bright green gai lan choux farci with sustainable bycatch sausage. It’s both a culinary and artistic expression of environmental awareness and hope.

Allmine's approach focuses on wellness with a vibrant, hand - pulled burrata salad.

Partnering with Loose Leaf herbalists, this dish features crisp greens from GoGreen Organic Farms, winter vegetables like kohlrabi from Dacquisto Farms, and SeaGreens microgreens topped with a botanical herb dressing and California pistachios. It’s a nutrient-rich nod to Oceanside’s agricultural heritage and the healing powers of our coastal location.

At Wrench & Rodent, the Fisherman’s Special comes from weekly chef-led trips to the Oceanside Fishermen’s Market, one of only two boat-toconsumer markets in San Diego. Chef Davin Waite creates his “living” specials based on the freshest local catch and paired with greens from The Plot Garden to celebrate Oceanside’s year-round growing seasons and amplify his sustainable, zero-waste ethos.

Eat, Explore, Win! To make the experience even more rewarding, diners can track their journey with the Swell Plates Series passport. Those who enjoy three or more dishes can enter to win an Oceanside getaway; while sharing photos of «swell plates» on Instagram and tagging @VisitOceanside could win you gift cards to participating restaurants. Pick up a passport at any participating restaurant or the California Welcome Center Oceanside.

For more details about the Swell Plates Series and to download a mobile-friendly Swell Plates Series guide to restaurants and featured dishes, go to visitoceanside.org/swell-plates-series.

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KYOTO JAPANESE MARKET WORDS: ERIC KLIER PHOTOS:ZACH CORDNER

Kyoto Japanese Market is a Japanese grocery store with an assortment of fresh groceries, snacks, and drinks. They also serve the best plate lunches and sushi Friday through Sunday.

Kyoto has been in our community for over half a century and was recently acquired by Mike and Tomomi “AJ” Aubuchon, both of whom have extensive restaurant and brewery experience.

Their children Zephyr, Zeppelin, Zekiel, and Auria also help out and are usually helping stock, running food, or on the register.

AJ is actually from Kyoto, is bilingual, and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all the products and groceries that you might not be familiar with. Mike is an award-winning brewer and grill-master who brewed some of the most famous beers from Pizza Port and will be opening a brewery next door soon.

Mike breaks down all the fresh fish and meat and works his magic on the BBQs out front. His

sushi is incredibly fresh with a variety of nigiri and rolls that are grab and go while the plate lunches are made to order. The short ribs are a must, along with the pork belly musubi that will make your mouth water. All plate lunches come with rice and side salad, and the portions are perfect.

If you aren’t into red meat the glazed salmon and yakitori chicken are excellent along with everything else on the menu. The snack and candy selection is immense, so is the sake selection, and they also have some great Japanese beers to choose from.

Kyoto Japanese Market has so much to offer.

You just have to go there yourself to see the quantity of reasonably priced Japanese and Hawaiian style food that you can’t find anywhere else. This family owned and operated small business is truly a gem and well-deserving of your next visit. Make sure to stop by Friday to Sunday to get a taste of their delicious BBQ and sushi!

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CARLA & LINDA'S LOCAL TOURS WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

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It is abundantly clear that Oceanside has arrived when a walking tour is an excellent way to experience all the city has to offer. Lucky for Oceanside, Carla & Linda’s Local Tours are a remarkable way to showcase our beautifully delicious city as a culinary and cultural mecca.

What began as the couple’s affinity for sharing the burgeoning Oceanside restaurant scene to friends, is now a successful and well-loved local business.

On February 20, 2016, with the original name, Shoes and Chews, the first official Oceanside walking food tour began. Shoes and Chews is still their calling card, but the business has expanded to include more than food. And, the two ladies in charge of the successful business are included in the new moniker—Carla & Linda’s Local Tours— because Carla & Linda are the business!

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“We want people to love Oceanside the way we love Oceanside,” Linda proclaimed.

Their gregarious and hospitable personalities are the reason they’ve garnered so much affection from residents, tourists, restaurant owners, chefs, and local businesses. A local tour presented by the most locally-appreciated couple is a fantastic way to spend the day. Their tagline is, “Unforgettable Experiences in North County, San Diego, California!”

Carla & Linda’s Local Tours has recently acquired multiple accolades, and 2024 was a banner year for their business. At the beginning of the year, Senator Catherine Blakespear, District 38, personally presented Carla and Linda with the award for “Women Who Inspire - Business and Entrepreneurship.” In May, Carla & Linda’s Local Tours was named Industry Partner of the Year at the 2024 Visit Oceanside Tourism Summit.

Carla & Linda’s Local Tours include: North Oside, South O, Vista, beer tours, wine tours, and private tours. Each tour includes four to five restaurants and lasts approximately three hours.

It is never more than a one mile walk on flat surface (so manageable for all abilities). Of course, there’s plenty to see and learn about Oceanside, so each tour includes details about historic buildings, business owners, world-renowned chefs, and fun facts that make Oceanside great.

“We live in heaven, and I want the local business to stay here, and to share everything we love about this city!” Linda stated.

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Carla and Linda with the Flying Pig's Executive Chef Samantha Parker.

Smoothies at Banana Dang.

Private tours are a great opportunity for businesses, bachelorette parties, birthday parties, and every life celebration. Grab some friends and take a tour together!

Recently, The Osider crew was invited to enjoy a North Oceanside Tour. The crew, along with eleven participants, gathered together to begin their tour at Banana Dang with a Peppermint Mocha Smoothie. Banana Dang is a revered local coffee shop that will soon celebrate ten years in Oceanside! With name tags affixed and introductions made, Carla and Linda led the tour out to the bustling city of Oceanside.

Second stop, Petite Madeline Bakery, where Linda has a personal history as an employee, and the ladies have a charming relationship with staff and chefs. Petite Madeline offered each guest a Chicken & Waffles Benedict, which is their number one dish. It’s important to note that extra drinks,

both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are not included in the tour price, but many participants thoroughly enjoyed Petite Madeline’s Guava Mimosa.

After walking through The Succulent Cafe and Stone Brewing Tap Room to receive information and beer samples, the next stop on the tour was The Lab Collaborative. Chefs Eddie and Cole introduced a new dish, pesto gnocchi. One of the guests elaborated that this was not their first tour; “Every time we go on a tour, we get to try new things that we wouldn’t normally try.”

On the way to the fourth stop at Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen, the tour guests received history and gelato samples from Gelato 1022. As everyone passed by, Linda pointed out that Booze Bros was a stop on their beer tour. It’s poignant to note that all guests were now comfortable chatting together and genuinely enjoying each other’s company between short treks.

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Also, at this point, the kindness of Carla and Linda was displayed as a young Marine, Logan, was sitting outside The Arcade Tattoo, and jokingly said he wanted to join. Well, he joined and added a welcome perspective to the group! Since each restaurant knows in advance how many dishes to prepare, Carla gladly passed her dish to Logan for the remainder of the tour.

At Flying Pig, Chef Samantha, a popular local chef, introduced Chicken Sliders. With owner Aaron Browning present, Linda graciously noted that Flying Pig has been a supporter of their business since its inception.

The fifth and final stop was at one of the newest, yet most acclaimed restaurants on the restaurant scene, allmine. Almost everything at allmine is made from scratch. Its high-quality, seasonal, fresh food has made it a culinary beacon in downtown Oceanside. Restaurant Manager, Addison (a former member of the U.S. Ski Team), presented their Better Than Pepperoni Pizza. The dough for all their pizzas utilize a three-day process.

The pizza sauce is made with san marzano tomatoes, imported from Italy, and paired with a unique allmine cheese blend.

As the tour was winding down and the yummy food disappeared at allmine, Linda presented each guest with a gift pack. At this point in the day, all the guests were friends and the new Marine friend, Logan, was now a local Osider. It’s safe to say great conversations were had, good food was enjoyed, and it was a very memorable experience.

Thank you, Carla & Linda, for hosting The Osider, and inviting us to enjoy the special experience from the two best hosts! Ready to enjoy a tour? Take 10% off a booked tour, by using the code: Osider

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Historical Oceanside THE OSIDER JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

The Goetz House Built in 1888 WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER HISTORICAL IMAGES COURTESY OF THE OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

A hidden gem in the form of a small historic home is nestled among the row houses on North Tremont Street, once the home of Oceanside pioneer John Evangelist Goetz. Built in 1888, this modest home was erected the same year Oceanside incorporated as a city. Even as most of the immediate neighborhood was bulldozed to make way for newer housing in 2004, this little house at 607 North Tremont Street was left standing thanks to its owner.

The house is eclectic and charming. Broy Hazzard, the owner, and his brother Bret, have added their own creative touches while uncovering the original exterior; a bay window which had long been covered is original to the house and has been restored. They have transformed this little cottage from an eyesore, to an oasis surrounded by plants and trees, and covered with beautiful mosaics from beach rocks.

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India Goetz

John E. Goetz circa 1890 (1849-1907)

Jesse Kolb and Mel Goetz with dogs, circa 1905.

Early Oceanside residents including J Coutts, Bill Trotter, George P Mckay, Jesse Kolb and Melville Goetz.

Originally owned by John Goetz, who arrived in Oceanside in 1888, the house is one of the oldest in the immediate area. Goetz was a local merchant, who first went into business with W. G. Grate, operating a furniture store on North Tremont near Second Street (now Mission Avenue).

Goetz was born in Bavaria in 1849, coming to the US as a young boy with his parents. They settled in Iowa where he would eventually meet and marry India Maxson in 1856. The couple had three children Charles, Melville, and Mabel.

Soon after arriving in Oceanside, John Goetz was not only a respected business owner, but was on the school board and engaged in other civic activities. The couple, along with their children were featured in the early newspapers on a regular basis.

Sadly, India Maxson Goetz died suddenly in 1891, at the age of 35 years. Her funeral services were said to have been attended by the entire community and she was buried at the Buena Vista cemetery in South Oceanside. The South Oceanside Diamond reported that “Sorrow and sadness mark to-day the face of every person in our city. The angel of death has spread his wings over our 29

Many personal items from the Goetz family have been found wellpreserved under the home's crawlspace.

homes and left a dwelling filled with weeping and heart-breaking sobs. Three young children cry and lament because fate has left them orphans with a swiftness that passes all human conception.

The mother, who was their protector and educator, has been taken from them. The whole community sympathizes with Mr. Goetz in his sad bereavement and mourns the death of his beloved wife, she being universally liked and respected.”

In 1892, John Goetz established Goetz Brothers & Co. selling dry goods, clothing, and

fresh food. The business was reorganized in 1903 to include his sons Charles and Melville. Located in the Oceanside Bank Building on the northwest corner of present-day Mission and Coast Highway, their company name was painted on the back of the building and could be seen from the train depot three blocks away.

John Goetz died in February 1907 and was buried in what is now the Oceanview Cemetery on Coast Highway. His wife, India, was removed from the Buena Vista Cemetery and reburied

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alongside him. Their only daughter, Mabel, died that same year at the age of twenty-three.

Sons Charles and Melville Goetz continued the family business and remained active in the community. Melville was an avid hunter, served on the city council, as well as the volunteer fire department.

The house at 607 North Tremont was sold to S. B. Wheaton, who owned it for a year or two before selling it to Edward W. King. Valeria Rusilez owned the home from 1914 to 1921.

Carlos Gelpi purchased the little house in

Inside the ADU built in the 1920s.

Brothers Charles J. & Mellville Goetz, born 1876 & 1878 (sons of John E. and India Maxson Goetz).

about 1927 and owned it for over twenty years.

Gelpi was a local grocer and for a time was in partnership with William Contreras. (The Gelpi & Contreras business name is still painted on the Schuyler building on Pier View Way).

Afterwards Soledad Hernandez owned the house until her death in 1982. During that time the surrounding area had deteriorated and although just three blocks from the beach the area was considered undesirable. In 1992, the house, now vacant, was listed for rent for $700. In 1995 the rent was reduced to $650.

Broy Hazzard bought the house in 1997, while living in Las Vegas. His brother Bret had been renting the back house while they were attempting to acquire it. At the time they were warned not to move to this particular neighborhood.

Broy remembers the house was in rough shape and may have been used as a drug house for a

Mable Goetz, daughter of John E. Goetz.

time. The house had been neglected, in need of repair and windows had been boarded up. But the brothers, along with their father, saw the potential in the house due to its proximity to the beach and knew the neighborhood would improve.

Despite the warnings, Broy purchased the house and moved his parents to the front house while he lived in the small ADU in the back, which had been added in the 1920s. Broy began to 31

renovate the house, with its crooked floors, and its old knob and tube electrical wiring, while his brother Bret had already begun doing rock and masonry work.

Bret started with a rock skirt around the house to help shore the foundation. Their father, a former brick and concrete mason, introduced the idea of using beach rock. Selecting smooth rocks of various sizes, Bret built retaining walls and posts and then pathways. In the front yard he created ponds which at one time had Koi fish, but they attracted raccoons and had to be emptied. A shallow pool was created in the backyard with a wooden bridge, which was recently replaced with a rock one.

The accessory dwelling unit has beautiful stone work throughout, including the floors, bathroom and shower. It feels like a storybook cottage in a cozy setting.

The brothers chose a lush landscaping design which provides privacy and added charm throughout the property. It’s a project they have worked on for over twenty years.

The property has revealed some of its history in the way of artifacts. Items found around and under the house include old bottles, a wooden crate and a large wooden yoke, all dating back to the time the Goetz family would have owned the home. Most notable finds include a straw hat and small boots and a shoe, presumably worn by the Goetz children. The house sits on a time capsule of sorts with more items waiting to be discovered.

Broy and Bret are delighted to learn of the history of their house, now 137 years old, which has many original elements inside and out. Hiding in plain sight, just waiting to be discovered and appreciated, the house may have more stories (and artifacts) waiting to be uncovered.

For more information about Oceanside’s history, please visit oceansidehistoricalsociety.org

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PHOTO ISSUE WORDS: ZACH CORDNER

The Osider is best known for the amazing photography displayed within our magazine. We’re lucky to have so many talented photographers that are daily documenting our ever-changing city.

People always tell us that they never throw away their copies of The Osider. They’re collected and proudly displayed in people’s homes and businesses.

It’s with this display of photography that we can show how proud we are of where we live.

As Oceanside continues to grow, this magazine will be a time capsule of moments in a diverse and unique city. It’s the beauty of our community forever preserved in print.

In this year’s Photo Issue, we look back at some of the most compelling images taken of Oceanside in 2024. Of course, the big story of the year was the fire on the pier. Many photographers documented the April fire but one image has stood out. It’s this issue’s cover image, taken by The Osider photographer Kevin Mijares. It’s a powerful image showing the innocence of children playing at the beach while the pier burns in the background.

It’s a striking and eye-catching image that deserves to be on the cover.

Luckily there were local photographers who photographed the pier before the fire and many documenting the aftermath. We showcase those images in this feature along with many other great images taken across the city.

Photography is at the core of what we do here at The Osider. We hope these images inspire you to get out there and take pictures. Whether it's with your iPhone or dusting off your dad’s old film camera, photography connects you to what’s happening around us.

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Homegrown THE OSIDER JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

JIM ADCOCK WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTO: PRISCILLA IEZZI

There are certain people in our lives that deserve the utmost respect and admiration. Jim Adcock is one of those such people.

You see, Jim has been a constant in my life since my early youth. Father to DJ, Michael, James, and Jennifer—I first met Mr. Adcock through his son and one of my best lifelong friends, James. He, along with his beautiful wife, Dawn, always looked after me like a son, especially out in the lineup.

You see, Jim is the ultimate harbor local.

Yeah, everyone says they are locals, but he has been surfing the harbor since before it was even built. He surfed his first waves in 1959 on a balsa wood board along the beaches of South O. He even bought his first board at the Shanks hardware store. Crazy stuff, right?

The harbor was built in the early ‘60s and once the jetties were finished, it became Jim’s home away from home. Shortly afterwards, he became a father and started his career as an engineer.

Back then, surfing the north jetty was tricky.

The road ended at middles and if you dare walk down to the north jetty, good luck getting any waves unless you knew the right people. Luckily, we knew Jim. Because I would surf with his son James, I got to know him and he would look after us and give us his scraps.

Dan “The Crab” Viveros and Jim ran the peak. One would go left and the other right, splitting the waves. James, myself, and a few other friends would sit inside and when they cut out of the wave, we took what was left. God forbid some non-local would enter the lineup and mess with us because they would get an earful and be sent directly into the beach.

Jim is now 78 years old and still gets out from time to time, but now spends his time playing a mean game of pickleball and enjoys watching his grandchildren grow and play. I could go on for days with amazing stories of him tolerating us as teenagers around his household. But, more importantly, I want to say thank you, Jim, for being a true example of what being an original Osider is all about.

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UNCLE ANTHONY’S LOCAL MARKET WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

For many of us lifelong locals, The Red and White Markets located on both ends of Coast Highway bring back so many fond memories of our youth. Whether you were grabbing a quick deli sandwich, a grab and go hot plate, or something to nicely quench your thirst on a hot day, Red and White Market was the go to place.

Anthony Spano established the market in 1959 and served our community for many years.

When the South O location closed its doors, it was a very sad day. So, when I received a recent call from a friend letting me know that the original family was rebooting the North O’side location, I was so excited that I nearly fell out of my seat.

Anthony’s nephew and niece, Travis Lester and Sam Heering, along with the family have stepped up to revamp and continue the Red and White legacy while honoring Anthony Spano by rebranding the market, Uncle Anthony’s Local Market. You can expect the same family run passion and service, but with a modernized version of its offerings.

The butcher shop at Uncle Anthony’s offers

top quality beef, pork, and poultry, and they are happy to make the cuts just the way you like them.

The deli serves the best available meats, veggies, and all of the fixings made with fresh bread to order.

In fact, both the butcher shop and deli managers are former employees from the legendary Tip Top Meats, which closed its doors earlier this year.

Uncle Anthony’s also offers hot grab and go meals daily. The beer, wine, and liquor selection has all the best selections around. You will also find everything you need from canned goods to fresh produce, firewood, and everything in between.

The family history runs deep in Oceanside and I love that they are continuing their uncle’s legacy by serving our community the same way he always did. I highly recommend stopping by, grabbing a cup of their complementary coffee and doing some shopping just like we did back in the day. It’s places and families like these that helped build our city and continue to honor their heritage the same way Uncle Anthony always did.

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WORDS: KATIE LALICATA PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

“The only limitations you have are the ones in your head,” and like the man behind the curtain in Oz, Phil Needleman & Lee Williams are the men behind the frosty glass window and down the hallway of mystery at Tasty Wax Records.

Here, they can be found cutting vinyl, indulging in a spectrum of sound and color, and making whimsical dreams come true. Here, they are creating visions of art and music beyond the realm of what others have done. Their signature offering is their ability to cut sound not just on vinyl, but literally anything.

When we say sound, we don’t just mean music; it can be a baby’s first words or wedding vows. If it makes noise, it can be captured and put onto a record to enjoy as long as one would like. As for the medium to which it’s “cut” onto, these two are bending minds in their avant guard presentation—from round ordinary records to customized wood geometric works of art worthy of being displayed on the wall. The ingenuity these two manufacture is really quite brilliant.

Starting as a friendship twenty years ago, their initial vision was to cut records for local musicians; i.e., take the sounds the musicians have recorded and put them onto vinyl or a record. They found this task to be practically impossible locally, so they took it upon themselves to be the solution.

Tasty Wax Records is a humble local recording studio, but in practice they are a really unique offering to the music, art, and culture scene here in Oceanside. Tasty Wax records officially began its tenure as a recording studio (and artist den)

in October 2021 but has continued to grow, evolve, and shape-shift since then.

Like any good duo, the yin and yang of these two is synchronistic. As Lee puts it, “Phil is a brilliant technician, musician engineer, and I come up with these crazy explative ideas that he somehow figures out how to do, and it works really well.”

With that sentiment in mind, they offer the perfect compliment to one another—the idea man and the all things sounds and music master man.

They are living their manifestation of the belief that “the individual is responsible for creating the community they want to be a part of.” They embody this belief by example. This business is here to build community, and it really is a beautiful thing.

Beyond the surface, the awe continues to unfold.

As mentioned before, these two have the capacity to not only put musician’s music onto vinyl but to put any sound onto any medium you can imagine.

Seems far out there? Well, it is. But, that’s what makes it cool! The details of how this is done could go on for pages and that in and of itself makes them worthy of notation for any local or tourist to stop by for a visit.

To add to the allure for super nerdy music lovers, this place is as much a museum as it is a recording studio and has even hosted an immersive psychedelic art and sound exhibition. I truly can’t think of any reason not to come check this place out. The doors open by appointment only, and Phil and Lee are the most amicable hosts. Give ‘em a shout to have your own customized experience here at Tasty Wax Records.

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MERENDA WORDS: KATIE TRIPPE PHOTOS: PRISCILLA IEZZI

Tucked under The Flats is Oceanside’s newest wine bar, Merenda. This intimate yet elevated space is the creation of Aaron and Lauren CrosslandMarr, a couple whose passion for food and wine is deeply rooted and wonderfully contagious.

“La merenda” means a snack shared among friends, and, at Merenda, it serves as a call to gather and savor life’s simple pleasures. “Food is at the center of life. And it’s been central to both our personal and professional journeys,” Aaron told us.

Aaron, a North County native, is a selfdescribed ‘obsessive home cook’ with an immense respect for food as an expression of culture and connection. When he had the chance to join his wife, Lauren, in Italy where she was researching for her PhD in food anthropology, he jumped on it. Their adventures exploring all twenty Italian regions laid the foundation for Merenda’s concept, a love letter to the wine bars and specialty shops they frequented in Southern Europe.

The dream of opening a space that encapsulated the charm, quality, and flavors they encountered abroad began taking shape in 2021, when the couple returned to Oceanside. The concept evolved from a specialty bottle shop into Merenda, a cozy yet sophisticated wine retailer and restaurant highlighting old-world wines from lesser-known regions and sustainable, small-scale producers.

The warm charm of Merenda’s interior is complemented by elegant vintage touches, like gold clamshell lamps mounted on the bar, a retro record player, and checked brown-and-white tile floors. Earthy hues of olive and mustard yellow mingle with quartz and wood accents, creating a space that feels both curated and comfortable.

Prints and posters, collected over a life well traveled

and taken from the couple’s home, adorn the walls. “We wanted the restaurant to be a reflection of us and our experiences,” Aaron explained.

Resentful of being boxed into a certain cuisine, the couple coined the term “Middle-terranian” to capture the restaurant’s culinary inspiration, a fusion of Southern European, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern influences. The menu, created around the wine list, is an ever-evolving showcase of local, seasonal ingredients and global influences, thanks to the creativity of Chef Xavier. Despite a tiny kitchen—less than 300 square feet—Merenda delivers dishes as beautiful as they are flavorful.

Highlights include the lamb tartar, hand-cut tender lamb tossed in exotic smoky spices and crunchy pomegranate seeds atop nutty sesame bread, and the sardine toast, reminiscent of Basque Country’s pintxo bars with house-cured sardines and a bright piquillo pepper vinaigrette.

The charred leeks, blistered on a yakitori grill and served with a creamy baharat-spiced puree, offer comforting yet intriguing flavors.

The pappardelle pasta is made in-house daily from scratch and tossed in a rustic pomodoro sauce sauteed with ‘nduja, a spicy spreadable Calabrian sausage the couple fell in love with during their travels.

Natural wine is at the heart of Merenda, which offers a hyper-curated selection of low-intervention wines from interesting varietals, available at retail pricing. Aaron and Lauren’s vision is to create a space where both newcomers and connoisseurs feel welcome, whether they’re looking for a fruitforward porch pounder or a natty cult classic.

They’ve also launched vermouth and winebased cocktail programs, inspired by Aaron’s unapologetic “love of a bitter drink.” Standouts 56

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“It had to be Oceanside,” Aaron told us of selecting the home for Merenda. “We’re so excited to be here, to create memorable experiences, community, and joy.” We’re excited they’ve joined our burgeoning restaurant scene and will be keeping an eye out for their Monday industry night and wine club, both launching in the new year.

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Dining: Inland THE OSIDER JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

TONY PEPPERONI WORDS: KATIE TRIPPE PHOTOS: KEVIN MIJARES

When Joe Locricchio opened Tony Pepperoni’s first San Diego location in Oceanside back in 2011, he brought more than just great pizza to the neighborhood.

Hailing from Michigan and rooted in his Italian heritage, Joe infused the restaurant with a sense of family, community, and good food. And, as a die-hard Lions fan, he’s created a haven for not only Michigan sports fans but sports enthusiasts from all walks of life.

Tony Pepperoni is bright and airy with high ceilings and buzzes with energy. Twenty bigscreen TVs stream every major game from every sports package imaginable. So, no matter where you’re sitting, you won’t miss a touchdown, goal, or home run.

While banners for the Detroit Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings hang proudly on the walls, patrons wear jerseys of all colors. Every few minutes, shouts and jeers break out as points are scored and passes are missed. While adults watch the games, kids shoot hoops and play classics like Pac-Man in the video arcade.

The action, however, really unfolds around the food. The menu features a variety of salads, wings, sandwiches, and pastas, although pizzas are by far their best sellers. Their pizzas strike the perfect balance between Detroit-style thick

crust and crispy and New York-style thin crust.

The real fan favorite is “The Works,” a supreme pizza loaded with sausage, ham, crunchy green peppers, onions, and black olives, all under a layer of thick, melty cheese.

The breadsticks are a must-order, light and fluffy and flecked with Parmesan. But the real hero of the menu is their homemade red sauce—a recipe passed down from Joe’s Sicilian grandmother.

It’s fresh, bright, and deliciously garlicky, topping perfectly al-dente penne and covered in bubbling cheese in their baked mostaccioli dish.

While all five Tony Pepperoni locations offer the same menu, each location curates its beer selection to the neighborhood. Oceanside’s taps highlight local breweries like Booze Brothers, Black Plague, and Artifex. Travis, the restaurant’s manager, assures us they’ll always have a hazy IPA and seltzers on draft for their regulars.

And while we love a good beer, there’s nothing better than drinking for a good cause. Through its nonprofit, The Betty Fund, sponsored by their annual golf tournament and partnership with Figueroa Mountain Brewing, the restaurant has been able to get four homeless elders off the street and into permanent shelter.

“Ms. Betty was the first person we helped, and, from there, the mission has grown,” Travis 58

told us. The pizzeria also allows customers to donate pizza to Marines through their “Pizza with a Purpose” program.

Tony Pepperoni isn’t just a pizza joint; it’s a family-first restaurant and community hub. They’re a popular venue catering to the ten schools in the area and have strong ties to Oceanside Pop Warner, sponsoring several teams a year. The restaurant’s recent expansion in 2023 tripled its size, allowing it to host more team parties, school fundraisers, and community events.

“Giving back is where we find joy,” Travis explained. “Without the community, there is no us”.

From the arcade games to the sports-filled atmosphere to the charitable initiatives, Toni Pepperoni is a place where families, sports fans, and food lovers come together. Whether you’re cheering for a touchdown, grabbing a beer for a good cause, or savoring a slice of “The Works,” you’re sure to have a good time—without leaving a single delicious pizza crust behind.

Tony Pepperoni 805 College Blvd (760) 726-6400 tonypepperonipizzeria.net @tony.pepperoni.pizzeria

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101 CAFÉ

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When driving down Coast Highway, you would have to be asleep at the wheel not to notice the legendary 101 Café. The retro signage along with the mural of classic ‘50s Americana have been a mainstay here since 1928.

Yep, you read that correctly—1928. The café is the longest running diner on the West Coast, previously owned by long time Oceanside resident and historian John Daly who sold the establishment to Carina Galvez in 2015.

A few years later, her son Herlen stepped in to run the show and update the menu with a mix of diner classics, such as their indulgent banana french toast.

Infusing his Mexican roots into the menu was a nobrainer with dishes like the to-die-for birria eggs benedict, pastor fries, and avocado toast. They also do all classic tacos complete with house-made salsas and cold micheladas to wash it all down.

You can still find classics like the bacon cheeseburger and a variety of tasty omelets that

round out the menu. They even do milkshakes the old school diner way with stainless-steel cups and a shake mixer that dates back to the 1950s.

The interior of the diner has an amazing feel that takes you back to a simpler time. Herlen, with years of kitchen experience, handles the back of the house and his sister, Carina Cervantez, handles the dining room. Right when you walk in the door, you are greeted with a big smile along with great service.

The Galvez family loves Oceanside and its non-pretentious community. They are proud to be a part of the culture and history here. If you are looking for something different, I highly recommend giving 101 a visit. It truly is a time capsule from the past with its classic diner feel and black and white photos adorning the wall.

But, the menu and vibe is turned up with a unique blend of classic American diner feel and a touch of the Galvez Mexican heritage.

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Owner Herlen Galvez

101 Café 631 South Coast Highway (760) 722-5220 101cafeoceanside.com @101cafeoceanside

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Bar & Restaurant Guide THE OSIDER JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

BEERTOWN 507 N Coast Hwy. (760) 826-2337

PRIMO FOODS 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711

TOASTED GASTROBRUNCH 339 North Cleveland Street (760) 836-0500

COCOCABANA 408 Pier View Way (760) 688-0195

BREAKFAST DINERS AND CAFÉS

BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS

BAKERIES/DONUTS

THE DRAFT RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 4225 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 631-4700

101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Hwy. (760) 421-6555

FAIRWAYS KITCHEN & BAR 5201 Village Drive (760) 967-8400

BLACKMARKET BAKERY 510 Vista Way, Ste 102

FAT JOE’S O’SIDE 424 S Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5637

THE FAMOUS HIGH-PIE 250 N Pacific St. KIMY GETS SKINNY DOATNUT 2530 Vista Way (760) 231-1319 HILL STREET DONUT HOUSE 1926 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-7741 LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Ave. (760) 721-8486 LE RENDEZ-VOUS FRENCH BAKERY 4225 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 414-9109 MISSION DONUT HOUSE 1502 Mission Ave. (760) 757-2979 MR. DONUTS 1950 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 967-6508 O'SIDE BAKERY 3815 Mission Ave. Suite 101 (760) 305-9500 PETITE MADELINE BAKERY 223 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-7300 PARLOR DOUGHNUTS 331 N Cleveland St. (760) 231-5150 SAM’S DONUT SHOP 3504 College Blvd. Suite A (760) 945-0416 SK’S DONUTS 1129 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-0455 SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242 STRAWBERRY SHACK 211 N Tremont St (760) 458-0734 BAR AND GRILLS 19TEN OCEANSIDE 1910 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 730-5199

101 CAFÉ 631 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5220 BEACHBREAK CAFÉ 1802 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-6355 beachbreakcafe.net THE BROKEN YOLK CAFE 2434 Vista Way (760) 967-9655 THE BREAKFAST MUG 1401 South El Camino Real (760) 231-1010

FINNEY'S CRAFTHOUSE (619) 825-1400 212 North Tremont St

BUCCANEER CAFÉ 1508 South Pacific Street (760) 966-1804

FRANKIE'S 406 Pier View Way (442) 266-2270

COME ON OVER CAFÉ 2405 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 201-3393

JUNKYARD GRILL & SPORTS BAR 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 231-6600

DON’S COUNTRY KITCHEN 1938 South Coast Hwy (760) 722-7337

MISSION AVE. BAR & GRILL 711 Mission Ave. (760) 637–2222

ELENA'S CAFE FRENCH CREPES 511 Pier View Way (240) 644-3205

OSIDE SPORTSBAR & GRILL 113 South Coast Hwy (760) 722-5968

GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd (760) 757-8777

PACIFIC COAST SPIRITS 404 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-7150

HARBOR HOUSE CAFÉ 714 North Coast Hwy (760) 722-2254

PCH SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1835 South Coast Hwy (760) 721-3955

HIGH/LOW 201 North Myers Street (760) 512-3329

RED ROOSTER 1985 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 754-8383

MARY’S FAMILY RESTAURANT 307 North Coast Hwy. (760) 722-3052

ROOKIE’S SPORTS GRILL 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 757-1123

PIPER 105 Mission Avenue (760) 512-3816

SOUND BY THE SEA 325 S Coast Hwy (760) 547-5441

START FRESH CAFÉ 1034 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-7940

TONY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL 274 South Harbor Drive (760) 433-8466

STRATFORD AT THE HARBOR 280 South Harbor Drive (760) 453-2073

BBQ

SWAMI’S CAFÉ 202 North Coast Hwy. (760) 966-1203

ENZO'S BBQ & ALEHOUSE 4111 Oceanside Boulevard (760) 643-9602

ROSE CAFE 1902 South Coast Hwy (442) 266-2863

FELIX’S BBQ WITH SOUL 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 439-7072

RYES & GRIND 236 South Coast Hwy.

GUAHAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 806-4826

ARTIFEX BREWING 940 S Freeman, Ste 102 (760) 231-8377 BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 1334 Rocky Point Drive (760) 599-5832 BLACK PLAGUE BREWING 2550 Jason Court (760) 631-8110 BOOZE BROTHERS BREWERY 606 Mission Ave. (760) 385-3973 CRAFT COAST BREWING 275 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1432 KILOWATT BREWING OCEANSIDE TAPROOM & PROVISIONS 406 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1997 GREEN CHEEK 601 S Coast Hwy (442) 266-8171 NORTHERN PINE BREWING 326 N. Horne St. (760) 754-1434 OCEANSIDE ALE WORKS 1800 Ord Way (760) 295-0731 OCEANSIDE BREWING COMPANY 312-314 Via Del Norte (760) 453-7900 POUR HOUSE 1903 South Coast Hwy. (760) 730-5944 SOUTH O BREWING COMPANY 1575 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-8244 STONE COMPANY STORE 310 North Tremont Street (760) 529-0002 TAP THAT 3207 Roymar Road Suite E (760) 433-4827 TIPPING PINT BREWING 3229 Roymar Road (760) 586-2898 BURGERS ANGELO’S BURGERS 621 North Coast Hwy. (760) 757-5161 2035 South Coast Hwy. (760) 757-4064 COSMOS BURGER 208 North Coast Highway (760) 607-7083

HERITAGE BREWERY & BBQ 2002 South Coast Highway

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THE HABIT BURGER GRILL 2267 South El Camino Real (760) 433-3390

BOUND COFFEE COMPANY 2110 S Coast Hwy Suite C (442) 266-2259

PAUL’S PLACE 3671 Mission Ave. (760) 721-0124

BROWN CUP 401 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-7968

PIT STOP DINER 3825 Mission Ave. (760) 901-4299 TANNER’S PRIME BURGERS 510 Vista Way TY’S BURGER HOUSE 515 Mission Street (760) 757-5890 SMASH & DASH 3760 Oceanic Way (858) 209-6026

CAMP COFFEE COMPANY 101 N Cleveland Street (442) 266-2504 CAPTAIN’S GROUNDS COFFEE 1832 South Coast Hwy. (760) 522-4271 COATL COFFEE 105 Copperwood Way Ste. B (833) 332-6285

CHICKEN SHOP

COMMUNAL 602 South Tremont St. (619) 376-5710

ANGRY CHICKZ 612 Mission Ave (442) 266-2167

THE CUP 206 Wisconsin Ave. (760) 231-9817

DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN 4201 Oceanside Blvd Ste A (442) 291-1830

EVERBOWL 2535 Vista Way (760) 754-1572

KRISPY KRUNCHY CHICKEN 102 N Coast Hwy (760) 722-4471

JB JUICE & COFFEE 4635 Frazee Road (760) 529-0807

CHINESE

JITTERS COFFEE PUB 510 North Coast Hwy. (760) 967-7886

24 SUNS 3375 Mission Ave. (760) 433-5086 CHIN’S SZECHWAN CUISINE 4140 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 631-4808 CHINA FUSION 4225 Oceanside Blvd (760) 726-8888 2530 Vista Way, Ste J (760) 283-8888 CHU’S QUIK WOK 815 College Blvd.

(760) 726-7771 GREAT WOK OF CHINA 4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939 QUIK WOK 2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228

LIVING TEA BREWERY & TASTING ROOM 302 Wisconsin Ave (760) 231-9986

DELI/SANDWICHES

HAWAIIAN

101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Hwy. (760) 421-6555

L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE 510 Oceanside Blvd. Ste 102 (760) 231-1142

BEACH HUT DELI 280 Mission Ave. (760) 529-9767

4225 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 726-0888

BOARD & BREW 2213 S El Camino Real (760) 688-9217 BREAD & CHEESE EATERY 1904 S Coast Highway (619) 709-6016 THE CHEESESTEAK GRILL 1771 South Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 529-0077 CREAM OF THE CROP 2009 South Coast Hwy. (760) 433-2757 creamofthecropnatural.com

THE SWITCHBOARD 131 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-2781 ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT

I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838

BASKIN ROBBINS 1112 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-0654

JERSEY MIKE'S 302 Mission Ave (760) 435-0783

DISFRUTA 610 N Redondo Drive (760) 583-5681

125 Old Grove Rd (760) 231-1602

FRUGOS YOGURT 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000

SUBMARINA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840

NAUTICAL BEAN COFFEE CO. 240 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4851

FILIPINO

PIER VIEW COFFEE COMPANY 300 Pier View Way (760) 966-1150

PB POKE HOUSE OCEANSIDE 216 N Coast Hwy (442) 266-8143

1022 CAFE & GELATERIA 602 Mission Ave (760) 231-1734

Z-MARKET 3200 Mission Ave. (760) 967-2184

PANNIKIN COFFEE & TEA 322 N Cleveland St

OHANA HAWAIIAN BBQ 459 College Blvd.

(760) 630-6800

HARBOR PELICAN 1380 North Pacific Street (760) 722-5853

LOLLICUP 4121 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 295-0824

NORTH COUNTY ROASTERY 129 South Coast Hwy.

MAUI HAWAIIAN BBQ 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-8383

MISSION ASIAN MARKET 3320 Mission Ave. (760) 722-8024 FOOD COURTS CRACKHEADS OCEANSIDE 502 South Coast Hwy

FUGU TAIYAKI 410 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3366 HANDEL'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 228 North Coast Hwy. (442) 266-8552 LA MICHOACANA PLUS 1060 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3602 LITTLE FOX CUPS + CONES 1940s S Freeman St Suite 100 (442) 266-8086

GASTROPUB

MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT 2525C Vista Way (760) 730-5728

THE LAB COLLABORATIVE 201 North Cleveland Street (442) 226-2436

NANA AND POP’S SWEET SHOP 280 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1723

COFFEE/TEA/JUICE

PLANTOLOGY CAFE 913 South Coast Hwy. (760) 805-3258

ACAI REPUBLIC OCEANSIDE 125 S Coast Hwy

ROOTS CRAFT JUICE 631 South Cleveland St

FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN 509 Mission Ave. (760) 453-2940

OCEAN RAINBOW 3784 Mission Ave. (760) 435-0750

ALOHANA ACAI & COFFEE 212 N. Coast Hwy (760) 421-7175

TAPIOCA EXPRESS 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279

GOOD MOUNTAIN FOOD 326 N Horne St (760) 306 - 4066

RED CUP FROZEN YOGURT 301 Mission Ave. (760) 637-2189

BANANA DANG 115 South Coast Hwy. (760) 846-0162

TZONE 318 Pier View Way (760) 299-5678

LOCAL TAP HOUSE 308 South Coast Hwy. (760) 547-1469

RICOS ANTOJITOS 3753 Mission Ave. (760) 231-7793

BETTER BUZZ 1050 South Coast Hwy (442) 325-9129

REVOLUTION ROASTERS 1836 South Coast Hwy. (760) 529-9736

STRAWBERRY SHACK 211 N Tremont St

BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR 1918 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 722-7133

SUCCULENT CAFE 306 N Tremont St (760) 519-7163

MASTERS KITCHEN AND COCKTAIL 208 South Coast Hwy. (760) 231-6278

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Bar & Restaurant Guide

KILLER PIZZA FROM MARS 3772 Mission Ave. (760) 722-6060

MATSU 626 South Tremont Street (760) 231-6331

SONU BBQ 3744 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3686

KNOCKOUT PIZZA 401 Mission Ave. (760) 722-8888

PB POKE HOUSE 216 North Coast Hwy (442) 266-8143

ZZANG HOT DOG & CHICKEN 409 Mission Ave (760) 231-5335

POKI POKI 3480 Marron Road (760) 295-9086

MEDITERRANEAN

INDIAN

MANGIA E BEVI 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 231-1225

CURRY & MORE 600 Mission Ave. (442) 266-8366

MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA 455 College Blvd.

(760) 295-3121

POKI POKI #2 4140 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 295-4924

TANDOORI CORNER 158 Roymar Rd (442)266-8433

THE PRIVATEER COAL FIRE PIZZA 1706 Pacific Coast Hwy (760) 453-2500 theprivateercoalfirepizza.com

RISING SUN SUSHI 272 South Harbor Drive (760) 277-0582

THE OSIDER JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2025

TANDOORI GUYS 127 South Coast Hwy (760) 231-8093 TIKKA MASALA HUT 3780 Mission Ave Suite 2 (442) 888-0535 TURMERIC HUT 125 Old Grove Rd. Suite 4 (760) 470-3415 INDONESIAN DIJA MARA 232 S. Coast Hwy. (760) 231-5376

ROMA’S PIZZA & GRILL 617 North Redondo Drive (760) 757-2003

TONY PEPPERONI PIZZERIA 805 College Blvd.

(760) 726-6400 TWO BROTHERS FROM ITALY 4760 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 758-3638

ITALIAN/PIZZA ALLMINE 119 South Coast Hwy. (760) 966-6888

UPPER CRUST PIZZA 4196 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 630-9330

AMALFI CUCINA ITALIANA 221 North Cleveland Street (760) 755-7040

VENETOS 608 North Coast Hwy (760) 722-1228

BEST PIZZA & BREW OCEANSIDE 1639 S Coast Hwy. (760) 435-1000

ZIGZAG PIZZA 333 North Myers Street (760) 433-1555

BLADE 1936 401 Seagaze Drive (760) 231-1456 BROOKLYN BOYZ PIZZA 2183 Vista Way Suite B (760) 757-4992 CORNER PIZZA 1940 S. Freeman St. (760) 231-9002 CUSIMANO’S PIZZERIA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 414-1200 DOMINIC’S AT THE HARBOR RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 268 Harbor Drive South (760) 754-1881 GIANNI’S PIZZA 3910 West Vista Way (760) 724-2670 GRAZIANO'S PIZZARIA 101 Old Grove Road (760) 231-5990

ROSEWOOD KITCHEN 608 Mission Ave. (760) 231-5886

ROUND TABLE PIZZA 3440 Marron Road (760) 434-5977

1001 South Coast Hwy. (760) 758-3638

BIG BOB’S BEST PIZZA 3617 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 231-5050

SUNSHINE KITCHEN 1006 Mission Ave. (442) 222-1811

WARAII SUSHI 4225 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 630-3770 WICKED POKE 2401 Vista Way (760) 529-0774 WRENCH & RODENT SEABASSTROPUB 1815 South Coast Hwy. (760) 271-0531

GO GO JAPAN SUSHI 4121 Oceanside Blvd (760) 630-1288 HARNEY SUSHI 301 Mission Ave (760) 967-1820 harneysushi.com KAMPAI SUSHI 1906 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 757-1484

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COLIMA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 404 Pier View Way (760) 439-4045 DE KOTIJA’S TACO SHOP 3504 College Blvd (760) 758-0399 DIEGO’S MEXICAN FOOD 1030 South Coast Hwy. (760) 721-1985 EL MUNDO DE MARISCOS 3110 San Luis Rey Road (760) 754-8922 EVAGA LOUNGE 1906 Oceanside Blvd 760) 547-5624 FIESTA MEXICANA 3784 Mission Ave. (760) 757-9872 FRIDA'S TAQUERIA 2011 Mission Ave (760) 696-3104

YUKIYA SUSHI 2415 Vista Way (760) 439-3283

GOURMET TAMALES 3616 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 439-3343

KOREAN

HOMESTATE 510 Vista Way (760) 491-1636

M. BBQ 2216 S El Camino Real (760) 433-1888

LOVE BOAT SUSHI 125 Old Grove Road (760) 721-3737

CAFÉ ROSARITA 1816 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 722-6224

WU LAN RAMEN TAP HOUSE 4645 Frazee Road Suite F (760) 453-7526

GAJA KOREAN BBQ 2693 Vista Way (760) 231-1195

KYOTO'S JAPANESE MARKET 559 Greenbrier Drive (760) 757-5456

MEXICAN

1714 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-6323 anitasoceanside101.com

UMI JAPANESE GRILL & CAFÉ 401 Mission Ave. (760) 439-3566

CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 945-5533

THE ORIGINAL KEBAB 224 North Coast Hwy (760) 231-7723

TERI CAFÉ 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8399

THE POKE CAFÉ 3910 Vista Way (760) 458-3986

JAPANESE/SUSHI/POKE

PITA GUYS 4111 Oceanside Blvd, Ste 102 (760) 295-2636

ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA 2250 South El Camino Real (760) 757-7745

TEN GU RAMEN 2183 Vista Way B-2 (760) 696-3266

ONE LOVE ISLAND CUISINE 4225 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 685-4618

MAAN’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Blvd. Ste.107 (760) 726-2249

SUSHI4REEL 4750 Oceanside Blvd. Suite A-20 (760) 659-6784

TERI CAFÉ II 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-8888

JAMAICAN

GEORGIE'S MEDITERRANEAN 1950 Oceanside Blvd, Unit R (442) 266-8099

JOHNNY MANANA’S 308 Mission Ave (760) 721-9999 JORGE'S MEXICATESSEN 1129 South Coast Hwy. (760) 696-3072

KING BURRITO 3490 Marron Road (760) 720-9747 LA FUENTE DE MARISCOS 2936 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 529-0150

NEPALESE

THAI

WINE BARS/WINERIES

HIMALAYAN BISTRO 4225 Oceanside Blvd. Ste. W (760) 631-1800

CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 945-5533

BEACH HOUSE WINERY 1534 Sleeping Indian Road (760) 732-3236

PERUVIAN

OCEAN THAI 2455 Vista Way (760) 722-9779

COOMBER CRAFT WINES 611 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8022 coomberwines.com

LA PERLA TAPATIA 625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-2877

AL TOQUE PERUVIAN KITCHEN 1906 Oceanside Blvd Ste. EF (760) 625-3007

1910 Mission Ave (760) 721-8486

CASERA LATIN KITCHEN & BAKERY 4225 Oceanside Blvd. Ste. D (442) 222-1332

LOS TACOS 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226 MARIETA’S 485 Vandegrift Blvd.

(760) 967-1769 MARISCOS HUALTUCO 3110 San Luis Rey Rd. (760) 754-8922 MARISCOS ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024 MI ASADOR MEXICAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 4750 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 806-6684 PEDRO’S TACOS 656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221 POLLOS MARIA 125 Old Grove Road (760) 435-9071 pollosmaria.com ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP #13 518 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 757-2377 SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242 SANCHO'S TACOS 400 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8228 SEÑOR GRUBBYS 311 N. Tremont St. (760) 721-6040 eatgrubbys.com TACOS DON PACO 1850 Rancho Del Oro Rd. (760) 696-3188 TONY’S FRESH MEXICAN FOOD 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004 VALERIE’S TACO SHOP 3617 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 712-1296

LATIN CHEF PERUVIAN CUISINE 4259 Oceanside Blvd, Ste 105 (760)201-8997

RIM TALAY 508 Mission Ave (760) 435-2007

GOLDEN COAST MEAD 4093 Oceanside Blvd Ste G. (760) 630-4468 HANGAR 76 3229 Roymar Rd.

SEAFOOD

SABAI SABAI THAI KITCHEN 1906 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 529-5597

333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333

SAVORY THAI 3829 Plaza Drive (760) 806-9606

THE MILLER’S TABLE 514 S Coast Hwy. (442) 615-7200

COCINA DEL MAR 650 Douglas St, Ste 122 (760) 925-3060

THAI GARDEN 4750 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 940-1009

CRAB PUB 3766 Mission Ave Suite 111 (760) 696-3577

THAI HUT 3753 Mission Ave (760) 688-8662

THE PRIVATEER MARKETPLACE & WINE BAR 1704 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-2254 privateer-marketplace.com

FOUR TUNAS FISH & BAR 41 Douglas Dr., STE 100 (760) 696-3096

THAI THAI 4121 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 295-5445

HARBOR FISH & CHIPS 276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977

THAI TABLE 1910 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 721-4850

JOE’S CRAB SHACK 314 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1345

VEGAN

LIGHTHOUSE OYSTER BAR & GRILL 262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 lighthouseoceanside.com MARISCO’S ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024

ERIS FOOD CO 302 Wisconsin Ave. (760) 231-9986 THE PLOT

1733 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-820 theplotrestaurant.com VIETNAMESE

OCEANSIDE BROILER 1325 North Harbor Drive (760) 722-3474

MR. PHO 4750 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 940-1306

SHOOTZ FISH & BEER 602 South Tremont St. (760) 696-3524 shootzfishxbeer.com

PHO BOWL & GRILL 1006 Mission Ave. Ste. C (760) 453-2999

TIN FISH OCEANSIDE 302 North The Strand (760) 966-0007 STEAKHOUSES 333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333

1006 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1824

HUNTER STEAK HOUSE 1221 Vista Way (760) 433-2633

VALERIES TACO STAND 2213 S El Camino Real (760) 231-5458

TAIWANESE

VALLE 222 North Pacific St. (760) 512-3328

3846 Mission Ave #A3 (760) 967-9901

PHO HA 3905 Mission Ave (760) 754-5267 PHO HOUSE 3753 Mission Ave. (760) 754-9999 PHO OCEANSIDE 518 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 754-2828 YUMMY PHO 4225 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 631-1800

TASTY POT 1058 Mission Ave (760) 730-5054

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MERENDA 1931 S Coast Hwy #102 (760) 696-3309

SECCO 301 Pier View Way (442) 266-2011

Free Compost and Mulch for Oceanside Residents!

Put Organics in the

green bin

Created Locally From Your Food Scraps, Food-Soiled Paper and Yard Trimmings

and not the landfill!

Everything from yard trimmings, fruit peels/pits, coffee grounds, grains and pasta, meat and bones to paper napkins in your green Organics cart are given a new life! WM collects and transforms your organic materials into compost or mulch. The organics program reduces greenhouse gases, creates a renewable energy source and preserves landfill space.

Here’s How it Works

1 PLACE

Place food scraps, food-soiled paper and green waste into the green Organics cart.

A pail/container in the kitchen will help you collect daily food scraps. Empty the scraps into your Organics cart.

2

3

ROLL

Roll your Organics cart out for weekly collection.

WM delivers the material to El Corazon where it is processed into mulch and compost, available for FREE to Oceanside residents.

PICK UP

Pick up your FREE compost and mulch.

Residents can self-load free compost and mulch at the El Corazon Compost Facility. Other mulch varieties are available for purchase.

Here’s What Goes Into the Green Organics Cart

Free Tours Available Learn How Compost and Mulch are Made WM is offering tours of the El Corazon Compost Facility showing how food scraps, food-soiled paper and green waste are transformed into compost and mulch through natural decomposition. Get a firsthand look at how this material turns into valuable resources for the community and how the facility supports the City of Oceanside’s zero waste goals.

Dates: Sat., April 19 or Sat., Oct. 4 Time: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. tours are available Participants: Must be 16 years or older, limited space available.

Compost and mulch create

To sign up for a tour, visit

bit.ly/ElCorazonTour or scan below

healthy soil for plants to thrive

El Corazon Compost Facility 3210 Oceanside Blvd.

Oceanside, CA 92056 Phone: (760) 439-9920 Facility Days/Hours: Mon.-Fri: 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sat: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sun: Closed

What is Compost?

What is Mulch?

Compost is a soil amendment that can be used to build soil health and provide nutrients to plants. Composting is nature’s way of recycling.

It is one of the most powerful actions we can take to reduce our trash, address climate change and build healthy soil.

Mulch retains moisture in the soil, suppresses or blocks weeds, keeps the soil and plant roots cool, prevents frost in winter, reduces erosion, and makes the garden bed and landscape look more attractive.

Scan for more info and FAQ’s about compost and mulch If you need help deciding what product to use or how much you need, please call (760) 295-6255.

Residents:

760.439.2824 home.wm.com/oceanside

Businesses:

760.435.5457 business.wm.com/oceanside

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In honor of 10 years of making The Osider magazine, we pay respect to our roots with this limited release of two skateboards with amazing images of our beloved city.

Get ‘em while they last at TheOsider.com

Grab our new pier t-shirt!

Postcards from Yesterday Buccaneer Motel

Early 1960s RON RAUTO

2024

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Fun always headlines in Funner, CA!

Masters of Illusion us Saturday, January 4

Anjelah Johnson-Reyes

Theresa Caputo Live!

Thursday, January 9

The Experience

Gladys Knight

Aaron Lewis & The Stateliners:

Friday, January 17

Saturday, January 18

American As It Gets Tour

David Gray

Air Supply

Past & Present Tour with special guest Sierra Spirit

Saturday, February 15

Little Joe y La Familia With Ruben Ramos

Saturday, March 1

Babyface Saturday, March 15

Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com Learn more at HarrahsSoCal.com Must be 18 or older to attend shows.

Entertainment subject to change or cancellation. Must be 21 or older to gamble and attend events. Know When To Stop Before You Start®. Gambling Problem?

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Sunday, February 2

50th Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, February 16

Ron White Friday, March 7

Brett Young

Back to Basics World Tour 2025

Friday, May 2