The Osider Magazine September/October 2020

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/OCTOBER 2020 CONTENTS SEPTEMBER VOLUME 7/ISSUE 5

D E P A R T M E N T S 6 SET IN STONE Fall season is here 10 COASTAL EXPOSURES Featuring our best images of Oceanside on tap.

Photography by Renordo Bowen 12 LOCAL FLAVOR With Chef Davin Waite of Wrench & Rodent 14 HIDDEN GEMS The Surfboard Collective 16 OCEANSIDE’S FINEST • Vanessa Graziano 18 GREEN O • Zero Waste Resources 38 COMMUNITY • Measure L 42 ARTS • The Hill Street Country Club 50 LOCAL BUSINESS • Camp Coffee Company 52 LOCAL RETAILER • The Rising Co.

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54 COASTAL • Roberto’s Taco Shop #13 56 COASTAL • Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar 58 BAR & RESTAURANT GUIDE The Osider guide to all the best bars and eateries in town 63 FAST FORWARD TO YESTERDAY A bird’s-eye view in 1962

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F E A T U R E S 20 TEN THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT OCEANSIDE IN THE 1900S Learn about our city at the turn of the twentieth century 24 INSIDE OUT OCEANSIDE Outdoor service is the new norm 32 SHADES OF THE ZODIAC Was Oceanside the infamous killer’s first stop?

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SET IN STONE A WORD F R O M T H E P U B L IS H E R

Fall season is here and you can feel it in the crisp clean air. The beaches have started to slow down, and the tourists have gone home. The kids are back in school—well, sort of anyway. This is the time of year that we normally call “Local’s Summer”—a time where we get back to a somewhat regular schedule by waking up early, getting the kids fed, and for us adults, getting into work— even if it’s from home.

We know it’s been hard to stay focused on our daily lives when there’s so much craziness going on in our world. We are in the midst of the most critical election cycle ever; we have a global pandemic on our hands, and we have major social justice issues to deal with in our country.

I know it’s a lot, but just remember to breathe, take it one day at a time, and remind yourself just how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful place. Let’s continue to fight the good fight locally.

Whether it’s fighting major developers coming into our city, or standing up for racial equality, we need to lead by example.

Oceanside is a growing city with deep roots and a tight community that’ll always fight for what’s right. So make your voice heard, get involved, and be part of the force that drives the future of our city. It’s up to us to mold our destiny. That way we can continue to enjoy our beloved Local's Summer here in the best city in America—Oceanside, CA.

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2020 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER VOLUME 7/ISSUE 5

PUBLISHER Jamey Stone/Publisher/Co-Founder stone@theosider.com EDITORIAL Zach Cordner/Creative Director/Co-Founder zach@theosider.com Dwayne Carter/Design Director dwayne@theosider.com Aaron Schmidt/Editorial Director aaron@theosider.com ADVERTISING Nolan Woodrell/Advertising Director nolan@theosider.com ADMINISTRATION Alicia Stone CONTRIBUTORS Renordo Bowen, Lissa Corona, Sergio Garcia, Katie LaLicata, William LeFevre, Kristi Hawthorne, Alyson Klier, Eric Klier, Elizabeth Schwartze, Alicia Stone SPECIAL THANKS Oceanside Historical Society, Tim Wrisley, Amber Lussier, Alondra Figueroa, Anamarina Hernandez, The Carter Family, Hans Molenkamp, The Woodrell Family, The Becker Family, Ron Goodin, Bailey Stone, Braden Stone, Judy Camp, The Hoffer Family, Steve and Linda Josepho, Jean Josepho, Bottom Line Management, Oceanside Museum of Art, and all of our advertisers

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On the Cover: Aerial photo of Oceanside taken in 1962, same year as the murder of Oceanside cab driver Ray Davis. Photo courtesy of the Oceanside Historical Society.

Coastal Exposures THE OSIDER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

This past August at Heritage Park, Make-A-Wish San Diego made a local girl’s wish for mobility come true. Sara, a seventeen-year-old with a nervous system disorder that impacts her speech and mobility, was gifted an adaptive tricycle. It'll enable her to get outside more easily and experience the outdoors.

She was also treated to a car parade of well wishers—a memorable experience for Sara and her family.

Photo by Renordo Bowen

Local Flavor THE OSIDER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

HOW TO MAKE LOCAL YELLOWTAIL SASHIMI WITH ARUGULA CHIMICHURRI

This is a great summer dish because if you go fishing anywhere in San Diego or Baja, you’re likely to catch a Yellowtail tuna. Why a “summer” dish when in most places in the world it’s fall? I’ve always thought of September through October as “Local’s summer.”

—Chef Davin Waite, Wrench & Rodent

CHIMICHURRI 3/4 cup seasoned sushi vinegar 1 cup olive or vegetable oil 4 cups arugula (rinsed) Salt and pepper to taste 1. Use a blender to roughly blend the arugula into the sushi vinegar.

2. Add oil, salt, and pepper (don’t over blend olive oil—it makes it bitter).

CHARRED CHARD & SHALLOTS 1. Rinse one bunch rainbow chard and slice thin and at a bias.

2. Peel and slice two small-medium shallots and combine with chard.

3. Lightly oil a skillet (cast iron is perfect if you have one) and place on high heat. Once your pan is nice and hot, char the shallot and chard mix (step back as it’ll snap, crackle, and pop a bit).

4. Season with salt and pepper.

5. After a minute or two (or as soon as you see nice caramelization), remove from heat and cool.

SASHIMI 1. Take 1lb local Yellowtail (it’s totally cool to use any fish you have on hand, it’ll work. I don’t recommend doing this with blowfish, though) 2. Slice thin, making sure to cut perpendicular to any lines in the fish.

3. Arrange your sashimi on a large plate 4. Sauce with Arugula chimichurri.

5. Garnish with chard and shallots.

6. Carefully place plate on table along with freshly cracked beverages of your choice and grind away, friends!

Hidden Gems THE OSIDER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

THE SURFBOARD COLLECTIVE WORDS: JAMEY STONE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

Surfing has always played a major role in our Oceanside community, and it continues to be one of our favorite activities. It seems that everybody is surfing these days, and its not just high performance anymore. The days of owning just one board for all conditions is a thing of the past.

People are riding everything from retro fishes, to longboards, and everything in between. Enter The Surfboard Collective, a small underground surf outlet that specializes in those hard-to-find boards that both the avid daily surfer and collectors alike dream of having in their quiver.

Founders Travis Macks and Ryan Paradee realized the need for this type of niche service and opened up shop in August 2018. Travis a seasoned longboarder and long time surf shop employee that constantly found himself helping friends find that special blade—you know, the one you don’t normally see in the average surf shop. So much so, that they decided to share their love for searching for the perfect board with us consumers.

Whether it is a collector’s wall hanger or something different than the norm to ride around town, they can track it down for you. There's a lot of underground shapers turning out some very unique surfboards. The handcrafted art is back and the artisanal part of surfboard manufacturing has sparked a whole new perspective in what we choose to ride. This is why The Collective is changing the way we shop for these gems.

Owners Travis Mack and Ryan Paradee

Most of their clients are appointment-based and they only open the shop doors to walk-in customers on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 5pm. Thursday to Sunday is by appointment only. If you’re looking for something different or really hard to find, contact the guys and The Surfboard Collective will make your surfing dreams come true.

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The Surfboard Collective 1012 South Coast Highway Suite # H (760) 845-1988 thesurfboardcollective.com @thesurfboardcollective

Oceanside's Finest VANESSA GRAZIANO WORDS: ELIZABETH SCHWARTZE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

The beauty of Oceanside is both tangible and intangible. It’s not just our beautiful beaches, but also our beautifully diverse citizens, as well.

Vanessa Graziano is the founder of Oceanside Homeless Resource, a newly created non-profit in Oceanside serving our unseen citizens—the homeless. Vanessa started working with citizens experiencing homelessness in November 2019. In 2020, after only nine months, Oceanside Homeless Resource has impacted the lives of 17,000 people with meals, shower programs, work programs, shelter programs, hotel rooms, and resource fairs—and it’s just getting started.

Vanessa has seen Oceanside from both sides of life—from a child playing on the beaches, to a homeless mother living on the streets. She knows firsthand how life can take a terrible turn, and all hope seems lost. It was the love and support from her own family that allowed her to get clean and sober. She knows that sometimes all it takes is love and support without judgement to begin the path to stability and get off the streets.

“We’re the family they don’t have,” said Graziano.

Every single day, Vanessa is grassroots fundraising, and out in the community, helping serve food, meeting new and regular clients, and assessing their needs. Her philosophy: “Come as you are and we’ll help you.”

Vanessa considers herself a bridge between the homeless, and the available resources in the community. The mission of Oceanside Homeless Resource: “We exist to bridge community resources and build programs and solutions for folks experiencing homelessness. We accomplish this through community education, advocacy, and capacity development.” Vanessa, along with her

“She knows that sometimes all it takes is love and support without judgement to begin the path to stability and get off the streets. We’re the family they don’t have” dedicated volunteers, know approximately 90-percent of the homeless population, and every single person has a name and a story. She’s proud that her team has gotten 29 people off the streets permanently since November 2019.

Oceanside Homeless Resource is 100-percent volunteer run, receiving its official 501(c)(3) designation in May 2020. In just a short period of time, Vanessa and her team

have made great strides. For the long-term future of Oceanside Homeless Resource, Vanessa has three goals that provide a viable solution to alleviate the stress of homelessness. First, open a day center so people experiencing homelessness have a place to go, with each client being assessed, and given an action plan.

The day center would also provide classes and daily meals. Second, purchase property to build a micro community with tiny homes, work programs, communal garden, commercial kitchen, and common areas. Third, purchase homes for victims of domestic violence, homeless families, and individuals.

Offering her life to help others with love and light is ex traordinar y, and is wor thy of Oceanside’s Finest. “This is what we’re here to do, serve each other, this really is a solution—a hand up, not a handout,” she implored. Thank you, Vanessa, for demonstrating unconditional love to everyone, and working tirelessly for the unseen on the streets of Oceanside.

The best way to support Vanessa and Oceanside Homeless Resource is by following them on Facebook, or their website at oceansidehomelessresource.com

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THE OSIDER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

ZERO WASTE RESOURCES FOR RESILIENCY Through times of uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City’s Green Oceanside team wants to remind the community of FREE Zero Waste resources that both residents and businesses can take advantage of to save money, encourage sustainability, and protect our planet for generations to come

Zero Waste Resources for Oceanside Residents Standard Residential Service for Recycling Success and Cost Savings Maximizing the efficiency of your service will lower your bill, while still allowing you to have the carts you need! By switching from a 96-gallon cart to a 35-gallon landfill cart, you can still receive up to three 64 or 96-gallon recycling carts, and up to two 64 or 96-gallon greenwaste carts at no additional cost.

Donation Weeks: November 2nd through November 13th

Give your gently used items a second life! Each year the City of Oceanside offers its residents the opportunity to donate gently used items from the comfort of their own home through bi-annual Donation Weeks.

During Donation Weeks, residents can donate

up to eight items at no cost or travel needed, by scheduling a curbside pickup. Items donated go directly to the Oceanside DAV to assist our local Veteran community. Acceptable items include household and office furniture, bags of clothing/ textiles, sporting equipment, televisions, kitchen appliances, washers and dryers, and more.

Please contact Waste Management at (760) 439-2824 to learn more about what items can be donated and to schedule your Donation appointment.

these materials should be properly disposed of through curbside and drop-off collection services offered by Waste Management.

To schedule a curbside pick-up of up to five e-waste items, three times each year, please call Waste Management’s Customer Service line at (760) 439-2824.

Residents can also drop off their e-waste at the Waste Management Buyback center at 2880 Industry Street, Tuesday through Saturday, 8am to 4pm at no charge.

E-Waste – Schedule a FREE curbside pick-up, or drop off for free at the Waste

Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Appointments

Management Buyback Center E-waste items like televisions, computers, printers, cell phones, and VCRs, are made with various types of hazardous materials inside and cannot be simply thrown into your landfill bin. Instead,

As Oceanside residents clean out their garages and homes, they can recycle household hazardous waste items like old paint, used motor oil, cleaning chemicals, and prescription medication at the Waste Management Household Hazardous Waste Facility.

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your business has to reduce costs while meeting your needs at GreenOceanside@ oceansideca.org The Zero Waste team is here to assist you in determining the services that best meet your financial and operational needs

Green Oceanside Business Network (GOBN) – Join for FREE today!

Consumers are increasingly making purchasing decisions with the environment in mind. Companies large and small are capturing market shares through ethical business standards and sustainability reporting. Let Green Oceanside help you highlight your businesses efforts toward reducing your To schedule a drop-off appointment during the twice-monthly Saturdays, please call Waste Management’s Customer Service line at (760) 439-2824. For more information and a list of acceptable items, please visit GreenOceanside.org.

Large Item Landfill Pick Up Oceanside residents can schedule a large item landfill pick up of up to five items, three times a year for items that are broken or cannot otherwise be donated.

To schedule a pick up, residents can call Waste Management’s customer service line at (760) 439-2824.

Used Oil and Oil Filter Recycling Recycling used motor oil and oil filters is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect our waterways and oceans from pollution. Oceanside residents can recycle used motor oil and oil filters at over a dozen certified collection centers (CCCs) in Oceanside.

Please visit the Solid Waste and Recycling Page at GreenOceanside.org to see a full list of certified collection centers.

Sharps Disposal Properly disposing of sharps, such as needles, syringes, and lancets, protects the health and safety of our community and sanitation workers.

You can properly dispose of sharps at Waste Management’s Oceanside Recycling Center (2880 Industry Street). A designated container is onsite for residents to place their items in for safe, clean, and easy disposal. Sharps must be in a red biohazard container with a sealed top or in a see-through container like a water bottle or milk jug with the top taped.

The Oceanside Recycling Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 8:00am 4:00pm.

Additionally, both the Country Club Senior Center (455 Country Club Lane) and El Corazon Senior Center (3302 Senior Center Drive) have approved containers for sharps disposal onsite.

Zero Waste Resources for Oceanside Businesses Rightsizing and Downsizing – Opportunities for Businesses to See Cost Savings Does your business see a lot of space in your landfill bin before it’s collected each week? You may not need all the service you’re currently paying for and we’re here to help right-size or even down-size your current solid waste and recycling services to better meet your needs and possibly save you money! In Oceanside, recycling and food scraps services are more affordable than landfill services, thus creating savings when businesses lower landfill service, increase recycling and strive for zero waste.

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environmental impact through zero waste, water, and energy efficiency and watershed protection efforts.

Green Oceanside Business Network Members are regularly featured in local newslet ters, publications, and even social media. In addition, businesses that join the Green Oceanside Business Network are supported by the City’s Green Oceanside team with opportunities to improve and implement sustainability and cost saving practices.

Join today by downloading the Green Oceanside Business Network Application and Sustainability Scorecard at GreenOceanside.org.

To learn more about the GOBN, please e-mail us at GreenOceanside@oceansideca.org.

These are just some of the many resources Green O ceanside of fers its residents and businesses, with ways to take action and protect our planet for generations to come. Whether it be in person, or virtually, our team is here to help the community thrive.

Please visit www.GreenOceanside.org for more information on all of the City’s Environmental Programs and available resources.

TEN Oceanside in the 1900s

Things You Didn’t Know about

WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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The beginning of a new century brought hope and optimism to the residents of Oceanside.

The first decade since incorporation was tenuous at best, and the population waned.

Despite setbacks, the City endeavored to fulfill its dream of being a resort city with the building of another pier and a new hotel. The 1900s also ushered in changes that would reshape the way all Americans lived and worked—the invention and mass production of the automobile served to bring in more tourists and new residents.

Oceanside Pier, 1908.

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El San Luis Rey Hotel on Pacific Street.

Oceanside, circa 1900 (R): Oceanside Union High Commencement in 1909.

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In the summer of 1900, the Oceanside Oil Company was formed in Los Angeles. The company “controlled” 4,350 acres in and around Oceanside. A 78-foot derrick was erected east of the city limits, and similar oil derricks sprouted around in other areas including Escondido, Encinitas, and Del Mar. In 1901, it was reported: “The geological formation of [Oceanside] is perfect for oil, and all the experts who have examined the country agree that there must be lots of oil here. The Oceanside Oil Company’s well is now down 1,000 feet, and the indications for making a strike are very good.

Material has already arrived for an outfit to be used in boring on the beach.” One month later, an oil derrick, which had been erected on the beach by the New York Oil & Development Co., was blown over by winter winds, along with any future plans of drilling for oil on Oceanside’s beaches.

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In November of 1900, the census records reported that Oceanside had a population of just 330 people. However, when people living in the valley

and San Luis Rey Township were included (outside the city limits), the population was increased to 988.

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One of the first items for city trustees to consider in 1900 was the building a new pier. There was much talk about extending the “little iron wharf” built in 1894, but residents and city officials alike wanted a new, more modern pier to suit their needs and expectations. Finally, a new pier (Oceanside’s third) was built in 1903. This pier was made of steel pilings—140 tons of second-hand steel purchased from the Southern California Railway Company. It was advertised as a “Steel Pleasure Pier.”

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Oceanside’s dream of being a resort destination had been put on hold when its beautiful hotel went up in flames in 1896. But while the newest pier was being built, so was a new hotel. Opened in 1904, the El San Luis Rey Hotel took its name from the Mission San Luis Rey. It was reported that the fireplace mantle in the lobby was made from “one of the original timbers from the ruins of San Luis 22

TEN Oceanside in the 1900s

Things You Didn’t Know about

Bath House and Plunge with wooden boardwalk and El San Luis Rey Hotel (featured above).

was put in place reaching over 2,500 feet across the sand to the plunge from the pier. With modern electricity, a modern hotel, heated swimming pool, and new pier, Oceanside’s resort status was restored.

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Oceanside's first Public Library, 1909.

The Oceanside Public Library was created by a city ordinance on December 13, 1904. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union donated the library’s first 250 books. In 1905, the library was opened in the bank building on the northwest corner of Second and Hill (Mission and Coast Highway). The library was “open during the hours of 9am to 3pm on all days except Sundays and legal holidays.” In 1908, J. Chauncey Hayes donated several books including “The Life and Writings of Thomas Jefferson.” By 1910, the library’s volumes had increased to 3,200.

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Jesse Kolb and Mel Goetz with dogs, 1905.

Rey bought from Father O’Keefe for ten dollars.”

The hotel was located at Third (Pier View Way) and Pacific streets near the same location as the South Pacific Hotel.

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Also, in 1904, a plunge and electric plant was built. The Oceanside Electric Light Plant and Bath House provided much needed electricity for downtown Oceanside and the plunge provided heated ocean water for swimming. It was advertised as a spa experience: “To obtain that fresh youthful look, so much desired by ladies old and young, remember a dip in the Warm Salt Plunge, followed by a cold shower will work wonders.” A boardwalk

In 1905, the Oceanside Blade reported that a demand for housing was on the rise and there were no vacancies. The Blade further reported on the City’s growth: “The business of the Southern California Railway company at Oceanside station was greater during August both in the passenger and freight departments than for any other month in the history of the station. At a rough estimate the population of Oceanside has increased 50 percent in the three years past. The appearance of the town has increased 75 percent, and the spirit of the people 100. We’re getting to be a big boy now.”

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In 1906, a high school district was formed to make up the Oceanside-Carlsbad Union High School, including South Oceanside, Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Luis Rey, Libby, Calavera, River, Vista, Delpy, and Encinitas. Many students from outside of Oceanside took the train just to attend high school, which was taught on the second floor of the schoolhouse, with elementary classes taught below. The first graduation for the OceansideCarlsbad Union High School took place in 1909 and was held at the Mildred Opera House. Five girls made up the graduating class: Marguerite Brannen, 23

Ramona Rieke, Sybil Spencer, Edith Cotterel, and Eunice Everett.

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Jesse Kolb was likely one of the first owners of an automobile in Oceanside. He would later own and operate Oceanside Garage at Second (Mission) and Tremont in 1908. His garage was a popular place in Oceanside as motorists coming through from Los Angeles or San Diego often stopped for much needed repairs. In April of 1908, Doctors W.V. Nichols and Robert S. Reid “acquired a Ford four cylinder runabout of fifteen horse power to supplant the faithful horse in attending to professional business.” Previously, physicians made house calls via horseback as far away as Fallbrook, and could now make the trip presumably quicker and easier. As the automobile became more popular, new and improved roads were in demand.

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In 1907, George Parker McKay began construction of a new mercantile building.

The Oceanside Blade reported: “The building will be of two stories with a frontage of 60 feet on Third and Cleveland. The lower floor will consist of a large storeroom and a smaller room for a soda and ice cream parlor. Above will be living apartments comprising four rooms and a bath. The building will be a combination of frame and brick of solid construction and with an attractive front. F.W. Rieke has the contract for the construction.” The following year, George and Catherine McKay moved into their new building, which they occupied for the next eleven years. They sold everything from firearms, cameras, candies, phonographs, dry goods, and souvenirs. An avid hunter, George McKay was also a photographer and took several images of Oceanside and the San Luis Rey Valley, which were published as popular postcards.

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

INSIDE OUT OSIDE WORDS: JAMEY STONE  PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

In the last six months, we’ve become accustomed to hearing phrases such as “The New Normal,” “Social Distancing,” and “Mask Required For Entry.” All of these statements are the product of this pandemic and hurt us all beyond comprehension. Now, for many businesses, the latest phrase is “Outdoor Service,” and although it’s not the easiest direction to take—it’s the difference of staying in the game or dying on the vine. We can finally get a haircut, enjoy that workout, dine out, or maybe even get a pedicure.

ALLISON MCCULLOCH

Lagree Fit

It sounds crazy to even think that these little things that were taken for granted just last year are now real-life luxuries. Most importantly, these small businesses now have a better chance of surviving the pandemic. Our city officials have done a great job of making it easy for these businesses to pivot and keep their doors open. Thank you, City of Oceanside

for extending this olive branch. Now it’s up to us as consumers to go out and support each and every one of these amazing places.

We here at The Osider Magazine want to do our part by showcasing these businesses and all the adjustments they’ve made to serve our community.

We couldn’t fit them all in the feature, but we highly

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urge you to go out and support your favorites. So get in that workout, get your haircut, enjoy that pedicure, and have a nice night out at your favorite restaurant.

You darn well deserve it and so do all of these amazing businesses that continue to fight for their livelihood.

So cheers to our newest catch phrase, “Living Inside Out.”

Local Tap House

San Luis Rey Bakery

“WE ADDED AN OUTSIDE PATIO AREA AND I HAVEN’T HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH IT AT ALL. THE CITY’S BEEN FINE WITH IT. WITH OUTSIDE PATIOS, YOU’RE ALLOWED TO SERVE ALCOHOL—WITH ABC ALLOWING DRINKS SERVED “TO GO.” SO AS LONG AS YOU’RE SERVING FOOD, YOU’RE ALLOWED TO SERVE ALCOHOL. THAT’S THE KEY. AND ALL THE LOCALS HAVE BEEN 100-PERCENT SUPPORTIVE FROM DAY ONE.” —MARCUS DIAZ, GENERAL MANAGER OF FAT JOE’S KITCHEN & ARCADE

“THE CITY IS ALL FOR IT—THEY’RE THE ONES WHO TOLD US TO OPEN UP. IT’S PRETTY RAD SEEING EVERYONE SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER AND NOT WANTING TO SEE OUR CITY FAIL. ALL THE EXPOSURE WE’VE BEEN GETTING IS INSANE—ALL THE HONKING, HOOTING, AND HOLLERING. EVERYONE’S BEEN LIKE. ‘THANKS FOR STAYING OPEN!’” —MARK CATALFAMO, OWNER OF GENTLEMEN’S DEN BARBER SHOP

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“FOR DON’S, WE HAD TO ADD A WHOLE ENTIRE DECK AREA TO STAY OPEN. THE CITY’S BEEN SO POSITIVE. THEY’RE ALWAYS PROMOTING LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES. IT’S BEEN GREAT.” —BARBARA BALL, MANAGER OF DON’S COUNTRY KITCHEN

“IT WAS PRETTY DIFFICULT COMING UP WITH EXACTLY HOW WE WANTED TO SET EVERYTHING OUTSIDE, BUT WE’VE ALWAYS HAD EXTRA TABLES AND CHAIRS, SO IT WAS KIND OF EASY WITH THAT PART. THE GOOD THING IS THAT WE HAVE ALMOST THE SAME AMOUNT OF TABLES OUTSIDE THAT WE HAD INSIDE NOW. AS FAR AS BUSINESS GOES, IT WAS SLOW IN THE BEGINNING BECAUSE IT WAS ‘TAKE OUT’ ONLY, BUT ONCE WE WERE ABLE TO GET DINING OUTSIDE IT WAS A LOT BETTER. BUSINESS ISN’T THE SAME AS IT WAS BEFORE.” —JUAN HERNANDEZ, SERVER AT START FRESH CAFE

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SHADES OF THE ZODIAC:

Was Oceanside the Zodiac Killer's first stop?

WORDS: KRISTI HAWTHORNE PHOTOS COURTESY OF OCEANSIDE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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Did an infamous serial killer start his deadly spree in Oceanside in 1962? The Zodiac Killer is believed responsible for murdering five people in Northern California between 1968 and 1969.

He taunted the police with phone calls, ciphers and letters, and claimed he killed as many as 37 people. His last victim was a cab driver… or was it also his first?

In 2017, while doing research on an unrelated topic, I stumbled across Ray’s murder in the local newspaper. I was struck by the unusual circumstances— the calling and taunting of law enforcement, the killing of a cab driver, and threats to a bus, etc. It all sounded oddly familiar.

On the evening of April 9, 1962, the Oceanside Police Department received an anonymous telephone call. The unidentified caller stated cryptically: “I am going to pull something here in Oceanside and you will never be able to figure it out.”

Two nights later on April 11th, Patrolman Terry Stephens discovered the lifeless body of Ray Davis in an alley in the upscale beachside neighborhood of St. Malo.

Ray Davis was 29 years old, a native of Michigan. He and his brother Jack had moved to Oceanside just four months earlier. The brothers rented a house at 525 South Tremont Street, and Ray went to work as a cabdriver for the Checker Cab Company.

Davis was working an evening shift, with his cab parked on Mission Avenue in downtown Oceanside. At 11:10pm, he reported to his dispatcher Lowell Sikes that he was driving a fare to South Oceanside. He never returned or responded to subsequent radio calls.

When found, Ray’s body had been dumped in the alley behind 1926 South Pacific Street—the home of Oceanside’s former Mayor Joe MacDonald.

He had been shot once in the back, through the driver’s seat, and once in the back of the head.

The bloody cab was discovered at 6:30am, left in the alley of the 400 block of South Pacific Street with its meter showing a $2.20 fare. Detective Don Brown found a third shot had been fired through the windshield of the taxi.

On the front seat of the abandoned cab was a paperback novel, “Dance with the Dead.” Written in 1960 by Richard S. Prather, it featured a private 33

“I am going to pull something here in Oceanside and you will never be able to figure it out”

detective who solved crimes, all the while encountering scantily clad women. Along with the book was Ray’s wallet, still containing a modest amount of cash.

The following day, April 12th, the Oceanside Blade Tribune reported the murder of Ray Davis, along with the fact that police had no motive or suspect. No mention was made of the mysterious phone call of April 9th, as the Oceanside Police Department had not yet released that information.

However, on April 16th the Oceanside Police

Department disclosed to the public that, in fact, an unknown person had indeed called them a week prior, with a veiled threat that they now linked to the murder of Ray Davis. The suspect had called police again, and this second phone call came with a frightening warning.

Police Chief William H. Wingard described the caller as a possible “deranged killer,” and released the contents of the call: “Do you remember me calling you last week and telling you that I was going to pull a real baffling crime? I killed the cab driver and I am going to get me a bus driver next.”

Wingard stated: “We have no reason to disbelieve the calls.” Who, but the original caller, would’ve known about the initial message? Who 34

would taunt the police in such a way?

In response to the threat, the Oceanside Police Department took measures to protect all city busses, and armed military police were put on each bus going aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Oscar Hatle, Bus Superintendent, had “blanket authority to take whatever steps necessary.” The unusual aspects of the murder and the unprecedented response of armed guards were big news. The story was widely distributed by the Associated Press and United Press International.

Three days passed without incident. Guards were eventually removed from the busses, and there were no other phone calls from the murderer.

The taxi cab driven by Ray Davis was found in the alley of the 400 block of South Pacific St.

Body of Ray Davis was located in the alley of 1926 South Pacific St.

“When found, Ray’s body had been dumped in the alley behind 1926 South Pacific Street—the home of Oceanside’s former Mayor Joe MacDonald” The police had no motive and scant evidence.

Several people were questioned and released.

In May, an arrest was made of four Marines for armed robbery, but their prints did not match.

Another armed robbery suspect was arrested in November, but again, the fingerprints didn’t match.

The murder of Ray Davis slowly faded into obscurity and remains unsolved to this day.

Seven years later, a killer known as the Zodiac would mimic the same deadly scenario. In 1969, he shot and killed a taxi driver in San Francisco, and contacted police taking credit for it. He then threatened to target a bus, but in this instance— one full of children.

The Zodiac killed his victims in a variety of ways and weapons, including a .22 caliber gun (same as in the murder of Ray Davis). It’s believed that the Zodiac may have been in the military, perhaps stationed at Camp Pendleton. While there are several theories surrounding the Zodiac Killer, is it too far-fetched to believe he started his killing spree in Oceanside?

Tom Voigt, a renowned Zodiac Killer expert, includes the Davis murder on his website and states: “With all of the unusual similarities between the confirmed Zodiac attacks and the murder of 35

Ray Davis, I see only two possibilities: The Zodiac Killer somehow learned of the Davis case and decided to copy it, or Davis was killed by the actual Zodiac. In a 1971 letter, the Zodiac Killer claimed he had many undiscovered victims in Southern California, and I believe Davis was likely one of them.”

Sylvia Guzman O’Brien, Cold Case Detective with the Oceanside Police Department, remarked that the rediscovery of the cold case has generated a lot of interest in law enforcement. Fellow detectives and crime analysts are asking her if this case is really the work of the Zodiac Killer.

In December of 2019, the latent fingerprint cards collected at the murder scene were sent in for entr y into the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS). O’Brien stated that, “The crime lab will determine if the prints are of sufficient quality for entry in the database.”

To date, there are no answers and all those interested will simply have to wait for the crime lab and its results. Whether or not this cold case is related to the infamous Zodiac Killer, the fingerprints are likely the very last chance to solve the murder of Ray Davis.

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Patte Hughes, Arleen Hammerschmidt, and Kathryn Carbone at the proposed development site.

Measure L

David versus Goliath in South Morro Hills WORDS: AARON SCHMIDT PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

For many years, Newport Beach real estate developer giant Integral Communities has been trying to move forward with their North River Farms housing project in the South Morro Hills area.

Last November 2019, Oceanside City Council narrowly approved Integral’s final plan that would allow development of 585 homes on 214 acres of commercial farmland in South Morro Hills.

Needless to say, public outcry was formidable, as over 100 residents voiced their opposition to the North River Farms project during the meeting.

In December 2019, residents of South Morro Hills collected thousands of signatures (12,500 to be exact) to place a referendum challenging the project on the November 2020 ballot. This referendum became known as “Measure L.” In the coming months, Integral Communities then filed two lawsuits with the city to shoot down Measure L, the first one against three Oceanside

residents — retired OH S teacher Arleen Hammerschmidt, single mom Patte Hughes, and law student Kathryn Carbone — as the main proponents of the referendum, and the second lawsuit claiming forger y of signatures and misrepresentation of the development.

On August 21, 2020, Judge Gregory W. Pollack of the San Diego Superior Court ruled that a referendum repealing the approval of the North River Farms development project is valid and will be placed on the November 3, 2020 ballot for the people of Oceanside to vote on.

After spending seven hours personally going over the petitions, Judge Pollack stated that he couldn’t find any fraud based on Integral’s allegations. “I spent a lot of time on five boxes and 343 packets. Boy, I went through each packet and what I found was signatures that were not consistent with forgery. It really just smacks of 36

a legitimate referendum process,” said Judge Pollack. “The voters—not this court—will decide the fate of the North River Farms development.”

Judge Pollack also made it clear that all three women would be repaid around $50,0 0 0 to $60,000 dollars in legal fees.

“If North River Farms is built, farming will start to go away one property at a time”

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Oceanside farmer and musician Jason Mraz performs at an AgriTourism event at Mraz Family Farms in South Morro Hills.

“THE VOTERS—NOT THIS COURT—WILL DECIDE THE FATE OF THE NORTH RIVER FARMS DEVELOPMENT”—JUDGE GREGORY W. POLLACK

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The Mercato Farmer's Market in South Morro Hills.

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“The motivation behind this lawsuit was clear—to intimidate members of the public and to punish those who spoke up in opposition to the project,” said Kathryn Carbone. “Robbing what little farmland we have left in Oceanside to build dense housing is backwards thinking. I’d love to see a developer take an unoccupied concrete shopping center and create a true ‘agrihood.’ I will unapologetically fight for this land that once paved will never again grow food. We must think past tomorrow,” said Patte Hughes. “We’re very pleased that Judge Pollack saw through the empty accusations by the developer, and we’re looking forward now to making sure the community understands the issues involved in the upcoming ballot measure and vote ‘no’ on L,” added Arleen Hammerschmidt.

Voting “no” on Measure L would keep the current agricultural zoning on the property (with minimum lots of 2.5 acres) and stop the development.

Residents of South Morro Hills have come up with an alternate plan of their own for the area.

A key part of the “Onward Oceanside” project’s general plan, “The South Morro Hills Community Plan” would find a balance for the large landowners, the neighbors, the community, and the City to have an area that would provide for everyone. It envisions a neighborhood in Oceanside that embraces its agricultural heritage and allows for more robust “AgriTourism” opportunities—much like Temecula wine countr y, but with more authenticity to farming in Oceanside. Residents and visitors alike would be able share in a variety of experiences like wineries, breweries, California coffee roasting, fresh veggies and fruits, a concert venue, glamping, special events, farm restaurants, and boutique hotels, just to name a few.

“It’s a true David and Goliath fight. Our plan will focus on a way for AgriTourism to grow in South Morro Hills, creating a positive neighborhood for 39

the City by generating tax dollars, as well as providing a recreational area for our community and a wonderful place to live, and above all else—for farming to continue. If North River Farms is built, farming will start to go away one property at a time. You can’t farm with subdivisions of houses, people, and pets, etc. Dense housing on farmland will only push all the farming out—no matter if it’s organic or commercial,” said Louise Balma, Oceanside planning commissioner. “To me, Measure L is about responsible development that maintains agriculture and the rural character of this area that works for all of us—not just one developer and one land owner. We need farming in California forever.”

For more info on the South Morro Hills Community Plan and Onward Oceanside, please visit onwardoceanside.com

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L-R: Javier Arreguin Villegas, Dinah Poellnitz, Alejandro Arreguin Villegas and Margaret Hernandez.

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I moved to Oceanside in 2007 after finishing my MFA at the University of Pennsylvania. I hadn’t spent time in the area since I was a kid. When I finally felt settled in, I quickly realized I needed an art community. Working artists thrive when we’re in dialogue, and I was craving connection.

Institutional art spaces like museums were a place for me to reflect and learn about the “art world.” What I’ve come to realize, however, is that few spaces show interest in being a part of the community—to live and breathe and work for and in service to a diverse society. To this day, a majority of artwork collected and exhibited by museums (and sold by galleries) is made by white male artists from privileged backgrounds.

I found plenty of artwork within my community, just not in the museums. Public art by Black and brown artists exists all over our neighborhoods.

Local governments labeled it graffiti and vandalism—criminalizing artists for using open space as their canvas, while simultaneously erasing the neighborhood culture and replacing it with sterile, basic walls.

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“Art is personal, communal, and universal”

As a Mexican-American born and raised in San Diego, art felt like a luxury. It never quite fit into schedules packed with low-wage work. The thought of actually having public funding to make art and create spaces for us, and our neighbors has always seemed like a pipe dream. With that said, artists and cultural producers who have been marginalized continue to make do with what they have because that’s the only way to survive.

The Hill Street Country Club understands all of these struggles, because its founders, Dinah Poellnitz and Margaret Hernandez, have lived them.

While institutional spaces proudly proclaim their work being of service to the community, every one of these spaces centers their reputation as the source of creativity and education. In contrast, HSCC functions with the belief that creativity and learning are born from the people who visit and utilize the space to share their knowledge, experience, and curiosity of the community in which they live and work.

The current political climate—plus, the uprisings across the country and around the world— are requiring artists and cultural producers to consider their role in a system dominated by elitism, wealth, and hierarchical rule. While we observe the majority of Americans get behind #BLACKLIVESMATTER, artists are entering dialogue to strategize. We create programs, spaces,

opportunities, and resources that can empower and encourage our neighbors to care for each other and provide for one another. Through creativity, art, social justice, and education, The Hill Street Country Club has always been doing the hard work needed to break down barriers. They provide access to all who are intentionally, and historically, denied inclusion in white-led institutions. They have provided us with opportunities to show up as our authentic selves when regional museums have not.

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As an artist, educator, and curator, HSCC is one of the only spaces in San Diego County that gives me hope. Dinah’s message that “Art is personal, communal, and universal” provides the foundation for a future where artists in the community not only survive but thrive.

For more info, please visit thehillstreetcountryclub.org or visit their Instagram @thehillstreetcountryclub

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Coffee talk. It’s the very best way to start the day.

Snuggled up by the transit center right near the heart of blossoming Downtown Oceanside, is Camp Coffee Company. With locally roasted and brewed, poured or pulled to perfection by skilled and caring baristas—mornings all of a sudden, aren’t looking so bad. Everything about Camp Coffee is thoughtfully put together with you in mind. Owner Jason Simpson, San Diego Native and long time coffee professional and self-proclaimed coffee snob, told us that Camp Coffee isn’t just about top quality products, but they also “want people to feel valued and appreciated for coming in.”

The name of Camp Coffee is a heartfelt tribute to the nostalgia of childhood family camping adventures. Simpson has fond memories of these times and how wonderful the coffee would smell when his mom would make it on their motorhome stove. And way back then, his love for coffee was born. It seemed only natural then, that when it came time to name his business, the name “Camp Coffee” emerged. This coffee shop is an authentic extension of his heart and his passions. Camp Coffee is a place where Simpson hopes people don’t just get an amazing cup of Joe, but can find and feel some kind of connection. A connection that’s even more so in demand as we navigate these challenging and trying COVID times.

In addition to all the good feels, Camp Coffee offers a variety of super clever drink creations, as well as original cappuccinos and house blend varietals of decaf, dark roast, and light roast. The fun thing about these house varietals is that they’re hand selected by Simpson himself. He spent time with Bird Rock Roasters and sampled flavors until he found a match so pure and right—flavors that tasted well-rounded on their own, but still stand up within a cup that has sugar or creamer added.

Their fun house coffee creations, you ask?

How about a S’mores-inspired Mocha made with toasted marshmallow syrup, topped with toasted marshmallow, and S’mores topping? Their newest addition is the Campsite Cappuccino. It’s a fine mix of Cardamom, Honey Syrup, Oat milk, and Cold Foam. Their food menu boasts Panini’s

Owner, Jason Simpson

served on fresh local artisanal loaves from San Diego based bakery Bread and Cie. Their pastry selection is plentiful, and includes insanely mouth-watering offerings of croissants, muffins scones, and tarts; all locally made and include vegan and gluten free options, as well.

Every last detail about Camp Coffee has been carefully curated and designed to make the guests feel completely satisfied and at and home.

It’s their one-year anniversary this September, so as this town continues to grow and change, it’s important to hold on to the businesses and people that are the exact fit for this city. Jason Simpson and the crew at Camp Coffee are absolutely that.

Go say hey, congratulate them on the year anniversary milestone, and get a taste of the goodness they’re serving up!

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THE RISING CO. WORDS: ALICIA STONE PHOTOS: ZACH CORDNER

The Rising Co. is a cooperative shopping experience born of a similar model in South Oceanside. Co-owner and Oceanside resident Julie Rais Ellis had been working in that environment for six years designing her Rais Case line of locally manufactured, high quality leather bags.

When the lease couldn’t be renewed, she sought a new location and never looked back. Julie, and husband Grant, emptied their retirement accounts and called upon long time friends Rob and Jaime Riese and Cindy and Steve Blumkin to form a partnership. Their leap of faith and months of work renovating a 1930s filling station culminated in a modern retail building with parking, ample outdoor space, room for over 15 merchants, and a loft housing eight co-work desks.

“Our vision was a coastal community hub that celebrates local brands with excellent coffee being a critical part,” said Julie said. Partnering with Seaborne Coffee, owned by Jaime Riese and Amanda Neiley, they added a permanent coffee shop that creates crafted drinks using espresso, nitro, boba tea, and kombucha. Baked goods and house made almond milk are also on the menu and the open-air room showcases Grant Ellis’ twenty-plus years of experience in surf photography with a gallery of customizable prints for sale.

Starting with kid’s and clothing is Jaime Riese’s Feather 4 Arrow, a children’s clothing and lifestyle brand inspired by beach culture and This Little Light Collective, Carrie Kochel’s curated collection of eco-friendly, sustainable goods, and gifts. Also on site is Amuse Society, Stokehouse Unlimited’s collection of bold, beach chic swimwear.

Lifestyle brands include Adobe by Jess Vargas, an American made, sustainable home décor brand inspired by travel, texture, and the Southern Californian aesthetic, while Wild Habit owner

Danielle Quigley describes her products as “Hand made home wares and wearable’s created with materials found in nature.” Also in-house is Tyler Pinkos’ Raum Goods, which are minimalist, all natural shoes, designed to be conductive to the earth Co-owners Jaime Riese, Rob Riese, Steve Blumkin, using “grounding” Steve Neiley, Amanda Neiley, Grant Ellis, and Julie Rais Ellis. through their leather sole and copper rivet.

Featured philanthropic brands are Soul PPE production donating over 3,000 masks to Shapers (owned by Alden Steimle)—a curation first responders in four states with her bandanaof ethical, sustainable products that support art style face coverings now part of her line. We’re and small business; and Mar Y Lana, with owner excited to watch this Oceanside venture grow, Johanna Swanson working with Columbian artisans and with new pop-ups and events on the calendar— to support the “slow-fashion” movement. For bath we suggest you get in there and enjoy! and body products, there’s both Samantha Simone’s The Nada Shop—a zero-waste refillery offering products that are both good for our bodies and the environment, and Mr. B’s Necessities, with owners Shem and Lara Gott making pure, plantbased body products since 2012. Janet Shepherd’s Ornamental Plant Boutique was born from a love for horticulture, and an intention to create successful plant owners, while Indigo Sun Crystals from Toph and Tiff DeLancy offer crystals as tools for tapping into universal energies.

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ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP #13 WORDS: ALICIA STONE PHOTOS: SERGIO GARCIA JR.

The thirteenth Roberto’s Taco Shop’s original location opened in 1980 on the corner of Oceanside Boulevard and PCH (then Hill Street). It was there it got its legendary status as a nightly hangout and staple in the community. It was a small building with a walk-up window with the opposite side hiding an additional window for drive-up orders with the tightest little lane around (I remember my first car wore a few proud battle scars attributed to that sharp squeeze of a drive-thru). At any given time or day of the week, the lively spot saw cars lined up with surrounding parking slots full and seating at the few small picnic tables scarce to find. The original location was forced to move around the year 2000, but it didn’t go far; settling into the shopping center across the street where it remains today.

Patriarch Roberto Robledo, along with his wife Dolores, started their eponymous taco empire by first opening a tortilla factory in San Ysidro, and then in 1964, opening the first traditional style taco shop in San Diego. Grandson and current manager Sergio Garcia Jr. began learning the family business at the age of thirteen. Roberto’s #13 was given to his parents as a wedding present,

continuing the journey to over 70 locations in California and Nevada—still family owned and operated. Sergio loves seeing the familiar faces of the tourists that return every summer, and he’s seen an increase in new customers as downtown continues to develop. On days off, he enjoys our beaches and a love for photography—in fact, he shot the photos for this story.

Fortunately, Covid-19 hasn’t disrupted their business much since it’s always been a simple walk in/take-out concept. The interior does have a salsa bar and tables set up to enjoy your meal on site—although, the pandemic has closed them off temporarily. Their very large menu includes combination plates and a la carte options of beef, chicken, carnitas, chorizo, shrimp, fish, machaca, adobada, and chile rellanos. All of these options are available for your tacos, burritos, tostados, quesadillas, nachos, and chimichangas.

They also make breakfast burritos and offer vegetarian options. Their famous carne asada burrito may very well go down in history as the most consistent, delicious, and freshly made in town. You can expect the same level of quality in their classic rolled tacos, California burritos, and carne asada fries.

In Oceanside, we have numerous restaurants serving excellent Mexican cuisine, but I think it’s safe to say that Roberto’s #13 always has and will continue to be a mainstay in our community— continuing Roberto Robledo’s vision of serving fresh, authentic, simple food at reasonable prices, while passing the family business down to generations to come.

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“Share the love. Share the food.” That’s their motto at Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar, and judging from their conception-to-execution—they’re doing exactly that. Perfectly placed and centrally located in the flourishing downtown Oceanside neighborhood, Carte Blanche is upping the ante in an already exceptional food scene here. Owned by father/son trio Chuck, Ryan and Brandon Ross, these three are jazzed to be a part of the culinary vibe that’s trending here in Oceanside. Long time successful restaurateurs, as operators of Fiesta Del Reyes in Old Town and the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant—the oldest hotel in San Diego—it’s safe to say they’re masters of their craft.

How’d they end up here, you ask? The Rosses chose Oceanside because it’s made its way on the map as an emerging area that’s being revitalized with fantastic new growth, and that was appealing to them. “We saw it as a fantastic opportunity to build exactly what we wanted from the ground up,” said Chuck. Even their name “Carte Blanche,” which translates as “blank check,” is a playful ode to the vision of building a dream in every way they could imagine. As these last six months have passed in true Oceanside form, the community here has been tremendously supportive.

Their vision at Carte Blanche was MexicanFrench fusion. Although it may seem like an odd pair, they nailed this marriage with cohesive brilliance.

“As Oceanside emerges as a food forward town, we knew we wanted to bring something exciting beyond traditional Mexican food,” shared Ryan.

They were onto something. Upon deeper investigation and discovery, they found French and Mexican cuisine and culture are more complimentary than they appear on the surface. They share similar influences with an emphasis in local and fresh ingredients and techniques.

With a completely “scratch” kitchen—meaning the food served is conceptualized, prepared, created, and cooked in house—everything is 100-percent original flavors and ideas. Carte Blanche boasts simple foods made divine with

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Quinoa Negra

perfect technique and execution. Chef Alex Carballo is a classically trained French chef born in Mexico.

This pairing is a match sent from the heavens and the final piece of the puzzle for the Ross family, as well as a wonderful opportunity for Chef Alex to showcase his passions and skills. One of Chef Carballo’s favorite dishes worthy of mentioning are the Duck Mole Tacos. This savory and stylish dish takes several days to prepare, and not an ounce of energy is wasted in hurrying the process. When quality ingredients are paired with top talent, artistry, passion, and technique—every bite feels like the most wonderful food adventure.

Their weekend brunch has combinations of mind-blowing flavors, as well, harmonizing so many different food elements with the focus of giving their guests a most stellar dining experience. That’s what it’s all about for a guy like Chef Alex—sharing his love and passions, and seeing the looks on people’s faces when they try a bite of food that absolutely blows their mind. With their outdoor seating, open concept design, and delivery of excellence, Carte Blanche is a must-try for happy hour, dinner, or brunch!

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Owners Brandon Ross, Chuck Ross, and Ryan Ross.

Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar 339 N Cleveland Street (760) 231-5370 eatcarteblanche.com @eatcarteblanche

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Bar & Restaurant Guide THE OSIDER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

BAKERIES 101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Hwy. (760) 421-6555 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 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 BAR AND GRILLS 19TEN OCEANSIDE 1910 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 730-5199

FAIRWAYS KITCHEN & BAR 5201 Village Drive (760) 967-8400 FAT JOE’S O’SIDE 424 S Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5637 IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Ave. (760) 433-5086 JUNKYARD GRILL & SPORTS BAR 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 231-6600 MISSION AVE. BAR & GRILL 711 Mission Ave. (760) 637–2222 OSIDE SPORTSBAR & GRILL 113 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5968 PACIFIC COAST SPIRITS 404 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-7150 PCH SPORTS BAR & GRILL 1835 South Coast Hwy. (760) 721-3955 RED ROOSTER 1985 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 754-8383

BREAKFAST DINERS AND CAFÉS 101 CAFÉ 631 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-5220 BEACHBREAK CAFÉ 1802 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-6355 beachbreakcafe.net

COME ON OVER CAFÉ 2405 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 201-3393

CRAFT COAST BREWING 275 Mission Ave.

THE BROKEN YOLK CAFE 2434 Vista Way (760) 967-9655 THE BREAKFAST MUG 1401 South El Camino Real (760) 231-1010 BUCCANEER CAFÉ 1508 South Pacific Street (760) 966-1804 DON’S COUNTRY KITCHEN 1938 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-7337

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

GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT 539 Vista Bella (760) 757-8777

BBQ

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

GUAHAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 806-4826 PRIMO FOODS 606 Morse Street (760) 439-8711

DVS CORK & TAP 560 Greenbrier Drive (760)-231-6377

MISS KIM'S BY THAT BOY GOOD 207 N Coast Hwy. (760) 433-4227

THE DRAFT RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR 4225 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 631-4700

THAT BOY GOOD 326 North Horne Street (760) 754-1275

BOOZE BROTHERS BREWERY 606 Mission Ave. (760) 385-3973 BREAKWATER BREWING 101 North Coast Hwy. (760) 433-6064

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

FELIX’S BBQ WITH SOUL 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 439-7072

BLACK PLAGUE BREWING 2550 Jason Court (760) 631-8110

BREAKFAST CLUB DINER 228 North Coast Hwy. (760) 722-3124

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

ENZO'S BBQ & ALEHOUSE 4121 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 643-9602

BELCHING BEAVER BREWERY 1334 Rocky Point Drive (760) 599-5832

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

KILOWATT BREWING OCEANSIDE TAPROOM & PROVISIONS 406 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1997 kilowatt.beer LEGACY BREWING CO. 363 Airport Road (760) 705-3221 NORTHERN PINE BREWING 326 N. Horne St. (760) 754-1434 OCEANSIDE BREWING COMPANY 312-314 Via Del Norte (760) 453-7900 POUR HOUSE 1903 South Coast Hwy. (760) 730-5944 STONE COMPANY STORE 310 North Tremont Street (760) 529-0002 TAP THAT 3207 Roymar Road Suite E (760) 433-4827 BURGERS

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

ANGELO’S BURGERS 621 North Coast Hwy. (760) 757-5161

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

ANGELO’S BURGERS 1050 South Coast Hwy. (760) 757-4064

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

ANGELO’S BURGERS 2035 South Coast Hwy. (760) 757-4064

BREWERIES/TAP ROOMS

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

BAGBY BEER COMPANY 601 South Coast Hwy..

(760) 270-9075 BARREL REPUBLIC 215 North Coast Hwy. (760) 435-0042

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

PIT STOP DINER 3825 Mission Ave. (760) 901-4299

EVERBOWL 2535 Vista Way (760) 754-1572

RUBY’S DINER 1 Oceanside Pier (760) 433-7829

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

TY’S BURGER HOUSE 515 Mission Street (760) 757-5890

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

CHINESE

KONA HUT 1940 South Freeman Street (760) 757-7873

CHIN’S SZECHWAN CUISINE 4140 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 631-4808 CHINA FUSION 4225 Oceanside Blvd (760) 726-8888

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

CREAM OF THE CROP 2009 South Coast Hwy. (760) 433-2757 creamofthecropnatural.com FIREHOUSE SUBS 2619-B1 Vista Way (760) 721-4321 HARBOR PELICAN 1380 North Pacific Street (760) 722-5853 I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 3910 Vista Way (760) 945-3838 I LOVE BAGELS CAFE 4101 Avenida Del Oro (760) 216-6611

THE LOOSE LEAF 408 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8338

SUBMARINA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-7840

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

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

PICK UP STIX 125 Old Grove Road (760) 967-4081

PANELS COMIC BOOK COFFEE BAR 713 Mission Ave. Suite A (760) 696-3276

GASTROPUB

QUIK WOK 2184 Vista Way (760) 439-2228

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

THE MANDARIN 1058 Mission Ave. (760) 439-0288

SAN DIEGO COFFEE TEA & SPICE 1722 South Coast Hwy. (760) 439-8001

CHU’S QUIK WOK 815 College Blvd.

(760) 726-7771 GREAT WOK OF CHINA 4635 Frazee Road (760) 439-8939

COFFEE/TEA BANANA DANG 115 South Coast Hwy. (760) 846-0162 BLISS TEA & TREATS 301 Mission Ave. (442) 500-4796 BLACK ROCK COFFEE BAR 1918 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 722-7133 BROWN CUP 401 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-7968 TZONE 318 Pier View Way (760) 299-5678 CAMP COFFEE COMPANY 101 N Cleveland Street (442) 266-2504 CAPTAIN’S GROUNDS COFFEE 1832 South Coast Hwy. THE CUP 206 Wisconsin Ave. (760) 231-9817

STEEL MILL COFFEE 605 Mission Ave Oceanside, CA 92054 TAPIOCA EXPRESS 2611 Vista Way (760) 722-8279 REVOLUTION ROASTERS 1836 South Coast Hwy. (760) 529-9736 DELI/SANDWICHES 101 BAGELS & SUBS 323 North Coast Hwy. (760) 421-6555

EXHALE 236 South Coast Hwy. (760) 231-1743 FLYING PIG PUB & KITCHEN 626 South Tremont Street (760) 453-2940 LOCAL TAP HOUSE 308 South Coast Hwy. (760) 547-1469 MASTERS KITCHEN AND COCKTAIL 208 South Coast Hwy. (760) 231-6278 mastersoceanside.com ROSEWOOD KITCHEN 608 Mission Ave. (760) 231-5886 GERMAN IRINA’S BAR & GRILL 3375 Mission Ave. (760) 433-5086 HAWAIIAN

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

HOMESTYLE HAWAIIAN 1950 Oceanside Blvd. Suite R (760) 696-3030

BOARD & BREW 2213 S El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 688-9217

L&L HAWAIIAN BARBECUE 4225 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 726-0888

THE CHEESESTEAK GRILL 1771 South Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 529-0077

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

OHANA HAWAIIAN BBQ 459 College Blvd.

(760) 630-6800 THE SWITCHBOARD 131 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-2781 ICE CREAM/FROZEN YOGURT BASKIN ROBBINS 1112 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-0654 DISFRUTA 610 N Redondo Drive (760) 583-5681 FRUGOS YOGURT 3509 Cannon Road (760) 732-1000 FUGU TAIYAKI 410 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3366 LA MICHOACANA PLUS 1060 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3602 MENCHIE'S FROZEN YOGURT 2525C Vista Way (760) 730-5728 NANA AND POP’S SWEET SHOP 280 Harbor Drive (760) 722-1723 OCEAN RAINBOW 3784 Mission Ave. (760) 435-0750 RED CUP FROZEN YOGURT 301 Mission Ave. (760) 637-2189 RICOS ANTOJITOS 3753 Mission Ave. (760) 231-7793 INDONESIAN DIJA MARA 232 S. Coast Hwy. (760) 231-5376

Bar & Restaurant Guide THE OSIDER SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020

ITALIAN/PIZZA BENITO'S PIZZA CAFE 610 Mission Ave. (760) 721-3000 BEST PIZZA & BREW OCEANSIDE 1639 S Coast Hwy. (760) 435-1000 BIG BOB’S BEST PIZZA 3617 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 231-5050 BLADE 1936 401 Seagaze Drive (760) 231-1456 BROOKLYN BOYZ PIZZA 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-4992 CARMINE’S 119 South Coast Hwy. (760) 966-6888 CUSIMANO’S PIZZERIA 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 414-1200 DOMINIC’S AT THE HARBOR RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA 268 Harbor Drive South (760) 754-1881 FUNK N GOOD PIZZA 209 North Tremont Street (760) 231-5173 FRATELLI’S 3915 Mission Ave. (760) 696-9007

MANGIA E BEVI 3613 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 231-1225

THE POKI CAFE 3910 West Vista Way (760) 458-3986

MOUNTAIN MIKE’S PIZZA 455 College Blvd.

(760) 295-3121

POKI POKI 3480 Marron Road (760) 295-9086

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

POKI POKI #2 4140 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 295-4924

ROMA’S PIZZA & GRILL 617 North Redondo Drive (760) 757-2003 ROUND TABLE PIZZA 3440 Marron Road (760) 434-5977 TONY PEPPERONI PIZZERIA 805 College Blvd.

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

(760) 758-3638 1001 South Coast Hwy. (760) 758-3638 UPPER CRUST PIZZA 4196 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 630-9330 VENETOS 608 North Coast Hwy. (760) 722-1228 ZIGZAG PIZZA 333 North Myers Street (760) 433-1555 JAMAICAN ONE LOVE ISLAND CUISINE 4225 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 685-4618 JAPANESE/SUSHI/POKE

GIANNI’S PIZZA 3910 West Vista Way (760) 724-2670

CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI 4196 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 945-5533

GRAZIANO'S PIZZARIA 101 Old Grove Road (760) 231-5990

GO GO JAPAN SUSHI 4121 Oceanside Blvd (760) 630-1288

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

HARNEY SUSHI 301 Mission Ave (760) 967-1820 harneysushi.com

KNOCKOUT PIZZA 401 Mission Ave. (760) 722-8888 kopizza.com LEGATO PIZZA 1906 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 696-3222

KAMPAI SUSHI 1906 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 757-1484 LOVE BOAT SUSHI 125 Old Grove Road (760) 721-3737

RISING SUN SUSHI 272 South Harbor Drive (760) 277-0582 SUNSHINE POKE & SUSHI 224 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-5481 SUNSHINE KITCHEN 1006 Mission Ave. (442) 222-1811 SUSHI N JOY 2530 Vista Way (760) 721-1888 SUSHI4REEL 4750 Oceanside Blvd. Suite A-20 (760) 659-6784 TERI CAFÉ 2216 South El Camino Real (760) 722-8399 TERI CAFÉ II 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 945-8888 THE POKE CAFÉ 3910 Vista Way (760) 458-3986 UMI JAPANESE GRILL & CAFÉ 401 Mission Ave. (760) 439-3566 WARAII SUSHI 4225 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 630-3770

KOREAN M. BBQ 2216 S El Camino Real (760) 433-1888 MR. BIBI 208 North Coast Hwy. (442) 266-8269 SONU BBQ 3744 Mission Ave. (760) 696-3686 MEDITERRANEAN MAAN’S MEDITERRANEAN GRILL 4259 Oceanside Blvd. Ste.107 (760) 726-2249 MEXICAN ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA 2250 South El Camino Real (760) 757-7745 ANITA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT & CANTINA 1714 South Coast Hwy. (760) 722-6323 CARTE BLANCHE BISTRO & BAR 339 North Cleveland Street (760) 231-5370 CAFÉ ROSARITA 1816 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 722-6224 CARLITO’S CHICKEN 158 Roymar Road (760) 433-3427 CEJA’S MEXICAN DINER & GRILL 4259 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 945-2199

WICKED POKE 2401 Vista Way (760) 529-0774

COLIMA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT 404 Pier View Way (760) 439-4045

THE WHET NOODLE 1815 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-2738

COMPADRES CHICKEN 4225 B Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 806-6867

WRENCH & RODENT SEABASSTROPUB 1815 South Coast Hwy. (760) 271-0531

DE KOTIJA’S TACO SHOP 3504 College Blvd (760) 758-0399

WU LAN RAMEN TAP HOUSE 4645 Frazee Road Suite F (760) 453-7526 YUKIYA SUSHI 2415 Vista Way (760) 439-3283

DIEGO’S MEXICAN FOOD 1030 South Coast Hwy. (760) 721-1985 EL CHAPÍN 3753 Mission Ave. (760) 842-7683

EL MUNDO DE MARISCOS 3110 San Luis Rey Road (760) 754-8922

ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP #13 518 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 757-2377

MARISCO’S ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024

FIESTA MEXICANA 3784 Mission Ave. (760) 757-9872

ROBERTO’S TACO SHOP 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004

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

GOURMET TAMALES 3616 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 439-3343

SAN LUIS REY BAKERY & RESTAURANT 490 North El Camino Real (760) 433-7242

TIN FISH OCEANSIDE 302 North The Strand (760) 966-0007

JALISCO CANTINA 213 North Coast Hwy. (760) 429-1679 JOHNNY MANANA’S 308 Mission Ave (760) 721-9999 KING BURRITO 3490 Marron Road (760) 720-9747 LA FUENTE DE MARISCOS 2936 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 529-0150 LA PERLA TAPATIA 625 North Redondo Drive (760) 722-2877 LA PERLA TAPATIA 1910 Mission Ave (760) 721-8486 LOS TACOS 2183 Vista Way (760) 757-8226 MARIETA’S 485 Vandegrift Blvd.

(760) 967-1769 MARISCOS EL PULPO LOKO 1906 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 547-5624 MARISCOS ENSENADA 1405 South El Camino Real (760) 967-6024 MI ASADOR MEXICAN AND SEAFOOD RESTAURANT 4750 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 806-6684 MIRAMAR FISH TACOS & BEER 41 Douglas Drive (760) 721-2147

SANCHO'S TACOS 400 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8228 SEÑOR GRUBBYS 311 N. Tremont St. (760) 721-6040 MARISCOS EL PULPO LOKO 1906 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 547-5624

333 PACIFIC 333 North Pacific Street (760) 433-3333 HARBOR FISH & CHIPS 276 Harbor Drive South (760) 722-4977 HELLO BETTY FISH HOUSE 211 Mission Ave. (760) 722-1008

I LOVE PHO 3809 Plaza Drive (760) 630-8889 MR. PHO 4750 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 940-1306

STEAKHOUSES

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

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

ND BANH MI 4160 Oceanside Blvd Ste. 169 (760) 726-4650.

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

PHO HA 3905 Mission Ave (760) 754-5267

THAI

PHO HOUSE 3753 Mission Ave. (760) 754-9999

CAFÉ DE THAI & SUSHI TONY’S FRESH MEXICAN FOOD 4196 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 945-5533 2983 Via Las Rosas (760) 433-5004 OCEAN THAI 2455 Vista Way VALERIE’S TACO SHOP (760) 722-9779 3617 Ocean Ranch Blvd.

(760) 712-1296 OCEAN THAI 3846 Mission Ave #A3 VALERIE'S TACO SHOP (760) 967-9901 1006 Mission Ave. (760) 231-1824 RIM TALAY 508 Mission Ave VALERIES TACO STAND (760) 435-2007 2213 S El Camino Real (760) 231-5458 SABAI SABAI THAI KITCHEN 1906 Oceanside Blvd.

PERUVIAN (760) 529-5597 PANCA PERUVIAN SAVORY THAI CUISINE & ROTISSERIE 3829 Plaza Drive 1902 South Coast Hwy. (760) 806-9606 (760) 722-3396 SEAFOOD

VIETNAMESE

PHO KITCHEN 4121 Oceanside Blvd. #203 (760) 295-5445 PHO OCEANSIDE 518 Oceanside Blvd.

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

(760) 631-1800 WINE BARS/WINERIES BEACH HOUSE WINERY 1534 Sleeping Indian Road (760) 732-3236 COOMBER CRAFT WINES 611 Mission Ave. (760) 231-8022

THAI THAI 4121 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 295-5445

GOLDEN COAST MEAD 4093 Oceanside Blvd Ste G. (760) 630-4468

THAI GARDEN 4750 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 940-1009

MATTUCCI WINERY 3830 Oceanic Drive, Suite 407 (760) 305-8435

THAI TABLE 1910 Oceanside Blvd.

(760) 721-4850

ORFILA VINEYARDS & WINERY 221 N Cleveland Street

VEGAN

PEDRO’S TACOS 656 Benet Road (760) 722-7221

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

EVE OCEANSIDE 507 North Coast Hwy. (760) 231-1052

POLLOS MARIA 125 Old Grove Road (760) 435-9071 pollosmaria.com

LIGHTHOUSE OYSTER BAR & GRILL 262 Harbor Drive South (760) 433-1900 lighthouseoceanside.com

THE PLOT 1733 South Coast Hwy. (442) 266-820

THE MILLER’S TABLE 514 S Coast Hwy. (442) 615-7200 THE PRIVATEER MARKETPLACE & WINE BAR 1704 South Coast Hwy. (760) 453-2254 privateer-marketplace.com

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