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Vegetarian Flautas de Papas Especiales are three homemade tortillas with chipotle seasoned potatoes, mashed with onions, sweet peppers and garlic and lightly fried until golden brown. (Casa de Bandini photo)

Spring into flavor: Casa De Bandini’s seasonal menu is available

News Release April 22, 2023
Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini Mexican Restaurant in The Forum Carlsbad recently released its 2023 Spring Seasonal Specials menu, which highlights fresh takes on Mexican classics, seasonal dishes and vegetarian and vegan-friendly offerings.
Oceanside’s Belching Beaver has added a core beer to its lineup called Tropical Terps IPA, a re-release of the brewery’s Dam Good Decade Terps IPA from its 10th anniversary celebration in October 2022. (Courtesy photo)

Oceanside’s Belching Beaver brewery adds terpene-focused IPA to lineup

News Release March 27, 2023
Oceanside’s Belching Beaver has added a core beer to its lineup called Tropical Terps IPA, a re-release of the brewery’s Dam Good Decade Terps IPA from its 10th anniversary celebration in October 2022.
Dave’s Hot Chicken opened its newest restaurant in Oceanside on March 10. (Courtesy photo)

Dave’s Hot Chicken opens location in Oceanside

News Release March 20, 2023
Dave’s Hot Chicken, the scrappy late-night pop-up turned hot chicken sensation, opened its newest restaurant in Oceanside on Friday, March 10.
Crumbl cookie stores recently opened outlets in Oceanside and San Marcos. Pictured are Crumbl’s signature milk chocolate chip cookies. (Courtesy photo)

Crumbl cookie outlets open in Oceanside, San Marcos

News Release March 20, 2023
NewMark Merrill Companies recently announced that Crumbl, the fastest growing cookie company in the U.S., is now open at four of the 30 shopping centers it owns or manages from its San Diego County office, including Mission Marketplace in Oceanside and Nordahl Marketplace in San Marcos.
Old Cal Coffee Co. co-owner Erin Nenow, pictured in the San Marcos shop on Aug. 24, says she works to build a cool, comforting environment for customers. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Old Cal Coffee co-owner aims for new heights with Ascend roasters

OsideNews August 31, 2022

By Charlene Pulsonetti: San Marcos CA— For many, the day must start with a cup of coffee. While chains have made that more convenient than ever before, some people still crave the charm — and community...

Reza (left) and Shiva Mortazavi of San Marcos are the founders of Melograno Cocktails. (Courtesy photo)

San Marcos couple bring new take on canned cocktails

OsideNews June 21, 2022

News Release: San Marcos CA— Melograno Cocktails, founded in 2021 by San Marcos husband-and-wife team Reza and Shiva Mortazavi, is bringing to the market a worldly and elegant take on canned cocktails. The...

Solana Beach-based Urban Plates is a fast-casual eatery with locations in San Diego and elsewhere in California. (Courtesy photo)

North Coast-based Urban Plates launches new menu items

OsideNews June 21, 2022

News Release: Solana Beach CA— For the first time in its 11-year history, Urban Plates, the chef-driven, fast-casual San Diego-based restaurant chain, has unveiled a new cheeseburger, double cheeseburger...

Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez (far right), standing with local brewery entrepreneurs and MainStreet Oceanside Chief Operating Officer Gumaro Escarcega (far left), announces a National Beer Day proclamation during the April 6 City Council meeting. (Oceanside city photo)

Oceanside mayor honors city’s breweries on National Beer Day

OsideNews April 12, 2022

OsideNews: Oceanside CA— When Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez learned about National Beer Day, she hopped on the opportunity to celebrate the city’s breweries. Sanchez recognized the entrepreneurs last...

Cardiff resident Kyle Rosa mixes beans for Breakers Coffee + Wine in Carmel Valley on Feb. 17. Later this year, Rosa plans to harvest his own beans from his farm in San Marcos. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Cardiff resident growing coffee beans in San Marcos for his shop near Del Mar

OsideNews February 25, 2022

By Roxana Becerril: Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA— Imported from other countries, roasted and distributed by large manufacturers, the coffee brewed at most coffee shops can often sound far from special. At Breakers...

Rubios to Launch Three New Dishes Featuring Chipotle Honey Argentinian Shrimp

Rubio’s to Launch Three New Dishes Featuring Chipotle Honey Argentinian Shrimp

OsideNews February 22, 2022

Carlsbad CA— Calling all seafood lovers. On Wednesday, February 23, Rubio’s Coastal Grill locations in California, Nevada and Arizona will introduce new dishes featuring Wild-Caught Red Argentinian...

Taste of Third Celebrates 26th Year of Highlighting International Cuisine- March 31st

Taste of Third Celebrates 26th Year of Highlighting International Cuisine- March 31st

OsideNews February 15, 2022

Third Avenue Village will host this delectable event highlighting the neighborhood’s tastiest bites and sips from all over the world San Diego CA—  Foodies rejoice…Taste of Third is back for its...

Starting Today, Rubio’s Extends Taco Tuesday Deals All Day Long

OsideNews February 1, 2022

Original Fish Tacos Just $1.99, Including Lunch, Beginning Feb. 1 Carlsbad CA— There’s a new perk for taco fans as Rubio’s Coastal Grill extends Taco Tuesday pricing all day long, now including lunch....

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