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News online for Encinitas, Calif.

North Coast Current

Del Taco has launched a collaboration with Escondido-based Stone Brewing to deliver new Beer Battered Crispy Fish Tacos made with Stone Buenaveza Salt and Lime Lager. (Del Taco photo)

Del Taco partners with Stone Brewing for new Beer Battered Crispy Fish Tacos

News Release March 22, 2024
Del Taco has launched a collaboration with Escondido-based Stone Brewing to deliver new Beer Battered Crispy Fish Tacos made with Stone Buenaveza Salt and Lime Lager, a Baja-inspired Mexican-style lager.
Broken Yolk Cafe features two new seasonal entrees, plus a mocktail, with a fresh perspective on classics. (Broken Yolk photo by Teresa Jenkins)

Seasonal specials amp up the menu at Broken Yolk Cafe

News Release March 2, 2024
Stepping into spring, Broken Yolk Cafe debuts two new seasonal entrees with a fresh perspective on classics.
Smoky Chorizo and Chicken Pozole relies on the bold, hearty, spicy taste of pork chorizo combined with handcrafted Homestyle Salsa. (Cacique photo via Family Features)

Give comfort food classics an authentic Mexican twist

Family Features February 1, 2024
If winter evenings have you stuck in a dinner rut, heat up the kitchen with family favorites everyone can look forward to. Shaking off the chill can start with a cozy blanket and comforting food that warms you from the inside out.
Smoky German Potato, Sausage and Bacon Chili offers a reprieve from the cold with hearty flavor and family favorites seasoned with chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper for classic taste with a twist. (READ Salads photo via Family Features)

Solve winter blues with cozy recipes

Family Features February 1, 2024
Cozying up with a bowl of warm deliciousness is a perfect way to ward off the chill of winter, and it’s made even better when shared with those you love. Turning to favorite chilis and soups with comforting ingredients and smoky spices can transport your family from snow and sleet to warmth and paradise.
Buona Forchetta San Marcos’ new lunch special menu features a choice of one starter, such as fattore, piemonte or the soup of the day, and one main course selected from a diverse range of proteins, pastas and pizzas, including gluten-free options. (Buona Forchetta photo)

Buona Forchetta San Marcos unveils Happy Hour and lunch menus

News Release January 28, 2024
Buona Forchetta San Marcos at North City, an Italian eatery known for its award-winning Neapolitan-style pizzas and upscale Northern Italian entrees, has unveiled new Happy Hour and lunch menus exclusively at its San Marcos location.
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad are pictured in March 2022. (Photo by Samantha Fortney via Unsplash)

Pop Up Picnic Co. returns to the Carlsbad Flower Fields in March

News Release January 27, 2024
Pop Up Picnic Co. announces the return of PICNICS + FLOWERS, a unique and semi-private picnic experience set against the breathtaking backdrop of The Flower Fields in Carlsbad. The event will take place every Saturday and Sunday from March 23 to May 12 with seatings available between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Casa de Bandini is located in Carlsbad. (Courtesy photo)

Celebrate Valentine’s Day Menu for Two at Casa De Bandini and Casa Guadalajara

News Release January 26, 2024
For someone that’s the guacamole to your chips, enjoy a special meal-for-two Valentine’s Day together at Diane Powers’ Casa de Bandini and Casa Guadalajara. On Wednesday, Feb. 14, the restaurants present a menu crafted for two.
Fish tacos are a staple at Rubio’s Coastal Grill. (OsideNews file photo)

Rubio’s offers 99-cent tacos on National Fish Taco Day

News Release January 20, 2024
Celebrate National Fish Taco Day at Rubio’s on Thursday, Jan. 25, with Baja-inspired Original Fish Tacos for 99 cents with purchase.
Eggland’s Best. (Brandpoint)

Take on the new year with these four simple tips

Brandpoint January 13, 2024
After a holiday season of parties and entertaining, it's time to get back into our wellness routines and take on the new year ahead! It can be easier than you think to make 2024 a year of positive changes. To help you create some healthy balance, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Dawn Jackson Blatner shares a few helpful tips.
The 24th edition of McCormick’s Flavor Forecast notes that tamarind is a flavor to try in 2024. (McCormick photo via StatePoint)

Why you should put tamarind on the menu in 2024

StatePoint January 11, 2024
Tamarind, a spice native to Africa, India and the Middle East, has lent its acidic, tangy-sweet flavor to Latin, Caribbean and Mexican cuisines for centuries. Today, this plump, pod-like fruit is jet-setting across the world, feeding a global curiosity for what’s next in food, drink and flavor.
Temaki Bar is located in downtown Encinitas on Coast Highway 101. (Courtesy photo)

Temaki Bar in Encinitas offers New Year’s Eve special

News Release December 29, 2023
As the days count down to 2024, Temaki Bar: Handroll, Sushi, Sake in Encinitas invites patrons to enjoy a New Year’s Eve special.
To help make the school year a little bit easier and a little more delicious, McCormick is sharing its recipe for Taco Casserole, which can be prepared in just 30 minutes with seven simple ingredients. (McCormick photo)

Delicious, no-fuss dinner ideas for weeknights

StatePoint November 9, 2023
Whether it’s shuttling the little ones to their after school activities, or helping older students cram for their exams, families get super busy when the kids are in school. But that doesn’t mean you can’t regularly sit down together for weeknight dinners.
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