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Ascend Coffee Roasters owner Erin Harper talks to customers during the shop’s Carlsbad grand opening on Saturday, Jan. 6. (Ascend Coffee Roasters photo by Landon Drinkward)

Ascend Coffee Roasters expands to second location in Carlsbad

Charlene Pulsonetti January 23, 2024
Ascend Coffee Roasters of San Marcos recently held the grand opening for its second location in Carlsbad’s La Costa community.
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...

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

Charlene Pulsonetti August 31, 2022
Cultivating a welcoming atmosphere is integral at Old Cal Coffee Co. in San Marcos, and co-owner Erin Nenow is hoping to take things a step further by focusing on the power of the bean itself with Ascend Coffee Roasters.
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...

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

Roxana Becerril February 18, 2022
Starting this summer, Cardiff resident Kyle Rosa will harvest beans from his Bluetail Coffee Grove farm in San Marcos for Breakers Coffee + Wine near Del Mar.
Support Local and Save with Shop Local Oceanside

Support Local and Save with Shop Local Oceanside

OsideNews November 21, 2020

Oceanside CA— Support local safely and early this holiday season through Shop Local Oceanside. A new shopping program funded by Oceanside Economic Development to support our Downtown small businesses...

Tis the Season to Shop Local-Mary Makers Fair Happening Now

‘Tis the Season to Shop Local-Mary Makers Fair Happening Now

OsideNews November 25, 2017

Oceanside CA—There are many reasons to shop local this holiday season: to support and help ensure the future of the local businesses you love, to keep more of the dollars you spend in our community and...

Eat, Shop in Downtown Oceanside and Get Rewarded

Eat, Shop in Downtown Oceanside and Get Rewarded

OsideNews September 27, 2017

Oceanside CA— MainStreet Oceanside's Promotion Committee is proud to bring back the Eat & Shop Local Oceanside Program. From October 1st - 31st, save your receipts as you eat and shop in Downtown...

Shop, Play and Stay in Oceanside this Holiday Season

OsideNews November 10, 2016

Oceanside CA— From beautiful concerts, historic reenactments and an ocean view run, to seasonal-themed light shows and decorations, Oceanside has a variety of holiday events perfect for the entire family....

At Swell Cafes heart is a “fanatical, almost religious” devotion to coffee, according to Swell roaster Brian Gerhard, pictured Sept. 2 in the Flower Hill coffee shop. (Photo by Jen Acosta)

Swell Cafe brings art of gourmet coffee to rising tide of interest

Adam Burkhart September 3, 2015

(Swell Coffee closed in 2019) John Vallas, the owner of Swell Cafe, wants to start a conversation about coffee, and he’s bringing it to the Flower Hill Promenade shopping center, wedged between the...

Sugar Coffee & Tea in Leucadia offers a variety of drinks, including mochas. (Photo by Troy Orem)

Sugar Encinitas: A coffeehouse where everything’s nice

Debbie L. Sklar February 20, 2015

Need a little sugar with your coffee? If you’re in search of a signature cup of coffee minus the corporate setting, Sugar Coffee & Tea might just be up your alley. You won’t see any corporate...

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