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Carlsbad is the newest location for seafood mini-chain Bluewater Grill.
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The former Porkyland space in La Jolla is now Himitsu, an upscale Japanese eatery, with sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and izakaya-style tapas.
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Operating out of a vintage trailer in City Heights, The Dojo is serving drinks from Dark Horse Coffee Roasters and food made by immigrant and refugee entrepreneurs through partnerships with the International Rescue Committee.
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Bay Park’s Poseidon Project has debuted a new pizza kitchen.
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Oceanside’s new Jalisco Cantina is serving torta sliders, ceviche, tacos, mezcal flights, and more.
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True Food Kitchen has opened a new outpost at Westfield UTC.
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The Busalacchis have transformed their former Trattoria Fantastica space into Nonna, an indoor-outdoor restaurant dedicated to comfort Italian food, like chicken Parmesan and pasta Bolognese, via family recipes.
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Mira Mesa has welcomed a tasting room for Lost Cause Meadery, dedicated to the fermented honey drink. It shares a space with Serpentine Cider and Good Seed Food Co.
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Breakfast Republic has opened the doors to its sixth location, in Carmel Valley’s Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch.
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Over 100 craft beers are on tap at Draft Republic in Carlsbad, the latest location for the beer hall from Cohn Restaurant Group.
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