Friday, September 15, 2006

La Jolla Restaurants and Cafes

RESTAURANTS

Alfonso's
(+) Relatively inexpensive despite its great location on Prospect. Decent Mexican food in a place known for its Margaritas.
1251 Prospect St. La Jolla, CA 92037 Tel: (858) 454-2232
http://www.alfonsoslajolla.signonsandiego.com/

Brockton Villa
Casual and relatively inexpensive.
(+) View over the ocean.
1235 Coast Blvd La Jolla, CA 92037, (858) 454-7393
http://www.brocktonvilla.com/

The Cottage
Casual and very popular.
(-) Long waiting times
7660 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-8409
http://www.cottagelajolla.com/

Zenbu Sushi Bar & Restaurant
(+) Cool athmosphere
7660 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-4540
http://videonary.com/videonary/merchant/getMerchantDetails.html?merchantId=463

Roppongi Restaurant & Sushi Bar
7702 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-8409
http://www.roppongiusa.com/

Jacks
This is newly opened. They claim to have an extensive wine list in their 4 bars and 3 restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining. All under the same roof.
7863 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 456-8111
http://www.jackslajolla.com

La Valencia Hotel
Choices for eating or simply a quick drink on the terrace overlooking the ocean.
(+) Great view.
1132 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA 92037, (800) 451-0772
http://www.lavalencia.com/dining-la-jolla-hotels.asp

Piatti
(+) Just great.
2182 Avenida de la Playa La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-1589
http://www.piatti.com/loca9.html

CAFE'S

Brick and Bell Cafe
In the heart of La Jolla the owner and his friendly staff will make you one of the best espressos in town from an amazing espresso machine bought directly from Italy. Great scones and sandwiches. On Thursdays they usually serve Swedish pea soup (click here for information about Swedish pea soup)! M-F 4:30am-5pm, Sat 7am-2pm, Sun 7am-12pm. Sundays no sandwiches.
928 Silverado, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 551-0928
http://www.yelp.com/biz/brick-and-bell-cafe-la-jolla

WINE

Crab Catcher
Half price on wine on Friday's. Enjoy a sea food dinner or just sit at the bar drinking your wine. Check before you go, I am not sure if they run this deal on a continuous basis. I have not tried this myself.
1298 Prospect St.La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-9587

http://www.crabcatcher.com

Jonathan's (Grocery store)
Wine tasting typically between 4 and 7, spend the time you want. Call to confirm when the next tasting is on.
7611 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 459-2677

Sunday, September 03, 2006

Jämtland

Lake in Jämtland


Guckusko