Imagine if you are a pirate with a big dream but little talent, and nobody believes you can win anything big. And, to top it off, you just entered yourself into a prestigious contest that made you a laughing stock! That’s exactly what the Pirate Captain, the protagonist of the new Aardman/Sony animation film […]
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Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas, located in the Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center in Carmel Valley, has completely transformed the movie going experience, taking everything great about going to the movies and adding a sense of luxury and comfort. Please continue reading below… Perry Chen, a local Kid Critic and a contributor for The Carmel Valley Life, returns […]
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Whether you are craving some delicious chocolate or searching for the perfect gift for a loved one, Chuao Chocolate Café is the place to go!!! Chuao (pronounced Chew- wow) Chocolate Café has three locations throughout Northern San Diego County. The first location, in Encinitas, opened 10 years ago and quickly became a favorite of many […]
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Great cooking always starts with great ingredients and now Carmel Valley residents can pick up some locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and other assorted goods at the Pacific Highlands Farmers Market. The Farmers Market, held at Canyon Crest Academy, is now open every Thursday from 3:30pm – 7:00 pm and is already becoming a community […]
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Escape to the world of Van Gogh’s painting Iris, by visiting the restaurant of the same name – Iris. This charming Del Mar restaurant is very close to Carmel Valley and can be found on Old Carmel Valley Road – West of the 5 freeway – on the former site of the Cuvee restaurant. The location, with […]
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Have you ever wondered how animals of the ice-bound arctic cope with the rapidly changing environment? In the new IMAX film directed by Oscar-nominee Greg MacGillivray (The Living Sea, Dolphin), “To the Arctic” reveals the harsh reality of the environmental impact that humans have on the habitats of polar bears, walrus, caribou, and various other […]
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If your mom was a good cook – not a great cook but simply a good cook – you probably remember the wonderful smells wafting in from the kitchen…great aromas every time she decided to spend some time creating those mini-culinary masterpieces that tasted so darn good. Whether it was a weekday breakfast, Sunday dinner, […]
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Welcome to your neighborhood casual, social, Greek Mediterranean restaurant. TavernaBlu is a friendly restaurant located at the Del Mar Highlands Towncenter (12873 El Camino Real in San Diego), and is a community favorite. When entering through its doors, you are instantly greeted with the kitchen’s delicious aromas, the sitting area’s comfortable and warm design, and music choices […]
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I’m not sure what’s more fun – making a “bucket list” or getting to check off one of the items on the list? Either way as I faced the reality of turning 40 last October I decided to seize the opportunity to make a dent into my bucket list (some might call it an early […]
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It was my parent’s anniversary, and to celebrate the special occasion, I took my mom and dad to Sammy’s Pizza; one of my favorite gourmet restaurants in Del Mar which is also family-friendly. We have always loved to go to Sammy’s Pizza to try old favorites, such as Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza and the Chilled Roasted […]
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We all know about the tragedies of World War II, but few can experience through the eyes of an animal. In the moving, action-packed, Oscar-nominated film “War Horse” directed by Steven Spielberg, a strong-willed and intelligent thoroughbred horse with chestnut brown color and four white socks is separated from his teenage owner Albert who named […]
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The Carmel Valley Life is so excited to present the first Jimbo’s…Naturally! Giveaway Winner! Congratulations to Edie Hermes and the rest of the Hermes Family! Please continue reading below… Edie says that she was fortunate enough to “marry into” Carmel Valley nearly three years ago. While Pete and Edie were engaged, she suggested they find a […]
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