The Carmel Valley Life | Archive | Food & Entertainment

Junior Achievement of San Diego to Host Fundraising Golf Tournament at The Grand Del Mar

September 6, 2013 No Comment

Junior Achievement of San Diego invites to golf for financial literacy. On Thursday, Sept. 19, Junior Achievement of San Diego County hosts its 1st Annual JA Golf Classic presented by San Diego Fluid System Technologies. The new event will premier at The Grand Golf Club and will feature a cocktail reception, silent auction and dinner. The Grand Golf Club is located […]

Eat, Drink, and Indulge at Taste!

August 29, 2013 No Comment

If you have visited the Torrey Hills Shopping Center in Carmel Valley recently, you may have noticed that restaurant Taste of Italy has undergone somewhat of a name change. Early last week, the old signs for Taste of Italy came down, and up went a more modern sign simply reading “Taste”. This changing of signs […]

Summer Movie Nights at CCA Farmers Market

August 23, 2013 No Comment

With kids going back to school in the next couple weeks, Carmel Valley families are trying to squeeze out the last bit of summer fun! What better way to do that than a Summer Movie night at the Carmel Valley Farmers Market at Canyon Crest Academy. Great food, great music and an all-time classic movie… […]

Broadening Your Cultural Horizons

August 22, 2013 No Comment

Home to Balboa Park, the largest urban cultural park in North America with fifteen museums and the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego abounds with art in many shapes and forms around the city. One such event is ArtWalk San Diego @ NTC Liberty Station, which takes place on August 24 and 25 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. […]

Restaurant Review – Zip Fusion Sushi

August 2, 2013 No Comment

Have you ever craved traditional Japanese sushi and seafood, Western grill, and creative new dishes? Well, you can experience all of these tastes in a fusion of the senses at Zip Fusion: Japanese sushi and grill in Carmel Valley. Zip Fusion’s ambiance is like a combination of Japanese designs and new architecture. They have an open […]

Kid Critic Movie Review – Despicable Me 2

July 29, 2013 1 Comment

Gru, a former super-villain, has turned to the good side after adopting three orphan girls from the original “Despicable Me.” His former partner, Dr. Nefario, quit after getting tired of Gru’s new profession: producing flavors of jams and jellies. One day, however, Gru is caught and taken to a top secret organization that is responsible […]

Betting on the Ponies at the Del Mar Races

July 15, 2013 No Comment

July is my favorite summer month, primarily because it is the start of many months where San Diego’s weather is at its best. May gray and June gloom have been swept away with the tide and replaced with pristine blue skies and perfect seventy-five-degree weather. The month starts off with a bang – quite literally […]

Kid Critic Reviews – Monsters University

July 3, 2013 No Comment

As a kid, have you ever thought that there were monsters lurking in your closet, or under your bed? What if you knew that those monsters are real, and live in a separate world powered by the screams of children? In this strange and colorful world much like our own, monsters are highly trained to […]

Del Mar Foundation Summer Twilight Concerts

June 20, 2013 No Comment

The first Summer Twilight Concert in Del Mar, took place in 1983. Ever since then, these concerts have been bringing together the community for amazing fun-filled family events. Check out the schedule below or click on the link to visit the foundation’s website. 2013 SUMMER TWILIGHT CONCERT DATES Tuesday, June 18, 2013 (Sunset: 7:59 PM) […]

EPIC – Movie Review & Director Interview

June 5, 2013 No Comment

Have you ever paid much attention to the little things in nature? What if you knew that there was a constant battle waged between the forces of life and death, and the future of the forest depended on it? In the new animated film “Epic,” from Blue Sky Studios, the war is waged between the […]

Ocean Air Rec Center & Parks are Ready for Summer

May 31, 2013 No Comment

The Ocean Air Recreation Center and neighborhood parks are ready for summer with exciting classes, camps, and FREE activities. Bring your blanket, pillow and/or beach chair to these fun, free, and fabulous family activities. SUMMER KICK OFF PARTY: Sunday, June 9, 2013, Noon-4 PM, Ocean Air Park, 4770 Fairport Way Bounce Houses, Face Painting, Demonstrations, Activities, […]

Casa Sol y Mar Opens in Del Mar Highlands

May 30, 2013 No Comment

What’s in Store for Number Four: Diane Powers Adds to her Family of Popular Mexican Restaurants Diane Powers opened Casa Sol y Mar, the newest dining destination to join her family of eateries serving fine Mexican food throughout the County. Casa Sol y Mar is located in the bustling Del Mar Highlands Town Center at […]