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End of the Year Dental Benefits

December 30, 2014 No Comment

Most of us are watching our spending habits with more scrutiny these days since 2008. We shop for better gas prices, we look for coupons on the internet, we wait for Black Friday to buy that big screen TV. So why don’t we pay closer attention to our yearly dental benefits? Many of our patients […]

VIP Social at Crust Pizzeria Hosted by Torrey Hills Chiropractic

December 29, 2014 No Comment

Dr. Steve Ronco, owner of Torrey Hills Chiropractic, has been a practicing family chiropractor in the Carmel Valley/Del Mar area since 2001. His office is located in the Torrey Hills Shopping Center, and serves as a family wellness center that focuses on the whole health of the body, not just the aches and pains. Dr. […]

Holiday Merriment at Diane Powers’ San Diego Mexican Restaurants

December 16, 2014 No Comment

Seasonal Offerings Include Pumpkin Pie Margarita, Enchiladas Navideñas and Traditional Turkey Tamales Serving up festive fare and classic cocktails with a twist, Diane Powers’ award-winning Bazaar del Mundo restaurants – Casa Guadalajara, Casa de Pico, Casa de Bandini and Casa Sol y Mar – now present a unique menu that incorporates traditional holiday flavors into […]

Gila Rut – Voted the #1 Salon in San Diego

November 26, 2014 No Comment

The Fall Season a Trifecta at Gila Rut The fall season at Gila Rut Aveda Salons has never been so busy … so successful … or so hauntingly beautiful! It’s hard to know where to start – but let’s just say that great things often happen in three’s. Gila Rut Voted #1 Salon in San […]

Crust Pizzeria of San Diego Hosts Soft Open for Local Community

November 14, 2014 No Comment

Hi, I’m Matt Othick, the owner of Crust Pizzeria. This will be our second location we’re opening up here in Carmel Valley. We’re really happy to be out here. We’ve met a lot of great people already during the build-out. We’re about 75% done with the restaurant. We have a lot to do, but we […]

Crust Pizzeria Opens Second Location in Carmel Valley!

October 3, 2014 No Comment

Crust Pizzeria Opens Long Awaited Second Location in Carmel Valley!!! A few weeks ago, contributors and associates of The Carmel Valley Life were treated to a very special preview dinner at Crust that set the stage for a very successful Grand Opening on September 27th at 4 PM. Crust is more than your average neighborhood pizza place. The menu features a creative […]

A Straighter Smile Can Also Mean a Healthier Smile

September 30, 2014 No Comment

Many of us get our teeth cleaned at a dental office at least twice a year. Many times, the areas that we struggle trying to brush and floss are the same areas the dental hygienist struggles with as well. Sometimes the problem can be poor restorations, but the majority of the time it is due […]

Torrey Hills Center Host Movie Nights & Charity Concerts

September 26, 2014 No Comment

Hi, I’m Jim Wheeler and I’m the executive director of Tunes for Tots of Southern California. Here behind me you can see Mason Mercer singing. He’s one of our members here in Tunes for Tots of Southern California and what we do is we throw charity concerts for children’s charities all over Southern California, raising […]

Best Outdoor Dining in Downtown Del Mar

September 22, 2014 No Comment

Dining in Downtown Del Mar never disappoints. We are so lucky to enjoy outdoor dining nearly year round, but nothing beats these long summertime days for lingering on the patio enjoying savory sunset dinners. With an eye to the ocean, Prepkitchen Del Mar is located in the heart of the picturesque San Diego neighborhood of […]

A Tasty & Healthy Restaurant in Carmel Valley

August 15, 2014 No Comment

“Marketplace Grille” – Three of a Kind Marketplace Grille has opened their newest restaurant in Carmel Valley in the Piazza Carmel Shopping Center next to Villa Capri by Ace Hardware. A welcomed addition to the neighborhood, Marketplace Grille features tasty and healthy choices of mesquite grilled meats and vegetables served on their lovely patio or […]

Why is Oral Health Important for Men?

July 31, 2014 No Comment

When a man comes into my dental office, I always ask them “Do you have a toothache or did your wife make you this appointment?” Inevitably the man responds “Yes” to one or both of the questions. Men are less likely than women to take care of their physical health, and according to studies and […]

Jimbo’s Hosts Successful Cooking Class in Carmel Valley

July 18, 2014 No Comment

Everybody goes to Jimbo’s for their great organic food, but does everyone know how to cook these raw materials to extract the fullest flavor? That’s why Jimbo’s has started a monthly cooking class. This class is on the third Thursday of every month and is part of their community outreach program, here parents that are […]