Edible San Diego Issue #49 September/October 2018

{Local Attractions}
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Water Conservation
Garden
With the opening of Grand Ole BBQ
Flinn Springs, you might find yourself
out in El Cajon more than ever before.
(At least we will.) And if you’re looking
for a good excuse to walk off some
of that BBQ, you’ll find the Water
Conservation Garden on six acres near
the Heritage of the Americas Museum
and Cuyamaca College. The nonprofit
garden demonstrates how attractive and
purposeful waterwise landscaping can
be when applied to native landscapes
and vegetable gardens. Admission to the
garden is free on the first Saturday of
every month from 10am with docent-led
or self-guided tours. Additional events on
the calendar for September and October
include morning yoga on the third
Monday morning of every month and
the popular Sips and Succulents tour on
September 26. (Who doesn’t love wine
and succulents?) The space is also available
to host corporate events, personal parties,
and wedding ceremonies and receptions.
You can support the garden and receive
discounts on classes and special events by
becoming a member.
thegarden.org
IN SEASON IN SAN DIEGO
Welcome the season of hard squashes,
U-pick apples in Julian, and pumpkin
everything. According to the San Diego
County Farm Bureau Harvest Calendar,
Asian pears should be making appearances
in October. Figs and passionfruit are sure
to be dripping off their branches and vines,
and the region’s dragon fruit should be
coming into their prime.
EVENTS
Artisan Table, Thursdays at
A.R. Valentien
For a unique farm-to-table experience at The
Lodge at Torrey Pines, try this intimate
communal dinner prepared by executive
chef Jeff Jackson and chef de cuisine Kelli
Crosson. Here, you’ll be presented with
tempting dishes expertly paired with delicious
wines, all while enjoying the view from the
terrace overlooking the 18th hole of the
Torrey Pines Golf Course.
lodgetorreypines.com
Cooking Classes at Solare Ristorante
Learn to craft Italian cuisine with chefs Accursio and Brian during this immersive, hands-on
experience in Solare’s commercial kitchen. Italian-style coffee and pastries are served, along
with Italian wine for students interested in cooking with wine. Classes are $75 and limited
to 10 participants every other Saturday.
solarelounge.com
Ecolife’s 15th Anniversary Gala
Wear all white attire to enjoy an open bar and sample creative eats prepared by chefs Ricardo
Cervantes, Kelli Crosson, Saransh Oberoi, Jason Knibb, Phillip Esteban, and Jon Bautista at this
VIP fundraising event. Live entertainment will be provided by NuVintage, and silent and live
auctions will raise funds to improve lives, save endangered species, and protect natural resources.
The 15th annual event will be held on September 22 from 6–10pm at Lot 8 in Mission Valley.
ecolifeconservation.org
Farm to Fork Week San Diego
Celebrate our region’s outstanding produce, seafoods, and meats with expertly prepared
dishes by dedicated chefs at San Diego’s premiere farm-to-fork dining destinations
September 9–16. Participating locations are verified to source ingredients from local
farmers, fishermen, and ranchers so that local food dollars stay local. Restaurants will feature
prix fixe menus and specials. Look for special events to kick off on Wednesday, September 5
at 8:30am and Shop with the Chefs at Little Italy Wednesday Market.
farmtoforksd.com
San Diego Restaurant Week
Eat, laugh, and share delicious dishes at over 200 restaurants September 23–30. Threecourse
prix fixe dinners for $20, $30, $40, and $50, and two-course prix fixe lunches for $10,
$15, or $20. No tickets needed, but reservations are recommended!
sandiegorestaurantweek.com
Wasted
On October 14 celebrate sustainable food with 30 celebrity chefs (including Katsuji Tanabi
from “Top Chef ” and James Beard nominee Javier Plascencia) and mixologists competing
with dishes and drinks made from food that would otherwise be discarded.
wastedcelebration.com
An example of Crosson’s seasonal dish:
Strawberry and macadamia clafoutis with
Meyer lemon gelato.
Photo courtesy of Evans Hotels
M onday
Escondido—Welk Resort #
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr.
3–7pm, year-round
760-651-3630
Seeds @ City Urban Farm
16th & C Sts., San Diego City College
10:30am–12:30pm
Sept–June
cityfarm@sdccd.edu
T uesday
Coronado
1st St. & B Ave., Ferry Landing
2:30–6pm
760-741-3763
Escondido *
Heritage Garden Park
Juniper btwn Grand & Valley Pkwy.
2:30–6pm
760-480-4101
Mira Mesa *
10510 Reagan Rd.
2:30–7pm (3–6pm, fall–winter)
858-272-7054
Otay Ranch—Chula Vista
2015 Birch Rd. and Eastlake Blvd.
4–8pm (3–7pm, winter)
619-279-0032
Pacific Beach Tuesday *#
Bayard & Garnet
2–7:30pm (2–7pm, fall-winter)
619-233-3901
UCSD Town Square
UCSD Campus, Town Square
10am–2pm, Sept–June
858-534-4248
Vail Headquarters *
32115 Temecula Pkwy.
9am–1pm
760-728-7343
W ednesday
Grantville
4647 Zion Ave.
Noon–4pm
619-550-7180
Little Italy Wednesday NEW! *#
555 W. Date St.
9am–1pm
619-233-5009
Ocean Beach
4900 block of Newport Ave.
4–7pm (4–8pm summer)
619-279-0032
* Market vendors accept WIC (Women, Infants,
Children Farmers’ Market checks)
# Market vendors accept EBT (Electronic Benefit
Transfer)
People’s Produce
Night Market *#
1655 Euclid Ave.
5–8pm
619-813-9148
Santee *#
Carlton Hills Blvd. & Mast Blvd.
3–7pm (2:30–6:30pm winter)
619-449-8427
State Street in Carlsbad Village
State St. & Carlsbad Village Dr.
3–7pm (3–6pm, fall–winter)
858-272-7054
Temecula - Promenade *
40820 Winchester Rd. by Macy’s
9am–1pm
760-728-7343
T hursday
Lemon Grove NEW!
2885 Lemon Grove Ave.
3–7pm
619-813-9148
Linda Vista *#
6900 Linda Vista Rd.
3–7pm (2–6pm, winter)
760-504-4363
North Park Thursday *#
North Park Way & 30th St.
3–7:30pm, year-round
619-550-7180
Oceanside Morning *
Pier View Way & Coast Hwy. 101
9am–1pm
760-791-3241
Rancho Bernardo
16535 Via Esprillo
btwn Via Fontero & Via del Campo
11am–2pm
619-279-0032
SDSU
Campanile Walkway btwn Hepner
Hall & Love Library
10am–3pm, Sept–June
www.clube3.org
Sleeves Up Horton Plaza
199 Horton Plaza
10am–2pm
619-481-4959
Valley Center
28246 Lilac Rd.
4–8pm
vccountryfarmersmarket@gmail.com
! Currently only City Heights accepts WIC Farmers’
Market Checks and the WIC Fruit
and Vegetable Checks.
F riday
Borrego Springs
Christmas Circle Comm. Park
7am–noon, Oct–May
760-767-5555
Horton Plaza #
225 Broadway Circle
11am–2pm
619-550-7180
Imperial Beach *#
Seacoast Dr. at Pier Plaza
Oct to Mar, 2–7pm;
Apr to Sept, 2–7:30pm
info@imperialbeachfarmersmarket.org
La Mesa Village *
La Mesa Blvd. btwn Palm Ave. &
Allison St.
3–7pm
619-550-7180
Rancho Bernardo Winery
13330 Paseo del Verano Norte
9am–1pm
760-500-1709
S aturday
City Heights *#!
Wightman St. btwn Fairmount &
43rd St.
9am–1pm
760-504-4363
Del Mar
1050 Camino Del Mar
1–4pm
858-465-0013
Little Italy Mercato *#
555 W. Date St.
8am–2pm
619-233-3901
Pacific Beach
4150 Mission Blvd.
8am–noon
760-741-3763
Poway *
Old Poway Park
14134 Midland Rd. at Temple
8am–1pm
619-249-9395
Rancho Penasquitos YMCA
9400 Fairgrove Ln. &
Salmon River Rd.
9am–1pm
858-484-8788
Scripps Ranch
10380 Spring Canyon Rd. &
Scripps Poway Pkwy.
All San Diego County markets listed except, SDSU,
and Seeds @ City are certified by the County
Agricultural Commissioner. Visit ediblesandiego.
com and click on “Farmers’ Markets” for more
{Farmers’ Markets}
10am–2:30pm
858-586-7933
Temecula—Old Town *
Sixth & Front St.
8am–12:30pm
760-728-7343
Vista *#
325 Melrose Dr. South of Hwy 78
8am–1pm
760-945-7425
S unday
Allied Gardens Sunday
Lewis Middle School
5170 Greenbrier Ave.
10am–2pm
858-568-6291, 619-865-6574
Fallbrook—Valley Fort
3757 South Mission Rd.
10am–3pm
951-695-0045
Hillcrest *
3960 Normal & Lincoln Sts.
9am–2pm
619-237-1632
La Jolla Open Aire
Girard Ave. & Genter
9am–1:30pm
858-454-1699
Leucadia *
185 Union St. & Vulcan St.
10am–2pm
858-272-7054
Murrieta *
Village Walk Plaza
I-15, exit west on Calif. Oaks/Kalmia
9am–1pm
760-728-7343
North San Diego / Sikes Adobe #
12655 Sunset Dr., Escondido
10:30am–3:30pm
858-735-5311
Rancho Santa Fe Del Rayo
Village
16079 San Dieguito Rd.
9:30am–2pm
619-743-4263
Santa Ysabel
Hwy 78 and 79
21887 Washington St.
Noon–4pm
760-782-9202
Solana Beach
410–444 South Cedros Ave.
Noon–4pm
858-755-0444
complete information and links to farmers’ market
websites.
This list is updated each issue with the most current
information provided by market managers.
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