San Diego organic eatery brings new location to Del Prado

“June gloom” is in full swing in coastal OC, but that’s not stopping the action at Lowers this week. Hope you’ve been able to catch some of the heats at Trestles Pro!

This weeks lineup:

• The trendy San Diego-based restaurant coming soon to Dana Point

• A recap of motel minimarket last weekend

• Current standings at Trestles Pro going into the finals

• A guava/papaya ice cream flavor, and other new menu items at local favorites  

Vamanos!

NEW TO DEL PRADO

24722 Del Prado, right across from Stillwater, is on my weekly running route. After running by it so many times, I realized I should finally spend some time looking into what’s being built in that lot, as it seems to be going up pretty quickly.

After some digging, I learned that a three-story mixed-use building is going up there, called Del Prado Place. Development is being done by Newport-beach based Westerre, which will house 18 two and three bedroom luxury condominiums (starting at $1.75 million), and commercial retail on the ground level.

Little has been announced as far as retail that is opening in Del Prado Place. But one restaurant that seems to have plans open in Del Prado Place, likely later this year when the condos are finished and on the market, is Nectarine Grove.

Nectarine Grove is an organic eatery that serves gluten-free, paleo friendly and vegan dishes, based in San Diego. The Del Prado location appears to be their third location, with one store in Leucadia and the other in Del Mar.

While they haven’t released their menu for the Del Prado location yet, judging by their menus online, you can probably expect some delicious smoothies, breakfast tacos and smoothies, burgers, pizzas and even kombucha and gluten-reduced beers on tap.

We’re excited by the sounds of Nectarine Grove as another casual dining option on the ever evolving Del Prado.

We’ll keep you posted as we learn more about plans to open Del Prado Place.

MOTEL MINIMARKET RECAP

Last Sunday was the 1 year anniversary of the Motel Minimarket in San Clemente, an eclectic market with handpicked vendors, live music, tattoos, and delicious bites. We love this market in San Clemente; there are so many unique, vintage and handmade finds.

If you missed the minimarket on Sunday, we’ve recapped almost all of the awesome vendors here and ways you can support them.

• Summer Butter Skin: Reef-safe and organic sunscreen made right here in San Clemente.

• Swim Street Bikinis: Custom designed, handmade bikinis made from recycled materials. Based in San Clemente

• Coastal Hippie Jewelry: beautifully made jewelry from metals and stones, based in Oceanside.

• Woolen Woolen: wonderfully unique vintage jewelry

• Metals by Mika: beach-inspired jewelry. Can also be found at Haus of Trade in San Clemente.

• Kornelija.art: Bring new life to a favorite shirt, pair of jeans or tote bag with custom-designed patches.

• Alika Eats: beautiful and absolutely delicious unique cakes, based in San Clemente. Think Cherry Matcha Latte sponge cake and Summer Peach tea cake.

• Seaweed Stuff: absolutely beautiful coastal prints made by a marine biologist based in CA.

• Buena Vida Threads: amazing vintage and secondhand clothing based in San Diego and OC.

• Chlash Clothing: vintage clothing and accessories, based in San Diego. Orders can also be placed through Depop.

• Lizard Skin Tattoo: wonderfully intricate tattoo artist based in San Clemente.

• Kleinahexa: Kyra is a local artist based in San Clemente. A singer and guitarist, her music is melodic, smooth and soulful.

Be sure to catch the next Motel Minimarket on June 21 from 1pm - 6pm at Los Molinos for their Summer Solstice party.

WEEKLY BULLETIN

Flowers & Charcuterie night @ The Picnic Cafe

Who doesn’t love a beautiful bouquet and Instagram-worthy charcuterie board? Come out to the Picnic Cafe on Thursday night to create your own floral arrangements and mini charcuterie boards for a creatively-inspired workshop you won’t want to miss.

Tickets and info here.

June 12th 5pm-6:30pm @ The Picnic Cafe on Del Mar in San Clemente

Feather 4 Arrow + Friends warehouse sale @ High Tide Coffee

Swimwear favorite Feather 4 Arrow is having another warehouse sale! Come out to High Tide Coffee in San Clemente this Friday for matcha or coffee-fueled shopping. Browse deals on swimwear, clothing, hats and more. Featuring brands like Stance, Z-Supply, En El Mar, Edwin Denim, and more. Friday, coffee, shopping — what could be better?

June 13th 9am-4pm 1624 N El Camino Real San Clemente

Father’s Day specials @ Vaquera

Stop in at Vaquera at the River Street Marketplace for some delicious BBQ bites to treat dad this Father’s Day.

Specials include:

• BBQ Pork Ribs with homemade honey-coffee glaze

• BBQ Mary’s half chicken with Alabama white sauce

• Santa Maria BBQ Prime Tri Tip

Everything is served with potato salad and Santa Maria Pinquito Beans.

June 15th, Vaquera at River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano

THE LINEUP

June 12th

• Flowers & Charcuterie Workshop @ The Picnic Cafe on Del Mar in San Clemente - 5pm - 6:30pm. Tickets here.

June 13th

• Feather 4 Arrow + Friends warehouse sale @ High Tide Coffee in San Clemente - 9am - 4pm. Shop, mingle, and enjoy delicious coffee.

• Sharks After Dark @ Ocean Institute in Dana Point - 5:30pm - 8:30pm: Get an up close look at a bunch of sharks when they’re most active (at night) at the Ocean Institute. Enjoy beer, wine and bites from a local food truck, plus live music. Deets here.

June 14th

• San Clemente Running Club @ the park by the San Clemente Pier at 9am - meet for a fun 4 mile group run, followed by coffee on Del Mar.

• Dana Point Farmer’s Market @ La Plaza Park from 9am - 1pm. Local jewelry, fresh produce, clothing, candles and more.

June 15th

• Father’s Day specials @ Vaquera at the River Street Marketplace in San Juan Capistrano: what better way to treat dad than with finger-licking local BBQ specials?

• Celebrate Father’s Day @ Los Molinos in San Clemente: Los Molinos is serving up a special BBQ menu, along with a $24 deal on pitchers of their special hoppy blonde and bottomless mimosas. Sounds like a fun time!

• The Sandlot screening @ Casa Romantica in San Clemente from 8pm - 9:30pm: It’s a classic for a reason. Bring the family out for free movie night at Casa Romantica to watch The Sandlot for the first or 20th time. Info here.

WATER CONDITIONS

Surf forecast - Lower Trestles

Tides - San Clemente

UPDATE ON TRESTLES PRO

As the first week of the Trestles Pro concludes, we’ve recapped where things stand heading into the next heat on Saturday June 14th @ 7:45am.

Joel Vaughan and Griffin Colapinto showed-off against against Brazil's World Champion duo of Italo Ferreria and Filipe Toledo. Cole Houshmand dismantled World No. 1 Jordy Smith before Jack Robinson and Kanoa Igarashi capped off Round of 16. Legend Kelly Slater was knocked off by Barron Mamiya in yesterday’s elimination round.

Jordy Smith remains the man to beat.

Women's Elimination Round were equally as competitive, as Caity Simmers and Erin Brooks took the spotlight. Ultimately, Simmers defeated Brooks in the Quarterfinals to hold onto her her Lowers title.

Wrapping up an insane day of competition, Molly Picklum defeated CT vet Lakey Peterson for a chance at Lowers glory. Going into this weekend, all eyes are on Gabriela Bryan, who’s in the lead for the women.

Stay tuned through the weekend and into next week, as Trestles Pro concludes on June 17th, before the next stop on the CT tour in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

NEW MENU ITEMS

We’ve got a roundup of some delicious new menu items around town again!

First up is some new flavors from JD Flannel Donuts in SJC.

• Raspberry Lemonade

• Apple Bear Claw

• Chocolate Chipper

• Triple Chocolate

• Cookies n Cream (GF)

• Apple/Maple (GF/V)

• Apple Cinnamon Sugar (GF/V).

Next up we have the San Clemente Summer Drink menu @ SUR Coffee.

• Blueberry Yuzu Refresher

• Tropical Fog

• Blueberry Lavender Cold Foam

These sound incredibly refreshing, and we’re already planning on next visit to sample these.

Last but certainly not least - a new tropical flavor from Orange County Creamery @ the Row on the PCH in Dana Point.

As OC Creamery describes it, Guapa blends the floral notes of ripe guava with the smooth richness of papaya.

I can’t think of a more perfect summer treat.

Thanks for reading & catch ya out there

— Hannah B