Happy September! Whether you’re ready for it or not, fall is right around the corner. Lucky for us, we still have many more sunny, warm days to look forward to — in addition to smaller crowds compared to summertime here in South OC.
Welcome to “locals summer.”
This weeks lineup:
From Thai to tacos to a Seattle-based pizzeria, see which restaurants will be in the new food hall opening in San Clemente this fall.
A new vintage shop opens in SJC, live music and paint & sip - check out this week’s lineup.
Love wine? We’ve got the scoop on a new spot opening in Dana Point this week.
FOODIES REJOICE
What was once a historic theater and bowling alley dating back to 1938 will soon become a 17-stall food hall packed with restaurants of all kinds in the heart of San Clemente.
The Miramar Theater was purchased in 2020 by developers Tiger Hospitality, the team behind the Windmill Food Hall in San Diego. Coming this fall to San Clemente, the historic building, located at Boca de la Playa and El Camino, will be transformed into a foodie haven with a range of eateries, many with locations around San Diego. In addition to food vendors, the Miramar Food Hall will feature two bars.
Here are just a few of the new spots that caught our eye. For the full list, check out this article from the OC Register.
Cosmos Burger: San Diego-based burger spot known for its Spicy Jam Burger and Monkey Fries.
El Puerto Street Tacos: Mexican street tacos, burritos and quesadillas, with two locations in Carlsbad.
Graciously Thai: Described as a home-style Thai food eatery, with a location in Temecula.
Immersion Coffee Co.: A coffee shop with locations in San Diego’s Little Italy and La Jolla neighborhoods.
Lobster Lab: Carlsbad lobster roll spot that includes a lobster grilled cheese and lobster bisque.
Moto Pizza: A Seattle-based pizza chain known for its unique pizza that reportedly combines Detroit, New York and Roman pie styles with Filipino influences.
We’ll keep you updated as we learn more. Stay tuned!
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WE’RE JAMMIN’
September 3rd
Live music @ River Street Marketplace featuring Russell Long from 6pm-9pm.
September 4th
Taryn Donath @ The Cellar in San Clemente at 7pm.
September 5th
Love with Johnny Echols @ The Coach House in SJC at 8pm. Tickets here.
On VHS: 90’s/2000s @ Gibroni’s at 7pm.
Beau Stevens @ Five Vines Wine Bar @ 7:30pm.
September 6th
FITNESS, ARTS & LEISURE
September 3rd
River Street Run Club: Meet outside Hobie at River Street Marketplace at 6:30pm for a 3-5 mile run.
September 5th
Paint & sip @ Gallery Dana Bay from 6pm-8pm. Get tickets here.
Grand opening - Wine Experience Dana Point @ 12pm. Info here.
Grand opening - Old 44 Vintage at River Street Marketplace @ 12pm. Info here.
Dana Point Yacht Club Charity Regatta benefitting the Boys & Girls Club (all weekend). Purchase tickets here.
September 6th
Dana Point Farmer’s Market @ La Plaza Park from 9am-1pm.
Foundation Pilates Walk Club @ 11am at 1502 S El Camino in San Clemente. Reserve a spot.
San Clemente Village Art Fair @ San Clemente Library lawns from 1pm-4pm. Info here.
Featured event of the week: Rhythm & Resin Festival at Bonito Canyon Park in San Clemente from 10:30am-1pm. Benefitting Surfers Healing & The Boys & Girls Club of San Clemente. Tickets here.
September 7th
San Clemente Farmers Market @ Del Mar from 9am-1pm.
Bouquet making workshop @ The Ecology Center from 11am-12pm. Sign up here.
Sunday funday trivia @ Five Vines Wine Bar in SJC at 4pm.
WINE NOT
Vino lovers, get ready.
On Friday September 5th, Wine Experience Dana Point will be officially open to the public.
Located on Golden Lantern between PCH & Del Prado, this new hybrid retail shop, tasting room and restaurant looks like any wine lovers dream. It carries well-known and rare varietals for everyone, from the casual wine drinker to connoisseur.
Wine Experience Dana Point is a hybrid retail shop, tasting room and restaurant.
There are also are several wine stations set up along one wall. There are wine-by-the-glass dispensers that preserve the wine, even after the bottle is uncorked.
Customers can select wine using a card that can be loaded with any dollar amount. The card is activated when it’s placed in front of the machine, allowing guests to select their wine (28 to choose from) and pour size (1, 3 or 5 ounce).
Adding to the experience is a menu of cheese boards and charcuterie to pair with wine as well as more substantial plates with recommended wine pairings listed on the menu.
We’ll cheers to that!
Thanks for reading & catch ya out there
— Hannah B
