Cafe Virtuoso Serves up a Certified Organic, Fair Trade and Sustainable Cup Of Joe

(Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)
(Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)

Cafe Virtuoso entered the San Diego coffee scene in 2007, striving to procure, roast and deliver the best quality coffee in San Diego. Their coffees are Certified Organic, Fair Trade and otherwise produced and purchased in a sustainable manner. They provide their wholesale customers with unparalleled service and their retail customers with a cup of coffee that they are proud to have compared to any other.

“Drop by the Roasterie at 1616 National Avenue and get a front row seat to our tireless quest for coffee perfection,” says co-owner Stephan VonKolkow. “Public cuppings are held at 8:30 am Friday mornings.”

www.cafevirtuoso.com

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Dishcrawl Makes a Big Entrance in Carlsbad in June

(Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)
(Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)

The popular Bay Area start-up whips up social food adventures in North County San Diego.

Dishcrawl, a social dining start-up that brings communities together through great food and great company, is coming to Carlsbad in June!  Dishcrawl takes food lovers to four delicious restaurants in one evening.  It’s like a pub crawl – except that Dishcrawls spotlight food dishes instead of drinks.

Dishcrawl introduces its social food adventures to Carlsbad Village, North County’s most charming beach town. The beautiful historic buildings and great downtown scene capture the hearts of visitors and locals alike. Dishcrawl’s mission is to bring together local chefs, food lovers and truly delectable dishes. Dishcrawl tickets can be purchased at dishcrawl.com/carlsbadvillage.

As part of the fun, the names of participating restaurants are kept top secret until two days before the event. Then, the first restaurant on the Dishcrawl gets revealed! Ticket holders are given clues about participating restaurants in the weeks leading up to the big night.

To stay in the loop about Dishcrawl Carlsbad, visit dishcrawl.com/carlsbad, check out  their Facebook or follow @DishcrawlCarl.

About Dishcrawl
Dishcrawl creates dining experiences and events to satisfy anyone’s craving.  Our mission is to show food lovers the best dishes in local restaurants.  You can find your local Dishcrawl Ambassador leading you through progressive dinners, prix fixe dinners, and other fun food events!  Dishcrawlers can enjoy dining experiences in San Francisco, New York, Montreal, Ottawa, San Jose, Toronto, Philadelphia, DC, and more.  Visit Dishcrawl.com for a local dining experience.

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Barleymash Celebrates One Year Today!

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What’s better than being West Philadelphia born and raised? Partying at the Gaslamp’s favorite spot in May. The folks at barleymash can’t tell you how to become the prince of Bel Air, but they can do one better this month. They’re hosting the ultra famous DJ Jazzy Jeff from 9 p.m. until closing time on May 21 to celebrate aging to perfection in just one short year. This party promises to be one funky fresh celebration.

May 21st from 9 p.m. until close

For more information: www.barleymash.com

*Information courtesy of www.altstrategies.com

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3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro is in the Food Lovers’ Guide to San Diego

3rd Corner Wine Shop and Bistro is a very charming retail wine shop and bistro in Encinitas. Tables are placed all around the wine racks that take center stage. Wines are from all over the world, including Italy, Spain, France, and South America, as well as wines from California, Oregon, and Washington. Read more in the Food Lovers’ Guide to San Diego.

(Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)
(Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)
Olive Sampler (Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)
Olive Sampler (Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)
Steamed PEI Mussles with Whit wine, garlic, crostini and tarragon Aioli (Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)
Steamed PEI Mussles with White wine, garlic, crostini and tarragon Aioli (Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)
Chorizo Sliders with Apple-Jicama Slaw, Blue Cheese and Lemon Ailoi (Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)
Chorizo Sliders with Apple-Jicama Slaw, Blue Cheese and Lemon Ailoi  (Photo by Maria Desiderata Montana)

*All food photography taken during dinner

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