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“Catch” It In The New Year

amewborn — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:00:42 +0000

If you love Paon, but feel that sometimes it’s just a bit out of your price range, then you’ll love its new sister restaurant, Catch.

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Catch opened in Carlsbad Village in November, and is already becoming a community favorite hang out. With a cool, sleek, aquarium like decor, it has a bit of a different feel than the dark, heavy, warm feel of Paon. However, they brought one of their best features – great wine – with all glasses being $7 and all bottles being $24.

Catch features a sushi bar, a full dinner menu – complete with steak, fresh seafood cooked in a variety of ways, clams, mussels, and more!

If you happen to be looking for one of the hot new places – try Catch! It’s a great addition to the Carlsbad Village restaurant scene!

This Month’s Neighbor Value – FREE 8oz Frozen Yogurt at Yogurt Dream..!

amewborn — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:13:07 +0000

Happy Wednesday Everyone,

Every month we at the Mewborn Team get out into our local community to partner with local businesses to bring you value and also give them free exposure.

This month we would like to welcome Yogurt Dream in the Henry’s shopping center to our family..! If you bring in our March newsletter you will receive a free 8oz frozen yogurt treat. Yogurt Dream is located at: 3263 Camino de los Coches Carlsbad, CA 92009. Their number is 760 944-7073.

For a copy of this month’s newsletter, feel free to download the attached:

LCO Newsletter – MAR 10

Last month we partnered with La Costa Grill for 20% off of your entire bill including beverages. The promotion goes through the end of this month. For copies of back issues, please contact us and we’ll be happy to drop one off.

In the coming months look for more great values from partners like Jazzercise, Enoteca Zin and Casa de Bandini.

Mike & Amy

It’s Open – The Counter Burgers in Carlsbad, CA

amewborn — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:10:58 +0000

Carlsbad, CA – Apparently, there aren’t enough places in Carlsbad for a good burger! This week, we have received two phone calls asking if The Counter is open! The Counter Gourmet Burgers DID open this week, and has seen a ton of evening customers.

The Counter is conveniently located at the front of the Carlsbad Forum, immediately to the right of Jimbo’s, in the space formerly occupied by Sushi on the Rock.

The Counter menu is interesting, and if you like burgers – very diverse. You build your own gourmet burgers – from beef, to turkey, to ahi, to veggie – with tons of toppings to choose from.

So, as you are out in Carlsbad doing your Christmas shopping, swing into the Carlsbad Forum for a burger.

Carlsbad Real Estate News – The Counter Opening in The Carlsbad Forum

amewborn — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:17:22 +0000

Carlsbad, CA – This week, the La Costa Valley receives a new, exciting restaurant in the Carlsbad Forum. I walked by The Counter on Friday to all kinds of hustle and bustle in The Counter’s new Carlsbad Forum store front. As I stopped to talk to one of the workers, I was notified that the staff was currently going through final training and dry runs in preparation for their opening this week – the week of November 14th.

The Counter menu is pretty interesting – build your own gourmet burgers – from beef, to turkey, to ahi, to veggie – with tons of toppings to choose from. So, as you are out in Carlsbad doing your Christmas shopping, swing into the Carlsbad Forum for a burger.

Carlsbad, CA – BJ’s Restaurants Now Open In Carlsbad

amewborn — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:57:52 +0000

Carlsbad, CA - You may have already heard my thoughts on our lack of great, moderately priced chain restaurants in Carlsbad, Encinitas, or Oceanside. These cities all are known for their many, amazing local restaurants, especially along the 101, but just never have focused on those great family locations, where you can pack up the kids and meet friends for a casual lunch or dinner.

We were so excited earlier this year to see that Carlsbad would be getting a new PF Changs AND a BJ’s Restaurants! Right across the street from the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, we drove by about once a week to see the progress! As BJ’s Restaurants and PF Changs have been open less than three weeks, they seem to always be busy, often with some substantial waits. Also, as we entering the holiday shopping season, expect much of the traffic from the Carlsbad Premium Outlets across the street to make the restaurants even a bit busier than normal.

The BJ’s Restaurant menu is diverse and substantial, and everything we have ever eaten at a BJ’s has been fabulous. Their salads are super fresh, and the portion size on everything we have ever seen is huge! Again, this is one of those restaurants that you could go share something and still be plenty full!

At a time when Carlsbad families are typically being a bit more frugal, it is great to have a couple more moderately priced family restaurants! Go try BJ’s Restaurant out, either on its own, or as a part of your holiday shopping. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!

Carlsbad, CA – PF Changs Restaurant in Carlsbad Now Open

amewborn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:51:16 +0000

Carlsbad, CA - If you live in Carlsbad, Encinitas, or Oceanside, you might feel like Mike and I do – that we have been missing some great moderately priced, chain restaurants. These cities all are known for their many, amazing local restaurants, especially along the 101. We have commented on some of our favorites – Swami’s, Honey’s, St. Tropez, etc.

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But right across the street from the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, we have had both a new PF Changs and a BJ’s Restaurant open in the past few weeks, just in time for the holiday rush. As PF Changs has been open less than three weeks, it has been packed every time we have gone in. Also, as we are in November, and the real holiday shopping starts this week across the street at the Carlsbad Premium Outlets, expect
PF Changs to be busier than normal.

PF Changs’ menu is diverse enough for any Carlsbad foodie! They offer Gluten-free options, vegetarian options, and then your typical Asian fare. You can order a meal large enough to share for under $15 - or you can order your own and have leftovers for days! At a time when Carlsbad families are typically being a bit more frugal, it is great to have a couple more moderately priced family restaurants!

Carlsbad Real Estate News – New and Soon To Be Open Carlsbad Restaurants

amewborn — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:56:46 +0000

Carlsbad, CA – Ok, so I’m not going to claim any individuality in this post. It is directly from the City of Carlsbad, but I think it has some hugely important/exciting information for all our Carlsbad residents. We have had a lot of restaurant closings, but in addition, we have had some new building and are getting some new, exciting local restaurants!

New and Soon-to-Open Carlsbad Eateries

Bressi Village (Palomar Airport Road and El Fuerte Street)
Board & Brew
Rubio’s Fresh Mexican Grill
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Xtreme Frozen Yogurt

La Costa Plaza (northeast corner of El Camino Real and La Costa Avenue)
Broken Yolk Café (replaced Tommy V’s)
Thai Pasta (replaced Charro Chicken)

The Forum (El Camino Real and Calle Barcelona)
The Counter (burgers)
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
Casa de Bandini (replaced the Yellow Coyote Tortilla Factory)

Carlsbad Premium Outlets (northeast corner of Paseo del Norte and Palomar Airport Road)
Villa Fresh Italian Kitchen (pizza/pasta/salad)

Los Coches Village (southwest corner of Rancho Santa Fe and Camino de los Coches)
Yogurt Dream

Poinsettia Village Plaza (Poinsettia Lane and Avenida Encinas)
Todo Sushi

Westbluff Plaza (northeast corner of El Camino Real and Alga Road)
La Costa Grill (replaced Crazy Burro)

Carlsbad Paseo (Paseo del Norte across from Carlsbad Premium Outlets)
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro (opening by Thanksgiving)
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse (opening by Thanksgiving)

Sheraton Hotel & Resort (Cannon Road – north of Legoland)
Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar

Von’s Center at El Camino Real and Hwy 78
Spirito’s Italian Diner (relocated from the Village Center in the Carlsbad Village)

North County Plaza (Hwy 78/Jefferson – west of Plaza Camino Real)
Fenway’s Sports Bar & Grill

Avenida Encinas (Near Palomar Airport Road and I-5)
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza (reopened after fire)

McClellan-Palomar Airport
The Landings at Carlsbad (under construction)

Paseo del Norte/Palomar Airport Road/I-5
Green Dragon Tavern (in the final design stage – located in former Hadley’s site)

Carlsbad Village
Señor Grubby’s
Carlsbad Chocolate Bar
Mediterrean Café
PAON Restaurant and Wine Bar (opening soon)
Gauyule’s Grill (restaurant, opening soon)
Hodad’s (burgers, opening soon)
Vigilucci’s Gourmet Market & Catering (specialty market, opening soon)

If you have any Carlsbad, La Costa, or San Elijo real estate questions, or anything you would like to see covered in this blog, please let us know!

Carlsbad Real Estate News – Welcome Whichwich to Carlsbad Forum Shops

amewborn — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:34:50 +0000

Welcome Whichwich to the Carlsbad Forum Shops! The sandwich franchise opened in the La Costa Valley next door to the Panera Bread. Whichwich’s space was previously occupied by Carlsbad Chuao Chocolatier, which closed a few months ago.

The Carlsbad Whichwich reminds me a lot like the In N Out concept. Whichwich offers no soup, no salads – just sandwiches. They have fifty different varieties between ten different categories. They cater to the variety of tastes – vegetarians, beef eaters, seafood, etc. Hopefully there is a sandwich just for you!

All sandwiches, except “The Wicked” at the Carlsbad Whichwich are$5.25. The Wicked (their specialty sandwich) is $6.25. The Carlsbad Whichwich was quite crowded on our visit Monday evening. You walk in the door, pick up your brown paper sandwich bag, mark the fixin’s you want, then take the bag to the counter. Because of the self serve style, it seemed that Whichwich was a bit quicker from start to finish than the Panera next door.

If you happen to be in La Costa, Carlsbad, or Leucadia and are looking for a yummy, quick meal, you may want to swing into Whichwich and give it a try. If you have any questions about Carlsbad or La Costa real estate or community happenings, please contact us.

If you have any questions about Carlsbad happenings, please contact us.

Looking For A Local Day Trip?

amewborn — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:08:54 +0000

So, we normally try to comment on local Carlsbad or La Costa restaurants, not Orange County – but after two amazing meals in less than a month, we just have to recommend this one! Savannah in Huntington Beach boasts fabulous food, a great view (it’s right on the beach), and a tremendous value.

They have four dinner specials – every night for $15 – an 8 oz. filet, a 14 oz. prime rib, a half pound of crab legs, and their catch of the day. All dinners come with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables. They also have happy hour with half price mai tai’s (a personal favorite) and mango martinis from 2-6 pm Monday through Saturday.
We love a great value – but for the food and the location – it doesn’t get any better than this. So, if you happen to be up in Huntington Beach one day, shop in the local shops, stroll through the farmer’s market, walk down to the beach (by the pier) and stop for a fabulous meal!!!