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The Craving: What's New in San Diego's Food & Cocktail Scene
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The Craving: What's New in San Diego's Food & Cocktail Scene

Sandpiper's laid-back Sunday dinner series is the kind of end-of-week ritual we can get behind. Every Sunday, they serve up a comforting, coastal-inspired dinner for two-and this weekend's lineup is seriously crave-worthy.

This weekend's menu kicks off with a bright arugula salad tossed with dates, pomegranate, and goat cheese. Then it's on to tender beer-braised beef short ribs with root veggies and horseradish gremolata, followed by a nostalgic pineapple upside down cake served with macadamia nut ice cream. All of it is shareable and meant to be savored.

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WEEKLY BRIEFING
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WEEKLY BRIEFING

SUNDAY DINNER SPECIAL

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters at 2259 Avenida de la Playa has launched its Sunday at the Shores dinner special. Every Sunday, the La Jolla Shores restaurant offers a dinner for two that includes one family-style salad, one large entrée to share, and one dessert for $80. The dishes rotate each week, and the meal on March 2 features arugula salad (dates, pomegranate, goat cheese), braised short ribs (polenta, charred onions, grilled chicories), and chocolate salted caramel tart. On March 9, the dinner includes endive salad (walnuts, apples, blue cheese), braised pork shoulder (prunes, orange, root vegetables), and pineapple savarin (pineapple rum syrup, pineapple, coconut cream). Reservations are encouraged at sandpipersd.com/reservations.

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Wine and Dine at San Diego’s Top Spots for National Drink Wine Day
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Wine and Dine at San Diego’s Top Spots for National Drink Wine Day

La Jolla Shores Valentine’s – Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters at 2259 Avenida de la Playa will offer Valentine’s Day dinner specials on Feb. 14. In addition to the regular menu, guests can enjoy a la carte dishes Hamachi (cherry blossom shoyu, mandarin, cucumber, pickled mushrooms, cilantro), half chicken (risotto, kale, mushroom, Parmesan), and pavlova (lemon curd, raspberry, ganache, whipped cream). Reservations are recommended, especially during happy hour from 4-5:30 p.m. at sandpipersd.com/reservations.

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day on the coast with food, fun, and gondola rides
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day on the coast with food, fun, and gondola rides

La Jolla Shores Valentine’s – Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters at 2259 Avenida de la Playa will offer Valentine’s Day dinner specials on Feb. 14. In addition to the regular menu, guests can enjoy a la carte dishes Hamachi (cherry blossom shoyu, mandarin, cucumber, pickled mushrooms, cilantro), half chicken (risotto, kale, mushroom, Parmesan), and pavlova (lemon curd, raspberry, ganache, whipped cream). Reservations are recommended, especially during happy hour from 4-5:30 p.m. at sandpipersd.com/reservations.

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The Craving: January 1-7
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The Craving: January 1-7

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, Fodor's darling in La Jolla Shores, is serving up a family-style feast that's as laid-back as a SoCal afternoon.

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The Craving: October 16–22
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The Craving: October 16–22

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, Fodor's darling in La Jolla Shores, is serving up a family-style feast that's as laid-back as a SoCal afternoon.

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The Craving: October 9-15
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The Craving: October 9-15

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters is turning up the heat on their Sunday Brunch game. This Fodor's Travel Best Bet in La Jolla Shores is now offering $1 mimosas with any entrée purchase. Yes, you read that right-one buck for bubbly bliss!

Starting this weekend, you can pair your favorite brunch dish with a wallet-friendly sparkler. We're eyeing the Smoked Salmon Benedict, but the Birria Hash is calling our name, too. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and French Toast are sure to hit the spot.

Brunch runs from 10 AM to 2 PM every Sunday, giving you plenty of time to roll out of bed and into a mimosa-fueled feast. Parking's a breeze, with spots available in Sandpiper's own lot and on nearby streets.

Find Sandpiper at 2259 Avenida De La Playa.

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These San Diego Bars Are Celebrating National Rum Day With Drink Specials
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These San Diego Bars Are Celebrating National Rum Day With Drink Specials

In La Jolla Shores, Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters presents the Banana Hammock ($16) featuring a blend of Jamaican rums, banana liqueur, coconut, pineapple, and lime. The beachy beverage is from Bar Manager Andrew Phillips, who came to Sandpiper from Cellar 335, one of the top-rated tiki bars in the NYC area according to Yelp. Other rum-based cocktails on the menu include the Aloha Kope ($15), which includes rum, espresso, allspice coconut cream, vanilla and cinnamon.

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National Rum Day
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National Rum Day

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters in La Jolla Shores presents the Banana Hammock, featuring a blend of Jamaican rums, banana liqueur, coconut, pineapple, and lime. The beachy beverage is from Bar Manager Andrew Phillips, who came to Sandpiper from Cellar 335, one of the top-rated tiki bars in the NYC area according to Yelp. Other rum-based cocktails on the menu include the Aloha Kope, which includes rum, espresso, allspice coconut cream, vanilla, and cinnamon. Sandpiper is located a short walk from the beach, offering a host of shareables, seafood, and wood-fired meats from Executive Chef Marty Fay.

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Summer Fun in San Diego
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Summer Fun in San Diego

Ranch & Coast Travel Editor Elizabeth Hansen shows us how to seize the season’s endless options right here at home

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New menu items added for Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oyster Bar
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New menu items added for Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oyster Bar

Celebrating its second anniversary in La Jolla Shores, Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oyster Bar, a slice of the East Coast in California, recently launched its summer menu with several new additions.

A casual neighborhood restaurant at 2259 Avenida De La Playa blocks from La Jolla Shores Beach, Sandpiper is co-owned by founder George Hauer and chef Trey Foshee.

A sister restaurant to renowned Georges at the Cove in La Jolla, Sandpiper offers numerous amenities including indoor dining, a fireplace, a fresh oyster bar, and a dog-friendly patio.

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The Dish: July 31-August 6
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The Dish: July 31-August 6

Tucked away in the breezy ambiance of La Jolla Shores, Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters offers a dining experience that's as delightful as its seaside location.

Just blocks from the beach, this Fodor's Travel "Best Bet" boasts a menu from Executive Chef Marty Fay that masterfully showcases the smoky allure of the wood-fired grill along with, of course, oysters.

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The Dish: July 24-30
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The Dish: July 24-30

Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, a Fodor's Travel "Best Bet" that's a short walk from La Jolla Shores, offers hearty chicken wings with Old Bay Buffalo sauce along with the traditional celery and ranch or blue cheese.

The shareable is discounted during Happy Hour, which is "all day" on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 AM

to 5:30 PM. Happy hour for Sunday to Thursday is from 4 PM to 5:30 PM.

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