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BUSINESSVOL. 35, NO. 10

AN AWARD-WINNING, MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE CARLSBAD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

L O C A L S H O P P I N G | D I N I N G | E N T E R T A I N M E N T

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Food that makes you feel at homeIt’s a fact – San Diegans love

authentic Mexican food. A fan favorite county-wide, Casa de Bandini, located in The Forum Carlsbad, wows guests with its award-winning cuisine, refreshingly giant margaritas, vibrant atmosphere and stroll-ing mariachis.

Casa de Bandini’s dishes are made with the freshest ingre-dients and original regional recipes, accompanied by an extensive selection of specialty margaritas and handmade, served hot-off-the-grill torti-llas. Over 80 entrees can be found on the menu, including favorites such as crispy shrimp and mango tacos, sizzling fajitas, traditional combination plates and delicious burritos, plus an abundant selection of creative, healthy Mexican salads and vegetarian choices, and a full gluten-free menu.

Originally opened in 1980 in Old Town State Park, Diane Powers took inspiration from Juan Bandini – a Peruvian who immigrated to San Diego as one of early California’s first Dons – and Mexico’s early period of elegant living and dining to fill Casa de Bandini with beautiful art collections from Peru and magnificent gilt gold mirrors. Outside, many long-time diners may also recognize the Mexican Cantera stone fountain centered in the Talavera tiled pool as the same one from the original Casa

de Bandini. Powers found this magnificent, hand-carved piece in the late 1970s during a trip to Guadalajara.

In addition to authentic food and décor, Casa de Bandini hosts live performances from its famous mariachi group, Cielito Lindo. Diners are serenaded as these world-class musicians stroll through the restaurant, Wednesday to Sunday evenings.

Casa de Bandini also offers a fun, welcoming atmosphere for special events – all year round. Whether you are celebrating a small holiday party of 25 or a large office banquet of 125, this seasoned staff can turn any event to a vibrant fiesta! With custom event menus that offer a wide range of choices – includ-ing gluten-free, vegetarian and healthy dining selections – there is something for everyone in your party. If you’re hosting the party at your office or home, Casa de Bandini is a full-service caterer and can design custom menus for any event. Patrons can also call ahead and pick up trays of hot, ready-to-eat dishes to take wherever the party is.

No matter the occasion, it’s always a fiesta with Casa de Bandini!

The tequila lime shrimp is a favorite at Casa de Bandini.

CASA DE BANDINI

Outside the box, inside the bagWith so much to offer in Carlsbad,

it’s no surprise that Carlsbad is such

a popular destination during the holidays.

For those who prefer to do their shopping

‘IRL’ (in real life), Carlsbad is the perfect place

to turn your shopping into a full-fledged

holiday experience. Establish

new traditions, try new foods

and discover all of the great

places that embrace the

holiday spirit.

So, skip the online

shopping carts this

year and go ahead and

Shop, Dine, & Indulge!

For more on the benefits of spending local,

see page 11.

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The Village Faire Shopping Center, is located in the heart of the Historic Carlsbad Village in Carlsbad, California.

With its New England-style architecture and Caribbean flare, this unique boutique retail property is the home of over 36 restaurants, shops and services surrounding a family friendly fountain courtyard.

Located just a block from the beach and train station, the

Village Faire Shopping Center, offers something for the entire family. From boutique shop-ping, dining or services, relax in our courtyard - a great place to take in the Southern Califor-nia sunshine. Start your holi-day shopping with unique gifts from a wide variety of shops like Linda’s Gift. Stop to grab a bite at one of our 13 restaurants, like Gregorio’s, and stroll through to finish off the evening with

a Gelato at Gaia Gelato. Join us for our many holiday events such as the 34th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, Sunday, Decem-ber 2 from 2-4 pm. Greet Santa starting at 2:45 pm and the fes-tive holiday program into the afternoon. See the ad in this issue for the full list of the holi-day events. Plan a day out with us and support local businesses by shopping small. Have a safe and Happy Holiday Season!

The Village Faire Shopping Center decks the halls every year to celebrate the holiday season.

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HOLIDAY EVENTS 2018 Bring the Whole Family!

Kick off your Holiday Shopping Season at our 35+ Shops, Restaurants and services!

300 CARLSBAD VILLAGE DRIVE | CARLSBAD, CAOn the corner of Carlsbad Village Dr. & Carlsbad Blvd.

760.434.3838

JAZZWEDNESDAY Every Wednesday in the courtyard

@2:30 pm

NOVEMBER 13 Girlfriends Care Open House @ Linda’s Gift 6 –9 pm 26 Merchant Holiday Window Decorating Contest Completed by Nov 23, judging Dec. 1-19, winner announced Dec. 21 23 Flamenco Concert, Alejandra Alba 12-1 pm 24 Shop Small Saturday Shop local businesses Stage 4 Jazz Band 12-2 pm

DECEMBER 1 Carlsbad Village Night of Lights 5 - 8 pm 2 34th Annual Rotary Holiday Tree Lighting Holiday Activities 2:00 - 4:00pm Santa Arrives 2:45pm    A delightful Holiday Program 3:15 - 4:30pm  Mayor Hall lights the Holiday Tree 4:30pm 8 “Tis the Season” Holiday Open House11 - 3 pm Music, shopping discounts, “goodies”, courtyard fountain area, Robert Parker on Piano         9 Pets on Parade (Pet photos with Santa, by appt.)              Vendors & Raffl es 10 am to 1:30 pm             Group photos by Holiday Tree 12:30             Pup Parade to follow at 12:45 pm 12 Holiday Program performed by Adrienne Nims 12 –1 pm 15 The Bad Carls,  musical trio 12-2 pm    16 “Sonny” Variety Music Act, vocal, keyboard, trumpet & Sax 12-2 pm   22 Quiddity Quartet in the courtyard 12:30 pm23 & 24 Holiday music in the courtyard 3-5 pm 28 Flamenco Concert, Alejandra Alba 12-1 pm

VILLAGE FAIRE SHOPPING CENTER Shopping small today, tomorrow and always

What started as a post-Thanksgiving alternative shopping experience to big-box Black Friday, the Small Business Saturday program was created in 2010 by American Express to address a weakened economy at the time. The Small Business Saturday movement is now stronger than ever! Please join us and support your Carlsbad Village retailers and service providers on November 24th in your effort to boost our economy at the local level and celebrate the backbone of our economy. Come enjoy live music in the Village, shopping specials, and merchant hospitality throughout, while making an impact on the City of Carlsbad.

The Small Business Administration (SBA) reports that as of 2015 there were 28 million small busi-nesses operating in the U.S. alone. And since 1995, those small businesses have gen-erated 66% of all new jobs in the United States. Carls-bad Village can take those numbers one step farther in reporting that a majority of our downtown businesses are sole-proprietor opera-tions and many are also family-owned and operated.

In 2017, an estimated 108 million consumers reported shopping or dining at local i n d e p e n d e n t ly- o w n e d

businesses on Small Busi-ness Saturday, generat-ing roughly $12 billion in reported spending, accord-ing to the National Fed-eration of Independent Businesses.

There are many benefits to shopping brick-and-mortar, with better customer service and a more personal shop-ping experience being two of them. But if that isn’t enough incentive, consider that the businesses in down-town Carlsbad pay taxes and fees to the City of Carlsbad that in turn help support our public schools, parks, roads, and sidewalks, as well as fund public service workers, like firefighters and police.

So, kick off your holiday shopping season in the Village. Shopping Small is fun, easy, and beneficial in so many ways. On Novem-ber 24th, consider Carlsbad Village for all your holiday shopping and service needs. Thank you for Shopping Small today, tomorrow and always.

CHRISTINE DAVIS

VILLAGEBEAT

Program ManagerCARLSBAD VILLAGE ASSOCIATION

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W H A T H O L I D A Y S H O P P I N G S H O U L D B E

T H E F O R U M C A R L S B A D

Experience North County’s most gifted place to shop this holiday season.

Twinkling lights, festive décor, award-winning seasonal landscaping, convenient parking, and the

perfect collection of stores and restaurants make The Forum Carlsbad a “must see” destination

during the holidays. With Anthropologie/BHLDN, Apple, H&M, Sur La Table, lululemon athletica,

J. Crew, Nicole Miller, Madewell, Chico’s, WHBM, Johnny Was, Free People, Urban Outfitters,

Geppetto’s, Tilly’s and more, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list.

The Forum Carlsbad is what holiday shopping should be. And it’s yours to enjoy.

Join us for The Lighting of The Forum, Saturday, November 24, 6pm-9pm.

1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009, 760.479.0166, www.theforumcarlsbad.com

The Forum Carlsbad has many events for the entire family to get every-one in the holiday spirit:

The 16th Annual Lighting of The ForumSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 6PM-9PM

The holiday season officially kicks off with “The Lighting of The Forum.” Friends and fami-lies gather to enjoy a live Holi-day Musical Stage Show, Santa’s Grand Arrival, the Lighting of the Holiday Tree, followed by an incredible Light Show and Magi-cal Snowfall. After the light show, children are invited to the stage to visit with Santa.

Santa’s Grand Arrival event marks the beginning of the holiday season at The Forum Carlsbad.

All in one holiday shopping and entertainment

THE FORUM CARLSBAD

A taste of Italy in Carlsbad, GelatoLove uses fresh ingredients to produce pure and captivating flavors.

A dessert renaissanceLocated in the heart of

the Business Park in Carls-bad, California, GelatoLove blends the authentic Italian art of gelato making with a growing passion for top quality foods.

Artisan gelato is made daily with fresh ingredients by dessert artists who have dedicated their lives to pro-ducing only the purest, most captivating flavors. Gelato is a natural food made with essential nutritional elements. The ingredients that give GelatoLove its exceptional flavor, creamy texture and nutritional pro-file, contribute to a healthy lifestyle and balanced diet. The best quality non-treated California milk and cream, a natural low glycemic index sugar derived from fruit, a supreme cacao and cocoa butter, exquisite nuts, and fragrant coffee beans are part of the secret.

Remarkably, Artisan Gelato contains half the

fat and a third of the calo-ries compared to regular ice cream. Gelato can also be made with high quality non-dairy ingredients so that everyone can enjoy it!

Our roots are in Italy, where the 14th Century Renaissance produced an everlasting vision of food, art, architecture, design and beauty in every aspect of life. It was during this period that the contemporary concept of gelato was born. When Caterina de’ Medici married Henry II of France, her per-sonal pastry chefs from Flor-ence brought the secret of Gelato with them, delighting and captivating the French court with the sophisticated frozen dessert.

Come visit our tasting room and watch our gelato makers at work. We offer retail, catering services, classes, Club Subscriptions and gelato for restaurants, cafés, bakeries and dessert stores.

GELATOLOVE

Visits With SantaSATURDAYS, DECEMBER 1, 8, 15 & 22 1PM-4PMSUNDAYS, NOVEMBER 25, DECEMBER 16 & 23 1PM-4PM

Children are invited to visit with Santa in the Anthropologie Court at The Forum. Be sure to bring your cameras! There is no cost to visit Santa at The Forum Carlsbad.

Story Time with SantaSUNDAYS, DECEMBER 2 & 9 1PM-3PM IN GEPPETTO’S TOY STORE

Bring the children to Gep-petto’s Toys in The Forum Carls-bad for Story Time With Santa. Santa will read holiday classics followed by time for the children to visit with the jolly old elf.

Hanukkah CelebrationWEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 4PM-6PM

Join Chabad La Costa for the Lighting of the Menorah in the Anthropologie Court. The event will include games for the chil-dren and complimentary refreshments.

Holiday Shopping at The Forum Carlsbad:BLACK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Holiday shopping goes into full swing with special hours and great bargains at The Forum on Black Friday, November 23.

What holiday shopping should beExperience The Forum Carlsbad this

holiday season and see why it’s been voted the area’s favorite place to shop. The Forum is what holiday shopping should be. And it’s yours to enjoy.

The Forum Carlsbad, 1923 Calle Barcelona, Carlsbad, CA 92009. Phone: 760-479-0166. theforumcarlsbad.com

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Yard House, the modern American gathering place with roots in California, is an upscale, casual eatery known for its great food, classic rock music, ener-getic vibe and endless fleet of tap handles featuring the best American craft and import beers. In December, Yard House will be celebrat-ing the one year anniver-sary of its location in The Shoppes at Carlsbad.

Since opening last December, Yard House in Carlsbad has extended the brand’s legacy of connecting guests with beers that they love at a depth not many have experienced else-where. Led by General Man-ager Ben Benzon, the team exhibits a passion for pro-viding guests with the best beer options, evidenced by the specially-curated beer menu featuring local and

regional brewers, as well as seasonal and small-batch selections. Paired with the menu of scratch-made, globally-inspired dishes and a love for service, Yard House in Carlsbad aims to provide a unique experi-ence for every guest.

In addition to a year of delivering on its prom-ise of great food and beer, Yard House in Carlsbad is celebrating the accom-plishments of its team members. The Yard House cultural philosophy, “Our House Rules,” includes one element Benzon believes is especially important in an often demanding indus-try – We Are Family. This “family” has retained 74 of its original opening employ-ees with several achieving positive career growth, including two employees moving into management

positions. As Yard House continues to expand across the country, team members will have an abundance of development opportunities.

“It’s amazing what this group has accomplished in one year,” says Benzon. “We look forward to serving and connecting with the Carls-bad community even more in the years to come.”

So whether you’re looking for a place to enjoy a great meal, catch the game, host an event or even launch a career, you can raise a glass to many years to come at Yard House.

Yard House is located at 2525 El Camino Real in The Shoppes at Carlsbad and opens daily at 11 a.m. for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining. For more information, please visit yardhouse.com or call 760.434.1009.

At Yard House, guests can enjoy a specially-curated beer menu combined with scratch-made, globally inspired dishes.

Celebrating the first year in Carlsbad

YARD HOUSE

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BKK THAI KITCHENThe Authentic Thai Cuisine

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Big John’s short history of the Tri-Tip steak

Warm up your holidays with Irish hospitality

Stop in for a proper pint at Hennessey’s Tavern in Carlsbad.

Those who know Big John know he has a great story behind every part of his business, but few are aware of the key role he played in the popularization of the Tri-Tip in California. John’s love for his German heritage, and passion for quality meat products, all contributed to making this delicious cut of meat a locals favorite.

In Germany, the Tri-Tip beef cut was very selective. It was called either Burger-meisterstück or Pastoren-stück and was only available to select members of society. Back in the day, it was not as popular in the United States, as Tri-Tip cuts were usually cut up and used in other dishes such stews or made in to cube steak. Enter Big John.

John Haedrich, owner and founder of Tip Top Meats, hails from 3 generations of passionate butchers. At age 27, he moved from Germany to the United States, bring-ing with him the traditions of Germany, his extended knowledge and degree in butchery he gained while living in Berlin and his love for Tri-Tip. In 1967, John

opened his first butcher shop in Glendale, where he perfected the cutting and preparation of Tri-Tip. Along with his elite staff of esteemed butchers, John masterminded the perfect technique to cut the Tri-Tip, which they affectionately named the “Wedgy.”

The perfect seasoning for a Tri-Tip was no acci-dent. John befriended Lau-rence Frank, owner of the famous Lawry’s Prime Rib on La Cienega Boulevard.

Mr. Laurence developed the now famous Lawry’s seasoning that can be found in just about every American kitchen. Haed-rich went on to process the “Wedgy” using some of the seasoning techniques learned from Mr. Lawry, developing his own unique blend of pepper, spices and burgundy to compliment his all-natural marinade. When word got out about the special cut and sea-soning, demand for the

Tri-Tip exploded. The rest is history.

John Haedrich moved his world class operation to Carlsbad in 1977 and brought with him the Tri-Tip cut “Wedgy.” When he moved here the Tri-Tip was relatively unknown and he introduced it to the area and made it very popular.

Today, Tri-Tip is one of Big John’s passions, and the Wedgy is one of the most popular cuts sold. Tip Top Meats carefully prepares

and sells 100’s of pounds of this special Tri-Tip every week.

John is excited to announce a new partner-ship with West Coast Prime Meats. Their motto “Always the Finest Quality”, which is Big John’s promise to all of his customers.

To this day, if you bring in your carving knife, the staff at Tip Top Meats will sharpen it perfectly within 5 minutes so you can better cut your meat at home. This was promoted in John’s shop in Glendale and is a great tradition he carries on today.

John’s philosophy is to buy the best, sell the best at the lowest possible charge and customers will beat your doors down. He is currently 90 years old and is happy and proud to be able to pass these great traditions on for future generations. His daughter Jennifer, and his skilled staff, are commit-ted to excellence, which is clear with every bite of delicious Tri-Tip you eat from Tip Top Meats.

John Haedrich, owner and founder of Tip Top Meats.

TIP TOP MEATS

HENNESSEY’S

Take an epicurean adventure through Carlsbad

Carlsbad Food Tours takes visitors on a culinary adventure in the city.

Carlsbad Food Tours is a guided walking tour of his-toric Carlsbad Village with 8 stops at unique eateries, wine tasting, historical, cul-tural and architectural pre-sentations. Carlsbad Food Tours private & custom group experiences are per-fect for team building events, corporate parties, network-ing and holiday celebrations.

With the Village as the corporate event venue, food becomes the main ingredi-ent that gets people together.

While some elements of the tour are a constant, some

CARLSBAD FOOD TOURSTOUR INFORMATION

WHEN: To be determinedTIME: Custom start and end times are availableHOW MUCH: $59 plus 18% gratuityINCLUDED: All food & wine tastingsSALES DEADLINE: 48 hours prior to scheduled tourWHO: Team Building Events, Holiday CelebrationsCAPACITY: 20 person per tour (2 tours per day for 40 guests)FAMILY FRIENDLY: Kids are welcomeDISTANCE: 2 miles/EasySTATION: Carlsbad Village StationWEATHER: Mild low 50-60 high 70-80MEETING POINT: 2898 State Street

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Enjoy the food & culture of Carlsbad

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Eat Like a Local! others can be customized.

All logistical details are agreed upon ahead of time by the private group tour organizer and Carlsbad Food Tours. During the holidays,

Carlsbad Food Tours can plan your company party or team building event.

Schedule your tour today www.carlsbadfoodtours.com

Hennessey’s – Your neigh-borhood meeting place, serv-ing Irish Hospitality for over 42 years!

Stop by for that early morn-ing breakfast kick-start, a quick relaxing lunch break, or a family get-together over a hearty dinner and a cocktail or two.

There’s always something going at Hennessey’s and this holiday season will be full of energy: live entertainment, holiday parties, celebra-tions & our always popular $5 bonus bucks holiday gift

certificate sale!Don’t miss out on our

TWO TIMIN’ TUESDAYS deal, going on every Tues-day! 2-4-1 burgers, all day long, and 2-4-1 breakfast entrees ‘til noon!

Hennessey’s Tavern – 2777 Roosevelt Street, Carlsbad / 760-729-6951. Open 7 days a week. Dining from 8am ‘til late. Open ‘til 2am.

Visit www.hennesseystavern.com for specials and promo-tions. Check out our other locations too!

John is pleased to announce his exclusive distribution of Black Angus Natural Beef from Revier in North San Diego County. The owners are very exclusive, and John is extremely proud to bring this quality and exclusive level of beef to his customers.

Tip Top’s exclusive area rang-es from San Clemente to Poway and from Fallbrook to La Jolla. The owner, Tom Revier, partnered with John and Tip Top meats because he knew his meat prod-ucts would be handled in the correct and most professional fashion.

Revier Cattle Company, lo-cated in Olivia, Minnesota, uses their TLC approach to livestock care as their patented facili-ties are unlike any other in the world. You will notice the dif-ference superior marbling and flavor, tenderness and 90% of their beef is prime or choice grades. Revier uses a propri-etary diet grown in the region combined with their patented facilities and their differenti-ated techniques produce the best tasting, highest quality and most sustainable beef.

From Kauai to the mainland

In this age of high-tech gadgets and digital hard-ware, art in its many forms gets a lot less priority. Art gives meaning to life, expands consciousness, and feeds the soul.

Lotus Gallery invites you to experience art through not only ancient objects of art, but the beauty of gem-stones artily set in master pieces of adornment.

Founded in 1987 by Tsajon von Lixfeld, GIA graduate gemologist and Asian art specialist, Jewel of the Lotus Int’l. Inc. opened as Lotus Gallery on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai in 1999 by Tsajon and his wife Kama-lia. After 18 years, winning local awards for jewelry design and business of the

year, the Gallery closed in June of 2018 and moved to Carlsbad, California at the Gateway Center, 5670 El Camino Real.

The Gallery is the prod-uct of years in the retail and wholesale trade covering the major jewelry and asian antique trade shows around the country, exhibiting at shows like the Tucson Gem and Mineral shows, JCK Las Vegas show, and New York Arts of Asia shows.

Lotus Gallery is certainly not your typical art gallery or jewelry store. Lotus Gallery is like Kauai, totally exotic and unique, and from the heart.

Visit our gallery online at www.jewelofthelotus.com

5670 El Camino Real, Unit J, Carlsbad, CA 92008

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Bluewater Grill is a welcoming and relaxed space to entertain.

A gift from the oceanCelebrate this festive

season with the fresh-est seafood and warmest atmosphere in Carlsbad. Bluewater Grill is known for its exceptional seafood market, with full service, ready-to-eat side dishes and house made sauces, and quarts of our award-winning clam chowder. But did you know that Bluewa-ter can help you to plan an office party or client appre-ciation lunch or dinner that will create memories and build relationships that last? With a full bar and pet-friendly space, Bluewater Grill is a welcoming and relaxed space to entertain. But behind the scenes, our chef, Albert Serrano and his team are anything but casual. They are focused and hard at work creating total dining experiences

that exceed expectations every time. And you can enjoy that uncompromis-ing food on one of our two heated outside dining areas.

With a focus on the freshest and most seasonal and sustainable fish avail-able, Bluewater offers an amazing array of variet-ies from California sand dabs to halibut from the icy waters of Alaska. Try mahi mahi, or how about swordfish caught by our own ship, Pilikia, where swordfish are line-caught by harpoon, the most sus-tainable fishing method. Or keep it simple with classics like local trout or more luxurious favorites like sea scallops and lob-ster. The combinations of fish, shellfish, sauces and sides makes menu plan-ning full of innovative and

exciting options for your guests. Bluewater offers healthy dining and chil-dren’s menus as well. And if time is an issue, consider a gift card to Bluewater as a gift. A gift of Bluewater dining is always a hit with your friends and clients.

Even if you only need an evening out on your own, Bluewater Carlsbad offers you a dining room that will make you feel comfortable and special, anytime. Our bar menu is unrivalled with handcrafted cocktails and a generously chosen wine list. Come join us tonight or bring your co-workers or clients in for a night to remember. Come in and get hooked at Blue-water Grill Carlsbad.

Visit www.bluewatergrill.com

BLUEWATER GRILL

Olive oils from around the world. Featuring ultra premium extra virgin olive oils

and aged balsamic vinegars. A unique gourmet tasting experience

2922 State Street in Downtown Carlsbad Village www.humbleoliveoils.com

(760) 994-0132

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2812 Rossevelt Street • Carlsbad CA 92008(760) 434-2644 • www.ProntosMarket.com

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Located in the heart of Carlsbad, New Village Arts provides a variety of programs for all audiences.

Celebrating Carlsbad through artistic and cultural experiences

New Village Arts has created a forum for laugh-ter, discussion, and deeper thinking in Carlsbad since 2001. Through educational programs, the Foundry Artist Studios, live music events, and unique the-atrical productions, NVA delivers artistic opportuni-ties and collaborative pos-sibilities that are crucial to a healthy community. Whether raising awareness for women’s empowerment with Leap to Success, or helping veterans tell their stories through So Say We All and the Army and Navy Academy, NVA is commit-ted to partnering with local leaders to provide artistic and cultural experiences that enrich and enhance the lives of our community members.

In July, NVA began its eighteenth season of adven-turous artistic experiences, with six mainstage shows, a concert series, and commu-nity outreach events. NVA produces its seasons with

the support of the City of Carlsbad, the California Arts Council and local businesses like Jazzercise, Datron, and Nordson. For years, Carlsbad residents have looked to NVA to provoke important conversations in our community, and to provide the training ground for future generations of art-makers and art-lovers.

New Village Arts cele-brates our local community through the arts, supported by our corporate sponsor-ships and community partnerships. NVA aims to collaborate with local businesses and nonprofit organizations that share a commitment to celebrat-ing diversity and inclusiv-ity; and encourages local businesses and nonprof-its to support the arts as patrons, sponsors, or com-munity partners. Doing so will ensure that Carlsbad and North County con-tinue their growth as vital, exciting hubs of artistic innovation.

NEW VILLAGE ARTS

Spending local has big benefitsCREATE JOBS

A greater per-centage of local businesses create local jobs, more jobs mean fewer layoffs, and more tax revenue to help with infrastructure.

PUT YOUR TAXES TO WORK

More efficient land use and more cen-tral locations mean local businesses put

less demand on our roads, sewers, and safety

services. They also generate more tax revenue per sales dollar.

SHAPE A UNIQUE COMMUNITY

Carlsbad is known for being an athlete’s playground with its superior quality of life, beautiful beaches, top educational institutions, innovative businesses and high-paying jobs. Dollars spent in the city mean this smart and vibrant community will continue to prosper and invest in attracting and retaining new and existing businesses.

SUPPORT COMMUNITY

Mom-and-pop shops are the ultimate social networking sites! The encounters you enjoy at small family-owned businesses build community cohesiveness. Local business owners often live in the community they serve.

As such, they feel a greater

connection to the com-munity’s future; spend more

time volun-teering and

donate more fre-quently and at a higher level.

ENHANCE LOCAL DEMOCRACY

Local ownership of business means residents with roots in the com-munity are involved in key devel-opment decisions that shape our lives and local environment.

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A custom-made holiday celebrationThis winter season host

a holiday party that your guests will never forget! Whether you are host-ing a small get together of 20 people or a lavish company party for over 200 people, The Cross-ings at Carlsbad is the perfect place to celebrate! With four separate event spaces to choose from and an accomplished culinary team to customize your menu, we have something that works for everyone.

Rent out our Canyons Dining Room with pan-oramic ocean views, our Player’s Lounge Patio with new heaters and firepits, our Fireside Room with a cozy fireplace or our Roston Room for a more intimate vibe. With customizable

holiday packages we offer everything from buffets, carving stations and high end plated dinners to casual late-night snacks and mouthwatering des-serts. Customize your bar packages with our call or premium liquors, fun signature cocktails, local craft beers and high-end wines. There is no wrong time to celebrate the Holi-days, so we offer packages for the morning, afternoon or evening to be flexible with your schedule! If you’re looking to save a few bucks, consider book-ing your holiday party in January or taking advan-tage of our weekday spe-cial. You can receive 2 FREE upgrades when you book your party Sunday through

Thursday.Don’t forget to ask about

our preferred vendors if you are interested in having a DJ, photo booth, chocolate fountain, fun lighting, holiday décor or many other options to make your holiday party memorable! Contact our catering team today to take a tour of our different event spaces and discuss our various holiday packages. Remember that everything is customizable so if there is something specific you want, just ask! The best dates are filling up fast, so you won’t want to wait.

You can reach our team at 760-444-1885 or catering@thecrossingsatcarlsbad.com. We look forward to meeting you and Happy Holidays!

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ing independent retail phar-macy services with a boutique flair, is located off Palomar Airport Road in a state of the art medical building, which includes a neurology and imaging center, as well as an urgent care clinic. Christine Chiu and Jill Simonian, both pharmacy doctorates from UC San Francisco, share their clini-cal expertise when consulting with patients and healthcare providers about simple or com-plex medication regimens. This fall, they will be affiliated with the experiential student phar-macy internship program at UC San Diego Skaggs School

of Pharmacy, providing a site for student training.

The pharmacy staff clearly cares about aesthetics and has created an elegant environ-ment with a concierge-like

atmosphere that captures the essence of a neighborhood pharmacy. They are commit-ted to quick prescription fill-ing, friendly and thoughtful service, and an overall feeling

of health and wellness.To fulfill the community’s

needs, Price Rite Pharmacy developed a prescription com-pounding division, which serves human and veterinary needs. Prescriptions are usually compounded within the same day. They specialize in ear, nose & throat medicines, hormone replacement treatment and gas-troenterology medicines.

Stop by for a private consulta-tion and education about your medications. The pharmacists are always available and ready to answer your questions.

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Dancin Soul Boutique is located in the village of Carlsbad and is owned and operated by a Carlsbad family. At Dancin Soul we love our customers and our community. It is a joy to fit dancers of all ages in their first pair of tap shoes, ballet shoes, jazz shoes and pointe shoes.

The holidays are approaching and Dancin Soul has lots to offer. From costumes to gifts, ornaments and gift cards, there is something for every dancer. New fashion items arrive almost weekly. Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Instagram and be among the first to know about addi-tional sales and new dance items and special events. Free Storytime and creative movement class continue every Thursday at 11:30am. Bring your littles and enjoy. As always Dance on in and be inspired anytime!

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A water color artist, named Linda Thomas, opened Linda’s Gift 25 years ago on July 4, 1993. Since then Linda’s Gift in Carls-bad Village Faire, has offered 3,800 square feet of unusual treasures - including holiday gifts, décor and ornaments; jewelry and specialty Carlsbad and nautical items and decora-tions; an impressive array of greeting cards; gourmet food and chocolates and so much more. Linda’s Gift also special-izes in travel bags, backpacks and all your needs for traveling.

This unique store offers com-plimentary gift-wrapping by its friendly staff. Linda’s Gift has lots of American-made items as well as gifts designed here by local artists. This seaside mainstay store is open seven days a week. Join Linda’s 500 Club and earn a $50 gift certifi-cate. We are approved village post provider for stamps and flat rate priority shipping for your convenience. You can select your gifts, have them wrapped and then shipped - all at Linda’s Gift.

Grab your list and head to Linda’s Gift

For instant holiday inspiration, Linda’s Gift offers an eclectic collec-tion of holiday decor, gift ideas, stocking stuffers and more.

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A family tradition to warm up your holiday

For more than 33 years Pollos Maria has been a part of the healthy living move-ment in Carlsbad. Marie Davies and Carmen Gaste-lum ensured over the course of time that they would be serving the healthiest, best priced, and most authen-tic Mexican Cuisine in the

county. As their business has grown to be more than just a restaurant Marie’s children, Janice and Lloyd, have started running the flourishing restaurant and catering businesses. Their vision is to continue the family tradition just as Marie and Carmen envisioned so

long ago. Please stop by and enjoy a full menu, including our famous chicken burrito or carne asada any day of the week. And...... Christ-mas is coming, don’t forget to order the best, made to order, tamales in Carlsbad. They are only here November to January!

Treat your party to authentic Mexican cuisine at Pollos Maria.

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Step into Driftwood Spa at Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara and you’ll immediately find yourself enveloped in warmth and tranquility. From our intimate and inviting coastal ambiance to the soothing scents and sounds, you’ll discover a haven where you can focus on wellness, body and soul this holiday season.

The festive season is fast approaching and Driftwood Spa at the Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara is offering up tranquility with a twist - a SPArty for the holidays!

Guests will enjoy festive libations along with plenty of pampering. The SPArty includes a choice of three 25-minute treatments per guest; choice of massage, facial, manicure or pedicure for a taste of Driftwood’s incomparable experience. Private use of all three deluxe treatment rooms – Drift, Sway, and Breeze which feature a signature Coastal-California look is the perfect environment to unwind. Festive finishes include a Dia-mond Radiance Hydrating Eye Mask and an invigorat-ing Peppermint Foot Mask.

An exclusive SPArty allows guests to recon-nect, laugh and relax in the Spa’s beautiful Relaxation Lounge, where a personal

spa attendant will cater to every need while serving eggnog cocktails or cham-pagne and spa bites.

Erin White, Director of Driftwood Spa at Four Sea-sons Aviara, hopes that the SPArty will give guests the opportunity to reconnect while relaxing during this busy holiday season. “We all know that the holiday season can sometimes be stressful with holiday par-ties and busy schedules. This time of year is meant for

family and friends to gather and reconnect. The SPArty experience is a unique way to do just that. Exclusive for you and your guests, a pri-vate area to relax, unwind and be merry.” notes White.

The SPArty for the holi-days is priced at $235 and a minimum of three guests is required.

To book this private Spa event, please call Driftwood Spa at 1 (760) 603-8668 or email Driftwoodspa.avr@fourseasons.com.

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One stop to shop and dine localThe holiday season will be

hopping at The Shoppes at Carlsbad thanks to several new shopping and dining options. Popular Hawaii-based retailer SoHa Living (short for ‘South of Hawaii’) opened its first San Diego County location earlier this year, offering a mix of home and gift items inspired by the islands and embodying a lifestyle of leisure, vacation, discovery, coastal chic and tropi-cal luxury.

Tempting everyone’s sweet

tooth is the new Sweet Cloud Creamery. Unique, made-to-order and fully customizable ice cream, Sweet Cloud Creamery starts with four base options: dairy, vegan, sorbet and choco-late made with British Cadbury Cocoa. Customers can choose from 30 flavors, ranging from Alphonso Mango to Bubble Gum, 30 add-in’s including marshmallows, Oreos, and strawberries, plus 30 toppings and sauces. Liquid nitrogen freezes the ice cream base in

mere seconds, ready to enjoy!Anyone needing a quick

caffeine pick-me-up can visit Carlsbad-based Leap Coffee’s new location at The Shop-pes at Carlsbad in the mall’s “Restaurant Row” near Yard House, Islands and Luna Grill. Known for attention to detail and a more ‘home-like’ coffee house experience, Leap works to acquire the highest quality beans possible from carefully selected global growing regions through strong relationships

with the growers and distribu-tors. Leap’s owners have a pas-sion for fine grade coffee, both in the form of single origin cof-fees with all of the flavor notes present in the given region as well as hand crafted blends pro-duced to an intended balance of high, middle and low notes.

To keep all those holiday meal calories in check, shoppers can stop in to the center’s new Foot Locker location for an assort-ment of stylish and functional footwear and athletic apparel.

A variety of other exciting dining and shopping choices will be joining the lineup at The Shoppes at Carlsbad in the coming months including Pluck, Popping Kettle, Forever 21, Wokano, Beshock Ramen, Texas De Brazil Steakhouse and Wind-sor Fashions, among others.

Residents can check the center’s Facebook page or visit www.theshoppesatcarlsbad.com for regular updates and opening schedules.

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