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    Venissimo Cheese - Del Mar

    4.6(146 reviews)
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    Custom charcuterie boxes for beach picnics are what keep me coming back…read more If I'm anywhere near Del Mar, I make a point to stop into one of my favorite cheese shops. I always take it straight to the beach because everything tastes better with your feet in the sand and front-row seats to the waves. This small European-style cheese shop is known for its curated selection and cheesemongers who actually listen. They follow my preferences every time: nothing spicy, no olives, no dried apricots, and always something sweet like jam or honey. There's never a hesitation or attitude like I've experienced at other shops. Whether I need a box for just myself or something larger, they customize it perfectly. Beyond their global cheese selection, they carry artisan charcuterie, truffle products, European crackers and breads, local honey and jams, boutique chocolates, and small-batch pantry items. I also love the little surprise chocolate they throw in. Thank you for always listening and creating the most beautiful, delicious boxes for me. I rave about your shop to everyone and will continue to do so.

    Best cheese shop hands down. I love the individual to go cheese and crackers - I often get for…read morebdays and taking on the boat!

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    Venissimo Cheese - Del Mar - Outstanding Napa wine they sell for $28 a bottle. Trust me, this Cabernet drinks as if it cost $80-$100 a bottle.

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    Salt  + Lime

    Salt + Lime

    4.3(640 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Vegan friendly

    YUMMY!!!!! The food was sooo good AND they had lots of vegan and vegetarian and healthier items to…read moreorder if you didn't want to eat traditional taco joint food. Our server was fine and friendly. The food came out quickly. We had the chips and salsa (excellent). I asked for a non spicy salsa and my friends wanted spicy so they brought some of each. We split the the Heart of Palm Ceviche! So amazing and it was big with a beautiful presentation. Just delicious. I could have eaten that alone with no other items. It was a vegan Ceviche and the fish was not missed. My friends ordered really cool cocktails and raved about them. My one friend said that this is the only place she can get this particular cocktail and that she comes here just for it. I ordered 2 tacos (Mr. Asparagus and the Baja fish taco). Both delicious and they came with housemade potato chips (which I thought was weird until I tasted them). I was so full but I couldn't not eat the chips because they were so good. One friend ordered the Quesabirria and she didn't love it. It was very strange as it was wrapped in fried cheese. They also ordered the other tacos and loved them. The only one that didn't get a thumbs up was the Quesabirria. I am looking forward to introducing this restaurant to other friends. So good!

    Ambiance is great with mostly outdoor seating! The Yogi taco was well seasoned, saucy, with a…read moredecent amount of filling. Honestly, 9/10 for a veggie taco because the filling was well seasoned and dressed. The asparagus taco was unfortunately a different story. The asparagus was prepared well, crunchy on the outside but still tender when you bite into it. However, it was not seasoned as well and paled in comparison to the Yogi. The shrimp taco was okay. I think they were very heavy handed with the toppings and dressings and did little in terms of the actual preparation of the shrimp. The chicken taco on the other hand was DELICIOUS. The meat was seasoned well and so juicy. The pineapple salsa was the perfect touch!

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    4.3(636 reviews)
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    I'm more blown away by the great service than the food, but even the food was wonderful. Out of all…read morethe Nick's locations, this one was by far in the best location in terms of things to do around and accessibility with parking (though it is only 2 hours free). The restaurant was beautiful and extremely clean. The ambience was really inviting and warm. The service was definitely top tier. We ordered a lot, which we started with the asparagus fries and california salad. For entries, we ordered the sea bass, fried chicken, and bistro plate. All of them were super delicious! We really appreciated the portion sizes as well. Out of all the dishes, the sea bass was the best. The fish basically melted in your mouth. Lastly, 100% order the butter cake. It's what Nick's is known for. It comes with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. You can easily share this with 2-3 people.

    Came here for the first time and was disappointed unfortunately…read more Started off with their spicy margarita and their peachy plane. Both were okay. Then we had the deviled eggs. The eggs were deep fried and because of that felt rather drying so these were also just alright. Our entrees included the prime rib sandwich and the pork ribs. The pork ribs and the mash potatoes they came with lacked flavor. Everything was "'meh" with the exception of the soup which was tasty. But the prime rib sandwich was PHENOMENAL. Those were sadly the only two things I'd recommend here. It was very expensive for two entrees and two drinks so given the quality won't be worth another visit for me. Interior is indoor outdoor and cute but there was a lot of leaking from the ceiling when we were there from the AC. Kind of odd that people were seated by those leaks where water was dripping less than a foot away. Service was okay. There's a parking structure nearby that makes parking easy.

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    Qwik Korner Deli Grocery - HOT REUBEN

    Qwik Korner Deli Grocery

    4.5(109 reviews)
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    You guys, this place is LEGIT. I came in on a random Sunday evening, wow did I come across a…read moregoldmine. The other yelp reviews are totally right, this place is definitely a top tier deli. I'd highly recommend both things I got (Reuben sandwich and mac salad) The reuben sandwich had a perfect amount of meat, perfect taste to it and had just the right of fat (cheese) as well as acidity (sauerkraut!) I would drive from Poway just to get this. Yes, you read that right. The mac salad is a nice add to the meal, the noodles are still very al-dente. The taste is identical to a traditional potato salad except swap the potatoes with al dente mac salad. Owner was super nice and had a lot on his hands but he managed to take 3 or 4 orders in during the time he made my sandwich. And take care of his daughter! I'm definitely coming back. I almost don't want to write this review, I kinda wanna gatekeep it. But nope everyone should have the joy of eating here. Oh yeah, Yelp is asking me to write about ambiance. The vibes were IMMACULATE!

    It's a liquor store but you can get liquor, chips, cigarettes, and lottery tickets anywhere. You…read moreare here for the very good deli sandwiches. This place gets very high marks on Yelp but I was a little dubious. But it feels great when someone exceeds your expectations. The Reuben sandwich I ordered looked fairly ordinary but it was excellent. I loved it and literally wolfed it down. The basic turkey and cheese sandwich was fresh and delicious. The Italian sandwich (which included your usual assortment of Italian meats) was great. All of the breads used and ingredients were very fresh. I saw them scooping fresh avocado onto the sandwiches. That is what I like to see. They are not skimpy with anything here. These sandwiches are not life-changing but they are very well-made and delicious. The generosity with their ingredients is appreciated. Well worth a visit.

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    Dog that was wanting a bite of this sandwich !!!!!

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