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VOL 38 NO. 8
BUSINESSJOURNAL
CARLSBAD.ORG S P E C I A L S E C T I O N SEPTEMBER 2021
SPECIAL SECTION SPONSORED BY:
SEPTEMBER 2021 | 3 Panini Kabob Grill......................................................................4 Park Hyatt Aviara Resort & Spa.............................................6 Pickleball Club............................................................................7 Mizu...............................................................................................7 Señor Grubby’s...........................................................................7 Bluewater Grill............................................................................9 Max Lux Media...........................................................................10 Pollos Maria.................................................................................10 La Costa Wine Co.......................................................................11 The Crossings at Carlsbad.......................................................11 Omni La Costa Resort & Spa...................................................12 Green Dragon Tavern & Museum.........................................13 Grand Pacific Resorts...............................................................15 Casa De Bandini.........................................................................16
SEPTEMBER 2021 | 5
As a true scratch kitchen concept, PKG delivers exceptional Mediterranean cuisine due to its daily commitment in preparing food in-house from scratch daily with fresh, exceptional quality ingredients.
Experience the Mediterranean during the holidays
Celebrate the most wonderful time It includes three skewers with juicy chick- friends, and coworkers) can enjoy their dish- baked in-house on-premises, or even
of the year with the gift of delicious and en and vegetables, choice of rice (basmati, es in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. If the salad dressings and hummuses, their
healthier Mediterranean food, made fresh brown or bulgur wheat pilaf ), and choice you are hosting the party at home or at your staff carefully prepares each dish from
daily from Panini Kabob Grill (PKG)! PKG of salad (romaine avocado salad, caesar sal- office, PKG offers convenient takeout, online scratch in-house (instead of using pre-
is located in the Square at Bressi Ranch ad, and Mediterranean Greek salad). When ordering, curbside pickup, and (contactless) made, frozen meals) so you can enjoy the
shopping center and is the ultimate secret ordering for takeout or delivery, you can delivery options. As well, they offer a catering tastes and comforts of a homemade meal
ingredient to your best holiday season yet; similarly get their Family Kabob Combo (4), menu so you can easily pick and choose your without wasting precious time that may
whether you choose dine-in, takeout, deliv- which includes the same choice of rice or favorite items as trays and feed everyone. be better spent with loved ones instead.
ery, or catering. salad but with four skewers of chicken and As a true scratch kitchen concept, PKG Enjoy the Mediterranean with PKG this
PKG’s diverse menu offers a wide range vegetables instead. delivers exceptional Mediterranean cui- holiday season!
of tasty choices (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, pes- If you are sharing a special dinner with sine due to its daily commitment in pre-
caterian, etc.). Their most signature dish is your loved one or hosting family members paring food in-house from scratch daily For catering orders over $1000, reach out
the Charbroiled Chicken Shish Kabob, how- coming into town, PKG will welcome you with fresh, exceptional quality ingredi- to our Catering Team at catering@paninika-
ever, they also offer beef koobideh, flat iron and make you feel right at home when you ents. For example, the meats used are bobgrill.com or 949-788-1620. PKG’s Carlsbad
steak, grass-fed lamb, Atlantic salmon, jum- dine in. From the light mahogany wood antibiotic/hormone-free and humanely restaurant is located at 2622 Gateway Road,
bo shrimp, organic tofu, and mushroom paneling illuminated by ambient lighting in raised, sourced from reputable vendors Suite 100, Carlsbad, CA 92009. For more in-
kabobs along with a variety of paninis and the cozy dining room to the natural granite like Wayne Farms and Cedar River Farms. formation and full menu please visit www.
wraps.Their other cannot-miss specialties is table that line the spacious outdoor patio, Whether it’s the kabobs freshly grilled to PaniniKabobGrill.com or download the My
the Family Style, which is perfect for sharing the restaurant’s design is modern and clean order, the falafels handcrafted with pure PKG app, available in both the Apple Store and
with a party of four at an affordable price. yet warm and inviting so everyone (family, garbanzo beans and herbs, the tiramisu Google Play Store.
The award-winning and highly
distributed Carlsbad Chamber
2021 Business Resource Guide
is here and ready for distribution!
In the next few weeks, Carlsbad Chamber committee
members will be dropping off the Business Resource Guide
and 2021 Proud Member plaques to all members. If you
have moved or have a new mailing address, please let us
know!
Do you need to update your information?
You can check the current address the Carlsbad Chamber
has on file for you business on the Chamber’s Member Log
In: https://web.carlsbad.org/Portal/portallogin.aspx
Everyone is welcome to swing by and pick up their
2021 Business Resource Guide at our office located
at 5934 Priestly Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92008 or check out the
virtual edition by visiting our website carlsbad.org
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‘Tis the season to reconnect
This holiday season make the time to
reconnect together and celebrate at Park
Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa -
Carlsbad’s only Forbes Five Star resort. Fresh
from a $50 million transformation and offer-
ing brand new outdoor event spaces and
private dining experiences, Park Hyatt Aviara
offers a variety of new ways for you to make
your holiday event shine.
Tee up the perfect holiday gathering in
the brand new Topgolf Swing Suites. Bring
your guests together as you play the virtual
game of golf while enjoying a fun and re-
laxed environment to reconnect. With two
private suites this is the ultimate way to
swing into the holiday season.
For a more intimate setting at Aviara Golf
Club, The Bunker, offers unique space ideal
for a small gathering or reception while the
charming Jacaranda Courtyard offers out-
door seating, open patio and cozy fireplace.
Dine overlooking the 18th green at the
new clubhouse restaurant, Ember & Rye,
a steakhouse of sorts in collaboration with
Bravo “All Stars” Top Chef - Chef Richard Blais.
Enjoy vintage steaks and fresh seafood with
a classic California design. Dine on the spa-
cious terrace or select from three unique pri-
vate indoor venues offering seating from 12 Fresh from a $50 million transformation and offering brand new outdoor event spaces and private dining experiences, Park Hyatt Aviara offers a variety
guests in The Studio, up to 55 guests in The of new ways for you to make your holiday event shine.
Parlor or up to 80 guests in The Gallery.
Give your holiday menu a Baja-inspired Gather together at the chic new lobby Throughout the season, resort guests soaking up the serenity with our indoor so-
twist at Ponto Lago. Located inside the re- bar, Pacific Point while catching one of Carls- and local residents can enjoy an array of larium. Give the gift of relaxation with an
sort, this new dining venue features spe- bad’s finest sunsets. Pacific Point offers a holiday offerings at Park Hyatt Aviara in- Aviara Spa gift card that is sure to delight.
cialty cocktails and stunning show kitchen spacious heated terrace for up to 50 guests cluding Holiday High Tea, Gingerbread Whatever your wishes are this holiday, Park
giving you an inside look behind the scenes and comfortable indoor seating in the spa- Classes and Teddy Bear Tea with the Pep- Hyatt Aviara has it all.
bringing Chef’s creation to center stage. cious Living Room for up to 25 guests. With permint Princess.
With two spacious private dining rooms for a Pacific Rim-inspired menu, your guests Looking for a way to treat your col- For more details and to book your holiday
up to 14 guests and 24 guests, Ponto Lago will enjoy signature cocktails and an array of leagues? At Aviara Spa, let us help you party, please contact the resort at 760-448-
offers a refined modern setting. unique culinary offerings. plan a day to escape the holiday hustle by 1234 or visit parkhyattaviara.com
YOUR HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
CURATED BY THE CALIFORNIA COAST
Light up your holiday event at the newly transformed Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa.
Learn more at parkhyattaviara.com | +1 760 448 1234 |
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Your partner for eco-friendly
holiday events and gifting
Let Mizu help you celebrate the holidays
sustainably, by eliminating single-use plastic
drinkware and cutlery at your event. Locally
owned, operated and customized in Carls-
bad- Mizu is your source for premium wine
tumblers, coffee mugs, cocktail tumblers,
water bottles, cutlery sets and related acces-
sories.
We can customize any of our products
with your artwork, to make your event spe-
cial and memorable for your guests. Addi-
tionally, we create customized gift kits for
your employees, clients or favorite vendors.
Our sleek lineup of drinkware is designed
with the utmost quality and aesthetics,
keeping the design simple yet purposeful.
Our knowledgeable staff can handle any
size order, whether you are having a small
local event or several global events – Mizu
can be found in 26 countries around the
world with customization available in each
country.
For the past 13 years, Mizu has created
high-quality sustainable products for hotels,
schools, automobile companies, restau-
rants, event planners, non-profits, musicians,
Locally owned, operated and customized in
golf courses, and a long list of eco-minded Carlsbad- Mizu is your source for premium wine
brands we are proud to call our partners. tumblers, coffee mugs, cocktail tumblers, water
Mizu is a proud member of 1% For the Plan- bottles, cutlery sets and related accessories.
et, so every time you order from us you are
helping clean up this beautiful community
we are fortunate to call home. For more information go to mizulife.com
Pickleball is a great low impact fun sport where anyone can have fun and interact.
Host an event at
the Pickleball Club
The Pickleball Club of Carlsbad (PBC) is Island, a short ferry ride from Seattle, Wash-
a great place to host your next team build- ington. Three dads whose kids were bored
ing event! Pickleball is a great low impact with their usual summertime activities -- are
fun sport where anyone can have fun and credited for creating the game using a thin
interact. Have us host a tournament for you, small board and a ball. The original purpose
or a group lesson, or just battle it out on the was to provide a game that the whole family
court. We provide the equipment and every- could play together.
thing else you need to have a memorable The Club is open seven days a week from
event. 8 a.m.-8 p.m. There are open play times, pri-
The Pickleball Club serves both fanatics vate reservation times, a weekly beginner
and people interested in trying out the fast- clinic, private lessons, and even a free “pow-
est growing sport in America. The Club of- er hour” for people to come check out the
fers six pickleball courts plus two ping pong sport. Paddles and balls are available for use.
tables and corn hole. There is an onsite pro Come try out the fastest growing sport in
shop that has the full line of pickleball gear. America, Club style!
Pickleball, which is best described as a The Pickleball Club of Carlsbad is located
cross between tennis and ping pong, is at The Shoppes at Carlsbad 2561 El Camino
played singles and doubles on a court that’s Real Carlsbad, CA 92008
44ft x 20ft. You can fit four pickleball courts
on a regular size tennis court. Great for all For more information call (760) 893-0019
ages the sport started in 1965 on Bainbridge or visit www.pickleballclub.life
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Let our gold standards crown
you as party host of the year!
Just this past week, we were crowned ‘San
Diego’s Best Beach Bar’ by the San Diego
Union Tribune. This adds another award to
the list of many, including ‘Best North Coun-
ty Bar’ and a San Diego favorite as ‘Best Sea-
food’ for four consecutive years. Let us show
you why!
The Grubby’s family makes it easy, with
our one stop shop, to spice up your hol-
iday party with made to order authentic
street tacos, healthy poké, and specialty
cocktails. Craft cocktails and fresh made
to order fare; both are instant hits for any
office or home celebration. You can cus-
tom design any of our house crafted fresh
ingredient cocktails to make your celebra-
tion a hit with guests.
A customer fave is the Pierside Picante;
an award-winning, 100% blue agave te-
quila, muddled with fresh cucumbers, or-
ganic agave nectar, fresh squeezed lime,
shaken to the perfect point of spice with
a couple of fresh jalapenos...yum! With op-
tions ranging from al pastor street tacos,
rice and beans; to nutritious and delicious
poke bowls and sashimi crafted from local- The Grubby’s family of restaurants offers specialty cocktails made with the freshest ingredients, crafted to pair perfectly with our Mexican fare or award
ly sourced fish, we can satisfy any crowd. winning Poké!
Place your order and have the goods de-
livered; or our wonderful Grubby’s staff can Fill your guests’ bellies with our hand- vices. Our commitment to total guest satis- Who’s ready for the ultimate celebration?
cook on site, hot and fresh to order. For crafted meals from Señor Grubby’s or faction makes for a memorable experience.
poké, you can choose from our selection Grubby’s Poke & Fish Market, and they And if you need a space to gather, we can For more information contact us at info@
of bases, proteins, sauces, and toppings to won’t be let down! The Grubby’s family accommodate there as well; reservations eatgrubbys.com or begin the process online:
make the perfect poke bowl for any event. offers expanded catering and vending ser- can be made for our restaurant or patio. eatgrubbys.com/catering
GRUBBY’S BRING THE PARTY WITH OUR
AWARD-WINNING MEXICAN FOOD,
CATERING POKÉ & COCKTAILS.
SAN DIEGO’S MOST
FAVORED & AWARDED
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
CITYBEAT: ‘16, ‘17, ’18, ‘19
UNION TRIBUNE: ‘19, ’20, ‘21
SD READER: ‘20, ’21
Healthy,
SCAN TO CHECK OUT
Locally Sourced,
& Sustainable
THE MENU, LOCATIONS
& CONTACT INFO
SEPTEMBER 2021 | 9
A gift from the ocean to your table
Celebrate this festive season with the
freshest 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-win-
ning clam chowder. But did you know that
Bluewater can help you to plan an office
party or client appreciation lunch or dinner
that will create memories and build relation-
ships that last? With a full bar and pet-friend-
ly 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 fo-
cused 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 available,
Bluewater offers an amazing array of vari-
eties 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 sustain-
able fishing method. Or keep it simple with
classics like local trout or more luxurious
favorites like sea scallops and lobster. The
combinations of fish, shellfish, sauces and Bluewater Grill’s warm atmosphere will make your holiday party guests feel at home.
sides makes menu planning full of innova-
tive and exciting options for your guests. your friends and clients. is unrivaled with handcrafted cocktails and a Bluewater Grill Carlsbad.
Bluewater offers healthy dining and chil- Even if you only need an evening out on generously chosen wine list.
dren’s menus as well. And if time is an issue, your own, Bluewater Carlsbad offers you a Come join us tonight or bring your For more information and/or
consider a gift card to Bluewater as a gift. A dining room that will make you feel com- co-workers or clients in for a night to to book a reservation, please visit
gift of Bluewater dining is always a hit with fortable and special, anytime. Our bar menu remember. Come in and get hooked at www.bluewatergrill.com
Book our
Veranda space
for your next
holiday party
fintasTIc
& fresh
Come taste the best in ultra fresh and sustainable come in, get hooked
seafood, prepared classically or with a modern twist. 417 carlsbad village dr
Enjoy our patio, local wines, retail seafood market tel 760 730 fish ( 3474 )
and take-home platters. Planning a holiday party?
Book our patio area for up to 70 people. bluewatergrill.com
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Max Lux Media owners Sean Flannery and Robert Esposito.
From content to solution
At Max Lux Media, we create video your business to communicate that detailed
and photo assets to tell your business sto- message to your target audience.
ry! Forming a creative partnership with our Using the latest camera and audio tech-
clients is how we transform media content nology helps us deliver high-quality visual
into customized business solutions. media. Our training and experience in mod-
Professional video and images create a ern videography and photography tech-
powerful connection with your target cus- niques produces consistent and profession-
tomers. This effectively communicates your al results. Understanding the challenges of
message and builds brand loyalty. owning a small business helps us provide a
Max Lux Media was founded by experi- seamless production experience for our cli-
enced entrepreneurs who understand how ents at a reasonable price.
to tell the story of your business and max- We offer a variety of ways to incorporate
imize your connection with your intended your branding into the marketing story.
audience. Some of these include effects, logo anima-
Developing creative partnerships with tion, motion graphics, voice-over audio and
our clients is the core of our business. We in- digital design. We work closely with clients
vest the time to discover the solutions that to incorporate their feedback and make
our clients are looking for in order to get adjustments until their content is ready to
your project launched in the right direction. share with the world!”
Creating an engaging visual story that reso-
nates with your customers requires authen- For more information go to
ticity, so we diligently learn the nuances of www.maxluxmedia.com
Mexican Broiled Chicken
Mexican Food
For 36 years Pollos Maria has taken pride
in serving the freshest and healthiest
Mexican food for your enjoyment.
Our Charbroiled chicken
and award winning salsas CATERING
HOME PARTIES,
A family tradition to
are made daily from WEDDINGS,
the freshest and finest CORPORATE
FUNCTIONS,
ingredients.
No lard is used in our cooking
& PICNICS
(Except in our delicious meat tamales)
Call Marie or Janice
760.707.7665
warm up this season
For more than 36 years Pollos Maria Their vision is to continue the family tra-
has been a part of the healthy living move- dition just as Marie and Carmen envisioned
ment in Carlsbad. Marie Davies and Carmen so long ago. Please stop by and enjoy a full
Gastelum ensured over the course of time menu, including our famous chicken burrito
Carlsbad Oceanside that they would be serving the healthiest, or carne asada any day of the week. And......
3055 Harding St. 125 Old Grove Rd., Suite #8 best priced, and most authentic Mexican Christmas is coming, don’t forget to order
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Oceanside, CA 92057 Cuisine in the county. As their business has the best, made to order, tamales in Carlsbad.
grown to be more than just a restaurant Ma- They are only here once a year!
(760) 729-4858 (760) 435-9071 rie’s children, Janice and Lloyd, have stared
running the flourishing restaurant and ca- For more information, visit
pollosmaria.com tering businesses. www.pollosmaria.comSEPTEMBER 2021 | 11
lacostawineco.com
La Costa Wine’s selection can enhance your holiday party with a combination of wine, beer and
cheese and advice on menu pairings.
La Costa holiday cheers The Journey
La Costa Wine is in the community and from which it comes, and taste downright Wine is a journey, a story and we love being a
a part of the community. Locally owned delicious. We love working with producers part of your journey. Here at LCWC, we believe
and operated we strive to be a part of the who use minimal intervention and allow the that everyone should have access to good wine,
Carlsbad community we call home. We be- grapes and the region to speak for them- regardless of experience or budget. Our team is
lieve wine is a journey, a story and we love selves. Simply put, less is usually more! We
made up of a passionate group of wine drinkers
being a part of your journey. Here at La Cos- are here for all your holiday wine, beer and
ta Wine, we believe that everyone should cheese needs. Planning a holiday gather- who feel that discovering and drinking good wine
have access to good wine, regardless of ing, we love to help. From menu pairings, to should be both easy and compelling, without any
experience or budget. Our team is made how much you’ll need based on headcount sense of intimidation or pretension. Above all,
up of a passionate group of knowledgeable we’ve got you covered! We also offer pri- drinking good wine should be inspiring and fun!
wine lovers who feel that discovering and vate wine tasting experiences and custom
drinking good wine should be both easy cheese boards to round out all your party
and compelling, without any sense of in- needs.
timidation or pretension. Above all, drinking 7750 El Camino Real, Suite MB
good wine should be inspiring and fun! So Visit us at The Beacon La Costa, Carlsbad, CA 92009
what exactly is good wine? To us, good wine 7750 El Camino Real, Suite MB in Carlsbad. Or Call us at 760-431-8455
starts in the vineyard, thoughtfully grown, give us a call at 760-431-8455 to speak to one
made and bottled, it should reflect the place of our wine lovers! Cheers!
The Crossings at Carlsbad has several spaces to offer when it comes to picking the perfect environ-
ment for your holiday party.
A flexible option for your
upcoming celebration
This winter season, host a holiday party ing, afternoon or evening to be flexible with
that your guests will never forget! Whether your schedule! If you’re looking to save a few
you are hosting a small get together of 20 bucks, consider booking your holiday party
people or a lavish company party for 220, in January or taking advantage of our week-
The Crossings at Carlsbad is the perfect day special.
place to celebrate! With four separate event Don’t forget to ask about our preferred
spaces to choose from and an accomplished vendors if you are interested in having a DJ,
culinary team to customize your menu, we photo booth, chocolate fountain, fun lighting,
have something that works for everyone. holiday décor or many other options to make
Rent out our Canyons Dining Room your holiday party memorable! Contact our
with panoramic ocean views, our Player’s catering team today to take a tour of our dif-
Lounge Patio with heaters and firepits, ferent event spaces and discuss our various
our Fireside Room with a cozy fireplace holiday packages! Remember that everything
or our Roston Room for a more intimate is customizable so if there is something specif-
vibe. With customizable holiday packages ic you want, just ask! The best dates are filling
we offer everything from buffets, carving up fast, so you won’t want to wait.
stations and high end plated dinners to
casual late-night snacks and mouthwater- You can reach our team at
ing desserts. 760-444-1800 ext. 4 or by e-mailing catering@
Customize your bar packages with our thecrossingsatcarlsbad.com. Or check out our
call or premium liquors, fun signature cock- website for more information at www.the-
tails, local craft beers and high-end wines. crossingsatcarlsbad.com/meetings-events.
There is no wrong time to celebrate the We look forward to meeting you and Happy
holidays. We offer packages for the morn- Holidays!12 | CARLSBAD.ORG
A historic experience awaits you
Green Dragon Tavern & Museum has
reopened and looks forward to sharing good
tidings and good cheer with you this holiday
season. What a year! It is hard to imagine that
during this time in 2019, we were taking over
nine hundred reservations for our annual
Thanksgiving Day buffet and preparing for a
full holiday party event calendar with many
of our repeat local clients. We always enjoy
transitioning from sharing Thanksgiving with
our amazing guests to decking the halls with
our beautiful holiday décor.
Thanks to our community, Green Drag-
on Tavern is Carlsbad’s premier venue for
holiday parties. Our beautiful ballroom is
adorned with antiqued mirrors, wood floors
and brass chandeliers while decorated with
stunning Christmas trees, wreaths and gar-
lands to combine simple classical elegance
with an abundance of holiday spirit.
Offering convertible space for hosting
corporate and private holiday parties, con-
ferences, rehearsal dinners, weddings and
other special events, our clients enjoy one
of our three private rooms perfect for 25-80
guests or combine them into our ballroom The Green Dragon Tavern & Museum offers convertible space for hosting corporate and private holiday parties, conferences, rehearsal dinners, wed-
dings and other special events,
for events up to 200 guests.
Our museum space adds unparalleled or a customized message to your guests. tertain 75-100 guests depending upon room Conveniently located off I-5 at Palomar
character to any event and is often added With 20 craft beers on tap, savory craft cock- configuration. For a truly one-of-a-kind event Airport Road and Paseo del Norte, we offer
for initial cocktail reception featuring deli- tails and our barrel aged spirits, our guests like no other, guests have secured the entire complimentary parking with 192 parking
cious passed and stationed hors d’oeuvres, always leave merry and joyous! The Tavern venue for groups up to 500 guests. stalls and 2 dedicated limo/ bus spaces.
photo booth, dance floor and more. With is two-stories, and each story can be rented With a professional, attentive staff effort- Green Dragon is a convenient and ideal lo-
advanced audio-visual and best in class Wi- separately. Combined, the Tavern can ac- lessly watching over every detail, your only cation for your next event.
Fi, our venue seamlessly incorporates our commodate up to 175 guests (75 upstairs concern will be enjoying the food, drinks
guests technological needs into their event. and 100 downstairs). In addition, our newly and great company you’re with. Our talent- After last year, it is time to celebrate and be
The Tavern offers a truly elegant, yet ca- added outdoor patio provides another ex- ed culinary team prepare plated and custom merry! For a truly historic holiday party or any
sual ambiance like no other and includes ceptional option for up to 80 guests seated. dinners to buffet and passed appetizers to event needs throughout the year, contact our
direct access to our bar, 2 stone fireplaces Our dining room provides another beau- action stations using locally sourced ingre- Catering & Events department at 760.918.2421 or
and seven large screen televisions to enter- tiful option with a direct view of our culinary dients and classic techniques while integrat- email us at events@greendragontavernca.com
tain, display a custom PowerPoint of images operation and custom wine display can en- ing current and seasonal trends. to begin planning your next event with us.
The iconic resort recently completed construction on its stunning new venue, Costa de la Luna, as
well as its Coastal Events Center expansion, affirming its status as the largest resort meeting and
event footprint in Southern California.
New reasons to celebrate
There’s always something to celebrate at in a fish tank! At another event, he created
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa. The iconic a risotto station – but went an extra step
resort recently completed construction on further by planting mushrooms and edible
its stunning new venue, Costa de la Luna, dirt in a planter so that he could harvest and
as well as its Coastal Events Center expan- cook each risotto to-order. Be sure to stop by
sion, affirming its status as the largest resort for brunch or dinner at Bar Traza, the resort’s
meeting and event footprint in Southern newest restaurant, to get a taste of Chef Ad-
California. Bob’s Steak & Chop House am’s delicious creations.
continues its beloved tradition of delighting
Carlsbad’s families with weekly visits from In true La Costa tradition, the resort con-
Santa throughout the holiday season, while tinues its annual mission of bringing joy to
When you’re ready to press play on an The Spa at La Costa is proud to be the com- the community by transforming into the fes-
intimate celebration or festive soiree, munity’s respite of choice all year long. tive heart of Carlsbad with seasonal splen-
we have an endless playlist of venues to Executive Chef Adam Solowitz has be- dor and time-tested traditions – yet stay
discover this holiday season. come a local celebrity as he “wows” guests tuned for some new exciting events this
TO LEARN MORE, EMAIL with his passion for food and unique, inter- year. There’s no better destination for your
SANRST.LEADS@OMNIHOTELS.COM active culinary experiences. He recently did holiday gathering.
a prime rib hash action station for an event
2100 COSTA DEL MAR, CARLSBAD 760-438-9111 LACOSTA.COM
in which he cooked 64-degree eggs in a To learn more, email
water bath using an immersion circulator sanrst.leads@omnihotels.comEAT. DRINK. DISCOVER.
RESTAURANT FOUNDATION
“ Great food, reasonable prices,
my 8 year old loves all the exhibitions.
Do you support civic education? Consider a donation to our 501(c)
(3) Foundation. Your generous support directly invests in educating
our visitors, current and future generations in our nation’s revolutionary
Perfect family dining experience. history, civics and civil discourse
“
through our exhibits, field trips and
10 out of 10 for sure! - David C. | Google | 5 Stars programs. Our goal is to sponsor
field trips for all Title I schools in
San Diego, but we need your support!
• Celebrating 5 years! • I-5 at Palomar Airport Road Donate at greendragontavernca.com/
• Family-owned • Wi-Fi & Ample Parking museum/donations/
MUSEUM EVENTS
“ I cannot thank you and your team enough for the numerous
contributions to our Student Leadership Program and our students. “ We held a fundraiser for our nonprofit at the Green Dragon
and couldn’t have had a better experience there! The staff was so
The setting was perfect attentive, going above and beyond with all of our requests...
and made the event SUCH a success for us.
for our leadership discussions and your tour and insights were in
perfect alignment with all of our goals for the program. The food was amazing.
Your staff was excellent.
“
Since our nonprofit serves veterans and families of our nation’s
- Michelle Ginn, C.E.O. – Carlsbad Educational Foundation
fallen heroes, this was such a perfect location for us.
- Jamie T. | Yelp | 5 Stars “
Statistics show only 20% of students • Corporate Meetings
• Weddings
• Private Dining
• School Functions
• Themed Parties
• Military Functions
test at basic proficiency in American History. • Holiday Celebrations • Socials
Less in Government and only 1-2% reach the advanced level. • Rehearsal Dinners • Galas & Fundraisers
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Treat yourself ... and a friend
Ocean Pearl Spa located at The Westin
Carlsbad Resort and Spa is back and
more relaxing than ever. Our coastal oasis
is the perfect place to unwind and refresh
offering a variety of rejuvenative skincare
programs, beauty treatments and massage
therapies. Whether you are a local or travel-
ing through, our sweet Carlsbad escape has
serendipitous services for everyone’s relax-
ation needs.
Book a 50-minute spa treatment with us
and receive a ResortPass for you or a friend
to come back another day and enjoy our
finest amenities including the eucalyptus
steam sauna, Vitamin C-infused showers,
heated saltwater pool and spa, state-of-
the-art fitness center, relaxation lounge,
refreshments and more, a $50 value. You
can share your next spa day with a friend
or save it to spoil yourself later. And don’t
worry, we won’t tell anyone if you keep it
for yourself.
Ocean Pearl Spa also offers an exclu-
sive co-ed VIP room for small groups
to safely share a trip to the spa. The
VIP room is available for booking at a
rate of $250 when four or more people
in your group book a 50-minute treat-
ment in November or December. You
and your group of up to eight people
will receive your own private lounge for
four hours that includes all of the spa’s
amenities, lockers, fresh towels and a
private eucalyptus steam sauna just for
your group to unwind. We will also have
Share the gift of relaxation this holiday season at Ocean Pearl Spa.
a fresh veggie or fruit platter along with
something bubbly waiting to welcome complimentary tea and spa water to ette parties or even a post-brunch re- We could all use a little unwinding and re-
your celebration. Groups will have ac- enjoy. Our exclusive VIP room is perfect laxation sesh with those “treat yourself ” freshing these days. Call (760) 827-2700 or visit
cess to a television, luxury seating and for a couples trip getaway, bachelor- kinds of friends. oceanpearlspa.com for more details.
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EXCLUSIVE
SPECIAL
ULTIMATE VIP TREATMENT
Enjoy the ultimate VIP treatment at Ocean Pearl Spa with your own
private lounge for just $250 when four or more people in your group
book a 50-minute treatment in November or December.
Perfect for Couples, Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties, a Personal
“Pamper Yourself Day,” or any other special occasion!
Includes:
• Private Lounge for 4 Hours • Private Eucalyptus Steam Sauna
• Tea + Spa Water • Fresh Fruit or Veggie Platter
• Welcome Champagne • And so much more!
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