The Barracuda Grill is a new restaurant located on the Coast Highway in the ever-improving old Encinitas area. The restaurant shares street frontage next door to the new and recently opened Whole Foods Market and the newly built Pacific Station Townhomes and Lofts residences.
I made reservations for four on Open Table to celebrate my wife's birthday yesterday. Parking is available in the underground garage accessible on F Street below Pacific Station.
The restaurant decor is smart, contemporary, chic and comfortable. The walls of windows allow you to experience all of the activity going on outside while visually creating space, which is also very nice since the restaurant does not occupy a lot of square footage.
We each ordered a salad or starter. There was a Seared Ahi Tuna, Caesar Salad, Caprese Tower, and a Beet Salad. The Caesar Salad was served up rustic style with the Romaine leaves left whole, a whole baked seasoned crouton, and Parmigiano slivers. I could smell the anchovy in the dressing. It looked and smelled great. The Beet Salad was served with arugula with the large beet thinly sliced and arranged on plate with the greens mounded on top also with Parmigiano slivers. I had the Caprese Tower which was fresh tomato and fresh mozzarella stacked alternately and drizzled with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. The ahi was perfectly seared sitting atop a vegetable carpaccio, as described in the menu, but it was mostly nicely sliced zucchini.
Our dinner selections were the Mahi Mahi with vegetable melange in yellow pepper saffron sauce, Angel Hair Pasta with grilled chicken, red onion, sun-dried tomato, and snow peas, Agnolotti which is a wild mushroom and baby spinach ravioli in a herb chardonnay broth, and a grilled salmon in tagine sauce described as "saffron lemon preserve". We also ordered wine including a chardonnay, a cuvee blend, and a Bordeaux all by the glass. The wine list is satisfactory but could definitely stand to have more selection.
The presentation of the all dishes were nicely done. It is evident that they put considerable thought into their plating appearance for each dish. The portion sizes were appropriate with some dishes and smallish for others. With regard to taste, my tomato slices were not ripened enough, I felt, to compliment the mozzarella.
I also had the salmon which was over salted on the vegetables. I could identify the salt crystals on my tongue with first few bites. I sent it back. The server's response upon removing the plate was, "Why this has never happened to me before!" This could have been taken way out of context so I didn't touch it. But, at this price point, the wait staff should wait on my table and not offer any of their commentary or opinion unless I solicit one. By the way, the herb chardonnay broth was also salty. My replacement salmon came back to the table rather quickly, nicely presented again. But in their haste to get my meal back out to me, which I appreciate, the salmon was broiled to quickly, leaving it a little on the raw side in the middle, which I also sent back. While I appreciate the earnestness, I ordered broiled salmon and not a seared, raw in the middle, sushi type finish. Our waitress upon taking the second plate back remarked that it appeared cooked to her.
There are many elements that Barracuda Grill needs to work out before they can be considered a restaurant worthy of the impression that they are attempting to make. I hope that they address those issues soon.
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A new law went into effect as of July 1, 2011, requiring homeowners to install carbon monoxide detectors in all single-family California homes with an attached garage, fireplace or a fossil fuel-burning heater or appliance.
Nationwide, carbon monoxide poisoning claims about 500 lives every year and sends thousands of people to the hospital.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced whenever any fuel such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood or charcoal is burned. If the appliances that burn the fuel are properly used and maintained, the amount of CO produced is generally not hazardous.
At moderate levels of CO poisoning, the symptoms include severe headaches, dizziness, nausea, fainting and mental confusion. Many of these same symptoms are milder at lower levels of CO. Residents should never ignore symptoms, especially if more than one person is feeling them.
However, improper use of appliances can result in deadly levels of CO. Hundreds of people die every year from CO poisoning caused by malfunctioning or improperly used fuel-burning appliances. Even more die from the CO produced by idling cars.
To prevent CO poisoning, residents shouldn’t idle the car in the garage, even if the outside door is open; never use a gas oven to heat a home, even for a short time; never use a charcoal grill indoors; and have home fuel-burning appliances regularly serviced by a professional.
Prices can vary greatly with these devices. In shopping for the units we have experienced some scarcity at the lower price levels. WalMart and The Home Depot still have inventories for the lower cost devices.
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The City of Oceanside, CA, located about 40 miles north of San Diego and 80 miles south of Los Angeles, is a wonderful mix of culture, business and lifestyle. It has something for everyone to appreciate and a variety of Oceanside homes for sale for every lifestyle and budget. With its noticeable presence of community pride, there are many areas and opportunities where area residents can gather to contribute and serve the community.
Camp Pendleton, the major West Coast base of the United States Marine Corps and neighbor to the City of Oceanside, brings about a welcome military presence to the community, which supports the troops through its many programs, schools and businesses. There are a variety of Oceanside CA properties to accomodate Camp Pendleton.
One of the appealing characteristics of the city is the blend of cultures and ethnicities. At many city events you can find representation from the African American, Hispanic, Samoan, and Filipino communities, to name just a few. Senior citizens can enjoy the many events held at the newly constructed El Corazon Senior Center.
The Oceanside Cultural Arts Foundation sponsors the Oceanside Days of Art, a strictly art venue featuring live music. Enjoy the year-round Oceanside Farmer’s Market, featuring locally grown produce, fresh fish, flowers, crafts and more, and the Sunset Market which continues into the evening from 5pm-9pm and offers even more including live entertainment!
Oceanside’s beautiful oceanfront and sandy beaches are trademarks of the city. Oceanside Harbor Marina provides ocean access for sailing as well as many boutiques and oceanfront dining at the Harbor Village. The Oceanside Pier, one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast, boasts over 1900 feet of wooden pier for enjoying the spectacular ocean view, fishing, or dining at Ruby’s Diner at the end of the pier.
The Oceanside Amphitheater is home to idyllic summer jazz concerts which feature beautiful sunsets as part of the show. The newly added Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort fits in nicely and complements the resort and vacation appeal of the Oceanside Pier and beaches. Each year Oceanside hosts the Turkey Trot race along the coast, to benefit Oceanside schools. The California Surf Museum chronicles local surf history for nostalgia buffs, and there are many restaurants and local haunts along Coast Highway to enjoy.
Another area rich in history is National Historic Landmark, Mission San Luis Rey, founded in 1798. The current church was built in 1811 and was the 18th of the 21 Spanish missions in California. Today the Mission operates a museum, conducts tours and hosts many special events, including the annual Christmas at the Mission and Christmas in July festivals. Currently the Mission San Luis Rey Parish holds masses and operates a preschool – 8th grade Montessori school.
The Ocean Ranch Corporate Centre, a master-planned business community, is home to many high caliber companies, bringing hundreds of jobs to the City of Oceanside. Companies have been attracted to this business community for its lower land costs, convenient location, and affordable housing that Oceanside offers. Adjacent to the Centre are the new Veterans Affairs Clinic, the El Corazon Senior Center, a Marriott Residence Inn, as well as many new restaurants.
Oceanside, CA has been known for its affordable housing. Whether its vintage bungalows, beachfront properties in Oceanside , urban townhomes, custom craftsman homes, suburban single-family homes in Oceanside, or executive Oceanside luxury homes, this city has it all!
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The neighborhood of Brentwood Heights Carlsbad, CA is just minutes from Carlsbad beaches and the popular Village of Carlsbad. There are 74 homes in the development located just a short drive east of Interstate 5 on Carlsbad Village Drive at the intersection of El Camino Real.
Located on a gently sloping hillside with generous lot sizes, many homes offer easterly views. There are four models available, two 2-level and two single-level. This is a favored area for buyers because of its convenient location and the desirability of the single-level model. Four floor plans offer four bedrooms and 2 1/2 to three baths. Two plans provide an extra large bonus room that can be converted into a fifth bedroom. Homes have either two or three-car garages.
Many of these homes have been tastefully remodeled with updated finishes and optimizing specific living spaces- most often in the kitchen and family room areas. Many remodels increased the total square footage.
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Adan Properties is your premier real estate brokerage in the Greater Carlsbad area. We are specialists in Carlsbad real estate and the communities of Encinitas, Oceanside, San Marcos, and Vista. We have over 20 plus years experience serving our clients – we KNOW North County. When you plan to buy or sell real estate, allow us to work for you! Our team of dedicated professionals is here for your success! For more information, please complete our online contact form or give us a call. We are here for you! Check out what our fabulous clients have to say about us on our testimonials page.
The Forum Carlsbad is an upscale outdoor mall located in south Carlsbad, CA. The Forum Carlsbad is an eclectic mix of specialty shops, boutique stores, restaurants, home decorating stores, clothing stores, eateries, and more. The architecture is clean and appealing featuring a koi pond, small stream, colorful flowers, and other visually interesting and stimulating outdoor areas. The outdoor setting combined with the mix of stores, eateries, and restaurants creates a unique ambience at this Carlsbad, CA shopping center.
Anthropologie, Coldwater Creek, Victoria’s Secret, H & M, and Urban Outfitters are just some of the clothing stores. For gadgets and housewares there is Sur La Table, Apple Store, Bed, Bath & Beyond, and Z Gallerie. Wine and gifts are available at the Wine Loft and, of course, wine tasting is available.
Jimbo’s is one of the main anchor stores with its organic and natural food offerings. Italian food and dining is available at Buca di Beppo or at Yellow Coyote for some good Mexican fare.
The Forum Carlsbad is a great place to shop, relax, or eat and spend some time with its mix of stores. Stop in at The Forum Carlsbad the next time you’re in Carlsbad, CA!
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GUIDING YOU THROUGH TODAY'S CHANGING MARKET
There's no doubt about it, these are challenging times we are facing in the real estate market and the economy as a whole. No longer are we experiencing the fervor of the demanding market of just a few years ago. The current market shows steep price declines from just a few years ago. There are stricter and tighter loan qualification standards. Distressed properties- foreclosures and short sales make ujp the majority of sales. In the shadow of the soft market are many opportunities that are available as well - low interest rates, first-time buyer incentives, and more choice in homes.
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