Mint
Inventory, lb : 510.92
This item was last sold on : 09/10/24
Description/Taste
Mint is an aromatic herb that can grow anywhere from 10 to 120 centimeters tall, depending on the variety. It spreads readily via underground horizontal roots and is characterized by its unique stem structure, as the erect stems have a square shape instead of round. Mint will sprout tiny purple, pink, or white flowers if allowed to bloom; however, it will lose some of its essential oil, making the leaves less fragrant and flavorful. Hence, Mint is typically pruned to prevent flowering, and its leaves are harvested young when they have the best flavor and texture, as leaves allowed to mature on the plant for too long will become earthy and bitter. The oval, jagged-edged, blunt-tipped leaves grow opposite along the square stems and can vary slightly in both shape and color, from dark to bright green, greyish-green to purple-blue, or even pale yellow. Some Mint leaves may be variegated, and some may have a fuzzy texture, but they all have the unmistakable minty scent when crushed. Mint offers a sweet, fresh, cooling flavor and aroma.
Seasons/Availability
Mint is available year-round, with a peak season in the summer.
Current Facts
Mint is in the Mentha genus of the Mint family, and while there are many plants in the wider Mint family that have “mint” in their common name, only members of the Mentha genus are known as "true Mints.” Around the world, you can find about twenty-five or so species of true Mint with hundreds of varieties, as mint species freely cross among themselves. Spearmint and Peppermint are two of the most popular and widely available commercial cultivars. Spearmint is known to be more versatile for culinary use, while Peppermint is the preferred mint oil for flavoring pharmaceutical and oral health products like cough syrups, therapeutic creams, and toothpaste. It also flavors chewing gum, candies, other sweets, perfumes, soaps, cleaning products, or even tobacco and drinks. Mint has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and to this day, it is one of the most called upon herbs for its soothing properties, used extensively in medicine, aromatherapy, beauty products, and food flavoring.
Nutritional Value
Mint is rich in vitamins A and C and also contains smaller amounts of vitamin B2 and minerals like calcium, copper, zinc, and magnesium. The main organic compound that gives Mint its distinctive smell and cooling taste sensation is menthol, most commonly associated with Peppermint, while other key compound players include pulegone and carvone, which is more prevalent in Spearmint. Mint has long been prized for the therapeutic properties of its aromatic oil, which has been reported to have antibacterial, antiviral, antiparasitic, and antifungal activities. Mint has primarily been used throughout history to treat stomach and digestion problems, such as nausea, cramping, and indigestion, but has also been used for freshening breath. Inhaling steam with mint oil is said to help with respiratory problems like asthma and bronchitis. In aromatherapy, mint oil can be used to ease agitation and mental fatigue, as well as relieve headaches.
Applications
Mint can be used fresh or dried in sweet and savory applications and is particularly popular in Turkish, Indian, Vietnamese, Greek, and Persian cuisines. Add fresh Mint leaves to fruit or green salads, use as a garnish, or brew into a stomach-soothing, cold-combating herbal tea. Dried Mint can be added to simmering sauces or stews, while Mint oil or extract can be used to infuse syrup for beverages and cocktails like mojitos, or to flavor whipped creams, yogurts, sorbets, ice creams, baked goods, candies, and more. Mint is also commonly used to make a sauce or jelly to accompany lamb dishes. Mint pairs well with citrus, berries, melons, peaches, plums, peas, asparagus, summer squash, beets, chocolate, aged sheep's milk cheeses, seafood, pork, lamb, and poultry. Fresh Mint is delicate and bruises easily, so carefully store sprigs in a jar with water and loosely cover with a plastic bag in the fridge. Dried Mint leaves should be kept in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Mint’s name is derived from ancient Greek mythology, which tells of how Pluto, also known as Hades, ruler of the underworld, had eyes for a lovely young river nymph named Minthe. Minthe reveled in Pluto’s attention and even bragged about how much he desired her, but those whispers eventually made their way back to Persephone, Pluto’s wife. She became enraged with jealousy over her husband’s wandering eye. Persephone confronted Minthe and transformed her into a crawling plant to live on earth, cursed to be trampled upon and crushed. Unable to undo the spell, Pluto gave Minthe a sweet aroma that intensified when she was tread on so that she would never go unnoticed and once again fill the air with her enticing presence. The name Minthe eventually evolved into the name of the herb as we know it. Mint was traditionally used in Greek and Roman funeral rites, as the herb’s sweet aroma hid other less pleasant odors, and was even used as an aromatic in mausoleums found in Egyptian tombs dating as far back as 1000 BCE. Over time, the herb earned a reputation as a symbol of hospitality in many cultures and was often used to clean and fragrance tables and floors to welcome guests.
Geography/History
Mint is native to the Mediterranean basin, though it is now widely distributed throughout the temperate areas of the world. It has been naturalized in many places, including South Africa, Australia, North America, and other regions of Europe and Asia. Mint made its way to America via early European settlers, who used it as a medicinal herb for tea and as an aromatic for the body and home. Commercial production of Mint is believed to have made its way to the United States by the early 1800s, and by the mid-1850s, America’s mint industry was centered in Wayne County, New York. The production and popularity of Mint oil spread, and today, California, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Idaho, and Indiana are the top Peppermint producers, while Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Indiana produce the most Spearmint. All in all, the United States produces more than half of the world’s supply of these two favorite Mint varieties. Due to Mint’s tendency to aggressively spread unchecked, it can become a pest in some gardens and is even considered invasive in some environments. If you don’t want to risk a Mint mutiny in your yard, you can plant Mint in an individual pot or buried container in a garden bed or grow it indoors in a container on a sunny windowsill. Common Mint varieties are readily available at grocery stores and farmers markets.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Bar) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| Botanica | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Taproom Collective | San Diego CA | 760-518-4242 |
| Crackheads | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-6939 |
| Paradise Point The Spa | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-579-3629 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Pool (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Regency Twin Oaks | San Marcos CA | 909-325-6941 |
| Matsu | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Valley View Casino & Hotel | Valley Center CA | 760-291-5500 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven Bar) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Part Time Lover | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lobby (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| On the Crawl Concepts-Inland Tavern | San Marcos CA | 760-744-8782 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Moniker Coffee Company (Bar) | San Diego CA | 916-945-6721 |
| insideOUT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Miho (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-902-4646 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Scuderie Italia | San Diego CA | 858-352-6912 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Lovesong | San Diego CA | 602-502-3460 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Mixed Grounds Coffee (on Imperial) | San Diego CA | 619-782-9004 |
| Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Piatti Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Quixote (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 1-830-821-2405 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Bang on 5th | San Diego CA | 619-677-5650 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Hive Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-218-4000 |
| Spirit of Adventure Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-454-9711 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Juan Tequila | San Diego CA | 520-395-7565 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Coffee and Tea Collective-UT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-564-8086 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| La Valle Coastal Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| Comedor Nishi | La Jolla CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing Bar | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Elixir De La Lune | La Jolla CA | 619-985-8979 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Tribute Pizza (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Communal Coffee - Fern St. | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| The Crack Shack Costa Mesa (Bar) | Costa Mesa CA | 619-450-7978 |
| Fishery - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Barrel & Board - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Little Fox Cups + Cones | Oceanside CA | 978-994-1745 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Remy (bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Graze Bar | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Common Theory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Parisien Gourmandises | La Jolla CA | 858-352-6552 |
| Salt and Lime | Del Mar CA | 858-926-8582 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Gilly's House of Cocktails | San Diego CA | 415-707-9219 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Gelato 101 (Solana) | Solana Beach CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 8582310862 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Shootz Fish X Beer (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-8070 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens Banquets | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Moniker Cocktail Co. | San Diego CA | 619-203-5610 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| Huntress (Banquet) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| GelatoLove | Carlsbad CA | 760-297-0554 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Chef Sebastian LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-740-0878 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 916-207-1076 |
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Dot Café | San Diego CA | 914-263-1424 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Mesa Agricola | Carlsbad CA | 707-758-6650 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| Sushi Gaga | San Diego CA | 619-808-1556 |
| World Famous | San Diego CA | 858-272-3100 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Bar Same Same (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Echale | Encinitas CA | 303-210-2892 |
| The Whaling Bar (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Animae (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Paradisaea Bar | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Healthy Creations-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-479-0500 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-666-1633 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Bella Beverage Catering & Events | San Diego CA | 619-501-5577 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Leila | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Savory Moment (1) | El Cajon CA | 619-633-8863 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Barefoot Coffee Cafe | Solana Beach CA | |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Juice Wave | San Diego CA | 240-246-5126 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Pastry) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Captains Quarters | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Gelato 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5272 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Mackenzie Elizabeth Personal Chef Services | Poway CA | 858-357-3455 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters BH | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| ZAMA Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-595-1450 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Common Theory Chula Vista (Bar) | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (North Park) | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| The Besta-Wan Pizza House | Cardiff CA | 805-231-2515 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill - Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Omni Hotels | San Diego CA | 619-231-6664 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Make Stuff Good | San Diego CA | 949-547-9470 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Brigantine La Mesa (Bar) | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Plant Based Meals | San Diego CA | 858-255-0590 |
| Lafayette Hotel - The Gutter | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Cottage Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-775-1197 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Books and Records | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-471-3899 |
| Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| Not Not Tacos | San Diego CA | 619-696-7675 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| My Five Star Chef | La Jolla CA | 619-890-1159 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Wilmas Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Club Beverage | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
| The Islander (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Little Frenchie (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| Leila (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Chef Lance Roll | Vista CA | 760-685-2433 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| The Islander (Mootime) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Mimoza Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-228-9357 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lou Lou's (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado Bar | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| The Flavor Experience @ the Intercontinental | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Le Coq (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Cardellino (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| An's Gelato | Del Mar CA | 619-450-6166 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| InterContinental Vistal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
| Wilmas Carousel | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 413-668-6895 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Plot Restaurant (Costa Mesa) | Costa Mesa CA | 714-852-3181 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | Vista CA | 818-259-0995 |
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