Mint
Estimated Inventory, lb : 293.97
This item was last sold on : 05/10/25
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.
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| De La Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Sadie Rose Bakery | Oceanside CA | 619-718-9532 |
| insideOUT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
| Gelato 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5272 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Gata | La Jolla CA | 858-336-5550 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill Bar | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Adobo House | San Diego CA | 619-990-8340 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (North Park) | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Daily News Cafe | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-3048 |
| OB Noodle House & Sake Bar | San Diego CA | 619-450-6868 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Lilo NA | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| An's Gelato (Ariane) | San Diego CA | 619-394-9237 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Quixote (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Miho (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Le Coq | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Gelato 101 (Solana) | Solana Beach CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven Bar) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| UPAC Enterprise Center | San Diego CA | 6192557644 |
| Rustic Root Solana (Bar) | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| Books and Records | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (BQTS Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Haven | San Diego CA | 619-928-2086 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Fresco Cocina (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Donation 3 | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Parfait Paris (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-319-7811 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Moniker Outpost | San Diego CA | 253-820-1600 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Chef Lance Roll | Vista CA | 760-685-2433 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2104 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Brigantine La Mesa (Bar) | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| All Aspects Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 855-287-7658 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| The Cordova Bar | San Diego CA | 619-230-5950 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Leu Leu | Leucadia CA | 619-316-5807 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| California English | San Diego CA | 727-515-0362 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Full Circle Ghee | San Diego CA | 858-204-0577 |
| InterContinental Vistal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
| Nomade Tapas and Records | San Diego CA | 619-616-1670 |
| Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-398-8900 |
| Cocina de Barrio NP | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Leila | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| The Remy (bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Birdseye Rooftop | San Diego CA | 619-206-7220 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| The Bower | Coronado CA | 619-606-8424 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Mesa Agricola | Carlsbad CA | 707-758-6650 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Fishery - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| El Sueno (TAKO Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Lovesong | San Diego CA | 602-502-3460 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Moniker Coffee Company (Bar) | San Diego CA | 916-945-6721 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Tribute Pizza (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Gilly's House of Cocktails | San Diego CA | 415-707-9219 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Orchard Hill Inn | Julian CA | |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Culinary Kitchen Catering and Events | Coronado CA | 619-798-8477 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Healthy Creations-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-479-0500 |
| Little Victory Wine Market | Carlsbad CA | 310-738-3380 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 619-884-5350 |
| San Diego Unified School- CCTE | San Diego CA | 619-884-3899 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Frenchy's Hideout | San Diego CA | 858-345-7379 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Steady State Roasting | Carlsbad CA | 760-908-1680 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Jensens Finest Foods - Produce | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Alejandra's Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 858-500-5075 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
| Bella Beverage Catering & Events | San Diego CA | 619-501-5577 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-471-3899 |
| Mission Hills High School | San Marcos CA | 760-752-1260 |
| Rustic Root Solana | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Crackheads | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-6939 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| The Harvest Honey | San Marcos CA | 616-914-0124 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Mamas Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-233-6262 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-407-8500 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Bar Same Same (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Common Theory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Javier Plascencia (Animalon) | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Copper Kings | San Marcos CA | 323-810-1662 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Elvira | San Diego CA | 619-560-3800 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Il Sogno Italiano | San Diego CA | 619-380-2652 |
| Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Bar Ella | San Diego CA | 858-808-2286 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Moniker Cocktail Co. | San Diego CA | 858-337-9716 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Upper East | Escondido CA | 619-787-1617 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Lauberge Del Mar Banquet | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Louisiana Purchase (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Monello (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Cellar Hand | San Diego CA | 334-689-2388 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Piatti Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Coral Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-449-6679 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lou Lou's (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Little Fox Cups + Cones | Oceanside CA | 978-994-1745 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-579-3629 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 469-580-1146 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| GelatoLove | Carlsbad CA | 760-297-0554 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Bea Green Cold Pressed Juice | Alpine CA | 619-398-6295 |
| Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Beau Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-310-5160 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Communion (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Plant Based Meals | San Diego CA | 858-255-0590 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 424-278-8626 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Institutes of Health LLC | San Diego CA | 800-270-5016 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Sonny's Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-432-1838 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Make Stuff Good | San Diego CA | 949-547-9470 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Just Call Us Volunteers | San Diego CA | 858-461-3674 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill - Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| The Go Go Truck | San Diego CA | 401-837-1740 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Two Ducks (Deliver Lion Share) | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Captains Quarters | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Le Coq (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Lafayette Hotel - The Gutter | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| AKA | San Diego CA | 619-595-1450 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Pure Meal Prep SD | San Diego CA | 209-485-4861 |
| Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Crackheads Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-207-9448 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Hamburger Hut | Encinitas CA | 760-230-1999 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Part Time Lover | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Pool (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| Sushi Gaga | San Diego CA | 619-808-1556 |
| Paradise Point The Spa | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
| Fay's Diner and Cafe | San Diego CA | 661-858-8895 |
| South O Brewing Catering | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lobby (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Choi's | San Diego CA | 858-900-1224 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Paradisaea Bar | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Restaurant) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Animae (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| The Whaling Bar (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| The Haven (Pizzeria) | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Little Frenchie (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| WaterBar (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Far Corner (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-549-0838 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Jeune Et Jolie (SOMM) | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Salt and Lime | Del Mar CA | 858-926-8582 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing Bar | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Communal Coffee - Fern St. | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Jujus Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-471-5342 |
| College Cuisine - ZBT | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| Lilo | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn | San Diego CA | 877-517-9340 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 916-207-1076 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Ridgeview Health Center | San Diego CA | 858-293-3950 |
| Leila (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Bar) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
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