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Strawberries
Inventory, 8 ct : 375.04
This item was last sold on : 12/07/23
Description/Taste
Strawberries are small to medium-sized fruits, ranging in size from 2 to 5 centimeters in diameter, and have a plump cordate shape with broad, curved shoulders tapering to a blunt or pointed, narrow tip. Each Strawberry will vary in appearance, size, aroma, and flavor, depending on the variety, and is capped with a tuft of small lanceolate green leaves growing in a circular formation. Despite their berry moniker, it is important to note that Strawberries are not true berries and are labeled as false fruits or pseudocarps. The brightly colored, fleshy portion of the Strawberry is known as a receptacle to hold the ovaries, also known as achenes, of the flower. These ovaries are the tiny yellow-brown to white specks seen on the outside of the Strawberry, and they are often referred to as seeds. One Strawberry can have over 200 ovaries on its surface, and each ovary contains a single seed. Strawberries can vary in color, appearing in shades of bright red, dark red, pink, peach, to white, and the fruits develop a faint sheen when ripe. The fruit's surface is delicate, easily damaged, and soft. Underneath the surface, the flesh is typically aqueous, firm but tender, and sometimes crisp with a succulent nature. The seeds on the outside also provide a subtle crunch. Strawberries release a fragrant, fruity aroma and must be picked when mature, as they will not continue to ripen after being harvested. Depending on the variety, they can be syrupy-sweet, fruity, sweet-tart, candy-like, to sweet with balanced acidity.
Seasons/Availability
Strawberries are available year-round, with peak season in the spring and summer.
Current Facts
Strawberries, botanically classified as Fragaria ananassa, are a type of aggregate fruit belonging to the Rosaceae family. There are more than 600 varieties of strawberries worldwide, and the fleshy, juicy fruits offered in commercial markets in the modern day were developed from centuries of breeding smaller wild species. Strawberries develop on low-growing, herbaceous flowering plants and form at the ends of runners, offshoots that extend from the mother plant. In fact, the name Strawberry is thought to be a corruption of the words "strewn berry," a descriptor given for the way the fruits are naturally strewn across the ground when ripening. In commercial production, Strawberry is a general term encompassing a broad range of varieties ranging in size, appearance, flavor, and disease resistance. Some of the most popular Strawberry varieties are Northeaster, Albion, Sable, Primetime, Aroma, Cardinal, Diamante, Camarosa, Tristar, Hood, Earliglow, Annapolis, Delmarvel, Surecrop, Guardian, Sparkle, Allstar, Jewel, Winona, Ventana, Mesabi, and Tribute. Three main groupings are also used to classify Strawberry varieties according to their flowering time: June-bearing, Everbearing, and Day-Neutral. June-bearing Strawberries are the most common in commercial production, fruiting once per season in the late spring through early summer. Everbearing types typically fruit twice per season, and Day-Neutral varieties can fruit several times per season with extended production time. Worldwide, Strawberries are grown in greenhouses, commercial fields, and home gardens, favored as a fresh-eating and culinary ingredient.
Nutritional Value
Strawberries are a source of vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, fiber to regulate the digestive tract, and vitamin A to maintain healthy organ functioning. The fruits also provide vitamin E to reduce inflammation, potassium to balance fluid levels within the body, copper to develop connective tissues, and other nutrients, including manganese, iron, and iodine. The pigmented skin and flesh contain anthocyanins, natural compounds that give the fruit its coloring and have antioxidant-like properties to protect the cells against the damage caused by free radicals. Historically, Strawberries were used in ancient civilizations such as the Romans to reduce symptoms associated with inflammation, melancholy, fevers, and infections. The leaves and dried fruits were also used in teas in Asia to detox the body. In the 13th century France, Strawberries were thought to soothe upset stomachs and were used topically for skin rashes, blemishes, and complexion.
Applications
Strawberries are a universal ingredient and generally have a sweet, tart, and fruity taste suited for fresh and cooked preparations. The fruits are traditionally consumed straight out of hand or sliced and tossed into salads, added to fruit medleys, or served on cheese platters for added color, texture, and flavor. Strawberries can also be sliced and used as a fresh topping over yogurt, granola, pancakes, and French toast, dipped whole into chocolate, or placed as an edible decoration over cakes and desserts. In the United Kingdom, Strawberries are famously served with cream, a dessert that can be traced back to the early 16th century. It is said that the right-hand man to King Henry VIII, Thomas Wolsey, served the Strawberry-centric dessert at one of the king's banquets in 1509. Strawberries and cream were later served to spectators of tennis matches in the United Kingdom, establishing a tradition that is still honored at the Wimbledon Championships in the modern day. In addition to fresh preparations, Strawberries can be simmered into jams, jellies, syrups, and compotes. They can also be baked into cakes, bread, tarts, pies, cheesecakes, and shortcakes. The sweet, tangy nature of Strawberries complements sweet and savory dishes, and some chefs roast the fruits whole in a coating of balsamic vinegar. Strawberries can also be blended into sorbet and gelato or used to flavor icings, whipped cream, and fillings. Beyond culinary preparations, Strawberries are blended into smoothies and milkshakes or muddled into cocktails. They are also dried for extended use and added to granola mixes, bars, fruit leather, and chocolate. Strawberries pair well with berries such as blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries, citrus, melon, rhubarb, spices including cinnamon, cardamom, and coriander, herbs such as rosemary, mint, and basil, cheeses including ricotta, mascarpone, and feta, vanilla, maple syrup, and chocolate. Whole, unwashed Strawberries will keep for 3 to 5 days when stored in the refrigerator. The fruits can also be frozen whole for approximately two months.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
According to Cherokee folklore, Strawberries were introduced onto Earth to reunite the first man and woman. The tale begins at the dawn of time when the first man and woman were building their new life together. One day, the man and woman began fighting, and the woman became so upset that she decided to leave. The woman walked east toward the land of the rising sun. When the man realized she had left, he waited for her to return, then began following her as he missed her. The man was no longer angry and pined for his woman to come back. While the woman was walking east, she did not look around as she was determined to continue in her travels, but the man was filled with sadness, wishing she would stop and turn around. Unelanuhi, the Sun God, noticed the man's anguish and took pity on him. The Sun God suddenly created a huckleberry bush in the woman's path to entice her to stop and eat the berries. The woman was unphased and continued walking on her angered path. Unelanuhi then created a blackberry bush, but the woman still ignored the succulent berries. Finally, Unelanuhi decided to make a fruit that had not been seen on Earth before to catch the woman's attention. Unelanuhi created a patch of Strawberries, and the shiny, red berries stopped the woman in her tracks as she was amazed by the new fruits. The woman ate the juicy berries, and her angry mood left her, opening her heart to joy and happiness. Filled with renewed hope, the woman gathered the Strawberries and turned around to find the man. She quickly reunited with the man who was still following her and shared the fruits with him. They sat down together to eat the Strawberries, agreeing to live in partnership. From that day on, the man and woman populated the earth and carried Strawberry plants with them as a reminder of forgiveness, love, and reconciliation.
Geography/History
Strawberries sold in commercial markets are descendants of wild strawberry species that have been growing wild since ancient times. Experts believe there were approximately 5 to 6 wild species naturally growing in temperate regions of North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, and the earliest records of the aggregate fruits can be traced back to the Greeks and Romans. Wild strawberries were used in small quantities in medicinal and culinary applications throughout the Greek and Roman Empires and were well-respected, viewed as a gift from the Gods. Strawberries were once a symbol for Venus, the Goddess of Love, as their red, cordate-shaped appearance symbolized the heart. Later, in pre-modern Europe, wild strawberries remained a foraged item, and there were three main species eaten, including the Woodland strawberry, Fragaria vesca, Musk strawberry, Fragaria moschata, and Green strawberry, Fragaria viridis. Selective cultivation of Strawberries did not occur in Europe until the 13th and 14th centuries, and Germany, Italy, and England were the top producers at the time. Increased cultivation led to Strawberries appearing in artwork, stone carvings, literature, and decorative margins of clothing and manuscripts. Historical records indicate that King Henry VIII was a known strawberry enthusiast, and Madame Theresa Tallien, a prominent member of Napoleon's court, was famous for bathing in fresh strawberries. Legend has it that she used around twenty-two pounds of strawberries per bath. While Europe was beginning to cultivate its wild strawberry species, tribes in North and South America were already growing and slowly domesticating their own wild strawberries. Spanish and Portuguese explorers carried North American strawberry species back to Europe in the early 17th century. In 1714, Frenchman Amedee-Francois Frezier smuggled several Chilean strawberry plants from Chile and planted them in France. In a series of trials, the North American strawberry, or Fragaria virginiana, was planted beside the Chilean strawberry, Fragaria chiloensis. The two species were allowed to cross-pollinate, developing larger and sweeter fruit. This new species, called Garden Strawberries, quickly replaced wild strawberries in commercial production. By the 1770s, Garden Strawberries were introduced into the United States. Over time, Strawberries were commercially bred, and many different improved varieties were released for fresh preparations and processing. Today Mexico, China, and the United States are the top Garden Strawberry producers and account for about half of the total Strawberries grown worldwide. Strawberries are produced in various countries around the world and are sold through grocers, farmer's markets, and distributors. In the United States, Strawberries are grown in California, Florida, and Oregon and can generally be produced year-round.
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| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (Pastry) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | San Marcos CA | 760-822-2904 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 916-207-1076 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lobby (Cafe) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-319-7811 |
| Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-861-4640 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery | Oceanside CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Bar) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Jennings House | San Diego CA | 858-349-6662 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 1-830-821-2405 |
| Mister A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| The Loma Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-4653 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Seven Seas Roasting Co. SB | Solana Beach CA | 619-261-7275 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-382-8938 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Brigantine Del Mar Bar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
| El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Alejandra's Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 858-500-5075 |
| Starlite Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Markey Limited | Buntingford Hertfordshire | 619-719-6924 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Wheat & Water | La Jolla CA | 858-291-8690 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-759-5473 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| Revolution Roasters (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Moniker Coffee Company (Bar) | San Diego CA | 916-945-6721 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Bird Rock Coffee (Rusty Ranch) | Carlsbad CA | 619-272-0203 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Harbor Breakfast | San Diego CA | 619-888-6586 |
| Deeply Nourished | San Diego CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Beginners Diner | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Portside Pier (Ketch Tasting Deck) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Pastry | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-8455 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Atypical Waffle Company | San Diego CA | 619-458-9211 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Bella Beverage Catering & Events | San Diego CA | 619-501-5577 |
| Sip-N-Sea Cafe | Encinitas CA | 619-415-3141 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Jensens Finest Foods - Produce | San Diego CA | 619-550-2097 |
| Hyatt La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-552-1234 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-943-6221 |
| Pina (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 562-371-5919 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| The Original 40 Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-206-4725 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Le Parfait Paris | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Olala Crepes Little Italy | San Diego CA | 551-241-8642 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Rubicon Deli-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-877-9911 |
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