Strawberries
Inventory, 8 ct : 186.38
This item was last sold on : 09/15/24
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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| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lou Lou's (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| The Besta-Wan Pizza House | Cardiff CA | 805-231-2515 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Lafayette Hotel - The Gutter | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Sandbar Sports Grill | San Diego CA | 858-488-1274 |
| Berry Good Food Foundation | La Jolla CA | 619-666-1633 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| Hilton San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-231-4040 |
| Patisserie Melanie | San Diego CA | 619-677-2132 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Mister A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe | La Jolla CA | 619-646-1481 |
| Shootz Fish X Beer (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-8070 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Wilmas Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| Taproom Collective | San Diego CA | 760-518-4242 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Part Time Lover | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lobby (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| Rubicon Deli India Street | San Diego CA | 619-200-4201 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Beach Plum Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-688-8682 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-902-4646 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Harney Poway Sushi | Poway CA | 760-533-0051 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Silver Gate Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-888-1214 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| The Hop Stop | Poway CA | 858-859-2669 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Solterra Winery + Kitchen | Encinitas CA | 858-245-6146 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| Spill the Beans (Mission Valley) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Something Homemade (Glutenus Maximus) | Vista CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Bar Same Same (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Buckboard Catering & Events | El Cajon CA | 619-334-4400 |
| Spill the Beans (Seaport) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| The Pearl Hotel (Brunch) | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Pastry | Carlsbad CA | 760-431-8455 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Anaheim | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Mariahs Westwind Restaurant | San Marcos CA | 760-736-8108 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-481-9349 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| Le Coq | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| The Islander (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven Bar) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters BH | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Hamburger Hut | Encinitas CA | 760-230-1999 |
| Echale | Encinitas CA | 303-210-2892 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Kinme Omakase | San Diego CA | 619-231-0700 |
| Orfila Vineyards & Winery Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-738-6500 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Mackenzie Elizabeth Personal Chef Services | Poway CA | 858-357-3455 |
| Graze Bar | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 |
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Ironside Pastry Inc. | San Diego CA | 312-852-6308 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (North Park) | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Chef Jenn | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-9054 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
| Venissimo Cheese North Park | San Diego CA | 619-376-1834 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Pete's Seafood and Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-852-1493 |
| Cute Cakes Bakery & Cafe | Escondido CA | 760-803-7861 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| California Center for the Arts | Escondido CA | 760-839-4107 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Omni Hotels | San Diego CA | 619-231-6664 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| An's Gelato | Del Mar CA | 619-450-6166 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Manchester Grand Hyatt Banquets (Garde Manger) | San Diego CA | 619-232-1234 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Moniker Coffee Company (Bar) | San Diego CA | 916-945-6721 |
| West Brew-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-726-6567 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-407-8500 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Bird Rock Coffee (Rusty Ranch) | Carlsbad CA | 619-272-0203 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Zanzibar at the Loft | La Jolla CA | 858-210-5476 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Little Frenchie (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Elixir De La Lune | La Jolla CA | 619-985-8979 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-935-9075 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-6900 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Sip-N-Sea Cafe | Encinitas CA | 619-415-3141 |
| The Flower Pot Cafe and Bakery | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5453 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| UCSD Health East campus | San Diego CA | 619-578-3373 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Bella Beverage Catering & Events | San Diego CA | 619-501-5577 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Azuki Sushi Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-238-4760 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Amiga de la Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Hoover High School - Dailey | San Diego CA | 619-549-3364 |
| GreensPlease | Poway CA | 858-842-1001 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
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