Mint
Estimated Inventory, lb : 365.44
This item was last sold on : 03/18/25
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.
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| Fresco Cocina (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| Golden Door | San Marcos CA | 760-761-4142 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Botanica | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| The Remy (bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Crackheads | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-6939 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| J & Tonys | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| El Sueno (TAKO Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Quixote (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Communal Coffee - Fern St. | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Crafted @ Minerva's Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-699-4129 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Lafayette Hotel - The Gutter | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Stake Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Long Story Short | San Diego CA | 619-228-9381 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Haven | San Diego CA | 619-928-2086 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | 619-239-1224 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Steady State Roasting | Carlsbad CA | 760-908-1680 |
| The Plot Restaurant (Costa Mesa) | Costa Mesa CA | 714-852-3181 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Jeune Et Jolie (SOMM) | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 916-207-1076 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| WaterBar (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-255-7373 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Solana Beach Kitchen | Solana Beach CA | 610-717-7217 |
| Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Little Fox Cups + Cones | Oceanside CA | 978-994-1745 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Dot Cafe | San Diego CA | 914-263-1424 |
| Coffee Hub and Café | San Diego CA | (619)738-1482 |
| All Aspects Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 855-287-7658 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort (BQTS Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (North Park) | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Far Corner | San Diego CA | 6195490838 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Daily News Cafe | Carlsbad CA | 760-519-3048 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 858-886-9909 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Lovesong | San Diego CA | 602-502-3460 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Little Frenchie (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Brigantine La Mesa (Bar) | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Nectarine Grove Bakehouse | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7357 |
| Fishery - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Monello (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| San Diego Unified School- CCTE | San Diego CA | 619-884-3899 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| Fernside | San Diego CA | 619-398-5156 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Cafe Coyote | San Diego CA | 619-291-4695 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Rancho Valencia New Restaurant | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| OB Noodle House & Sake Bar | San Diego CA | 619-450-6868 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill - Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Paradise Point The Spa | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| University Club (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| An's Gelato | Del Mar CA | 619-450-6166 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Tribute Pizza (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Salt and Lime | Del Mar CA | 858-926-8582 |
| Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Wilmas Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-579-3629 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (San Marcos) | San Marcos CA | 760-471-3899 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Comedor Nishi | La Jolla CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Paradisaea Bar | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Rustic Root Solana (Bar) | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| BFD-Big Front Door | San Diego CA | 619-723-8183 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lobby (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| De La Vina | San Diego CA | 619-990-6124 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Webbcreationfood LLC | San Diego CA | 619-829-9194 |
| Echale | Encinitas CA | 303-210-2892 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing Bar | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| South O Brewing Catering | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Moniker Coffee Company (Bar) | San Diego CA | 916-945-6721 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Bernini's Bistro | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5013 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Gilly's House of Cocktails | San Diego CA | 415-707-9219 |
| The Cottage Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-775-1197 |
| Donation-Mainly Mozart | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Bar Same Same (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Piatti Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
| Riviera Supper Club | La Mesa CA | 619-713-6777 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Plant Based Meals | San Diego CA | 858-255-0590 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Fortunate Son | San Diego CA | 619-806-6121 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Books and Records | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 877-230-1871 |
| Town & Country Beverage | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Leila (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Matsu | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Captains Quarters | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Gelato 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5272 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Marisi La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 951-852-6730 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Communion | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Local Greens | Solana Beach CA | 858-504-0332 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| American Pizza Manufacturing | La Jolla CA | 858-246-6756 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Animae (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Gelato 101 (Solana) | Solana Beach CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Crackheads Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-207-9448 |
| Scrimshaw Coffee | San Diego CA | 951-663-2207 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Prager Brothers Artisan Bread | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-9536 |
| Common Theory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| The Pearl Hotel (Brunch) | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| 4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
| Hamburger Hut | Encinitas CA | 760-230-1999 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Miho (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Part Time Lover | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Pool (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| The Whaling Bar (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven Bar) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lou Lou's (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| insideOUT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Bang on 5th | San Diego CA | 619-677-5650 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Birdseye Rooftop | San Diego CA | 619-206-7220 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| GelatoLove | Carlsbad CA | 760-297-0554 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Junkyard Sports Bar and Grill (Bar) | Oceanside CA | 760-407-8500 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Le Coq (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Bar Majorette | San Diego CA | 619-323-8471 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Chef Sebastian LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-740-0878 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| InterContinental Vistal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Duke's La Jolla Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5888 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
| SD Continuing Education Culinary Arts | 619-719-6924 | |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Choi's | San Diego CA | 858-900-1224 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| Darshan Bakery (Del Mar) | Del Mar CA | 858-925-7223 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| Neighborhood Burger | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Mindful Culinary Creations | San Diego CA | 704-264-9021 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. | San Diego CA | 508-289-2667 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Make Stuff Good | San Diego CA | 949-547-9470 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5995 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| Rustic Root Solana | Solana Beach CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Communion (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| The Haven (Pizzeria) | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| The Bower | Coronado CA | 619-606-8424 |
| Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Savory Moment (1) | Carlsbad CA | 619-633-8863 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 413-668-6895 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 619-816-8319 |
| Parfait Paris (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-319-7811 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Healthy Creations-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-479-0500 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Cocina de Barrio NP | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
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