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Mint
Inventory, lb : 748.35
This item was last sold on : 12/10/23
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.
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 |
| Common Theory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Rosie O Gradys | San Diego CA | 619-284-7666 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Carolines Seaside Cafe Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-202-0569 |
| Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Lucha Libre Gourmet Taco Shop #2 | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 562-653-6111 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Coronado Yacht Club | Coronado CA | 619-435-1848 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Roots Craft Juice | Oceanside CA | 760-708-8859 |
| Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Paradise Point The Spa | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Mimoza Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-228-9357 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Alejandra's Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 858-500-5075 |
| Captains Quarters | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Paradise Point Resort Receiving | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Salud | San Diego CA | 6192553856 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Bitchin' Sauce 1 | Carlsbad CA | 760-443-0616 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| Zinque | San Diego CA | 559-281-2485 |
| Daru | San Diego CA | 929-400-3128 |
| Little Fox Cups + Cones | Oceanside CA | 978-994-1745 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Convention Center Shell | San Diego CA | 619-954-3063 |
| The Remy (bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 8584721251 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Swan Bar | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 mike |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| 264 Fresco (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Bella Beverage Catering & Events | San Diego CA | 619-501-5577 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Seven Seas Roasting Co. SB | Solana Beach CA | 619-261-7275 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (North Park) | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 925-980-9316 |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Gelato 101 (Solana) | Solana Beach CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Lime in the Coconut | Chula Vista CA | 619-820-0961 |
| Elvira | San Diego CA | 619-560-3800 |
| Barefoot Coffee Cafe | Solana Beach CA | 310-428-4085 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Quixote (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill - Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Barrel & Board - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Hamburger Hut | Encinitas CA | 760-230-1999 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| The Shop: Pizza + Wine | San Diego CA | 858-225-4545 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2781 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Kappa Delta | San Diego CA | 510-512-2213 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 916-207-1076 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Deckmans en el Mogor | Ensanada Baja | 646-188-3960 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Make Stuff Good | San Diego CA | 9495479470 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Primal Balance Nutrition LLC | San Marcos CA | 760-822-2904 |
| Urbana Mexican Gastronomy | San Diego CA | 949-413-3352 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Madam Bonnies - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Bar) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 323-506-1890 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
| Meritage at Callaway, Inc. | Temecula CA | 951-587-8889 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Izakaya Maize/Rabih Sus | La Mesa CA | 619-395-6383 |
| Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Lafayette Hotel - The Gutter | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 626-319-6878 |
| Redwing Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-8700 |
| Piatti Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Pippo Pasta | La Jolla CA | 858-412-3432 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Starlite Bar | San Diego CA | 619-358-9766 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| The Guild Bar | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Hornblower Cruises | San Diego CA | 619-686-8733 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-487-1200 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Pool (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Elixir De La Lune | La Jolla CA | 619-985-8979 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado Bar | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Nick & G's Restaurant | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-771-1871 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Long Story Short | San Diego CA | 619-228-9381 |
| Mister A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Polite Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-677-3784 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Duke's La Jolla Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-454-5888 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Cardellino (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Botanica | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
| The Guild Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lobby (Cafe) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| The Islander | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing Bar | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD - Techo Beso | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Miho (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Harbor View Hotel Ventures, LLC | San Diego CA | 619-239-6800 |
| Siesel's Meats | San Diego CA | 619-275-1234 |
| Barrel Republic Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Oceanic Clairemont Mesa | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Paradisaea Bar | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| Echale | Encinitas CA | 303-210-2892 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Ciccia Osteria | San Diego CA | 619-674-4069 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 8582310862 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Mississippi Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| ZAMA Bar & Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-595-1450 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Sepulveda Meats & Provisions | San Diego CA | 619-501-1878 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Wolfies Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 909-477-1291 |
| Mak Mak Organics | Oceanside CA | 858-740-4217 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Lovesong | San Diego CA | 602-502-3460 |
| An's Gelato | Del Mar CA | 619-450-6166 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| San Diego Mixology | San Diego CA | 858-945-8687 |
| Sisters Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-228-6822 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| ESCA BLU | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Seasoned Catering and Events | San Diego CA | 619-246-4909 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Chef Sebastian LLC | La Jolla CA | 858-740-0878 |
| West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
| GelatoLove | Carlsbad CA | 760-297-0554 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Coffee Hub and Café | San Diego CA | (619)738-1482 |
| Papalo | LA MESA CA | 619-886-3034 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 7608224226 |
| Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Groundswell Brewing | Chula Vista CA | |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| The Bellows | San Marcos CA | 619-395-6325 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Green Acres Campus | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 413-668-6895 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters BH | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Monello | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Fernside (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-857-9409 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Storyhouse Spirits Bar | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Whiskey Girl | San Diego CA | 619-236-1616 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Bottle Rocket | San Diego CA | 619-539-7372 |
| Moniker Coffee Company (Bar) | San Diego CA | 916-945-6721 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Animae (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| You & Yours Distilling Co. | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| Bar Majorette | San Diego CA | 619-323-8471 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| Books and Records | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Moniker Cocktail Co. | San Diego CA | 619-203-5610 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Deeply Nourished | San Diego CA | 808-489-7366 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Seven Seas Roasting Co. | San Diego CA | 619-261-7275 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Brigantine La Mesa (Bar) | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Kitchens for Good (SD) | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Tribute Pizza (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| Hotel La Jolla & CUSP -CLK | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Trust Restaurant (Bar) | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| insideOUT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 1-830-821-2405 |
| Little Frenchie (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bellamy's Restaurant | Escondido CA | 760-747-5000 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Le Parfait Paris- Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Fish Market Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-232-3474 |
| Claytons Bakery & Bistro | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Crackheads | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-6939 |
| Davanti Enoteca India St. | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-382-8938 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest) | San Diego CA | 858-488-0400 |
| Part Time Lover | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Amalfi Gourmet LLC | San Diego CA | 619-379-3099 |
| Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2023 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
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