Mint
Estimated Inventory, lb : 224.46
This item was last sold on : 12/04/24
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.
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Inst. | San Diego CA | 508-289-2667 |
| insideOUT (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-793-9221 |
| Carnitas Snack Shack Harbor Dr. | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Viejas Casino Ginger Noodle | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 619-255-8278 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Pacific Yacht Agents | Los Angeles CA | 808-214-0970 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Finca North Park | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| The Whaling Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| The Crack Shack-San Diego (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-269-9036 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Vogue Tavern | Chula Vista CA | 619-371-3322 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Common Theory Chula Vista (Bar) | Chula Vista CA | 619-495-3689 |
| Wormwood (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Brigantine Escondido Bar | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Communion (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-606-5568 |
| InterContinental Vistal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| AC Hotel by Marriott SD | San Diego CA | 248-703-3310 |
| Wolf In the Woods | San Diego CA | 619-851-7275 |
| Deeply Nourished | La Jolla CA | 808-489-7366 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| Leila (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Manhattan of La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0700 |
| Miguel's Old Town Bar | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Le Parfait Paris - Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
| Pendry SD (Lionfish Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 619-255-8864 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Tavern at the Beach | San Diego CA | 858-272-6066 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven Bar) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Kettle and Stone | San Diego CA | 619-326-8505 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch Bar | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 619-269-4022 |
| Q&A Oyster Bar & Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| DoubleTree By Hilton San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-881-6900 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Captains Quarters | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| False Idol | San Diego CA | 619-269-2202 |
| Fishery - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Stout Public House | San Diego CA | 619-702-7933 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Side Bar | San Diego CA | 619-348-6138 |
| Moniker Coffee Company (Bar) | San Diego CA | 916-945-6721 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| The Taco Stand | San Diego CA | 619-549-9919 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Davanti Enoteca Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-237-9606 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0323 |
| The Whaling Bar (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Make Stuff Good | San Diego CA | 949-547-9470 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| Brandon Matzek- Blogger | San Diego CA | 800-221-9730 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| HiroNori Ramen | San Diego CA | 619-446-9876 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Quixote (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Isola Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-2938 |
| Bekker's Catering | San Diego CA | 619-287-9027 |
| Mackenzie Elizabeth Personal Chef Services | Poway CA | 858-357-3455 |
| Kingfisher | San Diego CA | 619-861-8074 |
| Bar Same Same (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Mister A's Bar | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Fort Oak (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Invigatorium | San Diego CA | 855-634-7664 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Lumi (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Le Coq (Bar) | La Jolla CA | 858-427-1500 |
| Jeune Et Jolie Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Omni Hotels | San Diego CA | 619-231-6664 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Sushi Nekosan | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0999 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| The Crack Shack-Encinitas (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
| Marriott Courtyard - Broadway | San Diego CA | 619-446-3008 |
| Callie | San Diego CA | 619-947-9036 |
| La Dona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| Sensations Salud | San Diego CA | 619-933-3489 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing Bar | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Eddie V's Prime Seafood - EV# 8514 | San Diego CA | 619-615-0281 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Plant Based Meals | San Diego CA | 858-255-0590 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Maderas Golf Club | Poway CA | 858-451-8100 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant 2024 | Oceanside CA | 760-279-6300 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Barrel & Board - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Morning Glory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| GelatoLove | Carlsbad CA | 760-297-0554 |
| Paradisaea Bar | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Marys Gourmet Salads | La Jolla CA | 858-925-4690 |
| PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
| Tap Room Beer Co. (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-539-7738 |
| Oyster and Pearl Bar Restaurant | La Mesa CA | 619-303-8118 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| Hane | San Diego CA | 619-339-6438 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Sacred Sons | Jamul CA | 970-619-0711 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Part Time Lover | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-902-4646 |
| The Cottage Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-775-1197 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Brigantine La Mesa (Bar) | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Mabel's Gone Fishing | San Diego CA | 619-228-9851 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Merenda | Oceanside CA | 703-459-4145 |
| Piatti Bar | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| The Remy | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Bang on 5th | San Diego CA | 619-677-5650 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla - EV# 8511 | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Craft and Commerce Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-0288 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| The Remy (bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| The Pearl Hotel Bar | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Cutwater Spirits (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| 31ThirtyOne by Deckman | San Diego CA | 619-495-9814 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1 | San Diego CA | 858-405-2401 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 760-637-5121 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Crackheads | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-6939 |
| Lafayette Hotel - The Gutter | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Lucky Bolt | San Diego CA | 662-832-3638 |
| University Club (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-2217 |
| 264 Fresco (Bar) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Camino Riviera Bar | San Diego CA | 619-685-3881 |
| Moniker Coffee Company | San Diego CA | |
| insideOUT | San Diego CA | 619-888-8623 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-481-9349 |
| Nomad Donuts | San Diego CA | 619-431-5000 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| A & M catering | San Diego CA | 206-802-8320 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-886-2743 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| San Diego Mixology | San Diego CA | 858-945-8687 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Siamo Napoli | San Diego CA | 619-300-4810 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Word of Mouth Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-705-3752 |
| Paradise Point The Spa | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company | San Diego CA | 619-683-7787 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-717-5899 |
| Oliver & Rose | San Diego CA | 619-300-3395 |
| The Holding Company | San Diego CA | 619-341-5898 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Pool (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-761-1269 |
| Mothership | San Diego CA | 858-342-3609 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Therapie | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| Parq Restaurant and Nightclub | San Diego CA | 619-727-6789 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 619-865-1918 |
| Smokin J's BBQ | San Diego CA | 703-314-1486 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (7 Mile) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Corner Drafthouse (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Miguel's Cocina Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-437-4237 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Isola La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5566 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Gilly's House of Cocktails | San Diego CA | 415-707-9219 |
| The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
| Haggos Organic Tacos LLC | Encinitas CA | 760-695-8870 |
| Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Riviera Supper Club | La Mesa CA | 619-713-6777 |
| Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| El Pueblo Mex Carmel Valley, Inc. | San Diego CA | 858-925-7129 |
| Duke's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-1999 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619 295 7275 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Bencotto Italian Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Tavola Nostra Pizzeria E Cucina | San Diego CA | 619-921-4206 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Marriott Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-369-6029 |
| Graze Bar | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Banquet) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Southwestern Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-222-0438 |
| Crackheads Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-207-9448 |
| Little Lion | San Diego CA | 619-519-4079 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Moniker Cocktail Co. | San Diego CA | 619-203-5610 |
| Jeune Et Jolie (SOMM) | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 mike |
| El Agave Restaurant & Tequileria | San Diego CA | 619-220-0692 |
| Rustic Root (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-5595 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 415-710-0510 |
| Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Craft House Fashion Valley | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits Bar | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Sago (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Fox Point Farms (Bakery) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| The Plot Restaurant (Costa Mesa) | Costa Mesa CA | 714-852-3181 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Madi | San Diego CA | 320-491-1217 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5562 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Pizzeria Luigi | San Diego CA | 610-539-7025 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Little Fox Cups + Cones | Oceanside CA | 978-994-1745 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Olive Tree Marketplace | San Diego CA | 619-224-0443 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Del Road Food Hall Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-7187 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Ranch Catering | San Diego CA | 858-491-9100 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lou Lou's (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 Fausto |
| Vitality Tap - 1St Ave | San Diego CA | 619-237-7625 |
| Secret Sister (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Seneca | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| The Lion Share Bar | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Monello (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-822-5493 |
| Jalisco Cantina | Carlsbad CA | 619-204-5945 |
| Carte Hotel (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Morning Glory | San Diego CA | 619-629-0302 |
| AKA | San Diego CA | 619-595-1450 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Casa | San Diego CA | 619-581-3003 |
| Javier Plascencia (Animalon) | Bonita CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Coco Maya by Miss Bs - Bar | San Diego CA | 858-245-3780 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe (Bar) | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
| Bar Same Same (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-470-9143 |
| Little Frenchie (Bar) | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Noble Experiment | San Diego CA | 619-446-0002 |
| Cesarina | San Diego CA | 619-226-6222 |
| The Guild Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-764-5108 |
| Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Botanica (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
| Public House 131 | San Diego CA | 858-537-0890 |
| Seneca Bar | San Diego CA | 619-588-2411 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Wilmas Carousel Bar | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC | San Diego CA | 619-754-4041 |
| Birds Eye (La Jolla) | La Jolla CA | 513-549-0974 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| SandBox Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-272-7263 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Country Club Of Rancho Bernardo | San Diego CA | 858-487-1134 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Born & Raised (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| The Tavern Bar | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Sabor a Vida Café & Deli | Vista CA | 760-536-3331 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Humphrey's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| The Plot Express (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-445-6846 |
| Blue Water Estate Services | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-720-9831 |
| The Britannia Tearooms | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill - Bar | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Justin Hoehn | San Diego CA | 619 326 8895 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Veranda) | San Diego CA | 877-517-9340 |
| El Sueno (TAKO) | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Sago | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Shelter / Saloon | Encinitas CA | 858-382-4047 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Sets Kitchen and Bar | San Marcos CA | 970-390-2148 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Understory | San Diego CA | 516-507-0101 |
| My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Shore Rider | La Jolla CA | 858-412-5308 |
| Rancho Valencia Spa | Del Mar CA | 858-759-6490 |
| Prey Brewing Company | Vista CA | 760-822-4226 |
| Cucina Urbana (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-232-7808 |
| Hamburger Hut | Encinitas CA | 760-230-1999 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Lafayette Hotel - Lobby (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Tribute Pizza (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
| El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Panama 66 (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-702-6373 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Animae (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Miguel's Cocina Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 760-759-1843 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Cloak and Petal Bar | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
| Waverly (Bar) | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Slowly | San Diego CA | 858-352-6080 |
| Gelato 101 | Encinitas CA | 760-487-5272 |
| Harley Gray Kitchen and Bar | San Diego CA | 619-840-7000 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| An's Dry Cleaning | San Diego CA | 1-830-821-2405 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
| Fox Point Farms | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
| MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept | San Diego CA | 619-725-6478 |
| OB Noodle House Bar 1502 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9858 |
| Ironside Bar Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-269-3033 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Gravity Heights Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-384-5993 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Hazel & Jade Bakery | San Diego CA | 804-815-8052 |
| Encontro North Park | San Diego CA | 310-955-6333 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Margaritaville Hotel SD (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-819-9500 |
| Raised By Wolves | San Diego CA | 916-207-1076 |
| Harumama Sushi & Ramen (Ocean Beach) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
| The Cottage Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-454-8409 |
| Sovereign Thai Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-887-2000 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Smoking Gun (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Rosewood Social | San Juan Capistrano CA | 669-243-8403 |
| Shootz Fish X Beer (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 760-450-8070 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Wildland | Carlsbad CA | 619-385-0914 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Civico 1845 | San Diego CA | 574-210-4025 |
| Kettner Exchange Bar | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
| Valentina | Encinitas CA | 207-522-1937 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Haven | San Diego CA | 619-928-2086 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Monarch (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
| Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
| Rancho Bernardo Inn (Avant) | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| LPM Master Tenant, LLC- Bottlecraft | San Diego CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Cucina Enoteca (Bar) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Communal Coffee - Fern St. | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Pendry SD (5th & Rose) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Salt and Lime | Del Mar CA | 858-926-8582 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| The WestBean Coffee Roasters BH | San Diego CA | 619-709-3232 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Better Buzz Coffee (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-935-9075 |
| Catania La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Trattoria I Trulli | Encinitas CA | 760-277-9826 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Single Fin Surf Grill | San Diego CA | 619-948-7873 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| The Kitchen at Torrey View | San Diego CA | 702-489-2129 |
| Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2401 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Urbn Pizza Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Fifty Two Remedies Bar | San Diego CA | 858-707-7016 |
| Mission Bay Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-201-7551 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Herb & Sea (Bar) | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) Bar | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Extraordinary Desserts | San Diego CA | 619-294-2132 |
| Lovesong | San Diego CA | 602-502-3460 |
| Tipsy Crow | San Diego CA | 619-338-9300 |
| Criscito Pizza | San Diego CA | 760-331-9638 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Park & Rec | San Diego CA | 619-717-3925 |
| Shimbashi Izakaya | Del Mar CA | 858-523-0479 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (North Park) | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Food by Chef Ty | Vista CA | 424-278-8626 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Common Theory (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Misadventure & Co. | Vista CA | 413-668-6895 |
| Echale | Encinitas CA | 303-210-2892 |
| Wilmas Carousel | San Diego CA | 858-355-9218 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Swan Bar | San Diego CA | 619-363-2337 |
| Rose Café | Carlsbad CA | 310-399-0711 |
| Cardellino (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| Grass Skirt (Bar) | San Diego CA | 858-412-5237 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| Communal Coffee - Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 951-764-0605 |
| El Pueblo Mex | Del Mar CA | 858-523-9831 |
| Don Pietro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7205 |
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