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Where to Celebrate National Margarita Day in Southern California
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters in La Jolla Shores is shaking up a Galaxy Margarita (a refreshing blend of tequila, lime, agave, and orange liqueur) that pays homage to the restaurant’s previous concept Galaxy Taco. Plus, the Sandpiper Passion Fruit Margarita is like a vacation in a glass and is on special for $10 during happy hour, which will be from noon to 5:30 p.m. on National Margarita Day in Southern California. (Sandpiper’s happy hour is also available from 4 to 5:30 p.m., every Sunday to Friday.)
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Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, offers the Galaxy Margarita with tequila, lime, agave, and orange liqueur is $16. Also on the menu is the Sandpiper Passion Fruit Margarita and it is just $10 during its Saturday Happy Hour, which is from Noon-5:30.
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La Jolla Shores Valentine’s – Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters at 2259 Avenida de la Playa will offer Valentine’s Day dinner specials on Feb. 14. In addition to the regular menu, guests can enjoy a la carte dishes Hamachi (cherry blossom shoyu, mandarin, cucumber, pickled mushrooms, cilantro), half chicken (risotto, kale, mushroom, Parmesan), and pavlova (lemon curd, raspberry, ganache, whipped cream). Reservations are recommended, especially during happy hour from 4-5:30 p.m. at sandpipersd.com/reservations.
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La Jolla Shores Valentine’s – Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters at 2259 Avenida de la Playa will offer Valentine’s Day dinner specials on Feb. 14. In addition to the regular menu, guests can enjoy a la carte dishes Hamachi (cherry blossom shoyu, mandarin, cucumber, pickled mushrooms, cilantro), half chicken (risotto, kale, mushroom, Parmesan), and pavlova (lemon curd, raspberry, ganache, whipped cream). Reservations are recommended, especially during happy hour from 4-5:30 p.m. at sandpipersd.com/reservations.
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Preorder for Pickup on Nov. 28. Take your pick at Sandpiper: Dine on-site on Thanksgiving Day (seatings begin at 2 p.m.); or preorder a to-go meal, available for pickup on Thanksgiving morning (10-11:45 a.m.). The restaurant is offering a la carte dine-in options, such as turkey with gravy, cranberry sauce, traditional stuffing, white-cheddar mac ‘n’ cheese, mashed potatoes, green-bean casserole and Parker House rolls. Or order a similar meal to-go, serving four people ($186 per package); and add on a whole pie, such as gingerbread-pumpkin, chai-apple and pecan-caramel ($38 each).
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Often referred to as the "Jewel by the Sea, the coastal community of La Jolla is known for its picturesque beaches and stately homes. Its main thoroughfare, Prospect Street, alternates with boutiques and ocean-view restaurants ranging from casual to high-end.
Visit George's at the Cove, a multi-level dining complex, which includes a rooftop terrace cafe and a cocktail bar lounge, or head to La Jolla Shores for Sandpiper's fresh oysters and wood grilled meats.
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Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters in La Jolla Shores offers an a la carte, family-style Thanksgiving dinner starting at 2:00 PM. Chef Marty Fay's menu includes turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce, sausage stuffing, white cheddar mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and Parker House rolls. The regular menu will also be available. Reservations require a $20 deposit per person.
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Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters is turning up the heat on their Sunday Brunch game. This Fodor's Travel Best Bet in La Jolla Shores is now offering $1 mimosas with any entrée purchase. Yes, you read that right-one buck for bubbly bliss!
Starting this weekend, you can pair your favorite brunch dish with a wallet-friendly sparkler. We're eyeing the Smoked Salmon Benedict, but the Birria Hash is calling our name, too. And for those with a sweet tooth, the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and French Toast are sure to hit the spot.
Brunch runs from 10 AM to 2 PM every Sunday, giving you plenty of time to roll out of bed and into a mimosa-fueled feast. Parking's a breeze, with spots available in Sandpiper's own lot and on nearby streets.
Find Sandpiper at 2259 Avenida De La Playa.
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The relaxed La Jolla Shores relation of George's at the Cove hosts an all-day happy hour running from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays when wines by the glass, well drinks, and draft beer are $4 off. Or try the $10 Sandpiper passionfruit margarita available during happy hour. Food specials include $5 Baja fish tacos, crispy shrimp, or albacore tiradito, along with its signature offer of a free dozen oysters with the purchase or a botte or Champagne.
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In La Jolla Shores, Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters presents the Banana Hammock ($16) featuring a blend of Jamaican rums, banana liqueur, coconut, pineapple, and lime. The beachy beverage is from Bar Manager Andrew Phillips, who came to Sandpiper from Cellar 335, one of the top-rated tiki bars in the NYC area according to Yelp. Other rum-based cocktails on the menu include the Aloha Kope ($15), which includes rum, espresso, allspice coconut cream, vanilla and cinnamon.
National Rum Day
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters in La Jolla Shores presents the Banana Hammock, featuring a blend of Jamaican rums, banana liqueur, coconut, pineapple, and lime. The beachy beverage is from Bar Manager Andrew Phillips, who came to Sandpiper from Cellar 335, one of the top-rated tiki bars in the NYC area according to Yelp. Other rum-based cocktails on the menu include the Aloha Kope, which includes rum, espresso, allspice coconut cream, vanilla, and cinnamon. Sandpiper is located a short walk from the beach, offering a host of shareables, seafood, and wood-fired meats from Executive Chef Marty Fay.
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