Experience 4-course meals from some of La Jolla's top restaurants while staying safe and dining at home at La Jolla Village Merchants Association’s Takeout Taste of The Village, running from March 22-25.
Takeout Taste of The Village is an elevated dining experience featuring four courses for each of four evenings during the first week of spring. Instead of the traditional taste concept, the menu will comprise a curated full meal for two people, including first course, second course, entrée and dessert with menus artfully designed to deliver a true taste of La Jolla dining.
Participating restaurants and menus include:
- Monday, March 22 (California/Coastal theme) - Course 1: Raymundo's Taco Shop - Shrimp Taco; Course 2: Duke's La Jolla - Hawaiian Ahi Poke; Entrée: Cove House - Stone Crab BLAT; Dessert: Haagen-Dazs La Jolla - 1/2-pint Ice Cream
- Tuesday, March 23 (Vegetarian theme) - Course 1: Cherry Wine Modern Asian Cuisine - Rangoon-style Stir-fried Veggie & Tofu Noodles (VT); Course 2: Parakeet Café - Grilled Veggie Bowl (VG); Entrée: El Avocado - Bahn Mi (VG); Dessert: Bobboi Natural Gelato - 1/2-Pint Gelato (Vegan options available)
- Wednesday, March 24 (Seafood & Charcuterie theme) - Course 1: Smallgoods American Cheeses & Provisions - Sampler App. Platter; Course 2: Jose's Court Room - Ceviche; Entrée: Eddie V's Prime Seafood - TBD; Dessert: Froglanders Crepes & Yogurt - Amazing Crepe
- Thursday, March 25 (Italian theme) - Course 1: Isola Pizza Bar - Farinata Fries; Course 2: La Dolce Vita Ristorante - Penne alla Vodka; Entrée: Piazza 1909 - Porchetta alla Romana; Dessert: American Pizza Mfg. - Giant Cookie *To be baked at home
Tickets to Takeout Taste of The Village are $85 per evening for a 4-course meal for two people. 20% of each ticket sold helps support the La Jolla restaurants which have been struggling during the pandemic, while also showcasing the fantastic array of La Jolla eateries. Attendees will have the option of adding a gratuity to the restaurants as well, during the ticket purchase process. All COVID-19 protocols will be strictly adhered to both by participating restaurants and event management, including physical distancing, facial covering requirements and enhanced sanitation measures for guest safety. Participating restaurants and menus are subject to change.
For more information and to purchase ticket to La Jolla's Takeout Taste of The Village, visit lajollabythesea.com/event/takeout-taste-of-the-village.