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    Joya Kitchen

    4.2 (65 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Summer BBQ Menu
    Jiansen W.

    Joya Kitchen is a restaurant serving organic farm-fresh menu items AMBIANCE Modern, spacious inside and outside SERVICE Friendly, helpful FOOD 4/5 CLASSIC BURGER all natural beef patty, cheddar, seeded bun with self serve toppings bar: sliced red onion, lettuce, tomato, house made spread

    Christina H.

    Came specifically for a tuna melt, which was alright, but nothing major and not sure I'd pay $18 for this again. The fries were decent, but again, nothing crazy Best thing about this place is the courtyard and the ample seating and ambiance. They boast amazing canyon views , but not quite accurate

    Alicia P.

    I truly enjoy coming to Joya! It's in a convenient location, but their hours are limiting for me. They are only open weekdays til 3 pm, except Thursday when they have happy hour until 7 pm. They have a nice fresh menu and a full bar. I really liked the grilled shrimp tacos and the Winter Whiskey cocktail. I've been many times and I always enjoy the spacious dining area and patio! They can host large group events too.

    Shrimp tacos. Too much tortilla.
    Kelly D.

    Great lunch option if you work in the area. On the pricier end if you don't work in the building and have the building discount. Beautiful open space inside and out to enjoy your meal. There was a good variety of food options from sandwiches, salads, smoothies, to tacos. I got the shrimp tacos. Although I enjoyed the taco flavors, there was too much tortilla for the amount of filling. Fries were delicious.

    Steak quesadilla
    Maria C.

    We decided to try happy hour with some friends. My husband and kids came along since I heard about their open concept space and outdoor games. The place is conveniently located off the 5 freeway taking the Genesee Ave exit and heading east. You go up the hill slightly and make a right and the restaurant is in a corporate area. You'll see the signage on the right and you can either park in the front of the building or the back (which we did). Free parking anywhere and there's quite a bit of space. When we arrived it was around 530pm. There was one large party and us. A half hour later it got pretty busy. We ordered our food and drinks at the counter and found a booth to share. There is ample seating and great for large groups. There is indoor and outdoor seating available as well as bar seating. The place is large scale and lots of outdoor games and grassy areas to pass the time esp at happy hour. We ordered the chips and salsa and guac, garlic fries, burger, and steak quesadilla. My husband got a canned happy hour drink which was pretty tasty. My kids enjoyed the fries. Good portion and came out crispy. The chips and salsa/guac and pretty standard. I would have preferred my guac to have more citrus flavoring (squeeze of lime maybe?); a little bland. The burger had 2 patties with cheese. My stomach was ehhh after and I couldn't figure out if it was too greasy for me or my stomach was just upset. My daughter likes the quesadilla. Came with 3 slices and was filling. We enjoyed the outdoor space very much. My kids loved running around and playing with the corn hole game. There's also a pool table inside and ping pong tables and foosball available outdoor. I would def come back just because my kids enjoyed themselves so much. Happy hour is only Tues-Thursday until 7p with last call to order food at 6pm. Get there early to enjoy the space! Too bad they aren't open on weekends otherwise we would be here all the time!!!

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    Dung N.

    I've been wanting to check out Joya for a while now, but their hours were very limited. I was able go one Friday afternoon for happy hour back in August! The area is very spacious! There is a pool table inside and ping pong in the lawn area. We sat at the bar and I decided to try their blue green ocean smoothie. It came with blueberries, pineapple, banana, coconut, agave, spiralina, and kale. It was nice of them to split it for us. It was a darker blue than I normally see with spirulina, but was very refreshing and healthy! From the happy hour menu, we chose the tuna poke bowl and Baja shrimp tacos. The food was pretty good and were nice portions. We ran into a friend of ours and she let us try some of her food. I had some of the quesadilla, fries, and salad. Everything was very tasty!

    Avocado Toast
    Jocy C.

    One of my Yelp Elite friends, Alicia, invited me here on a Friday afternoon for Happy Hour. It was delicious!! I didn't realize that it had just recently opened. Looks to be only a month ago or so. Located in La Jolla area of San Diego, CA. According to their website - Joya is a contemporary, approachable restaurant serving organic farm-fresh menu items, daily specials, and delicious salads, sandwiches, and pressed juices. "This area of La Jolla is a central hub for some of our county's biggest innovators in science, medicine, and technology," said Clique Hospitality Founder, Andy Masi. "We wanted to create a space where some of San Diego's brightest minds as well as locals and visitors to the area, could come together over organic, fresh, delicious food while soaking up the beauty of Joya's open restaurant concept. With Chef Jojo Ruiz taking the lead on Joya's culinary direction, our guests can anticipate a fantastic, seasonal, and ingredient-driven menu." I tried the following - (1) Island Matcha Cocktail (2) Avocado Toast (3) Grilled Baja Shrimp Tacos (4) Ceviche Verde My friend also ordered a Winter Whiskey Cocktail. I'm a fan of everything! Food, cocktails, vibe were all amazing!

    Curbside sign
    Emmett T.

    Joya Kitchen is a new onsite restaurant at The Boardwalk on Science Center Dr which is a corridor for numerous biopharmaceutical companies. The suite is rather hidden from the main road so you park in the front lot and then walk towards the back of the structure to reach Joya. The place is very large and modern with an open air atmosphere. Its location is very convenient for tenants of the same building and those at the next door addresses. Breakfast hours are from 8:00 to 11:00 am. Ten main dishes, six smoothies, four juices, and various coffee and espresso made up the morning menu. Lunch is between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Small plates, salads, soups, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, and entrees were the menu categories. On Thursday and Friday, Happy Hour runs from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Plenty of healthy food choices were available. I chose a build your own entree consisting of one protein (Faroe Island Salmon), two greens & grains (Roasted Herb Potatoes, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables), and one sauce (Green Goddess). The salmon fillet included a charred skin that added a crispy texture. The roasted vegetables were seasoned well and had a good flavor to them. The cost for this lunch was $22 which was expensive, but it was typical of their prices. This space is great for hosting small meetings or doing some work on a laptop away from the desk while eating or drinking. With many employees working remotely now, I would be concerned that not enough people will come and patronize Joya Kitchen to sustain the business in the long run.

    Cute booth
    Nessie B.

    I found the perfect place to work remotely! The seating is very comfortable and allows me to get work done for a couple of hours. The views of the mountains are gorgeous, and the outside setting is top-tier. However, the coffee here is not good, and the food lacks flavor. Nonetheless, I don't come here for the food. it's just a nice place to work from.

    Chicken Alfredo with Roasted Garlic
    Mary S.

    What a hidden GEM. Quick, easy and delicious. The vibe is perfect. The staff is very friendly. We tired all types of goodies. The selection has something to offer to everyone. It's beautiful inside. They have a great outdoor area where theirs games like corn hole. You can enjoy a beer, great meal and unwind.

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    1 month ago

    Absolutely amazing - do yourself a favor and come here! Everything on the menu is delicious!

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    6 months ago

    Food is always fresh, and service is quick. Area is very clean and there is a variety of seating to choose from.

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    Top quality organic food in a great location. Other reviewers whining about the prices being higher should stick with McDonald's!

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    The best tuna salad sandwich ever! The french fries were awesome too.

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    Beautifully lit space!

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    La Jolla Playhouse - Working Girl Comedy

    La Jolla Playhouse

    4.4(155 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    There isn't a bad seat in the house. That's the first thought in my head about the La Jolla…read morePlayhouse. I have been to plays in New York, Los Angeles and London. I am totally impressed. We are here to see The Recipe (life and times of Julia Child). They have a kitchen replica as you walk in. You can get your celebrity shot there! This play is so well written. Very tight scripting. This play is so well acted. Transitions are seamless. This play is hilarious! Next stop? New York would not surprise any of us, who came to see it. The staff at The Playhouse is so warm and welcoming. Both young and old are well taken care of. And guess what? I'm buying a subscription! You cannot beat this for local theatre. And I am comparing it to other venues in San Diego. No issues about parking. Not a bad seat in the house. I'm telling you, this play runs till almost the end of the month. Grab any seat available. Go alone if you have to. Don't miss The Recipe. With garlic, gusto and gratitude, Chef Marian San Diego & Carlsbad Foodies

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    In the lobby

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    Stage from the entrance to the seating area

    Epstein Family Amphitheater - Michael Giacchino - Night 1

    Epstein Family Amphitheater

    5.0(2 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    I worked at UCSD for 16 years and wish this Amphitheater was open when I was there. Such a…read morebeautiful, open, comfy space. Every seat in the house is a great seat. The shape of the space makes it so you can see from any seat. The staff was awesome from the concessions to ushers and to the safety and security teams just great people. We took my son to a two night event and the first night I had lost my hat. I looked everywhere for it but no such luck. We checked on the way out of the venue and no luck. They suggested I email just in case so I did. The next morning I received a message back that my hat had been found and they noticed I would be back so they would come find me. Sure enough I got my hat back! Such an amazing group! The seat are comfy and vary spacious. The event we attended had some table set up closer to the stage which we had for night two and it was amazing. My son was literally right in front of one of his favorite music composers ever. The sound is great and the venue is outdoors (which might be a bit crazy if it rains but otherwise great to enjoy on a summer night or even during the winter when its a little chillier). Overall great venue and cannot wait to go back!

    I was not familiar with the Epstein Family Amphitheater, which is located directly on the campus of…read morethe University of California at San Diego (which is actually located in La Jolla). I received a notice from the San Diego Gay Men's Chorus that they were going to have two Pride concerts at the Epstein Family Amphitheater venue at UCSD. Specifically, one of the concerts was to be held on Saturday night, and the other concert was to be held on the subsequent Sunday afternoon. I booked my tickets online and they provided a link to parking information, which is critical. The closest lot was about a four minute walk away. If you have a handicapped placard for your car, parking in the handicapped places if free of charge. However, if you do not possess of a handicapped placard, you will need to make an online reservation for a parking place while on campus to avoid a ticket. The concert by the Gay Men's Chorus was superb. The seating is just fine and my view was clear, There are also grassy areas to spread a blanket.

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    San Diego Gay Men's Chorus.

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    WeWork

    3.6(8 reviews)
    1.5 miUniversity City

    This was my very first time at a WeWork and definitely not the last!…read more The space at Aventine is gorgeous and the Community Team was so very helpful in getting me all set up and situated. They're extremely attentive, detailed, and are ready to help with any inquiries you have for them! I haven't yet explored every floor and amenity they have to offer, but the spaces I did venture into were absolutely beautiful. So many seating options from traditional desks and tables to stools, couches, lounge chairs, and more! My favorite thing has to be the huge windows throughout the space. The views are amazing and I loved watching the sunset. Parking can be a smidge tricky. There is paid parking in the garage beneath the building. Otherwise, there are a few street parking options available across the street if you're lucky enough to snag a spot. Can't wait to be back very soon! A super nice switch up to my usual days working from home.

    Wonderful location and the desk areas are really great. Its one of the most respectful share-work…read morespaces I've visited. Just a heads up- before booking a room, inspect it first!. Otherwise, the space is impeccably clean and staff is very friendly. Just dont reserve the "rooms" without inspecting them first! The one I reserved for an hour and a half was too dark and dismal, despite having a window. I ended up just using the bright common-space area for my meeting and could have saved 5.5 credits. You cant cancel the reservation on the same day. Next time I know better.

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    Lounge area

    WeWork - Inside the Aventine office building with First Citizens Bank, fourth floor

    Inside the Aventine office building with First Citizens Bank, fourth floor

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    Ike's Love & Sandwiches

    Ike's Love & Sandwiches

    4.0(125 reviews)
    1.6 miSorrento Valley
    $$

    We were assisted promptly on this beautiful day. My dad and I were excited to see Ike's in the area…read moreof where we needed to go in San Diego because of our Ash Wednesday observance of not eating meat. We ordered the Castille tuna sandwich and WOW was that the most delicious tuna sandwich I've ever tried! I substituted the sauce with pesto due to food allergies and that pesto sauce was GOLD! I appreciate the hassle free substitutions at no extra cost. They had their doors open, so we enjoyed the San Diego sun while eating our Castille. Ike's rewards program is excellent and generous, so what made this Ike's meal even better was the $3 coupon I redeemed from my rewards. Every city where I can enjoy an Ike's sandwich, I aim to stop in, because needless to say, this is my fav sandwich shop, especially because of the tasty complimentary caramel apple pop that is nostalgic of my childhood and teen years. I also love looking at the celeb photos with Ike at every sandwich shop!

    Employee Leighton took my order and made my sammich. He was tentative and friendly. My Lady and I…read morefelt welcomed as soon as we entered the establishment. I got a tuna with all the fixings. Can't remember what I ordered since their menu is extensive, but i will be coming back if all the sammiches are made exactly like how Leighton did me tuna sammich. I've attached a photo for reference. This employee deserves the spot light as he gave his full attention to my sammich. Give him a raise and a medal of sammich creation. I don't type reviews much but my fingers could not resist giving praise to Leighton for assembling such a masterful sammich. We need more Leightons.

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    Ike's Love & Sandwiches
    Ike's Love & Sandwiches

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