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JSERRA JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL The future is... BRIGHT! BRIGHT! The future is... in this issue... Super Bowl Mania * The Dog Rescuer * Carbonara Trattoria * Monthly Events
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3 thElocAldish.net FEBRUARY 2010 Saddleback Memorial Medical Center San Clemente is pleased to bring two board-certified family physicians to serve your neighborhood. Doctors Amber Pachon and Candace Basich specialize in comprehensive care for the entire family, from children and teens to seniors. The doctors are located in our Saddleback Health Center at Talega. Appointments can be made by calling 949.452.3199. When it comes to your family’s healthcare, you can count on the team at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center San Clemente. Saddleback Memorial Welcomes New Family Doctors Building better healthcare in San Clemente — One doctor at a time.
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4 FEBRUARY 2010 thElocAldish.net San Juan Clinic has H1N1 Vaccine NEW LOCATION... Family Practice & Urgent Care Open 365 Days a Year, including Holidays San Juan Capistrano 32312 Camino Capistrano 949.489.9112 FAMILY PRACTICE HOURS: Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. URGENT CARE HOURS: (7 Days/Week) Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sat & Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Holidays: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. rossmedical.net Ladera Ranch 800 Corporate Drive, Ste. 100 949.364.9112 Rancho Santa Margarita 22032 El Paseo, Ste. 130 949.589.9112 Mission Viejo 26922 Oso Parkway, Ste. 380 949.582.5430 Pedro Carillo, MD
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thElocAldish.net FEBRUARY 2010 5 THANKS TO YOUR INCREDIBLE RESPONSE, OUR STOREWIDE SALE CONTINUES THRU FEBRUARY! Owner/Designer Susan Smith 307 North El Camino Real, San Clemente Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 - 5 www.backstreethomedecor.com ALL UP TO 60% OFF! furniture lamps & mirrors tables & chairs oils & prints old world tapestries décor & accessories gorgeous silk florals Fabulous... ...the community in a street legal custom golf car 23252 Via Campo Verde, Laguna Woods 92637 949.837.1274 • SaddlebackGolfCars.com New location on the corner Moulton & Via Campo Verde Just South of El Toro Road cruise
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6 FEBRUARY 2010 thElocAldish.net February’s here - along with two days that hold special meaning in my heart. Super Bowl Sunday (that’s right - the game’s now played in February) and Valentine’s Day. Both are catalysts for passion and physicality, but at completely opposite ends of the spectrum. Super Bowl celebrates the culmination of another rough and tumble football season, while Valentine’s Day fosters acts of love and tenderness. Super Bowl Sunday is a day I eagerly await with somewhat mixed feelings. It’s the perfect opportunity to hang with friends and indulge in unhealthy food and a few adult beverages. The game itself is usually a blow-out, although the last few years have produced some incredible finishes. As the whistle blows at the end of the fourth quarter, I immediately sense the oncoming withdrawals, knowing I must wait another seven months for my next football fix. Valentine’s Day provides an opportunity to share precious moments with the one’s we love. I recall a special Valentine’s Day in 1993. Visiting from Hermosa Beach, my girlfriend and I spent a romantic weekend in Dana Point, only to return a few years later, eventually calling the city home. We’ve stayed local since. This month’s issue features the innovative and exceptional JSerra Catholic High School. Learn about their new Magnet Program; preparing bright minds for bright futures. We’ve also highlighted a few local venues where you and your friends can soak up some Super Bowl festivities. Read about Paws Pet Resorts’ Chris Pernick, whose efforts to place dogs with loving families through their Rescue Program will warm your heart this Valentine’s Day. Thanks for taking the time to check out The Local DISH! Matt Vicelja 1001 Avenida Pico, Ste C-434 San Clemente, CA 92673 TheLocaldiSh.net Telephone: 949.337.3875 Fax: 949.218.0645 PubLiSher: Matthew Vicelja ArT direCTor: Kim Cuffe ConTribuTing WriTerS: Stephanie Graney Rich Manning Sarah Womack AdverTiSing inquirieS: 949.337.3875 matt@thelocaldish.net The Local DISH® Magazine is a commu- nity publication that welcomes local finds, unique stories and cool snapshots. Sub- mit your dish to: dish@thelocaldish.net The Local DISH® Magazine is a free monthly magazine published by The Local Dish, Inc. The Local DISH® Magazine has a circulation of 47,000 per issue, with direct mail distribution to 40,000 single family homes in San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Capistrano Beach and Laguna Niguel. Distribution is verified by the United States Postal Service. The Local DISH® Magazine may not be copied or reproduced without written permission from the publisher. The Local DISH® Magazine does not guarantee reliability of information or photography provided herein. The Local DISH® Maga- zine is not responsible for the accuracy or ownership of information or photography provided by our advertisers. FEBRUARY 2010: MATT VICELJA, Publisher FebruArY 2010 • voL. 4 • iSSue 2 M A g A Z i n e BUSINESS NEED LovIN’? D o e s Y o u r Advertise to all 40,000 homes in San Clemente, Dana Point and San Juan Capistrano. Direct Mailed Every Month! 949.337.3875 • THELoCALDISH.NET on The Cover: JSerra Catholic High School Seniors: Kayla, Otto and Kelly Photo by Jamie Pastor
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FEBRUARY 2010 thElocAldish.net 8 CAMP BOW WOW® SAN CLEMENTE 220 Calle Pintoresco, San Clemente • 949.218.7387 www.CampBowWow.com/SanClemente PUPPY LOVE SHOW ‘EM SOME LOVE... BRING THEM TO PLAY! Must meet entry requirements DAY OF CAMP One Coupon per Month, per Camper Bring this ad in for a $20 Day of Camp! Bring this ad in for All Day Play, Snooze the Night Away® Large Indoor & Outdoor Play Areas Spacious Cabins with Comfy Cots Bedtime Campfire Tasty Treats Certified Camp Counselors® Live Camper Cams FREE New Clients Only N E W Y E A R , N E W L O O K S
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thElocAldish.net FEBRUARY 2010 9 { A D V E R T I S E M E N T } Here is Her remarkable approacH to emotional over-eating... diet/bingeCycle If you are one of the millions of Ameri- cans who try to lose weight each year— and fail— the Hun- gry Heart owner Lauren Grant wants you to know the so- lution could be locked in your brain. “I struggled for years gaining and losing the same weight over and over again,” Lauren shares. “I had tried every diet in the book, and struggled with stress eating and yo- yo dieting for years. I didn’t have a program like Hungry Heart to help me. If I would have, I know I could have achieved my goals a lot easier. It has now been over sixteen years that I’ve kept the weight off.” “I consult with emotional over-eat- ers, yo-yo dieters, binge eaters and people who are constantly making poor food choices,” she says. “What I share with my clients is that we have to change our thinking before we can be permanently successful at losing weight.” Most people try a diet, do well, and then gain the weight back, Lauren Hypnosis helps us to get out of our own way so that we can efficiently achieve our goals.” “All hypnosis is self-hypnosis,” Lauren mentions. “You cannot be made to do anything that is not a part of your personal value system. The only things I can suggest during hypnotherapy are the things that you truly want to do.” She likens the feeling of being hypno- tized to driving a route you’ve traveled hundreds of times. “After awhile, your subconscious takes over. You might even miss your exit on the freeway, but you know that you are driving and could stop if the car in front of you stops.” “Sessions are conducted on an indi- vidual basis, so we can personalize them to your own core issues,” Lau- ren says. “The privacy of personal sessions allows clients to get com- fortable and get their mind in the state it needs to be in.” “We focus on two things,” she de- scribes. “First we find out how to help them discover what their motivations are for eating when they aren’t hungry. Then we replace eating behavior with something that serves them better.” says. The Hungry Heart helps its cli- ents handle their emotions indepen- dently of the food. It’s not a diet, she notes, instead, it’s about changing one’s mindset. Hypnotherapy, behavior modification, and nutritional counseling work together to help you lose the weight—and keep it off. “We do an initial one-on-one consulta- tion with questions and answers, then decide how to put a plan in place,” she says. “Everyone is different and deter- mining what type of changes need to be made are unique to the individual.” The hypnotherapy portion of the program, she points out, “is very effective in helping us to work with ourselves rather than against our- selves. Most of us know what we want to do but for some reason we are not doing it. Free consultation Mention this story when you call Lauren Grant of The Hungry Heart and receive a complimentary one-hour consultation. You can reach her at 877-486-4797 ext. 301. { Expires 2/28/10 } The nutritional counseling buffers the hypnotherapy by helping clients learn how to shop for the right foods. Part of The Hungry Heart program also includes suggestions for exercise. Incremental changes are best,” she says. “We don’t just refer everyone to a big gym. This is about having our clients come out of the program with a better quality of life, having made healthy decisions because they want to, not because they’re supposed to.” Lauren shares that with her program, 85% of clients will stop overeating in the first two or three sessions. LeARn MORe: What i share with my clients is that we have to change our thinking before we can be success- ful at losing weight. With her revolutionary approach to weight loss, local Hungry Heart counselor Lauren Grant is helping her clients shed pounds and inches permanently— just by changing the way they think about food. break free of tHe find out more about the Hungry Heart, and schedule a consultation with Lauren Grant in South orange County, call 877-486-4797 ext. 301. *For FrancHise opportunities, please call 949.887.2600.
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FEBRUARY 2010 thElocAldish.net 10 b e C o M e A Lo C AL di S h MAg A Z i ne FA n o n FAC e bo o k f L o C A L C o v E R S T o R Y Jserra catholic high school » inFoRmAtion night * FEBRUARY 18th 26351 Junipero serra Road » san Juan capistrano » 949.493.9307 » www.jserra.org some high school students know early in life where their career paths will lead. doctor. lawyer. cEo. Why wait until college to get pointed in the right direction? Jserra catholic high school in san Juan capistrano agrees that a student’s future success can be fostered today. their extensive professional magnet program, the first of its kind in southern California, offers students an opportunity to receive in-depth knowledge about specific vocations before stepping foot on a college campus. this fresh approach exposes young adults to professional interests early, enabling them to gain valuable insight and experience for college and beyond. JSerra is already one of the nation’s best. The Catholic High School Honor Roll ranks JSerra in the top 50 Catholic high schools, among more than 1,200 in the nation, according to the National Catholic Educational Association. “There’s no doubt that any conversation about the best private high school education in southern California has to include JSerra,” says JSerra President and CEO Frank Talarico. This spring, a light launch of the magnet program’s pre-med track will be offered to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Incoming freshmen in the 2010- 2011 academic year will have the first opportunity to participate in the full, four- year pre-med program. The curriculum combines advanced classroom courses with practicum and simulation instruc- tion, along with lectures, demonstrations and internships. Partnerships within the community are a key tool in broadening and strengthen- ing the program. Mission Hospital, for example, is assisting with formulating the pre-med offering, allowing students to shadow doctors and hospital staff. This practical knowledge offers students a first-hand view of what may be their fu- ture vocations. “Students in the professional magnet program will graduate not only with a diploma from JSerra but with several other things,” says Talarico. “They will graduate with an understanding of what they like or don’t like in medicine. Depending on how far through the program they go, they may earn a certificate in professional magnet studies, which is going to make their college application even more attractive. They’re also going to leave with contacts in the professional world that will serve them well after college.” Once enrolled at JSerra, students may apply to the professional magnet pro- gram. Requirements include maintain- ing a minimum GPA, fulfilling practicum hours and completing a senior project. Business, law and religious vocations will be added next. While immersion into the professional world is an appealing prospect to those in the magnet program, JSerra is fully committed to providing a well-rounded and dynamic experience for all students on its $110 million, state-of-the-art campus. Academic, college preparatory, spiritual study and community service create a foundation of excellence at this innovative high school. A variety of extra-curricular activities, including twenty plus athletic teams and a variety of clubs and community service projects fulfill a wide range of student interests. “There’s a genuine sense that everyone and everything is here to help students reach their highest potential,” says Talarico. “Anything less and we just wouldn’t be JSerra.” JSerra opened its doors in 2003 and graduated the first class in 2006. As the fifth class of seniors prepares to don their caps and gowns in just a few short months, they’ll join JSerra alum at some of the nation’s most prestigious universities, including Princeton, Yale, Cornell, USC and Baylor. As JSerra continues to evolve, so will the very definition of a private high school education in southern California. Students from various backgrounds, including non-Catholics, travel from as far away as Yorba Linda and San Diego to attend the school. To accommodate those students commuting from outlying areas, JSerra provides a complimentary shuttle service to and from the San Juan Capistrano Amtrak station. JSerra continues its commitment to offering financial assistance to families seeking help with tuition costs. For the current academic year, JSerra provided $800,000 in financial aid – an increase of 45 percent from just two years ago. JSerra welcomes interested families to attend an Information Night and Campus Tour on Thursday, February 18th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the JSerra Center Room. To learn more, call 949.493.9307. JSERRA JSERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL the future is bright by Sarah Womack JSerrA FooTbALL TeAM PrePAring For viCTorY! trevor cutler, from the class of 2010, has already received his acceptance letter from the United states Air Force Academy. “Jserra provided leadership and academic opportunities that prepared me for becoming a UsAFA candidate,” says cutler, 18. “From here, i hope to serve as a pilot or intelligence officer possibly followed by political service later in my career.”
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thElocAldish.net FEBRUARY 2010 11 Pacific Coast Academy of Dance We’re your neighborhood dance studio! 183 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente, CA 92673 949.361.9277 www.pcadance.com Join us for a family friendly,special Valentine event Friday, February 19, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” The "Newlywed Game" gone wild! Couples from PCAD compete to see who REALLY knows their spouse! Check website for details & tickets! Gift Certificates Available NOW for Valentine's Day! BALLROOM COMES TO SAN CLEMENTE! Introducing ... ASUKA KONDOH, PCAD's Ballroom Director! Top 16 "So You Think You Can Dance." Weekly Ballroom Classes Start February 2010, FRIDAYS 7 - 8:30 p.m. Babysitting available; call for details! Did you know? Adult classes are available at PCAD in Ballet, Pilates, Boogie Box, Butts & Guts & Hip Hop. Make an active, healthy lifestyle a Family Affair! Kids Ballroom Class (8 yrs and up) with Asuka, Fridays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Class size limited to ensure personal attention. Open enrollment. Free Trial class! Valentine Give your the gift of Dance! Do the words “math homework” strike fear in your child…or you? What if we told you that we can change that fear into better grades and higher self-confidence, and eliminate the frustration, tears, and fights over math homework? Imagine how much better homework time would be. Discover how a better understanding of math can change your child’s attitude. Before you know it, your child could be crazy about math. P R E K – 12 T H G R A D E S • S A T & A C T P R E P • H O M E W O R K H E L P • M A T H T U T O R I N G San Clemente 1051 avenida Pico, Ste. a (949) 481.6284 laguna niguel 32411 golden lantern, Ste. Q (949) 388.6555 laDera ranCh 1701 Corporate Dr, Ste. C-2 (949) 429.3020 www.mathnasium.com Call or visit to learn how convenient and affordable your child’s soaring self-confidence can be!
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FEBRUARY 2010 thElocAldish.net 12 S H o P S A N C L E M E N T E • T H E S P A N I S H v I L L A G E B Y T H E S E A 111 Avenida Del Mar, #B • San Clemente www.Carbonara.com • 949.366.1040 MAKE YOUR Valentines Extensive Wine List, Excellent Dessert Tray & Catering Lunch: 11:30am - 2:00pm (Lunch M-F Only) • Dinner: 4:00pm - 10:00pm RESERVATIONS TODAY! Day Micro- Dermabrasion and a Pumpkin Peel ( Expires 2/28/10 ) ( Expires 2/28/10 ) ( Mention Ad ) Purchase Detox Foot Bath & Receive FREE VibraSlim Session +15 minute Sauna Treatment $75.00 $10.00 OFF Airbrush Tanning Or Airbrush Make-Up VIP Customized Facial Includes Skin Analysis ( Regularly $85.00 ) ( Value $105.00 ) $60.00 $75.00 Galvanic Spa Facial and Brow Wax ( Expires 2/28/10 ) 15% OFF Stript Make-Up Amazing Make-Up! Facials • Peels • Full Body Waxing • Make-Up (Including Airbrush) • VibraSlim Infrared Sauna • Lash Extensions • Microdermabrasion • Galvanic Spa II • Airbrush Tanning Detox Foot Bath • Body Wraps • Stript (Vegan) Cosmetics • Cellulite Treatment Bombshell Makeovers with Photoshoot • Reflexology & Massage Soon • Lash Extensions 142-B Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente 949.903.1772 • agelessgenerationdayspa.com Brenda Samala, Owner / Make-Up Artist: ocbrenda@gmail.com Nail Salon & Boutique Kettlebell & Personal Training Studio PAY-AS-YOU-GO! LeeLee’s Pacific Strength 160 Avenida Victoria, Downtown San Clemente (Next door to PacStrength) CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY... 949.940.9188 One-on-one private manicures and pedicures in a quiet, serene setting. Shop our boutique for cute purses and merchandise at unbeatable prices. •••• Private Environment. Minx Nails Available www.downtownsanclemente.com 154 Avenida Victoria, Downtown San Clemente (Next door to LeeLee’s) CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT TODAY... 949.291.6093 www.pacstrength.com A completely new and unique product in nail fashion. minxnails.com No Sign-up Fee • No Montly Fee • No Contract
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thElocAldish.net FEBRUARY 2010 13 T he Spanish Village by the Sea villagesanclemente.org DOWNTOWN D I S C O V E R • E X P E R I E N C E • E N J O Y PLAY & SHOP New Restaurants, Shops & Hip Boutiques Support downtown boutiques & eateries. See what makes San Clemente so special. FREE DOWNTOWN PARKING shop downtown forfor valentine’s day! VILLAGE ART FAIR First Sunday of Every Month on Ave. Del Mar FINE ART & UNIQUE CRAFTS S H o P D o W N T o W N • D I S C o v E R • E X P E R I E N C E • E N J o Y SALON FEATURES Precision Haircutting & Styling • Custom Hair Coloring • Hair Straightening • Conditioning Treatments • Hair Extensions • Perms • Up-do’s SPA FEATURES Private Rooms With Relaxing Waiting Areas Facials For All Your Skin Care Needs Dermalogica, Aveda, MD Formulations & Skin Ceuticals • Glycolic Peels • Microdermabrasions Lash/Brow Tints • Eyelash Extensions • Waxing 949.361.3348 150 Avenida Del Mar, Suite A DOWNTOWN SAN CLEMENTE www.SalonBamboo.com / Open 7 Days a Week FREE Skin Care Analysis 10% OFF 60 Minute Facials FREE Brow or Lip Wax with Facial Gift Certificates Available Stop in for a FREE Salon Bamboo Pure Privilege Card $20 Kerastase Treatment $15 Mystic Tan Salon Bamboo salon / spa / s tor e
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FEBRUARY 2010 thElocAldish.net 14 L O C A L H A P P E N I N G S Sundried TomaTo (see pp. 15 & 31), in San Clemente’s Talega Vil- lage Center, will be your Super Bowl hub for great giveaways and dis- counts on food and drinks. Just in time for the big game, they’re install- ing a 46” flat screen on their expansive patio. Did I mention cash prizes? Sundried’s holding $250 cash drawings at the end of the first three quarters and a final $500 grand prize drawing at the end of the game. Sundried Tomato, in San Juan Capistrano, is also joining in the cash craze with a $250 halftime giveaway and another $250 at game’s end. Bring in the Sundried Tomato Super Bowl ad from The Local DISH Magazine (p. 15) for an extra chance to win. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. Food and drink specials at both Sundried Tomato locations will include: draft beers $2-$4, well drinks $4, wine $5 and martinis $6. Beef sliders, tacos, and spring rolls will be $6, and sirloin cheese burgers, crispy calamari, chicken wings and pork riblets are a steal at just $8. sundried tomato sunsets caliente coastal cantina Dana Point’s newest restaurant, CalienTe CanTina (see p.15), will host a Fresh Mex-style Super Bowl party featuring healthy alternatives in homey surroundings. Enjoy Super Bowl action on more than 20 plasma TVs, plus drink and appetizer specials that will have you cheering. During the game, toss back a shot of Don Julio tequilla with a Tecate beer for only $9 or a Bud Light draft with a shot of Jack Daniels for $8. Even if the weather’s not cooperating, you’ll be able to catch the game outdoors under Caliente’s covered patio bar. Sit back and enjoy their delicious, grilled Mexican dishes - from quesadillas and nachos to fire- roasted vegetable salads and grilled shrimp tacos. casanova Maybe your pallet is a little more sophisticated or you want to make a date night out of the big event. We’ve got just the place for those wanting a more refined Super Bowl Sunday. CaSanova riSToranTe’S (see p. 33) beau- tiful Cocktail Lounge offers an intimate and re- laxing atmosphere where you can sample au- thentic Italian cuisine while watching the game. Casanova will be offering their large, signature martinis for $5 and will provide free appetizers throughout the game. Want a stunning view of the ocean as a complement to your Super Bowl Day experience? Head over to SunSeTS (see p. 15) in Capo Beach where free wings, (yes, free) will be served all day until the end of the game. Sunsets is also offering buckets of beer for only $15. If an exceptional view, free wings and beer specials weren’t enough, the Bud Light Girls will be dropping by to say hello. by Stephanie Graney Game on! sUPER BoWl sUNdAY don’t know the difference between a center, a safety and a linebacker? Whether you’re a die-hard football fan, like watching the commercials or critiquing the half-time act, you’ll likely celebrate super Bowl sunday somewhere. the 44th annual offers fanatics and fair- weathers alike an excuse to celebrate with good food and good friends. As we gear up for February 7th, why not soak up super Bowl sunday at your favorite local venue? here’s our guide on where to watch while letting someone else clean up after the party’s over. if wings, burritos, martinis, beer, cash prizes or the Bud light Girls get your Super Bowl juices flowing, select your destination and get there early for the best seat in the house. Be sure to have a happy and safe super Bowl sunday! Be C o me a lo C a l di S H m aga z ine fa n o n faC e B o ok f
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thElocAldish.net FEBRUARY 2010 27 Was Your Last Carpet Cleaning A Disappointment? BIG • Were they in-and-out of your home in no time at all? • Did the same spots come back within a couple of days? • Did it seem to take forever for your carpet to dry? • Did you end up paying more then you were led to believe? I’m glad to tell you “not all carpet cleaners are created equal.” 5 Reasons You Should Call HAINES & CROSS 2MANY SATISFIED CLIENTS. On request, we will provide you with names and phone numbers of happy clients who live in your neighborhood. 3MOST THOROUGH CLEANING. If you feel our carpet cleaning wasn’t the best, most thorough cleaning you’ve ever had, you don’t pay. 4FREE PRE-CLEANING INSPECTION. We provide you with a firm, written price quotation before the job, no hidden or surprise charges. 5YOU’LL GET TRAINED, SKILLED TECHNICIANS. Not kids, not day-laborers, not unskilled spare-timers. 1MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE. If you are not totally delighted with the results of our cleaning, we will not accept your payment. Wow! My white carpets look brand new! I’m through with any other carpet company — it’s Haines & Cross for me. They were delightful, personable and profess- ional. They didn’t try to sell me any more services like the other carpet cleaners. I am so happy I called Haines & Cross. Natalie Stein, San Clemente HERE’S WHAT TO DO NEXT! To Schedule a FREE, No Obligation Carpet Inspection & Written Price Quotation call Eric today at: 949.496.0935 { Not valid with other discounts. Expires 2/28/10 } 949.496.0935 hainesandcross.com & H A I N E S & C R O S S If you don’t feel my cleaning is the most thorough you’ve ever had, I won’t accept your payment. No fine print, just an honest guarantee that assures your complete satisfaction. Eric Bollmann, Owner MMofOC Medical Marijuana Of Orange County Monarch Bay Plaza • Dana Point • 949.388.3525 DO YOU SUFFER FROM: Migraines Cancer Depression Insomnia Nausea Chronic Pain Anxiety Glaucoma HIV/AIDS Anorexia Other Ailments Bob Blake, M.D. 30+ Years Medical Doctor Formerly Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Pomerado Hospital in San Diego. New Patients Save $25 Free and Confidential Pre-Qualification at www.mmofoc.com Compassionate, Confidential & Discreet DON’T LOSE YOUR HOME! 949.891.7799 or 949.454.1774 Call today for a free, no obligation analysis: or email us at AllebestLawGroup@gmail.com We Stop FORECLOSURES Negotiate SHORT SALES Arrange Loan MODIFICATIONS Handle BANKRUPTCIES Allebest Law Group can help you through the tough times. There are options. We can help you forestall foreclosures, process a short sale, modify your loan, and if necessary, take care of a bankruptcy. Timing is critical. Do not delay. We have the knowledge, experience, relationships, and clout to protect you.
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FEBRUARY 2010 thElocAldish.net 30 GooD FooD. GooD WINE. GooD TIMES. ITALIANo: Tony Carbonara’s reputation as the “unofficial Mayor of San Clemente” is well-earned; he is known by practi- cally everyone in town. The fact that Tony is adored and held in high re- gard does not mean that he coasts on reputation. He and the entire Carbonara staff take tremendous pride in creating the perfect dining experience. Carbonara’s welcoming space, with dark wood ceilings and bright ac- cents, generates feelings that are at once inviting and intimate. Large windows open up to a lovely view of Avenida Del Mar, offering diners a neighborly, bistro-style vibe. Add an impressive, versatile wine list to the mix and these elements create the ideal venue for a special Valentine’s Day rendezvous (yes, gentlemen, this is your queue to pick up the phone and make your reservation now). The classic Italian cuisine and variety of options at Carbonara Trattoria make it a great choice for family, casual and special oc- casion dining. The tasty caprese salad starter is a delightful way to begin and their calamari appetizer is executed to perfection – crisp, light and tender. The second course at Carbonara is a bounty of sumptuous selections, from the strawberry and candied walnut infused Insalata di Frutta e Noci to the earthy yet subtly sweet In- salata de Spinaci. Delicious soups, such as the classic Minestrone or Stracciatella (spinach egg drop soup), are a great way to ward off winter chills. Any Italian restaurant worth their fromaggio would have certainly per- fected their pasta dishes, and Car- bonara is most definitely no excep- tion. The magnificent Tortellini con Porcini, with its spot-on arrangement of cheese tortellini, porchini mush- rooms and creamy marsala sauce is simply indulgent. If you’re looking for a more adventurous plate, then the uniquely tart tomato, goat cheese and garlic white wine sauce which composes the Taglioline Caprini is definitely worth a try. Popular favor- ites like the lasagna, Penne Vodka and the Capellini Puttanesca further prove Carbonara’s expertise with traditional Italian staples. Carbonara’s cuisine extends well beyond pasta. Their succulently su- perb half rack of lamb, house favorite carbonara trattoria 111 Avenida Del Mar, Suite B San Clemente * 949.366.1040 www.carbonara.com L o C A L F o o D & D R I N K MaMa Mia! Buon appetito! carbonara trattoria is every bit a san clemente institution as the surf and sand. the reason is straightforward and simple. For the past two decades, owners tony and mary carbonara have made it their mission to provide locals and returning visitors with a neighborhood italian restaurant featuring delectable cuisine, warm service and a cozy atmosphere that will have you feeling like a member of the family. Osso Bucco and always intriguing fresh fish of the day (which on my visit happened to be a supremely tasty halibut) round out their wide array of menu offerings. Be sure to save room for dessert. Don’t miss out on the unapologetically luscious tira- misu or the sinfully sweet, fruity goodness of the white chocolate wrapped mango- passion fruit sorbet. After experiencing Carbonara, you will instantly understand why it has not only attained legendary status, but it is the pre- ferred caterer of the Ole Hanson Beach Club, Dana Point Yacht Club and Casa Ro- mantica, among many others (your next pri- vate event included). More importantly, you will enjoy a dining experience that you will look forward to repeating often. Carbonara is open for lunch, Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dinner is served daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nightly dinner specials are affordably priced from $10.95 to $21.95. by rich manninG 30 b e C o M e A Lo C A L d i S h M Ag A Z i n e FA n o n FAC e b o o k f
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