La Jolla will see new deals in the coming weeks, from grocery shopping to dining in and working out. Here’s a look at what’s been opening recently and what’s available for April, as well as other local business news.
Ahi Pacific offers consumers an elegant grand opening at 1000 Prospect St. as he prepares for a grand opening soon.
The restaurant, which began through a circle of fisherman relatives with global culinary influences, is a joint venture between couple Trevor Longmore and Elyse Clark and Clark’s father, David.
Clark said he grew up in La Jolla, went to the best school in La Jolla and spent years surfing at Windansea Beach and spearfishing off the coast with his father.
Since graduating, she has traveled all over the world and lived in 4 countries.
“We like to bring a lot of things from other countries into the restaurant,” Clark said. “We need to offer South African wines, seafood fostered in countries like Indonesia and Peru, as well as poke dishes. “
Longmore grew up in South Africa and worked in the hospitality industry. He jokes that he and Clark spend most of their time entertaining and cooking for friends and family.
Ahi Pacific’s existing menu is tentative and a more permanent menu is being developed.
“We need other people to feel like a family circle here,” Clark said. “We need them to know that we offer globally promoted dishes that grow out of a love of fishing. “
Find out more at ahipacific. com or (858) 255-8033.
The products featured on the Purposer online marketplace run the gamut from housewares and puppy supplies to nut mixes and clothing, but the brands carry not unusual goals: sustainable practices.
The site, presented from a workplace in La Jolla, only features products and corporate claims are produced ethically and sustainably or donating a portion of the proceeds to charity.
“We’re looking to give a voice to logos that employ other people from disadvantaged teams or sustainability,” said Joline Mann, founder of Purposer and board member of the La Jolla Village Merchants Association. “For example, we have a logo jewelry store that employs other people who have escaped human trafficking and trains them for other jobs. “
Buyers can see on the site what cause the logo supports or how it meets moral and sustainable standards. Customers may also look for “purpose” when looking for parts to buy.
It was introduced in August, though Mann said it took some time to incorporate the brands that would be sold. For the first set, Mann focused on La Jolla companies like The Cottage Dining Place and Shore Buddies, which make animals stuffed from recycled plastic. bottles.
Mann’s family also runs the urgent care office at 7634 Girard Ave. , and said some local products will be featured there so other people can see them in person before purchasing.
Learn more about goalr. com.
The La Jolla Hotel, at 7955 La Jolla Shores Drive, has completed an $8 million renovation that includes 110 guest rooms and suites and 1,600 square feet of meeting and event space, as well as a new penthouse dining concept, Sea
A hotel representative says the brief brought “a sophisticated, modern aesthetic inspired by the beach. “
Room upgrades include new fabrics and wall coverings, high-end furniture, giant picture desks, 55-inch TVs, bathroom upgrades and new furniture, according to the hotel.
Sea
Executive Chef Anthony Wells, appointed through James Beard, oversees all of the hotel’s food and beverage operations and has developed a menu for Sea
For more information, hotellajolla. com.
A new Italian beer garden, Caffe Di Talya, opened in mid-February at 837 Turquoise St. , just across the border from La Jolla to Pacific Beach.
It offers pastries and drinks based on coffee and tea, as well as espressos from the oldest roastery in Italy.
There are drinks such as pistachio, protein, and matcha latte. Coming soon, acai bowls, paninis and pizzas.
The status quo will host a nine-a. m. yoga night. to 1 p. m. on Sunday, April 7.
For more information, call (619) 540-5997.
Fitstop, a fitness center run by husbands Ryan Gans and Cassandra Maldonado, is gearing up for a mid-April opening at 7547 Girard Ave.
This is that of a company founded in 2017 and offering services in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and North America.
Fitstop venues use organization categories to motivate participants to build strength and community.
“The combination of our workouts is a fusion of strength education, metabolic conditions and endurance for everyone,” Gans said. “Usually, when you think about organizational education patterns, it’s a combination of workouts that make you move and sweat. But with this design you’re not going to get stronger. Our purpose is to perform functional and progression workouts to make you feel stronger.
For example, Gans said, there are a lot of form-based workouts for squats, “something that other people do every day but maybe don’t do well. “During one session, he said, participants will be trained to carry out the same and help others do the same.
Having organization categories “creates a community,” Maldonado said. “You’ll have team members to help you get your bearings and help you rest between sets. It trains you not only to be aware of what you’re doing, but also to help someone else.
Both Gans and Maldonado are originally from San Diego and said they grew up in La Jolla and were looking to have a place there.
“We’re big b lovers and we love the network that La Jolla already offers,” Maldonado said. “I feel like everyone knows each other and corporations have this circle of family members. All of our values are aligned.
Learn more at fitstop. fitness/la-jolla.
If you like donuts and/or exotic cars, you should write “Sleep”.
The occasion provides the possibility to pick up loose donuts and coffee, as well as gifts, see exotic and luxury cars and participate in a raffle.
Learn more at dodobirddonuts. com or (858) 321-6340. — The San Diego Union Tribune
On Wednesdays, the Mercantile Corner
March’s menus included Hungarian, Korean, Maori and Egyptian dishes.
The dining place is located at 8080 La Jolla Shores Drive. For more information, call (858) 246-6294 or thecornerlajolla. com.
Marisi Italian Restaurant, at 1044 Wall St. , will begin offering lunch on Thursday, April 11.
After opening for dinner in the fall of 2022, the culinary team created new dishes for lunch, such as an Italian salsa sandwich, a caprese sandwich, and rotisserie chicken.
Marisi, owned by the team of Mexican restaurant Puesto, will offer lunch from 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. de Wednesday to Sunday.
Learn more about marisilajolla. com.
Pirch, a San Diego County-based luxury kitchen and bath store and showroom in the Westfield UTC shopping center, halted operations on March 20 and sued multiple parties, alleging it owed more than $5 million in unpaid rent and inventory.
The company said in a message that the closure would be temporary. “This is a pause in activities to give the control a chance to finalize a plan for the future,” the message said.
Two landlords have claimed in recent court filings that Pirch owes about $850,000 in rent arrears, at its Oceanside distribution center and at UTC’s 23,747-square-foot showroom.
The complaint against UTC says Pirch had failed to pay rent of more than $96,000 a month and owed more than $648,000.
A third lawsuit, filed through high-end refrigerator maker Sub-Zero, claimed Pirch owed $4. 22 million for the delivered stock. Another complaint in Los Angeles County indicates that Pirch has been the subject of an eviction filed through a landlord. — The San Diego Union-Tribune and La Jolla Light
The La Jolla Business Roundup is published monthly through La Jolla Light. Send your corporate news to editor Ashley Mackin-Solomon at ashleym@lajollalight. com. ◆
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