🌱 Patch AM: Want to know Del Mar’s secret twist on an Old Fashioned?

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In today's newsletter:

• Want to know Del Mar's secret twist on an Old Fashioned?
• Thinking about Miramar Air Show? See how one Del Mar family prepared

Also on today's calendar: Leucadia Farmers Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 80, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 9 Ways to Make a Better Old Fashioned (foodandwine.com) — A Del Mar bartender from The Living Room Bar shares his trick of spiced maple syrup drops as one of many expert tips for upgrading an Old Fashioned. Bartenders nationwide explain how to play with bitters, spirits, sweeteners, coffee, and presentation to customize this classic cocktail. If you enjoy mixing drinks at home, you'll find several easy, creative twists to try.
   

• 'The adult Disneyland': The Miramar Air Show wows a throng of thousands (sandiegouniontribune.com) — A Del Mar father and his young son were among thousands who flocked to the Miramar Air Show, where roaring jets made ear protection a must for little ones. Crowds watched Marine Air-Ground Task Force battle simulations, toured massive cargo planes, and marveled at the Blue Angels' precision flying. If you're considering going, admission and parking remain free, with details online.
   

📸 Around Del Mar

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Mar

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• Leucadia Farmers Market →
  Leucadia Farmers Market, 675 Balour Dr, Encinitas
  10:00 am
• Open House tomorrow, 9/26. →
  12725 Rueda Acayan, San Diego
  1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• EdUCate! Oktoberfest 2026 →
  3585 Governor Dr, San Diego
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday September 28
• Happy Hour @ Tamarindo Del Mar →
  Tamarindo Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar Ste. 116-117, Del Mar
  3:00 pm
• Happy Hour @ Enoteca Del Fornaio, Del Mar →
  Enoteca Del Fornaio – Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar #301, Del Mar
  3:00 pm
• Happy Hour @ Il Fornaio, Del Mar →
  Il Fornaio – Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar #301, Del Mar
  3:00 pm
• Happy Hour @ Monarch Ocean Pub →
  Monarch Ocean Pub, 1555 Camino Del Mar Suite 322, Del Mar
  4:00 pm
Wednesday September 30
• JACK WHITE LIVE 2026 →
  The Sound, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Gather Del Mar at Coral →
  Coral Del Mar, 1247 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
• First Thu: Tim Flannery & the Lunatic Fringe →
  Del Mar Civic Center, 1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar
  6:30 pm
Monday October 5
• King of the Wild Frontier Reading at North Coast Repertory Theatre →
  North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr, Solana Beach
  7:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Art Glass Guild Show and Sale →
  1770 Village Pl, San Diego
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Shania is Your Rancho Coastal Humane Society Pet This Week —John Van Zante Read on Patch

• A beautiful white Husky came to our front door this morning at 3:00 a.
  m. He is wearing an Emotional Support vest with a rather long black cloth leash tied on. He's in the house with us relaxing a little more now. He… (Nextdoor Rancho Del Mar)
• There is road construction on Moraga Ave reported...
  There is road construction on Moraga Ave reported at 5:48 PM. (Nextdoor )

• Teledyne posted a job opening for First Article Assembler- Solder in Del Mar. Apply here.
• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Cake Decorator - Full Time in Del Mar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Del Mar here.

🗞 Nearby News

Solana Beach

• The 8 best West Coast road trip routes, from Big Sur to the Olympic Peninsula (qz.com)
• King Buffalo Releases "Doomsayer" On December 4 (premierguitar.com)
• Mary Gauthier Releases RECKONING Album With New Track Judgement Day (broadwayworld.com)

Rancho Santa Fe

• San Diego unknown gardens (sandiegoreader.com)
• San Diego's Best New Restaurants and Bars to Try (modernluxury.com)

Ok Del Mar! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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