🌱 Patch AM: Have you tried Del Mar’s hidden Vietnamese favorite in a strip mall?

Hi Del Mar! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Have you tried Del Mar's hidden Vietnamese favorite in a strip mall?
• What Del Mar's El Niño emergency declaration means for your winter prep

Also on today's calendar: Free Kids Pumpkin Decorating & Art Project and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Rachel, with a high of 71 and low of 63 degrees.
• Monday: Clearing and a few showers, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 California Strip Mall Restaurants That Are Way Better Than They Look (newsbreak.com) — A long-running Vietnamese spot, Le Bambou on Del Mar Heights Road, is highlighted as a hidden gem in a local strip mall, offering bright, herb-filled dishes and creative Asian fusion flavors. The guide also showcases nine other standout strip-mall restaurants across California, but Del Mar's entry stands out as an approachable option for both casual lunches and special celebrations close to home.
   

• A 'Super' El Niño is here. What does this mean for Coronado? (thecoronadonews.com) — Del Mar has already declared a state of emergency ahead of a forecast "Super El Niño," joining other coastal cities and the county in ramping up flood and storm‑readiness plans. Regional officials describe how higher tides, stronger waves, and heavier rains could erode beaches, threaten infrastructure, and worsen Tijuana River pollution. Residents are urged to follow local preparedness websites, sandbag plans, and new alert systems before winter storms arrive.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Mar

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• Free Kids Pumpkin Decorating & Art Project →
  Oak Crest Middle School, 675 Balour Dr, Encinitas
  10:00 am
Wednesday October 14
• Pacific Ridge School Neighborhood Info Session – Rancho Santa Fe →
  Rancho Santa Fe
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Fall Home Garden Show →
  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  10:00 am
Sunday October 18
• The Fall Home Garden Show →
  Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday October 12
• Happy Hour @ Tamarindo Del Mar →
  Tamarindo Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar Ste. 116-117, 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 @ Enoteca Del Fornaio, Del Mar →
  Enoteca Del 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
Tuesday October 13
• Happy Hour @ Enoteca Del Fornaio, Del Mar →
  Enoteca Del Fornaio – Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar #301, Del Mar
  3:00 pm
• Happy Hour @ Tamarindo Del Mar →
  Tamarindo Del Mar, 1555 Camino Del Mar Ste. 116-117, Del Mar
  3:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Clue at Theatre School @ North Coast Rep →
  Theatre School @ North Coast Rep
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 27
• Open House at The Children's School →
  The Children's School, 2225 Torrey Pines Ln, San Diego
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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

• Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC posted a job opening for Quality Assurance - QC Inspector IV in Del Mar. Apply here.
• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Encinitas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Del Mar here.

🗞 Nearby News

Solana Beach

• Family Fun Public Workshop to Make a Succulent Pumpkin for Seniors in Need (kpbs.org)
• Solana Beach CA Real Estate - Solana Beach CA Homes For Sale (zillow.com)
• 7 Underrated California Towns Worth the Drive in 2026 (worldatlas.com)

Rancho Santa Fe

• 16866 Circa del Sur, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (redfin.com)

San Diego

• From Historic Charm To Modern Luxury: 5 San Diego County Homes Open For Kitchen & Bath Tour (patch.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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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