PlainClarity

12/05/2025

11/26/2025

From the PlainClarity team to you, have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving! We’re forever grateful for each and every one of you — and coffee, obvi. 🩵

11/13/2025

Psst…we have a new crush. Little Fawn Bar & Kitchen is nestled inside O’side’s historic Fin Hotel and offers an intimate escape with a warm, sultry vibe and mid-century flair. ✨ Think speakeasy meets lounge, where ‘80s rap sets the scene and owner Jon Rhinerson himself is greeting guests at the door, checking in and adding a personal touch without hovering. Rhinerson is the former owner of Encinitas’ Échalé! and, in a previous life, a recognized designer who dressed celebrities including Usher, Hayden Panettiere and Jack Osbourne.

The friendly neighborhood energy is complemented by a California-meets-Mediterranean menu, crafted from seasonal, local ingredients. Signature dishes include Beef Cheek Cavatelli, Fennel Sausage + Mezcal Mussels and a crowd-pleasing Roasted Butternut Squash with salsa matcha and honey Greek yogurt.

A key player in the menu is Little Fawn’s inimitable executive chef , a Louisiana-born culinary talent who began cooking at eight and worked his way through renowned kitchens including La Valencia, Fox Restaurant Concepts and Échalé! Alongside the food — a killer cocktail program with unique and premium selections to bring things full circle and solidify as a must-try spot not only for dinner but brunch, too!

We’re stoked to welcome Little Fawn to the PlainClarity family! 🩵

08/08/2025

Join local O’siders Emily and David Rassel, owners of Frankie’s and , in celebrating the grand opening of this weekend! The abundantly friendly and enthusiastic team is there serving up delicious seasonal and sharable plates, alongside amazingly creative cocktails by Ian Ward () and Meagan Crumpley () of Spiritual Advisors + wildly cool N/A options.

Our team had the pleasure of dining there on Wednesday and enjoyed the following toothsome delights:

🐚 Conch Toast
🍷 Spritz
🥦 Broccolini
🍹 Mrs. Oliphant
🥩 Tartare
🦪 Zarzuela de Mariscos
🍰 Burnt Basque Cheesecake

Don’t miss out! Make your reservation on Opentable today and see what the next chapter for the 160 year-old Weitzel House looks like for yourself.

06/27/2025

LuckyBolt Kitchen + Bakery is the result of an endless pursuit for food that is both nourishing and extremely satisfying. Dishes that are hearty, vegetable-forward and leave you feeling energized – the kind of meals you can eat every day without thinking twice. 🥗💫

Founded by Kris Schlesser, works with small local farms and organic vendors to deliver just that to customers who are lucky enough to stumble upon this hidden gem in Sorrento Valley. From comforting bone broth to toothsome sandwiches, salads and soups, every item on the menu is built to be as balanced as it is flavorful. 🥖Plus, fresh baked goods made using family recipes.

Working as a finance professional in NYC, Kris was always hunting for food that was fast AND healthy resulting in his original venture – a breakfast burrito delivery service on his bicycle that sparked the shift from Wall Street to kitchens. 💰▶️🧑‍🍳

Coming soon, The Lounge will be opening as LuckyBolt’s next chapter. The cozy, light-filled addition will expand the original café into an evening gathering space with natural wines, local beers and curated bites + the kind of laid-back vibe and warm hospitality that makes you want to stay awhile.

We’re so happy to welcome LuckyBolt to the PlainClarity family and are excited to see it get the recognition it deserves. 🩵

06/18/2025

Congratulations to on being inducted into the last week! So well-deserved—as he co-wrote many of The Beach Boys’ most iconic hits including Fun Fun Fun, I Get Around, California Girls, Good Vibrations, and of course, Kokomo—songs that defined generations and still soundtrack our sunniest memories. 🎶
Mike found harmony through music—and now he’s bottling that same harmony into flavor with . Inspired by rhythm, balance, and soul, every cocktail is a taste of paradise, a vibe, a memory in the making. ☀️
It’s truly an honor to work with a legend like Mike and support the vision behind Club Kokomo Spirits—a brand that embodies everything his music stands for: joy, ease, good vibes, and moments that matter.

06/13/2025

🚨 The Victorian at Hill Street is coming this summer! From its female-led team to its support of local nonprofits and artists, the space will be community-forward with every corner, plate and pour reflecting the spirit of Oside—led by owners of and , Emily and Dave Rassel, with Staci Miller, known and loved for her former gem The Miller’s Table, back in her element as Culinary Director. 🧑‍🍳

The menu is set to celebrate California’s rich agricultural bounty with seasonal, shareable dishes inspired by Mediterranean and Latin flavors—paired with eccentric yet accessible cocktails and curated wines + NA options. 🥂 Head to the charming brick Hill Street Courtyard, an all-day destination named after the original Hill Street, and discover The Market, where you can grab coffee and picnic fare to enjoy amid the bubbling fountains. ⛲️

🏠 Follow along at as they lovingly restore and reopen one of the city’s oldest monuments and last Queen Anne homes, a place that has held the hearts of locals as a place of gathering since 1888. We’re honored to welcome this piece of history to the PlainClarity family! 🩵

06/11/2025

24 Suns is absolutely smashing it and next up was being recognized as a Reader’s Choice Favorite in the Chinese Cuisine category of the ’s Best Restaurants 2025 June issue! Congrats @24.suns! 🤩

Chef Nic & Chef Jacob continue to push the boundaries, reinterpreting dishes from China with a So Cal lens, most recently wowing guests with their Five Region Duck – which as the name suggests features five dishes from five different provinces, all prepared using parts of the same duck. Imaginative but most importantly expertly executed. And, they’re just getting started! ☀️

06/10/2025

We’d like to take a moment to officially congratulate on being named Critic’s Pick for Best Japanese Restaurant in San Diego Magazine’s Best Restaurants in San Diego 2025 poll! So well-deserved! 🍾

Chef William and team continue to honor Japanese tradition, highlighting the precise techniques and flavors, plus the versatility of the cuisine with unique collaborations — all created with ingredients that reflect San Diego’s local terroir. A true testament to excellence! 🙌

06/09/2025

✨ Huge congratulations to the incredible and her team at .crenn for landing the No. 96 spot on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 extended list! 🩵🎉 A well-deserved honor for a chef whose work continues to inspire the world.

We’re beyond excited to share that Chef Crenn will be joining our very own at this October 12 for a one-night-only collaboration that brings her expressive French style to the Japanese precision and soul of Matsu.

It’s not every day that a chef of such renown cooks in San Diego—and we’re honored to welcome her to Oceanside for what promises to be an unforgettable evening of shared philosophy, craft, heart and ingenuity—as Crenn says Chef William and his team’s food in an inspiration, too.

🎟 Tickets drop Friday, August 1 at midnight PST. Mark your calendars—this one will go fast!

05/08/2025

This past month was packed with proud moments! ✨

From spotlighting Matsu’s unforgettable fine dining experience 🍣 and capturing the elegance of 24 Suns ☀️, to celebrating Gator by the Bay’s return 🎶 and honoring the creative force that is Pietro of The Vibrant Project 🎙️, we love sharing the stories that make our clients shine!

We’re so proud to represent such inspiring brands and people! Can’t wait to see what May brings! 🌷

05/05/2025

was pure paradise yesterday! 🌴☀️ brought the sunshine on stage and off—singing the iconic Kokomo (yes, we sang every word), rocking interviews, meet & greets, and sharing the love all day long. 🎶🤙

Huge cheers to everyone who stopped by—it was a picture-perfect day in the Beach Boys’ hometown, made even sweeter with an ice-cold in hand. 🥥🍹

Catch you on the next wave! 🌊🌺