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12 places to preorder Thanksgiving pie in San Diego

We wish Thanksgiving planning was simple as pie. There are a lot of steps involved in preparing your feast, but you can take dessert off your plate. Bakeries throughout the county specialize in pies, and they’re getting ready to gobble up pre-orders. So, plan ahead by placing an order at one of these 10 local businesses preparing your Thanksgiving dessert.

🥧 Mama’s Pies

San Diego’s annual bake sale is back, so you can have peace of mind + a piece of pie for the holidays. Mama’s Kitchen is committed to providing meals to chronically ill San Diegans, and each pie sold contributes 12 meals to locals — but you’ll need to order by Saturday, Nov. 19 (or until supplies run out) to get one for the holiday.

🥧 Pop Pie Co.

This eatery makes a pie for every occasion, but Thursday, Nov. 17, is the deadline to get pies for Thanksgiving. You can select from five varieties to be picked up at any of its three locations.

🥧 Gluten Free Baking Co.

This North Park + Clairemont business is making treats without the wheat, and pie is on the menu. Thanksgiving pre-orders need to be submitted by Tuesday, Nov. 15, and all orders will be available for pickup at the Clairemont location.

🥧 Mom’s Pies

This Julian bakery has town + garden locations, both offering over a dozen varieties of whole pies for the holiday. If you’re not looking to make the trek to the East County mountains, there is a La Mesa pick-up day on Wednesday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — so you’ll want to place your order with plenty of time to spare.

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🥧 Julian Pie Company

You can’t go wrong with this classic. The bakery offers nine varieties of pies, and they’re worth the drive to the mountain town — but you won’t need to make it. You can find the desserts in grocery stores across San Diego County, or you can select 2-day delivery when you order online.

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Wednesday, Nov. 9

Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas! | Wednesday, Nov. 9-Saturday, Dec. 31 | 7 p.m. | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | $24-$88 | Wreck the holiday spirit on opening night of this classic Christmas tale.
DWLLRS | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 7 p.m. | House of Blues, 1055 Fifth Ave., San Diego | $19 | This concert is a must-see for fans of indie-pop + rock.
San Diego State University Aztecs Women’s Basketball | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 6 p.m. | Viejas Arena, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $6-$9 | The Aztecs face the San Diego Christian Hawks in the first home game of the season.

Thursday, Nov. 10

Coin Op Ninth Anniversary Party | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 8 p.m. | Coin Op North Park, 3926 30th St., San Diego | Free | The bar + arcade celebrates its birthday with free games all night and speciality drinks.
Oceanside Sunset Market | Thursday, Nov. 10-Thursday, Oct. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Downtown Oceanside, Pier View Way, San Diego | Free | 200+ vendors span four city blocks for this weekly food and live music gathering in the North County.
Saving Abel | Thursday, Nov. 10 | 6 p.m. | Moonshine Beach, 1165, San Diego | Free | Rock on with this southern band.

Friday, Nov. 11

Disney’s Descendants | Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 13 | 7:30 p.m. | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 North Escondido Blvd, Escondido | $25 | A youth theater production based off the villains-focused Disney Channel movie.
In The Park Series: Animals | Friday, Nov. 11 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Community Park, Open Play Area by Ball Fields - 13094 Civic Center Dr., Poway | Free | Bring the kiddos to this outdoor adventure that includes a search for buried treasure, buggin’ out with crawly creatures + learning about fossils.

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Weather

60º | Rainy morning, turning to sun | 53% chance of rain

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Civic

Votes have been cast, and the County of San Diego Registrar of Voters is tracking results on its website, but outcomes aren’t final yet. Mail-in ballots are being counted — those postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 8, have seven days to arrive. Unofficial results will be updated tomorrow by 5 p.m. + the final election results will be certified on Dec. 8. 🗳️

State

Gavin Newsom was elected as California’s governor, and Alex Padilla as US Senator, as results from the Statewide General Election continue to be announced. Voters also passed Proposition 31, which bans sales of flavored tobacco products, though San Diego already approved a citywide law set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2023. ✅ (AP News)

Development

Excavation of the San Dieguito River inlet begins today and is expected to last until Wednesday, Nov. 23. The project will remove an estimated 16,000 cubic yards of sand to open the lagoon + improve tidal flushing. Equipment will be parked in a closed section of the beach during the project. 🏗️

Announced

We hear “The Sound” — new live music venue at the Del Mar Fairgrounds — debuts on Friday, Feb. 3. The 1,900-seat, $17 million performance hall will be operated by Belly Up Entertainment. Ziggy Marley will perform on opening night + ticket sales begin this Friday. 🎶 (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Talk about super speed — all badges to San Diego Comic-Con 2023 sold out in under than 90 minutes after they went on sale last weekend. While passes have now become collector’s items, locals know a sold out event will bring lots to experience outside the San Diego Convention Center, too. 🎫

Opening

Outback Steakhouse in El Cajon is bloomin’ more than its onions. The restaurant at 722 Jamacha Rd. will reopen today after a full remodel including its floors, furniture, and bar. The eatery first opened in 1994, making it the chain’s first location in Southern California. 🥩 (Times of San Diego)

Number

93 cents. That’s how much the price of gas declined over a 30-day streak that ended last Saturday. From Oct. 6-Nov. 4, the price of a gallon of regular, self-serve gasoline in San Diego County decreased daily until it rose two-tenths of a cent on November 5. ⛽ (NBC 7)

Eat

We heard the scoop on Mutual Friend Ice Cream’s new fall flavors. The South Park shop debuted 10 options for the season, including “Julian Apple Pie” and “Pumpkin Spice Latte.” If you can’t wait for Thanksgiving, you might want to try “Sweet Potato Casserole” or “Sweet Corn & Cranberry Sauce.” 🍨

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Adira the red panda arrives at the San Diego Zoo

The newest resident at the San Diego Zoo will have you turning red. Adira — a 2-year-old red panda — has moved in and is acclimating to her new home + climate.

She joins Lucas, Kola + Clark, making her the fourth firefox to reside at the zoo. While the species is native to areas in the Eastern Himalayas like China, Nepal, and Bhutan, Adira has a cooler story. She was born in Canada, where she lived at the Toronto Zoo before coming to San Diego.

Adira’s relocation comes at the recommendation of the Red Panda Species Survival Plan. The species is currently endangered, so the zoo is hoping she really gets along with her mates, especially Lucas.

Pro tip: The red panda exhibit has gotten super popular recently (if you know, you know), so give yourself time + get ready for a line.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Michael.

Editor’s pick: Good morning, San Diego. We got plenty of rain yesterday, which I believe is the universe telling me to watch movies + TV. If you’re willing to drive to a luxury theater, that’s a great way to treat yourself. However, I stay in and watch Netflix. I’m fascinated by true crime, and was captivated by the Oceanside-based case depicted in “Killer Sally” that shook the bodybuilding world.

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