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Much a-dough about Randy’s

Randy’s Donuts is making its San Diego debut

This logo makes us feel hole. | Photo via Solid State Marketing

You donut want to miss this: Randy’s Donuts is opening its Serra Mesa location tomorrow at 6 a.m. with lots of sweet treats and prizes for its first customers. This is the chain’s first store in San Diego, but there’s a hole lot more in the works.

What’s the big deal?

Randy’s Donuts opened in Los Angeles in 1952, and it may be home to the most famous donut in the world. Atop its Inglewood shop — the original “Randy’s” location — is a 32-ft steel wheel designed to look like a glazed donut. This landmark has been known to greet people as they land at Los Angeles International Airport, and the shop has made famous cameos, like its appearance in “Iron Man 2.”

Since its debut, Randy’s has opened many more shops, but the Serra Mesa store will be its first time baking in San Diego. And we know there’s always room for more donuts.

Last year Randy’s announced plans to open at least 10 local stores. While a second location hasn’t been announced yet, the brand told Eater San Diego it was eyeing spots in South Bay, downtown, El Cajon, San Marcos, and Escondido.

An Ice Cream Sandwich donut at Randy's — We’re cool with this filling.
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Photo via Solid State Marketing

Let’s eat

Before your eyes glaze over, let’s talk donuts. Randy’s is home to 60+ varieties of donuts ranging from classic to premium — mostly under $3 each. How do these sound?

Cinnamon Crumb Cake
Bacon Maple Long John
Lemon Jelly Filled donut
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Raised donut

That’s just a tasting, and the San Diego shop will be one of the first to introduce the ice cream donut sandwich — a warm donut that gets its filling from Chula Vista-based Sadie’s Handcrafted Ice Cream. In addition to the sweet treats, Randy’s will keep you caffeinated with its coffee, espresso, iced drinks, and cold brews.

Events

Tuesday, May 2

Miramar Landfill Bus Tours | Tuesday, May 2 | 9-11 a.m. | Metro Biosolids Center, 5240 Convoy St., San Diego | Free | This bus tour will give City of San Diego residents a peek at what happens when you throw something “away.”
San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds | Tuesday, May 2 | 6:40 p.m. | Petco Park, 100 Park Blvd., San Diego | $27-$42 | Go Padres — plus it’s Joe Musgrove Bucket Hat Giveaway night.
Exotic Deadly: Or the MSG Play | Through Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego | $39-$115 | This play set in 1999 is about an awkward Asian American teen who discovers her family is responsible for manufacturing MSG — the mysterious ingredient getting all the kids hooked.

Wednesday, May 3

Organics Waste Recycling Webinar | Wednesday, May 3 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | San Diego | Free | Learn about organics waste recycling and what it means for City of San Diego residents at this virtual event.
Avatar: Dance Devil Dance Tour | Wednesday, May 3 | 7 p.m. | The Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $35 | The Swedish heavy metal band brings their “Dance Devil Dance” tour to the North Park venue.
Mo Mandel | Wednesday, May 3 | 8 p.m. | Mic Drop Comedy Club, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego | $20 | The “Chelsea Lately” comic takes the mic.

Thursday, May 4

Lewis Capaldi | Thursday, May 4 | 7 p.m. | Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, 5500 Canyon Crest Dr., San Diego | $56-$299 | Before you go — the Scottish hitmaker headlines in San Diego.

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News Notes

Weather

Keep those umbrellas handy — rain is coming back to San Diego County starting late tomorrow evening through Thursday night. Coastal and inland communities could see a quarter to half-an-inch of precipitation, though North County could see totals over the half-inch mark. (National Weather Service)

Civic

San Diego’s Short-Term Residential Occupancy (STRO) regulation has officially gone into effect this month. The ordinance requires locals who rent their properties for less than 1-month stays to be licensed. This was enacted to control the number of STROs in the city. (NBC 7)

Transit

Amtrak and Metrolink services connecting Oceanside to Orange County have been halted until further notice due to a landslide near San Clemente. These closures were announced less than two weeks after services were restored due to a different track and ground repair project. (NBC 7)

Coming Soon

Something new is steaming at Westfield UTC. Ramen Nagi will open its first San Diego restaurant in the retail center this summer. The Tokyo-based chain has been in the US since 2018 and is known for its customizable bowls. (Fox 5)

Biz

Farewell, Norwegian Jewel. The cruise line doesn’t have any departures out of San Diego Bay scheduled for the 2023-2024 cruise season. It’s unclear if the ship will set sail out of the city in future years, but the upcoming season expects a decline in the overall number of cruises. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Eat

Pomegranate mimosa and tri-tip mac and cheese. That’s a can’t-miss drink and entree at SeaWorld San Diego, according to Delish. The publication rounded up six of the best food and drink offerings so you can add some flavor to your next trip to the theme park. (Delish)

Edu

Your next doctor could be generated by artificial intelligence. Research led by John W. Ayers, Ph.D, of the Qualcomm Institute at UC San Diego, indicated patients preferred responses produced by ChatGPT 79% of the time. On average, the program was ranked as higher-quality and more empathetic than physicians. (UC San Diego Today)

Holiday

How to win Mother’s Day? Send the mother figure in your life iconic meals and desserts from across the country with Goldbelly. Think: Ina Garten’s coconut cake, a New York bagel brunch kit, and a chef’s steak dinner for four. Yup, it’s all on Goldbelly.

Shop

🌱 Can’t beet a weekday market

Farmers markets in San Diego: Where to find fresh food

Lettuce start the week with something fresh. San Diego has dozens of farmers markets, but here are some options where you can find fresh food, live music, and local vendors on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Tables and vendors at the San Marcos Farmers Market — Walking, shopping, and relaxing in San Marcos.
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Photo by @northcitysandiego + @brian.doll

Welks Resorts Certified Farmers’ Market | Mondays, year-round | 3-7 p.m.

Features: This is the county’s only Certified Farmers Market on Mondays, and it includes local vendors, organic produce, and monthly scavenger hunts.
Parking: Lawrence Welk Resort lots.

San Marcos Certified Farmers Market | Tuesdays, year-round | 3-7 p.m. summer and spring; 3-6 p.m. fall and winter

Features: Live music and local vendors selling produce, jewelry, pet goods, and hot meals.
Parking: June and Campus ways parking structures.

Otay Ranch Farmers’ Market | Tuesdays, year-round | 4-8 p.m.

Features: This Chula Vista market has over 20 local farmers and 25 prepared food vendors.
Parking: Otay Ranch Town Center lots.

More markets for any day

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Michael

From the editor

Good morning, San Diego. I’m so excited to try Randy’s Donuts, but I’ll still have room for my favorite treats. So, I’ll make sure to keep showing love to other local shops like Devil’s Dozen and Donut Bar. Plus, Monica tells me I need to try Mary’s Donuts in Santee, so my future is looking pretty sweet.

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