The Spot: Mendocino Farms, 8795 Villa La Jolla Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037 (also in Delmar).

The Menu: The stylish and casual farm-to-table eatery serves up fresh, fast-casual gourmet and inventive sandwiches, salads and soups.

What to Order: Everything. But, a few (key word) of my personal favorites are the Prosciutto & Mary's Chicken, The Farm Club, Caprese, Avocado & Quinoa Superfood Ensalada, The Sophisticated Chicken &Prosciutto Salad, Mama Chen’s ChineseChicken Salad, Turkey Chilli, and/or the Chocolate Chip or Oatmeal cookies.

What to Wear: Casual.

Who to Bring: Family, friends, or co-workers.

Instagram-able: The fresh and fashionable dining concept has a bohemian-styled dining room feel with counter-eatery service, a huge living wall and a spacious patio that features family-friendly elements ranging from a cornhole court and foosball table to a chalkboard wall and garden playground.

Extra: Parking available.

Price: $$

Website: http://mendocinofarms.com/