The final numbers are in from our 'Paint Me Mendo' elementary school cow decorating competition! After tallying all the in-store and online votes, Doyle Elementary came out on top to earn them the prize of $1000 toward their school's art program. You can still visit all the cows at Mendocino Farms La Jolla, where they are permanent fixtures on the walls of the dining room. We think ALL the students who participated are winners - thanks to everyone who helped make this a success!

Join us on Thursday from 5:30 - 9:00pm when Sweet Rose Creamery is at Mendocino Farms La Jolla with their ice cream cart full of specialty flavors and exclusive toppings! They don't often get to visit from Santa Monica, so make sure to come by and taste their incredible artisan ice cream, different than the soft serve we have in-store. Thanks Eater San Diego for the shout out - see you all there!

Have you voted for your favorite in our 'Paint Me Mendo' cow decorating competition yet? Help one La Jolla elementary school win $1000 for their art program by heading over to our Instagram feed (@mendocinofarms) and casting your vote by LIKING the photo of your choice. You can also visit the cows at Mendocino Farms La Jolla, where you'll be able to vote in person via the ballot boxes (one token per purchase receipt). Contest ends this Friday at 9 PM, show your support today!

Lettuce introduce...Avocado Toast! Our newest Chef's Pick is the Green Goddess Turkey “Avocado Toast” Sandwich for $10.95 with shaved, roasted turkey breast, avocado spread with wild rice and toasted sesame, Mendo's healthy green goddess dressing (with fresh herbs, hemp seed, walnuts, and yogurt), spring onion micro-greens, pickled radishes, served with butter lettuce “lids” on toasted buckwheat.

Only 3 days left! Get 50% OFF your catering order when you order by Thursday 2/2/17 and mention the word TOUCHDOWN. *Offer valid for items from the catering menu only. Discount does not apply to items from the regular restaurant menu. Discount does not apply to delivery fee. Order must be placed by Thursday, February 2, 2017 to receive discount. Discount valid on orders for delivery or pickup on February 5, 2017 only. Code word TOUCHDOWN must be used when placing order. Other restrictions may apply.

Next Saturday, grab the kids and join us for Family Fun Day at Mendocino Farms La Jolla! We'll have something for everyone - face painting, games and prizes, live music - PLUS we'll officially kick off our 'Paint Me Mendo' art competition with an introduction to the five La Jolla area elementary school participants and their painted cows! Remember to RSVP so we know to expect you, and come out for an afternoon of fun in the sun: Saturday, February 4th from 12-3 PM! lajollafamilyfunday.eventbrite.com

In case you haven't heard, Sweet Rose Creamery has arrived in La Jolla! We're thrilled to be working with Chef Shiho Yoshikawa to bring you her artisanal, small batch soft serve ice cream made from scratch in Sweet Rose's GMO-free kitchen in Santa Monica, CA. Exclusive to our newest location in San Diego, we're currently offering vanilla bean gelato and chocolate custard (not to mention our two specialty sundaes!) Every day is a great day for soft serve, especially when it's made from premium and local ingredients. See you soon!

Mark your calendars and make sure to join us at Mendocino Farms La Jolla on Saturday, February 4th when we'll be hosting our first San Diego Family Fun Day from 12-3pm! Enjoy face painting, arts and crafts, games, prizes and samples, and be there as we officially kick off our 'Paint Me Mendo' elementary school art competition! This is a FREE event, but please RSVP online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fun-day-at-mendocino-fa… by February 1st so we know to expect you. Come spend a fun and delicious afternoon with your friends, neighbors, and all of us at Mendocino Farms La Jolla!

Don't fumble your Big Game party! Get 50% OFF your catering order when you order by 2/2/17 and mention the word TOUCHDOWN. *Offer valid for items from the catering menu only. Discount does not apply to items from the regular restaurant menu. Discount does not apply to delivery fee. Order must be placed by Thursday, February 2, 2017 to receive discount. Discount valid on orders for delivery or pickup on February 5, 2017 only. Code word TOUCHDOWN must be used when placing order. Other restrictions may apply.

We have a new Chef's Pick starting today! The Torta de Pollo con Caldo (Mexican-French Dip): caramelized Jidori chicken, Oaxacan cheese, avocado, escabeche (traditional Mexican spicy pickled vegetables), cilantro, chili aioli, black bean spread on toasted soft roll, served with a charred tomato-guajillo caldo broth for $10.95

Thank you U-T Entertainment!