 I would like to introduce you to Kevin Shin, owner of one of Oceanside‘s newest restaurants, The Switchboard Restaurant & Bar. Perhaps you recall seeing my past posts, but I think it’s important to help you get to know who is behind the scenes and the driving force behind the establishment.
Barb: Hi Kevin! 2020 has been quite the year to open a new business! What have been the challenges and blessings associated with that this last year? Kevin: Challenges: juggling opening a restaurant, working in the fire service, and taking care of my family. Blessings have been getting to watch the employees turn into a part of my family, providing Oceanside great food and getting to know the locals. Barb: Who inspires you most? Kevin: Mom. She's my biggest inspiration. Barb: Your menu is fantastic! Tell us more about what sets The Switchboard apart. Kevin: Chef Justin Haupt has had great experience learning about cuisine on Maui and you can see that passion in our menu. Barb: You are very loyal to Oceanside. What are some of your favorite Oceanside businesses and places to hang out? Kevin: It’s a long list and I'm going to forget to say a few but here we go: Lighthouse Oyster Bar & Grill, Real Surf Shop, DIJA MARA, Breakwater Brewing Company, Bagby Beer, Masters Kitchen and Cocktail, Oceanside Sports Bar & Kitchen, Coomber Craft Wines Oceanside-Winery and Tasting Room, Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen, Wrench and Rodent Seabasstropub, The Plot Restaurant, Banana Dang, and I have to go to Oceanside Ace Hardware almost daily. If you guys haven’t yet tried The Switchboard, please make it a priority to enjoy their tasty island-inspired menu SOON! Thank you Kevin for sharing more with us about yourself and the restaurant. https://theswitchboardrestaurant.com/ Vista is Open is part of the City of Vista's Economic Recovery Plan to assist local businesses as they safely reopen during the COVID-19 emergency. VIO is your source for deals and promotions in Vista, California and Around The Town is happy to be partnering with them in their effort. The great part is that it's free for both merchants and customers to use. Businesses get free advertising and the public gets free offers. Check it out and be a part of the recovery process. Look for upcoming Vista merchant giveaways available exclusively on Around The Town's Facebook and Instagram (@barbaroundthetown) pages.  |
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