Coastal Eats North County’s coastal communities are known for their laid-back surfer vibe and zen-like mindset, but when it comes to dining, while there’s no shortage of beach-town eateries, there is also ample inventory of upscale options to satisfy sophisticated palates. The seaside communities of Solana Beach, Cardiff, Encinitas, Leucadia, and Carlsbad are rife with…
Madison University Heights is being taken to new heights of late, thanks to bars and restaurants offering unique and stylish environments. First came the adorably dive-y Small Bar, then the expansive, marble-laden Park and Rec, and now — sandwiched between them — Madison. Like the aforementioned hotspots, this venue is high on design and spirited…
L’Auberge’s New Team Nathan Lingle has been named executive chef at L’Auberge Del Mar, where he will oversee day-to-day culinary operations, all catering menus, seasonal menu development, and events for the resort’s signature restaurant Kitchen 1540; the all-day al fresco Coastline Restaurant, and Bleu Bar. Most recently, Lingle served as executive chef and food and…
Wining & Dining in the Ranch Brandon Hernández | Photography by Vincent Knakal Morada The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe’s gourmet eatery offers inviting interiors, but given San Diego’s ever-temperate climate, it would be a crime to miss out on the primo al fresco dining option provided via an umbrella-equipped patio giving way to a…