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Donovan’s La Jolla Should you receive a request to meet a friend after work for the epic happy hour at Donovan’s in La Jolla, be forewarned, going to the space in UTC that the vaunted steak and chop house occupied for countless years will leave you scratching your head and wondering where it had gone.…
Solana Beach Crush Like most refuges from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Solana Beach Crush could be easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. But many are the regulars who hone in on this recessed respite for its simple-but-posh, mood-lit yet light-hearted atmosphere, blending elegance and comfort to create an ambience…
French Flair Meets Pacifica Del Mar Chef Pascal Vignau has joined Pacifica Del Mar, following his previous tenure at Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa and eight years as chef/owner of acclaimed Savory Casual Fare. Prior to founding Savory, Vignau was executive chef at the (formerly Four Seasons) Aviara Resort, which offered San Diego County’s…
Top of the Market After 26 years as a harbor-side dining icon, Top of the Market’s ascension to a higher tier of fine dining is a literal rise from the ashes. In 2015, a fire significantly damaged the second-story, USS Midway-adjacent perch as well as its ground-level sister eatery, The Fish Market. Rather than reconstruct…
More Rakiraki plus Pokirritos Three years after installing what is arguably the most simultaneously authentic and adventurous ramen house in San Diego, Japanese restaurateur Junya Watanabe is on the cusp of opening not one, but four different concepts in 2016. Work is nearly complete on Pokirrito, a fast-casual spot sharing a kitchen with his Kearny…
Pamplemousse Grille America’s foodie culture hit a significant spike right around the turn of the century thanks to two important innovations — Food Network and the Internet. Both provided literally unlimited access to a culinary culture that, for the most part, was previously invisible to those not consciously peeking behind the curtain of everyday sustenance.…
Pairings With Pizzazz The holiday season is upon us. To provide you with inspiration, we’ve paired cuisine from leading caterers with eye-catching place settings that are sure to dazzle your loved ones. Le Dimora, Bloomingdale’s, and McNally Company Antiques set beautiful tabletops with cuisine from Coast Catering by Barry Layne, Cardiff Seaside Market, and Pamplemousse…
Savoring the City Posted on Oct. 5, 2015 Bertrand at Mister A’s File this under automatic/no-surprise. A fine dining fixture since before San Diego had any real fine dining culture, Bertrand Hug’s venerable penthouse white linen continues to dazzle, tastefully evolving to stay current while retaining classic French appeal. Pea gnocchi, black truffle macaroni…
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…
Outdoor Dining at its Best San Diego has no shortage of fantastic places to savor fine food al fresco. Here are a few of our top picks to inspire you for the outdoor dining season ahead. Mille Fleurs & The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe: Photography by Vincent Knakal