Filed under: Eater Inside; Chef Diego Hernández Returns to Fine Dining in Valle de Guadalupe. Hernández follows his model of sustainable cooking with some of his former restaurant Corazón de Tierra’s greatest hits at the Museo De La Vid y El Vino in Valle de Guadalupe.

Jan 8, 2025 · One of the select handful of restaurants in San Diego to earn a Michelin star, this restaurant is a bona fide destination in Carlsbad. Helmed by executive chef Eric Bost, the modern and elegant French table showcases seafood and seasonal vegetable dishes through a …

Jan 23, 2025 · Animae chef Tara Monsod, a James Beard Award finalist, has been entrusted by Puffer Malarkey Collective to lead the group’s latest restaurant, a 7,500-square-foot “new wave French steakhouse” in La Jolla whose menu contains French classics along with dishes that reflect modern Parisian gastronomy and Monsod’s expertise in …

2 days ago · North Park — Flora brings a new brunch and dinner spot to the North Park neighborhood. During the daytime, the restaurant serves breakfast carbonara, shakshuka, green chilaquiles, French toast, and a caprese sandwich. For dinner, look forward to hamachi sashimi, pumpkin pappardelle, pork skewer tacos, and sous vide duck.

Nov 20, 2024 · The weather in perpetually sunny San Diego sometimes overshadows the food, but the spotlight on the local restaurant scene is growing brighter by the day. There is a refreshing diversity of cuisines now available and the city’s chefs are capitalizing on their unparalleled access to a treasure trove of seasonal produce and seafood.

Aug 6, 2024 · Founded by master baker Crystal White, the Bird Rock bakery burst onto the scene with still-unparalleled breads and pastries. Stop in for a burnished loaf of sourdough or a flaky pasty tile topped with seasonal produce and we dare you to resist this cookie with its crisp edges, chewy middle, and pockets of chocolate, sprinkled with a good dose of salt.

Nov 19, 2024 · This bright, modestly-priced Chinese restaurant, nicknamed JFY Dumpling Cafe or just Dumpling Cafe, features a beautiful wooden pagoda inside its dining room that’s reserved for large parties.

Dec 3, 2024 · Tara Monsod of Animae and Le Coq: Chef of the Year. 2024 was a banner year for Tara Monsod in a decades-long career that started just after the chef graduated from culinary school: In April, Monsod was named a James Beard Award finalist in the Best Chef: California category, making her the first San Diego chef to ever achieve that distinction. And this past June, the chef opened Le Coq in La ...

Sep 26, 2024 · Ankimo at Sushi Tadokoro. Despite unfortunately losing its Michelin star in the latest guide, rest assured that this Old Town sushi bar is still one of the best places in San Diego to enjoy pristine fish and impeccably prepared nigiri. It’s also a rare spot to indulge in an omakase lunch, which is offered four days a week and includes homemade desserts like coffee panna cotta and hojicha ice ...

Apr 2, 2024 · The Michelin-recognized landmark is currently celebrating 40 years on the shores of La Jolla with celebratory chef dinners. George’s multi-level dining establishment has long been a go-to spot for celebrations but the upstairs Ocean Terrace patio is especially suited for bites and drinks with unparalleled views.