In France, Cavaillon is a commune well-known for its melons; in the local community of Santaluz, it’s a restaurant noted for its traditional French fare.
Owner/chef Michael von Euw, who took over the establishment last year, has won numerous accolades for his cuisine and patisserie from Le Cordon Bleu in London, and draws from his culinary experiences for his current creations.
With the recent opening of Puesto, La Jollans only need to go as far as the Village to find Mexican street-style tacos. Owned and operated by brothers Eric and Alan Adler — both La Jolla High School alumni — the restaurant offers authentic fare with fresh, natural ingredients. Its urban atmosphere is created by an interior of reclaimed brick and wood, with bright accent hues around the dining room. Original floor-to-ceiling murals by graffiti artist Chor Boogie represent a colorful “explosion” of candy falling out of piñatas.
Bernini’s Bistro presents a European-style dining experience in the heart of the American jewel of La Jolla. Much like its overseas counterparts, the establishment offers moderately priced fare in an elegant setting that is casual enough to be family-friendly. The brick sidewalk patio, bordered by foliage, is enticing to passers-by, especially on sunny, warm days. Seats tend to fill quickly at these tables, which feature pots of poinsettias that add a touch of pizzazz.
It should come as no surprise that a restaurant at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego is so picturesque, it could be the subject of a painting.
Located on the street side of the La Jolla museum — with the ocean just around the corner — the Museum Cafe’s patio is charming and framed by wisteria, with vines entwining white columns. Guests sit in orange and silver chairs underneath cream-colored umbrellas and dine on fresh, seasonal California cuisine, as the breeze periodically carries the notes of chimes from a nearby church bell.
By Kelley Carlson From attracting sports royalty to British royalty, Jimmy O’s holds court when it comes to the nightlife in Del Mar. “Jimmy O’s is Del Mar’s corner bar,” said Billy Daniels, general manager. “It’s a place where people go before they go out or after.” The location has served as a bar since [...]
With nine locations throughout San Diego County and a new site slated to open in April, Smashburger is proving to be a hit with local residents.
The restaurant goes above and beyond typical fast-food chains with its ingredients, using premium items such as Madagascar vanilla syrup, real cocoa beans and Haagen-Dazs ice cream in shakes; Tazo Tea; Maytag blue cheese and cremini mushrooms as toppings; artisan buns, including chipotle with smoked peppers; and 100-percent certified Angus beef.
And the prices are lower than what some people might expect, with the regular-sized Smashburger in the $5 to $6 range.
“We’re not expensive,” said Wayne Mandelbaum, vice president of operations for SmashBros. LLC in San Diego and Riverside counties. “We want a place people can take their families to and not break the wallet.”
By Daniel K. Lew Japanese restaurants in San Diego County run the gamut from teriyaki joints to super buffets, and in between the mix is a growing wave of sushi lounges. Zenbu in La Jolla Village is among the places that helped make sushi bars become hot spots for cool atmosphere and exotic cuisine. Open [...]
Just minutes from La Jolla’s beaches, Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery – with its canyon country motif — is renowned for its made-from-scratch food and beers. According to General Manager Scott Bialkowski, 90 to 95 percent of the fare is freshly made, including dough, pizzas, sauces, desserts and even the root beer.
Urban Plates, whose motto is “farm to plate and won’t break the bank,” offers a wealth of culinary choices in a vibrant atmosphere. Zac Lennox, executive chef and general manager, noted that the restaurant — often referred to as UP — has elements similar to an open-air market, with fresh, organic food bought from local farmers. And just about everything is made from scratch.
A new La Jolla coffee and food cart is giving health-minded and socially conscious consumers a few more options. Located on Ivanhoe Avenue between Park Row and Silverado Street, Latte by the Sea has been serving up organic coffee and espresso drinks, along with a bevvy of healthy breakfast bowls, soups and sandwiches, since opening [...]
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