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Roy Yamaguchi’s Pacific Rim Cuisine in La Jolla reinvents its fusion fare

Crab and Green Papaya Salad with crispy garlic, cucumber and a chili-citrus vinaigrette. Photos by Kelley Carlson

Roy’s in La Jolla has said aloha to its Hawaiian image. To broaden its horizons, it has rebranded itself as Roy Yamaguchi’s Pacific Rim Cuisine. While the interior has undergone some renovations, the majority of the classic dishes remain.

Naked Cafe keeps it simple and natural and casual

The Pesto Scramble features four egg whites combined with pesto, green onions and diced tomatoes, and it's served with grilled zucchini, mixed baby organic greens and a whole-grain spinach tortilla.

Across the street from Fletcher Cove is the original Naked Cafe, where the fare is au naturel and the tables are rarely bare.
This popular-yet-laid-back eatery focuses on sustainability in everything from its cuisine to its décor. It’s very casual, with dark wood floors and bamboo walls, artwork created from scrap metal, and picturesque photos snapped by local residents.

Fans of fresh fare will find a feastful at Tender Green

Chinese Chicken Salad includes free-range chicken, wontons, peanuts, sesame dressing, cilantro, green onions and grated carrots.

Tender Greens brings the outside inside. From the recycled woods in the decor to organic products from area farms, the restaurant takes an environmentally friendly approach to dining. The emphasis is on fresh ingredients, much of them obtained locally and around Southern California.

Raw and ready: New super-food vitality bar opens in Del Mar

Coconut Ceviche features coconut meat, finely diced cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro and Himalayan salt, marinating in lime juice. Kelley Carlson photos

Open just four months at the Albertsons shopping center on Via de la Valle, Del Mar’s super-food vitality bar is already drawing customers seeking a super-healthy lifestyle.

Seafood, service and seasonal selections shine at Sally’s

the diningroom features large windows with views of the marina. Kelley Carlson

From the ocean floor and straight to its door, Sally’s Seafood on the Water serves fresh catch from the local docks.

Located on the Manchester Grand Hyatt property with one of the largest downtown waterfront patios, the restaurant is conveniently just around the bend from the Chesapeake Fish Co., which has access to 90 vessels and processes seafood daily.

The Chart House cashes in on coastal view dining

The Mixed Seafood Grill entree contains grilled citrus salmon, shrimp scampi and a jumbo lump crab cake, served with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and asparagus.

With a reputation for providing stellar scenery, it’s no wonder people navigate their way to the Chart House for dining. All 18 locations nationwide offer picturesque panoramas, but the Cardiff site is unique in that it has one of the few sea-level ocean views, protected only by a bolder formation. “During the day, our breathtaking views pan the coastline in both directions for miles,” General Manager Patrick Fortner said. “At night, our romantic setting with spotlights that illuminate the crashing waves is unparalleled.”

Ornate Amaya in La Jolla lets you dine like the chairman of the board

Private functions are often held in the Wine Cellar Room.

The newly opened Amaya La Jolla is carrying on the traditions of its sister restaurant in “Grand” style. Located just a couple of blocks from the ocean, the 10,000-square-foot restaurant is very similar to its counterpart in The Grand Del Mar: same look, same service, same quality, Executive Chef Camron Woods said.

Cultures come together to serve up delicious fun at Indigo Grill

Jalapeño Cilantro Pappardelle contains thick noodles, prawns, red bell peppers, chile butter, rajas and bits of roasted pineapple.

With the rare distinction of being a non-Italian restaurant in a district known for its pizzas and pastas, Indigo Grill (a member of the Cohn Restaurant Group), stands apart from its neighbors in Little Italy, San Diego.

Trendy BarFly in La Jolla offers both family fun and sassy nightlife

Customers can relax in the dining room and at the bar at BarFly. Photos by Kelley Carlson

As a sports-themed family restaurant that doubles as a nightclub on weekends, La Jolla’s BarFly is often buzzing with activity.
With a capacity for about 300 people and plenty of floor space, reservations aren’t necessarily needed except during the holidays, according to co-owner Ben Tashakorian. The brick-accented dining room has an array of seating options, including large, semicircular booths that can hold up to six or seven people, cozy couches and polished tables with glowing candles. At the bar, customers can casually browse the selections of spirits and the 20 beers on tap, which include Stone and Karl Strauss.

Aroma Café in La Jolla: Here’s where you can dine, unwind and catch up with friends

Chinese Chicken Salad consists of Romaine lettuce, Napa cabbage, sautéed chicken breast, bean sprouts, carrots, snap peas, scallions, bell peppers, cashews, crispy wontons and ginger-soy vinaigrette.

Craving sweets? Need a fancy cheese platter for an impromptu party? For Aroma Cafe, addressing such issues is a piece of cake.
WIth a full-service bakery facility in the back of the establishment — in addition to a kitchen — Aroma caters to everyone, from dine-in customers to wedding parties.

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