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Marty Fay was recently named the executive chef of Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters, considered to be one of the hottest restaurants in La Jolla. “The menu features a variety of fun, shareable items from a custom-designed wood-fired grill and oyster bar.”
After its grand opening this past October, Local Kitchens, a micro food hall in Surf City, has officially welcomed seven new dining concepts to the Goldenwest & Warner Shopping Center. Each new spot offers its own unique menu offerings, ranging from fresh acai bowls to Southern comforts.
Chris Flint is the newly appointed culinary director of Château du Sureau at the gateway to Yosemite National Park. In this new role, Chef Flint will oversee the culinary operations of Château du Sureau, a Relais & Châteaux resort, and its fine-dining restaurant, Elderberry House.
Along the bustling downtown streets of Sacramento, you’ll see The Citizen Hotel–and its iconic arch. The 14-floor luxury stay within California’s first skyscraper was built in 1925, paying a tribute to the state’s and nation’s political past.
One of the hottest entertainment districts in San Diego, One Paseo, has announced two new dining destinations will join its collection in the new year, in addition to a brand new remodel of the local favorite, Marrow Fine.
Carlos Anthony is the executive chef of San Diego’s Herb & Wood. “The menu elevates humble ingredients, highlights Mediterranean flavors and brings a California ethos of seasonality and sustainability to every dish.”
One of San Diego’s most historic sites, The Lafayette Hotel and Swim Club, is receiving a complete makeover with a reimagined top-to-bottom design. The renovation will keep elements of the hotel’s history intact while allowing for a more modern and elevated stay.
Joshua Sam Miller, who splits his time between California and Berlin, is a musician, environmental activist, eco-preneur and immersive media producer. His most recent project, alongside production company Embodied Sounds, is “Sounds of the Ocean,” a multi-sensory immersive experience that connects people with life underwater for a meditation experience.
In need of a SoCal seaside unwind? A cozy beach town stay in Oceanside may be the answer to your prayers thanks to a new addition of The Brick Hotel.
Patrick Nguyen is the general manager of Ojai Burger, a Japanese-inspired burger joint specializing in tasty Wagyu burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. The fast-casual restaurant opened in Old Towne Orange this summer.