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Arik Markus has been named executive chef of all 10 True Food Kitchen locations. Nathan Coulon remains at the Fashion Valley location.
2
Pacifica Del Mar welcomes new chef Chris Powell, formerly of Bali Hai and Rancho Valencia.
3
Chef Amy DiBiase has released a new seasonal menu at Tidal at Paradise Point, with fall ingredients like apple and pumpkin.
4
Melissa Scott Clark has opened a new gourmet market called The Front Porch in Mission Hills.
5
Executive chef Giovanni Novella is behind two new concepts opening soon in East Village, pizza spot Stella Public House and a coffeehouse called Halcyon.
6
Sirena is now open in Little Italy, with a menu built around South American seafood.
7
Carlsbad’s West Steak & Seafood has a new executive chef, David Abella, who plans to utilize the restaurant’s 3-acre garden for herbs and produce.
8
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters debuted its second location in Little Italy last month.
9
A second Lucha Libre taco shop is taking over the former Marie Café spot in North Park.
10
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse launched a new late-night happy hour, with $9 snacks like lobster lettuce wraps and short rib empanadas.
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