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James Montejano is the new executive chef at La Valencia in La Jolla—the hotel’s third chef in the past year.
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As the Convoy area works to burnish its food image, Common Theory Public House opens its doors with 30 taps and fancy bar food.
3
The folks behind Whisknladle are bringing coastal Italian spot Catania to the former Jack’s La Jolla space.
4
Cross-border chef Chad White will soon open his first brick-and-mortar restaurant in San Diego, Común, in the East Village.
5
Richard Walker’s Pancake House now has a second location in La Jolla.
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Riding the tails of success at the new Headquarters location, Puesto’s owners have redesigned the La Jolla location and added 40 new seats.
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Terryl Gavre’s downtown diner, ACME Southern Kitchen, is now serving brunch on weekends.
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Adams Avenue gets a new seafood spot this summer, thanks to the owner of OB’s Sessions Public. Expect craft beer and a big patio.
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Richard Walkers Pancake House
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Local Tap House and Kitchen debuted in Oceanside last month in the former Vaughn’s space.
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Circa is now open in the former Farmhouse Café spot in University Heights.
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10 Hot Plates
Puesto’s La Jolla location