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Marisi Chef on Elevating Italian Cuisine in a Changing Scene

Happy Half Hour dives into handmade pasta, La Jolla’s restaurant shake-up, and what to order on your next visit according to executive chef Cameron Ingle

By Jackie Bryant March 20, 2025

Marisi Chef on Elevating Italian Cuisine in a Changing Scene — Courtesy of Marisi

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On this episode of Happy Half Hour, Troy Johnson and Jackie Bryant sit down with Cameron Ingle, executive chef of Marisi in La Jolla, to talk about his fine-dining approach to Italian food, from handmade pasta to sourcing top-tier ingredients. Ingle, who cut his teeth at Blue Hill at Stone Barns, shares what it’s like running a serious food spot in a neighborhood better known for steakhouses. They also cover restaurant news, including China Max’s return, the opening of fine dining Lilo from the Wildland crew in Carlsbad, and the arrival of Slice House in Little Italy.

About Jackie Bryant

Jackie is a long-time freelance journalist covering cannabis, food/restaurants, travel, labor, wine, spirits, arts & culture, design, and other topics. Her work has been selected twice for Best American Travel Writing, and she has won a variety of national and local awards for her writing and reporting.

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