"Vaga is the anchor restaurant at Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, with a menu created by founding chef Claudette Zepeda. The restaurant gained recognition when it was featured on Esquire Magazine's 2021 list of the 40 Best New Restaurants in America. Zepeda's menu was noted for being highly personal. She will continue to collaborate with new executive chef Ananda Bareño on seasonal menu changes as a chef consultant." - Candice Woo