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"An all-star team from New York City’s Michelin-starred rooms lands in La Jolla with an ambitious, hyper-seasonal tasting menu that channels California cuisine through French and Japanese techniques and is anchored by local farms like Chino Farms. Led by chef Elijah Arizmendi alongside Brian Hung, Bella Alicea, and James Meringer, I’m treated to courses that may include Amber Eden ancient grain bread with aged cultured butter, Masami Ranch wagyu, egg custard crowned with N25 Oscietra caviar, seasonal California seafood, and multiple desserts, including truffles. The $245 drink pairing even comes with a surprise dish paired to Château d’Yquem." - Helen I. Hwang