Rory's Place

How Ojai Became America’s New Culinary Hotspot | Vogue

"Shock turned to giddy overwhelm as the passion fruit pavlova’s mess of textures (crunchy, creamy, squirty) and flavors (kumquat, grapefruit, pistachio) set every bell in my mental slot machine ringing; earlier, the alarmingly bright pop of fennel pollen–dusted olives and a mindblowing plate of baked West Coast oysters—each bivalve as fat and creamy as a toddler’s cheek—had already primed me. My server, who is a therapist and only works here a couple of shifts a week, even helped me process it all. With a plum‑tinged glow, a gorgeous list of natural wines, and the assured presence of a place that’s become the queen of Ojai’s dining scene in just three years, this sensational restaurant—owned by Santa Monica–raised sisters Rory and Meave McAuliffe—delivers on every sense." - Lauren Mechling