Lumi

"This cafe in Camden knows better than to pick a side on the whole ‘war on avocados’ thing. It’s got a menu that respects all the classic eggy breakfast stuff, as well as offering things like creole chicken waffles, hot salt beef sandwiches, and—deep breath—curly fries. The food at Lumi is pretty tasty, with halal chicken and beef options, and with none of the brunch dishes exceeding the £16 mark, it’s a solid option around the area." - rianne shlebak, jake missing, heidi lauth beasley

"This rooftop restaurant from world-renowned celebrity chef Akira Back brings Japanese and Peruvian-influenced Nikkei cuisine to San Diego. Set in an eye-catching atmosphere with views of downtown and outdoor fire pits, the menu features a daily seven-course omakase menu with daily-caught sashimi, a female-brewed sake tasting menu, and cocktails from a Toki Japanese highball machine." - Helen I. Hwang

"This Gaslamp Quarter perch spans 5,000 square feet of rooftop revelry, with the colorful outdoor space serving as the setting for a menu from celebrity chef Akira Back comprised of fresh seafood, from sushi to ceviche, prepared with Peruvian and Japanese ingredients and techniques. Try the inventive sushi rolls, gochujang miso salmon, and iconic AB cigar dessert, paired with the women-owned sake flight." - Helen I. Hwang

"Michelin-starred chef Akira Back recently expanded his weekend omakase to a daily seven-course tasting menu with a wide array of signature dishes. In addition to sushi samplings, popular entrees make appearances, including the dry-aged ribeye and Akira Back pizza with tuna and truffle oil. Add on a drink pairing for $55 to the $155 per person omakase." - Helen I. Hwang

"Located in the Gaslamp Quarter, diners can revel in the open-air rooftop bar with a regular sushi-forward menu, along with celebratory dishes like the caviar roll and A5 wagyu with black truffles. Stay for the DJ party on the heated rooftop with firepit tables." - Helen I. Hwang