San Diego Travel Guide

F&W’s San Diego travel guide features insider restaurant picks from chef Trey Foshee of George's at the Cove in La Jolla, as well as what to drink and where to stay.

Top Picks

Trey Foshee’s San Diego Guide

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Top Hotel

The US Grant

At the Grant Grill Lounge, Jeff Josenhans borrows techniques from distillers, winemakers and brewmasters for his thoughtful drinks. His Manhattan is aged in an oak whiskey barrel for 100 days. usgrant.net

Plus: The Best Hotel Bars

San Diego’s Nine-Ten restaurant — Here, chef Trey Foshee shares his top picks in San Diego, including Nine-Ten restaurant (*photo*).

Editor’s Pick — Here, chef Trey Foshee shares his top picks in San Diego, including Nine-Ten restaurant (*photo*).

Best Top Chef Restaurants

Searsucker

Top Chef finalist Brian Malarkey opened the 7,000-square-foot, farmhouse-inspired Searsucker in 2010, serving dishes like chicken with smoked corn, snap peas and carrots.

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America’s Best Bars

Craft & Commerce

Philip Ward of New York City’s Mayahuel helped with the drink menu at this rustic-industrial spot.

Recipes from California Chefs

Daikon-Papaya Summer Rolls with Minted Yogurt Sauce

Douglas Keane says that these summer rolls, filled with tangy marinated daikon, cucumber and papaya, are the perfect way to jolt the palate before a rich meal.
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Summer Melon Soup with Crab

David Myers creates this silky-sweet soup with cantaloupe (a good source of vitamin C and beta-carotene), then adds mounds of crab (rich in zinc).
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Fish Tacos with Creamy Lime Guacamole and Cabbage Slaw

Fish tacos are a staple among California surfers but are often beer-battered and fried. Kerry Simon creates a healthier, grilled version.
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Pancetta-Wrapped Peaches with Basil and Aged Balsamic

San Francisco chef Stuart Brioza sears sweet summer peaches in pancetta with fresh basil leaves for a crispy, juicy hors d’oeuvre.
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Vinny Dotolo’s dessert has a tender cakey layer on the bottom, a luscious curd-like layer on top and poppy-seed crème fraîche to finish the whole thing off.
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