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24 Juniper and Ivy 2228 Kettner Blvd., Little Italy 619-269-9036 www.juniperandivy.com Juniper and Ivy offers "refined American food with left coast edge," courtesy of acclaimed chef Richard Blais, according to the restaurant's website. The menu offers a variety of seafood, entrees, and small plates coupled with al fresco dining and a fun, energetic atmosphere. The Blind Burro 639 J St., East Village 619-795-7880 www.theblindburro.com The Blind Burro features Baja coastal cuisine using local, sustainable sea- food and produce whenever possi- ble, including Baja-inspired tacos, salads, entrees, and seafood. The restaurant also showcases an array of tequila, mescal, and spirits that enhances its Mexican vibe. Come late night, the restaurant converts into a fun and unique lounge with a selection of vampiros—open-faced, overstuffed crispy tacos. Casa Guadalajara 4105 Taylor St., Old Town 619-295-5111 www.casaguadalajara.com Casa Guadalajara offers all the charms of a classic Mexican restau- rant—a picturesque hacienda, Mexican folk art, a Mariachi band, and courtyard with splashing foun- tains. The menu features traditional and regional Mexican specialties, including ceviche, fajitas, enchila- das, mole, tacos, and more. Luce Bar and Kitchen 1959 Morena Blvd., Bay Park 619-275-0321 www.sandiegoluce.com A neighborhood tavern-style restaurant, Luce features a seasonal California and Italian Gastropub/ Enoteca style menu with items made from local and organic ingredients whenever possible. The restaurant offers selections of small plates for sharing, cheese and meat boards, artisan pizzas, burgers, and entrees. Luce also has a vast selection of beer and wine, featuring California- grown wines, local and domestic craft beers, and specialty European brews. EW with chefs and servers as easily as they can with each other," according to its website. True Food Kitchen 7007 Friars Rd., Linda Vista 619-810-2929 www.truefoodkitchen.com Quickly becoming a top-ranked restaurant, True Food's motto is "honest food that tastes really good." The menu is based on Dr. Andrew Weil's anti-inflammatory diet, "a way of selecting and prepar- ing foods based on science that can help people achieve and maintain optimum health over their lifetime." The restaurant offers an array of salads, entrees, sandwiches, and refreshments that are as delicious as they are healthy. Tartine 1106 1st St., Coronado 619-435-4323 www.tartinecoronado.com A European-style café and bakery on beautiful Coronado Island, Tartine offers a variety of French-inspired dishes, salads, sandwiches, and daily specials. Stop in for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or for dessert to pair a coffee with one of Tartine's handmade pastries, cakes, or cookies. heralded as the leader in the new regime of affordable dining in San Diego, coupling Italian classics with fresh, local produce and organic, sustainable products. Hash House a Go Go 3628 5th Ave., Hillcrest 619-298-4646 www.hashhouseagogo.com Noted by numerous magazines and websites as one of the best break- fast and brunch spots in San Diego, Hash House a Go Go offers old farm recipes with a twist that aim to "keep the fun in food," according to executive chef Andy Beardslee. The fried chicken, Eggs Benedict, and hot sticky granola have been described as "life changing." Searsucker 611 5th Ave., Gaslamp Quarter 619-233-7327 www.searsucker.com Chef Brian Malarkey's menu focus- es on fresh, local items, offering seafood caught on the San Diego coast as well as a selection of locally brewed beer on tap. The restau- rant's open kitchen design creates a laid-back, comfortable atmosphere, where "friends and family can chat Check out all that San Diego has to offer in terms of food, including American, European, and Mexican-inspired cuisines The Prado at Balboa Park 1549 El Prado 619-557-9441 www.cohnrestaurants.com/theprado Situated in a beautiful hacienda in historic Balboa Park, the Prado offers contemporary California-inspired cuisine with a variety of dishes from both land and sea. The restaurant has an outdoor terrace and patio, as well as a cocktail lounge with its own tapas bar. Cucina Urbana 505 Laurel St., Banker's Hill 619-239-2222 www.urbankitchengroup.com A California-inspired Italian kitch- en and wine shop, Cucina Urbana offers a variety of affordable dishes including pizzas, pastas, salads, and antipasti created by chef Joe Magnanelli, all in the setting of a rustic country farmhouse. According to its website, the restaurant is being EW ASCRS•ASOA 2015 February 2015 ASCRS•ASOA Preview • April 17–21, 2015 San Diego restaurants

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