This month we're spotlighting a few local standouts: explore modern French flavours at Le Coq, savour sustainable Baja-inspired cuisine at 31ThirtyOne by Deckman's, dine under the stars at Leila's, experience the unique setting and story behind Quixote, and enjoy award-winning cider at Bivouac Ciderworks. 

Please find further detail below and plenty of reasons to taste your way through San Diego. 

Le Coq 

Le Coq is James Beard Best Chef finalist Tara Monsod's new wave French steakhouse. Inspired by the modern Parisian culinary landscape, chef Tara reinvents classic dishes through her signature approach, blending cross-cultural references and ingredients for a distinctly SoCal expression of French cuisine. Bright touches and hyper-seasonal products ground the menu with San Diego style, while nods to chef Tara's Southeast Asian background are interwoven throughout.  

https://lecoq.com/  
@lecoq.sd 

31ThirtyOne by Deckman's 

In the heart of North Park, 31ThirtyOne by Deckman is redefining the San Diego dining experience. Spearheaded by Michelin starred Chef Drew Deckman, this culinary destination is a vibrant tribute to the flavours of Baja and Southern California. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability and seasonality, Deckman crafts dishes that spotlight the freshest local harvests, from Pacific seafood to farm grown produce, celebrating the region's rich cross border culinary heritage. Whether you're dining at the chef's counter or taking in the skyline from the rooftop, 31ThirtyOne offers an intentional, ingredient driven experience that's as thoughtful as it is unforgettable. 

https://www.the3131.com/  
@31THIRTYONE By Deckman's 

Leila 

When locals are planning their nights around getting a table before reservations fill up, you know it's a spot worth seeking out. Tucked beneath a canopy of stars and Moroccan lanterns, Leila invites guests into a lush, multi-sensory escape located in North Park. This 4,800-square-foot oasis draws on the founders' Iranian roots to create a dining experience that honours his heritage. With dishes like saffron-kissed tahdig and flame-grilled koobideh, Executive Chef Wesley Remington Johnson brings modern flair to Middle Eastern classics, using seasonal ingredients and traditional techniques. From a dramatic open kitchen with tandoor ovens and fire pits to a thoughtful beverage program featuring Middle Eastern wines, ornate tea service, and arak-driven cocktails, Leila blends intimacy and grandeur in every detail. 

https://leilanorthpark.com/  
@leilanorthpark 

Quixote at The Lafayette Hotel 

Quixote is an Oaxacan-inspired concept and Mezcalería designed with monastic qualities that envelop guests with an agnostic sense of worship. The entire space was created from a decommissioned Catholic church in Mexico and reconstructed to showcase dark wood panelling, rough cobblestones that dot the entryway, flickering Santa Maria candles, rich stained-glass windows and baroque pews and banquettes surrounding the pulpit-inspired bar. Heirloom grains and masa with artisanal moles anchor the dining experience alongside creative craft cocktail spotlighting mezcal and Mexican distillates. 

https://lafayettehotelsd.com/dining  
@quixotemezcal 

Bivouac Ciderworks 

Located in the Heart of North Park, Bivouac Ciderworks' outdoor-inspired taproom and full restaurant offers something for everyone. In addition to 24 taps of rotating draft cider, Bivouac offers local craft beer, wine, and an inventive cocktail menu. 

The award-winning restaurant serves “San Diego comfort food,” with top-notch customer service in a relaxed brewery atmosphere. They are a local neighbourhood favourite, a weekend destination, a great first-date spot, and a fun stop on a brewery tour. With outdoor dining, a dog-friendly patio and the coolest staff around, Bivouac's North Park restaurant and bar is the go-to spot for any occasion. 

@bivouaccider 
https://www.bivouaccider.com 

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