Georges California Modern, La Jolla (Brad A. Johnson)

San Diego’s time is now! Literally. While it’s freezing (or trying to) everywhere else, it’s currently sunny and 70 degrees in San Diego. Typical. But it’s not just the weather that’s hot. The food scene down here — from downtown all the way up through La Jolla and into Del Mar — is on fire. These are the 10 places and chefs you need to know:

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The Grand Del Mar, San Diego (Brad A. Johnson)

When the Grand Del Mar opened in San Diego a few years ago, I didn’t love it. I thought everything felt too contrived, too set-designed, too gold-plated. Too much luxury, everywhere, over-the-top. However now that the resort has had some time to settle in and mature, I love it! Everything now makes sense.

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