PHOTOS COURTESY OF CH PROJECTS: BY ARLENE IBARRA
SENECA
Perched atop the waterfront InterContinental San Diego, Seneca is the latest dining venture from CH Projects, the hospitality group behind Born & Raised, Morning Glory and Fortunate Son, among others. Italian cuisine arrives courtesy of executive chef Russell Rummer, who collaborated with CH Projects chef Jason McLeod and director of kitchen development Kat Humphus on the menu. Savor pastas, pizzas, small plates and desserts as you explore cocktails by Anthony Schmidt and Andrew Cordero. Order the Lifetime Ban (navy gin, Cocchi Americano, fino and mint) as you settle in on the outdoor patio or in the nautical-inspired dining room designed by New York-based design firm AvroKO. 901 Bayfront Court, Level 19, [619.877.8642]tel:619.877.8642), senecatrattoria.com
PHOTOS COURTESY OF CH PROJECTS: BY ARLENE IBARRA
MOTHERSHIP
Fans of South Park’s Kindred are in for a treat as owner Kory Stetina, bar manager David Kinsey and head chef Dylan Craver are readying to launch Mothership. Described as a “tropical space adventure bar,” the watering hole will occupy the Del Sur Mexican Kitchen space and take flight in late 2021 with island-friendly cocktails, smooth sounds by Justin Pinkerton and otherworldly interiors by Top Notch Kustoms’ Ignacio Gonzalez. Let the adventure begin. 2310 30th St., mothershiptrip.com
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WOLFIE’S CAROUSEL BAR
Whimsy awaits in Little Italy at the new Wolfie’s Carousel Bar, an homage to German craftsman Charles I.D. Loof (aka Wolfie) and his handcarved carousels. Gather around the pièce de résistance—a 24-seat carousel-style bar that was brought to life by Davis Ink, husband and wife team Gillian and Mauricio Couturier and partner/designer Abe Aguilar. From there, order bites like oysters Rockefeller, wagyu tartare and steak frites from executive chef Peter Ziegler while enjoying a classic French 75 or The Lumière cocktail garnished with gold leaf. 2401 Kettner Blvd., 619.255.7533, wolfiescarousel.com
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MATSU
A symphony of Japanese flavors sing at Matsu, a new fine dining concept in Oceanside from chef William Eick. Handcrafted furnishings come courtesy of local artisan Chapman Cochran, where diners can settle in to experience Eick’s exquisite dishes highlighted by katsuobushi (fermented skipjack tuna), gold spot bass and wild boar. Desserts will be curated by executive pastry chef Felipe Orozco while bar manager Aaron Lara will sling spirits. “I’m humbled to give my community my all: an experience that reflects the full capacity of flavors unique to both our local area and Japan,” shares Eick. “My team and I are committed to carefully crafting dishes that have never been introduced in San Diego, with excruciating attention to detail.” 626 S. Tremont St., eatatmatsu.com
PHOTO: BY WILLIAM EICK
KARINA’S CANTINA
A new 7,000-square-foot, multilevel fiesta awaits in the Gaslamp Quarter at the second location of Karina’s Cantina, where live music, DJs and custom artwork greet its guests. “We are providing the same great, beloved menu options, like our Ceviche Karina’s and fresh grilled langostinos, as well as surf ’n’ turf tacos and burritos, aguachile and campechanas,” says Karina’s Group owner David Contreras Curiel. “We are very excited to be expanding our foothold into the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in the entire world.” 755 Fifth Ave., 619.756.7333, karinasseafood.com
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