On Monday, May 22, we're excited to welcome Chef Justin Cogley to our California Modern kitchen for an evening of inventive food, drinks and fun. He will join forces with our own Culinary Director and Partner, Trey Foshee, and Chef de Cuisine Jonathan Bautista for a special collaboration dinner where their cooking styles will intersect.
8 Reasons To Try Our Chef's Tasting Menu
A memorable meal captures a time and place like nothing else. Our ever-changing tasting menu is an exciting, surprisingly intimate way to make any occasion special.
April 26, 2017
Cauliflower Rigatoni at California Modern
At California Modern, our passion is telling the San Diego story through food. Today we're excited to share this dish from our always-changing menu, with insight from California Modern chef de cuisine Jonathan Bautisa. Come try this dish!
March 17, 2017
The Story Behind Cool Beans
In our never-ending quest to make the best craft cocktails in San Diego, our resident Spirits and Beer Director/Barman, Stephen Kurpinsky, came up with one cocktail in particular that we couldn't be more excited about. Here's his story behind our current Cockail of the Moment, "Cool Beans".
January 26, 2017
3 Reasons Why the Ocean Terrace is La Jolla's Cozy Winter Secret
As San Diegans, we are blessed to have mild, sunny weather year-round. But, often we forget just how special dining al fresco in the middle of “winter” can be. Here are three reasons why winter is a local's favorite season for outdoor dining in San Diego.
January 5, 2017
George's Facelift Unveiled
You may have noticed our building at 1250 Prospect Street undergoing a major renovation this year. After nine months behind the scaffolding, we're excited to announce that the work is finally complete. The green and red awnings are gone, making way for a modern facade with new George's at the Cove signage.
August 3, 2016
The Art of Ordering a Good Drink
Have you ever been out with your friends, arrived at a hip new cocktail bar only to tense up and not know what to order? Not to worry, our Level2 mixologist, Stephen Kurpinsky shares ideas and suggestions to help make your next night out a delicious success.
July 26, 2016
The Divine Wine Encounter at St. Supery Estate
Our Beverage Director, Joshua Kasumovic, recently had the opportunity to visit the St. Supery Estate and vineyards in Napa Valley for a weekend of educational activities and incredible wines. The event is called the Divine Wine Encounter and they hold it annually for different group of sommeliers and beverage directors from around the country.
July 26, 2016
California Modern Voted one of USA's Top 100 Restaurants
George's California Modern was recently named #96 in the Opinionated About Dining (OAD) 2016 U.S. Top 100 Restaurants Poll. The OAD survey, founded in 2008 by former music industry executive Steve Plotnicki, was originally devised as an alternative to the Michelin Guide.
June 8, 2016
George's Ocean Terrace Named Top 100 Outdoor Dining Restaurant in America for 2016
Determined by more than 5 million reviews submitted by verified OpenTable diners over the last year, the 2016 Best Outdoor Dining list honorees each bested more than 20,000 restaurants.
May 31, 2016
