Blanca

Blanca Restaurant was founded in 2006. Blanca Restaurant specializes in Restaurant Management. Blanca Restaurant has 5 employees and estimated revenues of $300,000.00.

Chef Hageman worked at Aqua under Michael Mina at the Bellagio in Las Vegas, and before that, at Spago under Wolfgang Puck. Talk about a pedigree.

Blanca is now helmed by San Francisco chef Gavin Schmidt, who has worked in some of the Golden Gate city's finest kitchens like Aqua, Elisabeth Daniel, the Fifth Floor and Coi. With his culinary sights set on San Diego, Schmidt brings his innovative “farm to table” approach to Blanca with plans to create a more affordable menu that showcases the abundance of local ingredients.

California sensibility and trendy farm-to-table approach. Locally harvested seaweeds and garden items, housemade breads and cured meats, sustainably sourced seafood and meats. Eclectic menu items like truffled popcorn or beets and marrow for starters, olive oil poached local halibut or eucalyptus roast lamb for the main course. Unlikely strip mall location for such a classyjoint!

Watch out, San Francisco. With a few more restaurants like Blanca, San Diego just might give the Golden Gate city a run for its foodie money. Despite its pedestrian, strip-mall location, this sleek, cosmopolitan space quickly ascended to the top of San Diego's food chain when it opened in 2006. Blanca uses only top seasonal products to prepare creative California cuisine with a modern French...

The SceneWhere do the beautiful people dine? Just off South Highway 101 at the new little black dress of North County hot spots. Sleek, modern design belies the beachfront location, which wooed renowned Michael Mina-trained chef Wade Hageman all the way from Vegas. The swift, expert service is the kind San Diego's fine dining scene has always lacked, if only because of its youth. Cheers to...

Experience a unique blend of high style and inspired cuisine as you slip into one of Blanca s plush dining room booths. Or keep it casual in the cozy lounge where cocktails, such as our infused martinis, contrast the polished white concrete bar. Happy Hour in the bar & lounge is from 5:30-7:00 Tuesday through Sunday and features specialty priced cocktails, beer, wine, and appetizers. An...