Juniper & Ivy

Nationally-acclaimed Juniper and Ivy-consistently ranked "Best of the Best" by San Diego Magazine, and recognized as a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand establishment-is a foodie paradise on the edge of San Diego's Little Italy. The kitchen delivers a constantly rotating, chef-driven menu that uses hand-selected, seasonal ingredients crafted with precision, passion, and creativity. Founded by Owner...

Atlanta’s "Top Chef All-Stars" winner Richard Blais has made a big splash in the San Diego culinary scene with his vibrant Little Italy eatery. The converted 90-year-old warehouse has exposed beams, a bustling exhibition kitchen and colorful geometric art. The bar buzzes with guests enjoying elegant craft cocktails like “In the Ivy” with orange blossom vodka, berries, pressed lemon and a purple...

When we caught up with Richard Blais a month after opening Juniper & Ivy, the chef remarked that the new restaurant was exceeding his team's expectations and "twice as busy" as expected. Now, at six months in, it's safe to say that his Little Italy showplace for "left coast cookery" is a certifiable hit.

So it's no wonder that Blais is doubling down on San Diego; Eater has it on good authority...

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Juniper and ivy offers "refined american food with left coast edge" courtesy of acclaimed chef richard blais. Perhaps most recognizable as the winner of bravo's "top chef all-stars", blais brings his wildly creative approach to cooking and cuisine to san diego; backed by an all-star culinary team. Excellent cocktail and wine programs paired with al fresco dining, high energy design and more...