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Juniper & Ivy

Item: Juniper & Ivy
Author: Katie Dillon

Cuisine: American, California

Last updated on May 15, 2018

10Best Says

San Diego's culinary scene reached new heights with the opening of Juniper & Ivy. Led by "Top Chef: All-Stars" winner Richard Blais and the team at Juniper Hospitality, the popular modern American restaurant sits in a converted 1920s sawtooth warehouse in the Little Italy neighborhood. Blais' innovative approach to cooking and cuisine is a hit with locals. Everything is plated on wood, steel or stone. A couple of staples on the seasonal menu include the Carne Cruda Asada with quail egg, cotija cheese and jalapeño, and the Garden & Grain with ancient grains and heirloom vegetables. Do not skip the Buttermilk Biscuit with smoke salt and butter.

Address:

2228 Kettner Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101

Phone:

619-269-9036

Website:

juniperandivy.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Katie Dillon
San Diego Local Expert

Best of San Diego's Little Italy: "Order the off-menu In-N-Haute burger, which is a tribute to the In-And-Out Double Double."

Recommended as Best of San Diego's Little Italy Because: Award-winning Juniper & Ivy has been packed since it opened because the seasonal menu is consistently fantastic.