Our Golden Trout is sourced from a farm along the Snake River in Idaho’s Magic Valley and comes to our kitchen the same day it is caught.
Beef Tartare at California Modern
Our beef tartare is loosely based on Korean BBQ or more specifically, Bulgogi. We play with the flavors of KBBQ, but instead of grilling the beef, we serve it raw.
November 28, 2018
Chino Farms Celeriac at California Modern
Our celeriac dish was created for our vegetarian diners around a technique and an ingredient: Baking vegetables in a salt dough and highlighting celery root.
March 20, 2018
Smoked Jidori Chicken at California Modern
At California Modern, we celebrate San Diego through our ever-changing menu. Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients are the heart of our kitchen. Read on as chef de cuisine Jonathan Bautista shares his perspective on an outstanding new dish to try.
November 13, 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
San Diego on a Plate: Venison Loin with Chino Farms Beets
At George's California Modern, our passion is telling the San Diego story through our always-changing menu. Today we're excited to highlight our venison loin with Chino Farms beets. Watch California Modern chef de cuisine Jonathan Bautisa plate this delicious seasonal supper and learn more about the ingredients inside.
February 10, 2016
A Beginner's Guide to Foraging in San Diego
Have you ever heard of foraging? Are you interested in trying it out? We share the do's and don'ts for the beginner forager, along with some wild foods to look for right here in San Diego.
July 17, 2015
In Search of the Proper Tortilla – Part II
In Part One, the importance of corn quality and what it means to the making of a proper tortilla was explored. This second installment delves into the process, which appears simple on the surface but is surprisingly complex.
June 16, 2015
Baking Basics: 8 Sweet Rules
Many have said that cooking is an art and baking is a science. But, you don't have to go back to school to make an amazing dessert. California Modern Pastry Chef, Lori Sauer, shares her top baking tips, tricks and techniques.
May 18, 2015
In Search of the Proper Tortilla - Part I
How could something that consists of three ingredients and has been made for thousands of years have so many variables and so little documentation? The simple things are often the most complex.
April 17, 2015
