It began with a few conversations, almost hushed, amongst industry types. “Michelin inspectors have been spotted in L.A.” I first heard it from a local chef. Then again from a fellow food writer. Before long the rumors were everywhere. It made no sense: The Michelin Guide … [Read more...]
WORLD FARE: George’s California Modern, a big fish, reminds us the size of our pond
In 1998, George Hauer recruited Trey Foshee—newly-minted by Food and Wine Magazine as America’s Best New Chef—from Sundance Resort to take over the helm at George’s California Modern (1250 Prospect St., La Jolla). There’s no doubting that Hauer has been rewarded, as has San … [Read more...]