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California Restaurants

Higher Education, Finer Dining: Inside the Culinary Scenes at California’s Top College Towns

At California’s elite universities, Michelin-starred tasting menus and historic farm-to-table spots have turned campus visits into serious culinary trips.
By Allie Lebos
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At California’s Most Historic Restaurants, It’s Still a Family Affair

These enduring California institutions have survived changing tastes, recessions and restaurant fads without giving up the family name.
By Allie Lebos

Where to Stay, Dine and Unwind During Monterey Car Week

Beyond the horsepower, Monterey Car Week offers a compelling reason to linger along one of California’s most scenic coastal enclaves.
By Allie Lebos

Where to Eat in Silicon Valley, According to the Local Chefs Who Cook There

By Keyla Vasconcellos

Addison, San Diego’s Three-Star Dining Room, Gets a New Look—But Keeps the Caviar With Rice

By Andy Wang

An Insider’s Guide to Santa Barbara, California’s American Riviera

By Allie Lebos

L.A.’s Most Exciting Restaurant Openings of May

By Allie Lebos

L.A.’s Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining, From Beachfront to Canyon

By Allie Lebos

A High Desert Escape: Where to Stay, Eat and Wander in Joshua Tree

By Allie Lebos

Noble 33 Will Debut New Restaurants at Rosewood Residences Beverly Hills

By Allie Lebos

Where to Eat in Silicon Valley

By Allie Lebos

Where to Dine in Malibu, From Coastal Classics to New Arrivals

By Allie Lebos

Santa Barbara’s Best Restaurant Openings of 2025

By Allie Lebos
Solvang, the most Christmassy town in America as viewed on December 8, 2020, in Solvang, California.

California’s Most Charming Small Towns for a Quiet Holiday Retreat

By Allie Lebos

Atomix Tops Weird and Wacky North America’s 50 Best Restaurants List

By Andy Wang

The Most Fabulous French Restaurants in L.A. for Steak Frites, Escargot and Joie de Vivre

By Allie Lebos

The Best of Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Standout Culinary Scene

By Allie Lebos
Interior and patio seating at Bar Lou in Montecito, California, with a view of Coast Village Road.

Steak, Sushi and Seafood: Discover Montecito’s Best Restaurants

By Allie Lebos
an interior with wooden tables

L.A.’s Best Michelin-Starred Restaurants, From Longtime Icons to Buzzy Newcomers

By Allie Lebos
Overhead photo of a table with a selection of dishes at Caruso's

6 SoCal Restaurants Leading the Way in Sustainable Dining

By Allie Lebos
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The Best Restaurants in Santa Monica

By Allie Lebos

The Most Exciting L.A. Restaurant Openings of the Year—So Far

By Allie Lebos

The Best Santa Barbara Restaurant and Bar Openings 2024

By Allie Lebos
An overhead view of a dining table set with elegantly plated dishes, including fish, pasta, salad, and small composed bites. Drinks, including a cocktail with dried citrus and a glass of wine, complement the presentation.

The Best Culinary Destinations in California

By Allie Lebos
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