Red Pearl Kitchen San Diego | redpearlkitchen.com

Tim and Liza Goodell have long sought the perfect location for their second Red Pearl Kitchen, and they found it in the heart of the Historic Gas Lamp District of San Diego.

Their original Red Pearl Kitchen was a mainstay of the Huntington Beach dining scene for 6 years and like the Orange County location, the new San Diego restaurant combines authentic Chinese/East Asian recipes with a hip, contemporary bar scene. The menu, combined with the full bar and overall design gives it a vibe that is glamorous, exotic and sexy.

In addition to serving great food and drinks, the Red Pearl Kitchen is an active participant in the exciting Gas Lamp District revival, and a great destination for the local community.

 

Dakota | dakota-restaurant.com

Designed by Dodd Mitchell, Dakota integrates the historic architecture of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel with those of a stylish, sophisticated modern steakhouse. Upon entering from a grand staircase or via the hotel lobby, guests are met by a palatte of warm chocolate browns, ambient lighting and gorgeous leather and suede banquettes. With towering high ceilings rich in architecture beckoning to Hollywood’s golden era, Dakota provides the perfect balance between old and new. The bar, located within the main dining room provides for a sexy and intimate setting, and the restaurant is visually and literally linked to the new bustling lobby bar for the Roosevelt Hotel.

 

The menu is be classic in nature but is definitely reflective of The Goodell’s sophisticated palates and feature adaptations of the classic American steakhouse. Straightforward and timeless, the menu features Dakota’s special house-made sauces including homemade barbeque, whole grain mustard and chili.