Fifteen years after opening in New York City’s Meatpacking District, CATCH Restaurants is entering its most refined era yet. Following the debut of CATCH Scottsdale and the comprehensive transformation of CATCH Los Angeles, the celebrated restaurant brand is embracing a more elevated approach to dining, design, and hospitality.
From Michelin-starred sushi and oceanfront Italian dining to one of California’s most exciting steakhouses, Santa Barbara offers an exceptional culinary scene worthy of its reputation as the American Riviera. These are the restaurants that deserve a place on every food lover’s itinerary.
At Valle in Oceanside, Michelin starred Chef Roberto Alocer delivers a refined and deeply personal vision of Mexican cuisine rooted in Baja tradition and elevated through discipline, restraint, and modern technique. More than a historic achievement, Valle represents a thoughtful contribution to San Diego’s evolving dining identity, where atmosphere, service, and cuisine come together with quiet confidence and purpose.
Santa Monica’s dining scene blends coastal ease with culinary ambition, offering everything from Michelin starred institutions and refined bistros to vibrant brunch destinations overlooking the Pacific. Defined by seasonal California ingredients, global influence, and an effortless sense of style, the city delivers memorable dining experiences at every level.
London’s dining landscape is shaped by deep tradition and steady innovation, offering everything from long-standing institutions to contemporary global concepts. These four restaurants illustrate the range that defines the city’s food culture.
The internationally acclaimed Italian restaurant Carbone will debut in Dubai this fall, marking the beloved brand’s ninth location worldwide. Opening on Monday, October 6, the new outpost will bring Carbone’s signature New York-style Italian cuisine to the UAE for the first time.
An interview with Chef Elijah Arizmendi, whose career spans world-renowned kitchens from Joël Robuchon to Per Se, and has returned to California to open LUCIEN, a thirty-seat restaurant showcasing his personal vision of innovative and intimate fine dining.
Québec City, the only walled city in North America, charms with cobblestone streets, flower-filled windows, colorful storefronts, and café tables set for maple-infused delights. With a rich culinary heritage and a 2025 Michelin Guide debut, these five restaurants showcase dining experiences as memorable as the city itself.
More than just a means to get a midday caffeine fix, afternoon tea is a timeless ritual that spans the planet, blending culture, elegance, and culinary artistry. Whether you’re a tea connoisseur or simply seeking a unique travel experience, get your pinkies up as these afternoon teas promise to delight the senses and elevate your itinerary.
The Ra Ra Room ushers in a new level of opulence when it comes to catching your favorite sports team in action at PHX Arena in Arizona. As the first-ever members-only private dining club within a sports and entertainment venue, The Ra Ra Room brings together a sumptuous food menu, a world-class wine list, personalized concierge service, and an elegant setting that rivals any big-city social club.
Walt Disney World may be known for Mickey Mouse and castles, but it’s time to add cuisine to that list. In 2024, Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa became the first Michelin-starred restaurant in a theme park, showcasing what Disney gourmands already knew, that Walt Disney World is a spot to indulge in culinary magic.
San Diego County, with its 228 distinct neighborhoods, is renowned for picturesque beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural history, but it’s also home to an impressive, eclectic, and growing culinary scene. Here’s a closer look at the best restaurants in America’s Finest City.
