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A Magnificent Culinary Journey in La Jolla

A Magnificent Culinary Journey in La Jolla

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Estancia La Jolla Hotel map - more lodging info
Surrounded by 10 acres of native California flora, Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa displays ranch-style ambience reminiscent of southern California's Spanish heritage. Onsite, Adobe El Restaurante blends locally grown spices and produce to create distinctive rancho-style cuisine and the Bodega Wine Bar offers wine tastings hosted by the Chef de Libations. Thoughtfully designed and impeccably furnished, each guestroom offers an invitation to stimulate the senses. Accommodations include fine linens and complimentary high-speed internet access and many have a balcony or patio with a garden or courtyard view. Also onsite is an outdoor splash pool featuring a seasonal bar, health club and spa. Treatments and activities include the Sunrise Yoga Class, signature massages and scrubs and night swims.
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Grande Colonial map - more lodging info
The Grande Colonial Hotel stands adjacent to La Jolla Village shops and restaurants. La Jolla Cove is located one block away and Torrey Pines Beach is one mile from the hotel. Retaining its distinctive 1900s architectural style, the hotel features a marble-clad lobby decorated with antiques, a marble fireplace and French doors that open to reveal an ocean-view terrace and garden pool. Rooms are decorated in European style in color schemes that echo the California coastline's natural setting. Beds are dressed with fine linens and rooms include 32-inch LCD televisions and complimentary high-speed internet access. The contemporary Nine-Ten restaurant and bar features local artisans' harvests, an extensive wine list and indoor or sidewalk seating. The heated garden pool provides outdoor recreation.
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The Empress Hotel map - more lodging info
This newly renovated hotel is centrally located in the charming village of La Jolla. With spacious rooms, you will relax in comfort. Just a stroll away from La Jolla Cove, Seal Beach, outdoor cafes and lovely boutique shopping. La Jolla is an elegant, upscale coastal resort set amid beautiful cliffs and coves. Enjoy the area's cosmopolitan shops, fine dining destinations, distinctive galleries and relaxing beaches. The Empress Hotel, with its intimate charm and elegance, captures the essence of the enchanting area and provides the perfect lodging experience for business and leisure travelers alike. Your rate includes a deluxe room with breakfast each morning and free parking!
  

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San Diego & La Jolla Destination
La Jolla is known as “The Jewel” of San Diego and has been a popular destination for visitors from all over the world. Boasting Southern California’s most beautiful coastline and the finest weather. La Jolla serves as the backdrop for a fabulous culinary journey, where you'll experience an unparalleled cooking experience with a private hands-on class – and dining on gourmet Californian cuisine while overlooking the majestic Pacific Ocean.
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Gourmet Cooking Class & Dining Experience
Come experience one of La Jolla’s top attractions where you will be guided on a unique culinary adventure! Begin your journey with a gourmet olive oil and salt tasting to whet your palate and then venture out to the Chef’s very own private, organic garden. Harvest what is seasonal and fresh as you learn all about the fresh herbs you will be using. Chef Jodi will then guide you through a fabulous culinary experience where you will be inspired to recreate this incredible six-course meal when you are back in your own kitchen. Enjoy the fruits of your labor complete with wines that have been carefully selected to accompany your meal.
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Farmers Market Tour or Foodie Tour
Where better to acquire your culinary inspiration than a local Farmer’s Market! Learn all about farm-to-table cuisine, what is seasonal and why locally grown produce is in such high demand! Experience San Diego’s Little Italy, where the pasta is made fresh daily and many ingredients are imported directly from Italy. Or visit La Jolla’s Farmer’s Market where local artisan and organic growers all display their fabulous products! Together with Chef Jodi you will select the most magnificent produce and ingredients to create an unbelievable and memorable meal together! (Note: The Farmers Market is only available on weekends, so an alternate activity of equal epicurean enrichment will be substituted should you choose a mid-week visit.)
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Farm-to-Table Cooking Class & Brunch
Here you will take the magnificent bounty you acquired at the Farmer’s market and learn how to create an epicurean feast for brunch. Chef Jodi’s indoor and outdoor kitchen set atop beautiful Mt. Soledad with fabulous panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean will provide you with a setting like no other! Learn how to create a masterpiece from ingredients you have on hand. Then you will dine alfresco on the beautiful food you prepared.
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