Chef
Jason McLeod

San Diego

My Venues

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Accolades

Two Stars (Ria)
Michelin Guide
Chef of the Year
USA Rice Federation

Grand Orchid Award (Craft & Commerce)
Orchids & Onions
ChefsFeed Winner
One of the Best Things to Eat in San Diego

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Where I Go Out

Cold steamed egg custard w/ shrimp & vegetable

Wa Dining OKAN

$$, Outdoor Seating, Japanese, Reservations, Sake Bar, Kearny Mesa

"I always judge a restaurant by how well they make a crème brûlée. Although custard can be simple to make, it is surprising how many restaurants mess this up. When I do find a restaurant that can pull off a savory custard, I get very excited. OKAN pulls this off every time."

Chef

Jason McLeod

Neighborhood, Underbelly...

Beef tongue

George's at The Cove

$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Wine Bar, Modern, Full Bar, Seafood, New American, Village Of La Jolla

"This is one of the best restaurants in Southern California, and chef Trey has put together an amazing team. The sous vide beef tongue is such a special dish that's served with puffed tendon, mustard and Chino farms gai lan (Chinese broccoli) that's gently grilled."

Chef

Jason McLeod

Neighborhood, Underbelly...

Toro

Shino Sushi + Kappo

$$, Japanese, Sushi, Harborview

"Can't go wrong with anything at this restaurant but the fatty tuna belly is simply amazing."

Chef

Jason McLeod

Neighborhood, Underbelly...

Pasta

Ava Gene's

$$$$, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, Italian, Richmond

"If the extra-lunghi caserecci with Sunday sausage sugo and ricotta is on the menu, order it. It is so simple yet so fantastic."

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Jason McLeod

Neighborhood, Underbelly...

Assorted Ice Cream

Salt & Straw

$$, Ice Cream, Greater Wilshire / Hancock Park

"Wow. I can't get enough of this ice cream. My favorites are Grandma Malek's almond brittle with salted ganache and the coffee and bourbon."

Chef

Jason McLeod

Neighborhood, Underbelly...

Contorni

Ava Gene's

$$$$, Reservations, Modern, Full Bar, Italian, Richmond

"XVOO smashed potatoes, “Misticanza” sautéed greens, olives, and chiles, and the Calais Flint corn polenta—all three of these contorni, or side dishes, are outstanding. However, the polenta is probably the best polenta I have ever had."

Chef

Jason McLeod

Neighborhood, Underbelly...

At My Venues

Steamed Mussels & Clams

Ironside Fish & Oyster

$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, Seafood, Little Italy

"The mussels and clams are plump, the dipping bread perfectly charted, and the briny, smoky, and bright broth is pure liquid gold."

$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, New American, North Park

""Dirty" is right—chef Jason McLoud takes his Canadian pride to the next level with these meatball, pork belly and gravy-soaked fries. "Poutine" anyone?"

Chef, Owner

Chad White

Zona Blanca Ceviche, High Tide Lobster Bar

Belly of the Beast

UnderBelly

$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Noodles, North Park

"I add the char-su belly (SCORE!). This is a great after-work spot, but it's good for any time you want amazing ramen and great beer."

$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, American, Gastropub, Bar, East Village

"This is a cool local spot with great burgers. They also have bourbon on tap... enough said!"

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Jonathan Hale

The Prado at Balboa Park

Fall'n Apples Salad

Neighborhood

$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, American, Gastropub, Bar, East Village

"Gotta love fall produce! NEW #SALAD: Fall'n Apples! _ MixedGreens| WhippedBlueCheese| ApplesX2| PickledCelery| WhitePomegrante| CandiedWalnuts| ChampagneVinaigrette _ #neighborhoodsd #chprojects #consortiumholdings #seasonal #hoodbless #kitchenlife #sandiego #youstayhungrysd #eatersd #truecooks #rollwithus #foodporn #chefspecials #salads #foodphotography #cheflife #girlboss #foodlife #foodislife #supportlocal #girlboss #ladychef #fall18 #newsalad #specialtyproduce #chefsofinstagram #sandiegochefs #newmenuitem"

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Jocelyn Cano

El Jardín Cantina

Strawberry or Apple NY Cheesecake

Neighborhood

$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, American, Gastropub, Bar, East Village

"New Dessert @ HOOD! 🧀🍰! / & it pairs deliciously well with our currently available @bellsbrewery Double Cream Stout! _ NY Style Cheesecake with choice of 🍓compote or 🍏pie topping! _ #neighborhoodsd #chprojects #consortiumholdings #cheesecake #nystyle #kitchenlife #sandiego #youstayhungrysd #eatersd #truecooks #rollwithus #foodporn #dessertlife #pastry #foodphotography #cheflife #girlboss #foodlife #foodislife #supportlocal #ladychef #fall18 #specialtyproduce #chefsofinstagram #sandiegochefs #applepie #strawberry #hoodbless"

Chef

Jocelyn Cano

El Jardín Cantina

ChefJason McLeod

San Diego

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Jason McLeod