Beef Wellington
$$$, French, Central Escondido
"This is one of the best Beef Wellingtons I've had. It's perfectly cooked and has a crispy puff pastry."
ChefPatrick Ponsaty
San Diego
About Patrick Ponsaty
Chef Patrick Ponsaty is the Executive Chef for 1500 Ocean in San Diego, CA.
Accolades
- Best Hotel Chefs of AmericaJames Beard Foundation
- Master Chefs of FranceMaître Cuisiniers de France
- Chef Hall of FameSan Diego Home/Garden Lifestyles
- WinnerTaste of Elegance
- Critic's Choice: Top 10 RestaurantsSan Diego Magazine
Where I Go Out
Beef tendons
$$, Chinese, Full Bar, Dim Sum, Kearny Mesa
"This is the best Chinese restaurant in San Diego. The tendons are tender with a touch of ginger sauce. They're simply the best. The beef tendons are available at lunchtime only."
Quesadilla suprema
$$, Mexican, Central Escondido
"This quesadilla has beef, cheddar cheese, Ortega chiles, avocado, lettuce, onions, and guacamole. It's the most amazingly complex and tasty quesadilla of my life."
Tom ka soup
$, Thai, Kearny Mesa
"This is my favorite soup. I order mine with seafood and medium spice, which goes great with the coconut, lemongrass, and lime. It has such amazing flavor! Editor's note: it's also available with tofu, vegetable or chicken."
Quiche lorraine
$$, Café, French, Coffee Shop, South Park
"This is a perfect, cute French cafe to start your day at. This quiche lorraine has the perfect crust and comes with a fresh mixed greens salad."
Grilled octopus & charred lemon agnolotti
$$$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, American, Breakfast, Village Of La Jolla
"This is the perfect way to start dinner at NINE-TEN. The tender octopus is grilled and accompanied by lemon, which goes perfectly with it."