Rancho Valencia
Hotel and restaurant in town
Blending luxury with the authentic spirit of relaxed Southern California living, Rancho Valencia welcomes its guests with passion and grace. Near the chic beaches of La Jolla and Del Mar, this is an exclusive and tranquil hideaway set among 18 hectares of rolling hills, orange groves and gardens full of hibiscus and cacti. Reminiscent of Spanish-colonial haciendas, bungalow suites boast stunning craftsmanship including hand-painted tile work and custom furnishings. With its world-renowned tennis program, innovative cuisine and rejuvenating spa, and year-round sunny climate, Rancho Valencia is the perfect place to discover this beautiful region. ...Read more
United States, Rancho Santa Fe

Patina
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in town
Inside the huge Walt Disney Concert Hall, an extraordinary steel complex of venues designed by Frank Gehry in the heart of Los Angeles, renowned chef Joachim Splichal has created one of the city’s most prized restaurants. This is an elegant restaurant with pure and modern décor, where Grand Chef Joachim Splichal serves contemporary French cuisine. Patina’s trademark is its use of fresh seasonal products, highlighted by sophisticated presentation. In each dish the flavours are distinct, and always enhanced by herbs, exotic spices or bursts of acidity. The caviar guéridon and the wide variety of cheeses are two other reasons to visit this prestigious address. ...Read more
United States, Los Angeles