Arterra

Frommer's Review

The name of this restaurant derives from "art of the earth," and the moniker is no mere marketing gimmick. The menu is crafted based on what's available at Chino or Be Wise, the local farms specializing in fine produce. Needless to say, the menu is regularly adapted to meet the schedule of Mother Earth. You'll never eat rigid hothouse tomatoes--Arterra doesn't serve them in winter, when tomatoes don't grow naturally in San Diego. Patrons can also sample a variety of chef's tasting meals with wine pairings; there is a sushi bar, as well. Housed in a drab, modern Marriott hotel, the broad dining room is impressive, cast in gold and purple tones, with plush leather banquettes and accents of glass and copper. The stylish outdoor pool lounge, opened in 2007, serves small plates and hosts DJs Wednesday to Saturday. The breakfast, by the way, is superlative.

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