whisknladle patio

“Want to slowly savor something deliciously wicked?”

If you are what you eat, then you deserve the best. For a relatively new kitchen, whisknladle in La Jolla has garnered itself a lot of attention.  If you haven’t heard about it from a foodie friend or in the local rag, look for it’s mention in Food and Wine this month.

Locally sourced fresh-as-it-gets food is made from start to finish on site.  Innovative cocktails feature infused liquors and reductions. Wildly creative food lures you to sample exotic sounding fare.  The service is welcoming and encouraging, and you might find yourself surprised at what you venture to try!

“Sweet and salty, earthy and tangy, fresh and succulent, rich and delicate…”

"You get out of the pot what you put in the pot."

Local Mussels & Fries,  Chorizo & Date Fritters…  Popular favorites on the menu, balanced with simple and beautifully executed seasonal fare.  The descriptions of the preparations had me intrigued.  As the assortment of small plates and large came out of the kitchen, the process of exploration began.

“The blend of flavors are carefully orchestrated into complex combination’s”

Eating seasonally and locally connects you with  your environment, and the gifts that surround you.  Knowing that inspired culinary spot assures that your precious dining budget is going to support the right cause.  From local farms and co-ops to fishermen and wineries, whisknladle knows exactly where your food has come from. Not to mention how best to feature it’s assets, and let each morsel find its own voice!

Photographs via whisknladle