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Title DATE copyhere ZUMA: PHOTO COURTESY OF ZUMA BY THE SEA: PHOTO BY KIMBERLY MOTOS THE SHORES RESTAURANT: PHOTO BY CHLOE PEDERSEN What's New Global dining destination Zuma has made its California debut in downtown San Diego, bringing its acclaimed contemporary Japanese izakaya experience to the city. The restaurant pairs sushi, robata, and shareable dishes — including marinated black cod, prime tuna maki with Oscietra caviar, and Norwegian king crab — with more than 40 varieties of sake, Japanese spirits, and signature cocktails. Inspired by the Baja California landscape, Zuma's dramatic design features natural stone and timber, handcrafted details, a wraparound bar, dedicated DJ booth, and secluded garden terrace, creating a sophisticated setting that blends world-class dining with the brand's signature energetic social scene. Coronado residents Doug and Lara Hamm, the husband-and-wife team behind Black Swan Hospitality, have opened By The Sea, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant bringing the flavors and relaxed elegance of the French Riviera, Greek Isles, and Amalfi Coast to Orange Avenue. The seafood-forward menu showcases ingredients from leading San Diego farms and purveyors in dishes ranging from Bay Scallop Crudo and Calamari Fritti to Lamb Cavatelli, Linguine and Clams, Grilled Branzino, and a 28-day dry-aged ribeye. Seasonal cocktails and a thoughtfully curated wine program complement the cuisine. Designed by Tecture, the light-filled, 6,500-square- foot restaurant unfolds like a private coastal villa, with a lounge and bar, skylit dining room, and eucalyptus-shaded patio accented by natural materials, locally curated artwork, and breezy Mediterranean details. In La Jolla, Aloha Thursdays at The Shores Restaurant extends the island-inspired summer vibes with live music, tropical cocktails, signature pupus, and sweeping ocean views. Held Thursdays from 5 to 9pm, the beachside evenings invite guests to embrace the aloha spirit — those who arrive in Hawaiian attire receive their first Mai Tide cocktail half off. New, Now, Next: Fall Edition Zuma By The Sea Aloha Thursdays at The Shores Restaurant ranchandcoast.com