Helmed by Acclaimed Chef Richard
Blais, the Beloved Carlsbad Steakhouse is Set to Welcome
Guests Back with Refreshed and Innovative Culinary Creations
Embracing Classic Traditions
CARLSBAD, Calif., June 20,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Renowned
steakhouse Ember & Rye is thrilled to announce its highly
anticipated re-opening, with reservations now available beginning
June 22. In continued collaboration
with acclaimed chef, restaurateur, author and television
personality Chef Richard Blais, the
restaurant re-emerges with a refreshed menu of several signature
creations alongside classic Ember & Rye favorites. In tandem
with the re-opening, Ember & Rye is ushering in a new era of
talent under the guise of Chef Blais with the appointment of James
Beard Award semifinalist Executive Chef Jonathan Bautista, who brings decades of
culinary experience across the greater Southern California market. Together, Chef
Blais and Chef Bautista will introduce a new iteration of the
esteemed Ember & Rye dining experience with engaging
programming and activations for resort guests, members and locals
alike.
"It's not every day you get the chance to celebrate a deeply
passionate project all over again. I couldn't be more excited to
have the opportunity to re-introduce Ember & Rye to the dynamic
culinary destinations of Carlsbad
and the larger San Diego region,"
says Chef Blais. "This time around, our vision extends beyond just
dining; it's a culinary adventure with an opportunity to blend
flavors and creativity. I look forward to continuing Ember &
Rye's success while delivering a unique experience alongside a new
team in the same lively environment."
The distinctive steakhouse, celebrated for its unique
juxtaposition of vintage ambiance with modern twists, is situated
along the award-winning Aviara Golf Club overlooking the 18th green
and surrounding Batiquitos Lagoon, serving as the unofficial
clubhouse for resort guests, members, locals and golf enthusiasts.
In addition to dinner service, Ember & Rye is open daily for
lunch – and features an abbreviated "Between Clubs" menu each
afternoon – with an enhanced menu of signature snacks, unique
sandwiches and refreshing salads to enjoy while surrounded by
sweeping vistas of Carlsbad's
treasured natural landscape. Guests can explore a selection of
approachable classics with an elevated touch as seen with
comforting lunchtime fare such as Steak Frites with crispy sweet
potato strings and "Shaken Beef Jus" and the Ember Seared Spicy
Tuna Sandwich. For those looking for a heartier afternoon spread
following a day on the golf course, the Mishima Ranch Wagyu Beef
Burger with kimchi secret sauce accompanied by triple cooked fries
and black truffle-peppercorn ketchup is sure to satisfy even the
most astute appetites.
Most notably, Ember & Rye is renowned for its dinner menu –
a signature fusion of creative preparations and gourmet ingredients
that come together to offer vintage steaks, fresh seafood and
seasonal vegetables prepared using a combination of old-fashioned
cooking techniques, unconventional flavor profiles and contemporary
culinary philosophies. Ember & Rye continues to resurrect
elements of those nostalgic touches, including personalized
tableside presentations of house-made sauces and sides to accompany
featured steak entrées, catch-of-the-day fish specials and gourmet
dishes accented by the finest seasonal ingredients. Chef Blais'
innovative vision for the cuisine comes to life through Ember &
Rye's menu of signature offerings, embracing storied favorites from
the Beef Rib Chop "Storm Breaker Cut," to the A5 Japanese Wagyu
Ribeye and Epic Snack Tower, among iconic beverages including the
Smoking Ember, that will be brought back with the re-opening,
alongside new and noteworthy items such as the Crispy Stuffed
Squash Blossom featuring a pork, shrimp, vermicelli and wood ear
mushroom filling, Scallop Crudo served in a refreshing pineapple
vinaigrette and Veal Chop Picatta with green blueberry "capers"
stemming from the creative mind and culinary talent of Chef
Bautista.
Bringing more than 20 years of esteemed culinary experience to
the Ember & Rye table, Chef Bautista is a proud San Diego native with a deep-rooted
understanding of the region's dining scene. In the early beginnings
of his career, Chef Bautista's naturally interwoven passions for
gastronomy and hospitality first brought him to L'Auberge Del Mar,
where he served as sous chef at the resort's Kitchen 1540 under
Chef Paul McCabe. As he continued to
explore his culinary art, Chef Bautista grew his professional
portfolio through various establishments before earning himself a
James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalist nomination in 2023 at
San Diego's Kingfisher Cocktail
Bar & Eatery in the Best Chef, California category. In this new venture, Chef
Bautista will celebrate his Canadian Filipino background through
innovative new offerings that blend signature flavors through
seasonings and cooking techniques, resulting in a fresh take on
Ember & Rye's beloved menu.
"Ember & Rye is more than a restaurant—it's a dynamic,
immersive dining experience interwoven with the vibrant spirit of
Carlsbad. Chef Blais is a culinary
icon whose creativity and passion have continued to inspire my own
cooking style, and I couldn't be more excited to collaborate with
him and bring our unique perspectives together to create a truly
extraordinary offering," says Chef Bautista. "Our re-opening
promises modern American cuisine through a vintage club-inspired
San Diego lens, a fusion of
innovation and tradition that reflects the heart of our community.
Together with our talented team, we're ready to reignite taste buds
and create unforgettable experiences at Ember & Rye."
Perhaps what makes Ember & Rye most compelling is its
unwavering commitment to the restaurant's core mission centered
around sourcing ingredients from the region's preeminent farmers,
foragers and fishermen whenever possible, including Chino Farms,
Flannery Beef, J.R. Organics and Weiser Family Farms. Ember &
Rye continues to seek out unique regional purveyors and local
artisans to shine a light on their work as part of its commitment
to sustainability, sourcing locally and acting responsibly when
procuring food to minimize food waste in the San Diego area.
For more information about Ember & Rye, please visit the
reservations website or call 760-603-6908.
About Richard Blais
Richard Blais is a successful
chef, restaurateur, James Beard nominated cookbook author and
television personality. Blais currently co-stars alongside
Gordon Ramsay on FOX's hit cooking
competition, Next Level Chef, and is widely recognized as the first
winner of Bravo's Top Chef All-Stars. He graduated from the
Culinary Institute of America and
trained at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez
Panisse, and el Bulli. Blais is the James Beard
Award-nominated author of "Try This at Home: Recipes from
My Head to Your Plate," as well as
his second cookbook, "So Good." His most recent cookbook, "Plant
Forward: 100 Bold Recipes For A Mostly Healthy Lifestyle" was
co-written with his wife Jazmin and published in October 2023. Blais has appeared on "Today,"
"Good Morning America," "The Rachael Ray Show" and "Watch What
Happens Live with Andy Cohen." He
also has been featured in The New York
Times, InStyle and Food & Wine. When not on set, in the
kitchen or at home with his family, Blais may be found traveling
cross country performing his live "stand up cooking" show to
enthusiastic audiences nationwide.
About Ember & Rye
Located in the clubhouse of the storied Aviara Golf Club, Ember
& Rye re-emerged in June 2024 in
continued collaboration with acclaimed chef, restaurateur, author
and television personality Chef Richard
Blais, along with James Beard Award semifinalist Executive
Chef Jonathan Bautista. The
distinctive steakhouse, celebrated for its unique juxtaposition of
vintage ambiance with modern twists, overlooks the 18th green and
surrounding Batiquitos Lagoon, serving as the unofficial clubhouse
for resort guests, members, locals and golf enthusiasts. Open daily
for lunch, dinner and an abbreviated "Between Clubs" menu each
afternoon, Ember & Rye's menu celebrates a signature fusion of
creative preparations and gourmet ingredients that come together to
offer comforting classics with an elevated touch by day, among
vintage steaks, fresh seafood and seasonal vegetables prepared
using a combination of old-fashioned cooking techniques,
unconventional flavor profiles and contemporary culinary
philosophies each evening. The restaurant's offerings celebrate the
region's laid-back culture and abundance of fresh ingredients by
land and by sea, freshly sourced from the region's preeminent
farmers, foragers and fishermen.
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