In The News
Chef Showdown - October 2011
A food sampling and "Iron Chef"-style competition featuring local chef stars from Sea Rocket Bistro, The Shores, Kitchen 1540, Bali Hai and more. The event, hosted by Sam "The Cooking Guy" Zien and chef Brian Malarkey (Searsucker, Burlap and Bravo's "Top Chef"), benefits the domestic violence programs at Center for Community Solutions.
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La Jolla Light Samples, Savors + Shares at 1540 - September 2011
It's not every restaurant where you see someone raising a "white flag" in surrender...the White Flag menu is one of several unique ways patrons may choose how to eat.
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A Taste of Dawn Samples KITCHEN 1540 - August 2011
KITCHEN 1540 is like nothing I've experienced before...I reccommend going in with an empty stomach and a hunger for something entirely new.
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San Diego Magazine Dishes on 1540's Newest Cocktail - July 2011
This riveting refresher delivers a taste of summertime in a glass...Garnish with a sunset view. And, be sure to stay for dinner.
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A Sneak Peek at the New 1540, San Diego Reader - July 2011
Chef Paul McCabe has been working hard the better part of the last year gearing his kitchen and dining room for an all-points overhaul that will make for an eatery offering more ways to dine than any other in the county (or Southern California, actually).
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KITCHEN 1540 Unveils New Look + Feel, NBC'S THE FEAST - July 2011
Exotic, elegant, renovated 1540 is new to the Del Mar scene this year. Take a look inside the restaurant's July 15th unveiling bash.
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Dining L'Auberge Style by the Sea in Del Mar, California - February 2011
L'Auberge Del Mar's Kitchen 1540, overseen by Chef Paul McCabe, enjoys a reputation that far exceeds the boundaries of this Northern San Diego County seaside retreat.
JetSetLife.TV - Winter 2010
A Taste of Casual-Beach-Chic at KITCHEN 1540.
Best of San Diego Magazine - Summer 2010
Whether your scenario involves a stressful workweek and one too many gin-and-tonics the night before or simply the desire to start your day with a menu full of morning choices, the remedy is a warm of eggs or pancakes served with fresh-squeezed OJ and an ocean breeze.
Hotel F&B Live Fire - Summer 2010
Extreme dress rehearsals and planning leave nothing to chance.
Ranch & Coast Magazine - Winter 2010
Best American Food: KITCHEN 1540.
Ranch & Coast - Spring 2009
Striking a balance between fine dining and approachable food, KITCHEN 1540's executive chef and James Beard award-winner Paul McCabe offers an inimitable menu from which guests can choose their own dining venue.
SanDiego.com San Diego Restaurant Review - Winter 2009
The newly remodeled L'auberge Del Mar hotel is truly lovely, with its grand lounging areas, fireplaces galore and beautiful beachfront location.
LAsThePlace.com
KITCHEN 1540: San Diego's Destination Dining Spot

