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HOT ATTRACTIONS Making History Two new dining destinations with unique historical ties open in Carlsbad.
RESPONSIF LE SUSHI One of Carls COLONIAL-ERA EATS Boston's historic bad's best-known landmarks has been Green Dragon Tavern has been replicat- reborn as its hottest new restaurant. The ed in Carlsbad ... well, sort of. Welcom - 126-year-old, historic Victorian mansion to Green Dragon Tavern & Museum, a at the corner of Carlsbad Boulevard and sprawling 22,000-square-foot venue Carlsbad Drive—originally known as the housing five different concepts under Twin Inns back in the 1880s and most one roof—a museum, coffee shop, event recently as Ocean House—has reopened space, tavern and restaurant. At the as The Land & Water Co. Chef Robert admission-free museum, peruse histori- Ruiz, formerly of Harney Sushi, is at cal documents and memorabilia from the helm of the French Izakaya (which the Revolutionary War era displayed translates to "blending food and drink" behind custom glass panels. in Japanese). The refreshed space is Inside the New England-style Green now a warm, sexy gathering place with a Dragon Tavern, sip a local craft beer or seasonal, fish-laden menu that changes one of 20 traditional brews on tap amid monthly. All food items are derived soaring ceilings and a custom, two-story from local, sustainably and responsibly stone fireplace. At the Restaurant at sourced ingredients and humanely raised Green Dragon Tavern, the hearty menu proteins. Choose from an array of sushi incorporates old-world culinary tech- rolls, nigiri, sashimi and French-infused niques such as braising and griddling. cobblestone wa,..... -z-.-s. reo txx:k accents, California cuisine. Recent dishes have Try the handmade Paul Revere Sand- majestic white °Arms and grand soy- included Big'o Kimchi Chicken Etouffee wich with a side of Boston baked beans ers. It's like stepping inside a piece of I1/4_- - with Jidori chicken, potato purée and and New England clam chowder. The tory, but with modern okanking and c kimchi. 2978 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, Green Dragon property was designed to drinks. 6115 Paseo del Nee*. Ca. 760.729.5263 channel the Colonial Era—outfitted with 760.918.2421
Sashimi at The Land & Water Co.; Green Dragon Tavern & Museum (above).