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1 . Pacific Hideaway , Shorebreak Hotel , Huntington Beach , California : When Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants took over , the restaurant had good food but no local commitment , says Danny Bortnick , Kimpton ’ s VP of restaurant concept development . The beachside venue ’ s new “ surfer mentality ” blends Latin and Asian cuisines , born of “ listening to the locals ... and giving them a place that they can be at home in .”
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2 . Curadero , Kimpton Hotel Palomar San Diego : Formerly a gastrolounge called Saltbox , Curadero focuses on Mexican street food with a laid-back and edgy vibe , aimed squarely at locals – “ what they ’ re into , how they like to eat , how they spend their days ,” Bortnick says . An upstairs room has a food-truck style taco window .
3 . Outlier , Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle : Previously Sazarac , which had a 20-year run in the space , Outlier fits Seattle ’ s progressive market , Bortnick says . Small plates , modern menu and an interior that speaks to the city ’ s grunge history . The name pays homage to “ that unique individualistic ideal that native Seattle people have .” ( Note : All three spaces opened in 2017 .)
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