A mainstay on the Pacific Coast Highway in the seaside community of Solana Beach for nearly a decade, Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge has permanently closed.
Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge was opened in summer 2011 by residential developer John Luciano and Doug Guillonin in the 4,800-square-foot former home of PacificCoast Grill in Solana Beach’s Beachwalk Center. The restaurant offered an East Coast Italian-style menu from Executive Chef Jason Calabove, who hailed from the eatery's sister location in Chico, CA. In addition to its food and expansive wine list, Crush was known for hosting nightly live music. The Chico location remains open for business.