The owner of such San Diego hotspots as Kettner Exchange in Little Italy and Firehouse in Pacific Beach is taking the food and beverage reins at La Jolla's historic La Valencia Hotel.
Matt Spencer's SDCM restaurant group operates many bars and restaurants around San Diego County, including Kettner Exchange, Devil's Dozen Donuts, Firehouse, The Grass Skirt, Good Time Poke, Waverly Restaurant & Lounge, Vin De Syrah, Camino Riviera and Captain's Quarters. Spencer recently signed on to take over the culinary and bar management for the revival of The Whaling Bar at La Jolla's nearly century-old La Valencia Hotel.
Matt Spencer will soon begin putting his touches on La Valencia's onsite dining options, including the property's signature restaurant, the ocean-view Mediterranean Room, and La Sala Lounge, as well as in-room and poolside dining options. Expect SDCM's Corporate Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski to soon begin redeveloping the menus for La Valencia's vibrant dining options. SDMC's resident mixologist Eric Johnson will also be tasked with updating the bar and cocktail offerings. SDCM will mainly oversee the reopening of The Pink Lady of La Jolla's much-loved nautical-themed cocktail lounge The Whaling Bar, which is expected to unveil later this year after several delays.
On December 15, 1926, La Jollans MacArthur Gorton and Roy B. Wiltsie formally opened La Valencia Apartment-Hotel overlooking La Jolla Cove on Prospect Street at Herschel Avenue. The Cabrillo Hotel adjacent to the La Valencia was acquired in 1956 and incorporated as the West Wing, while at the same time Cafe La Rue and the Whaling Bar were constructed. Now owned and managed by Pacifica Host Hotels, La V features 114 completely renovated guest rooms and villas overlooking Ellen Browning Scripps Park with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.
La Valencia Hotel is located at 1132 Prospect Street in the heart of La Jolla Village. For more information, visit lavalencia.com.
La Valencia Hotel is located at 1132 Prospect Street in the heart of La Jolla Village. For more information, visit lavalencia.com.
