Their new eatery, which was designed by Bells + Whistles and named for Lota’s grandmother, is a large space: 3,800 square feet.

Explore La Jolla’s best eats! 3 must-try restaurants, gelato, pizza, burgers, and scenic spots on this epic food tour.

There’s a word that chef Elijah Arizmendi uses to describe his food at newly opened Lucien, a 12-course tasting-menu restaurant that opened in downtown La Jolla in July: challenging. That might sound ...