Your dining experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt.

At Classic Residence by Hyatt at La Jolla Village, savor an array of culinary creations prepared under the supervision of Executive Chef Jim Smith. Chef Smith has received customized training provided by The Culinary Institute of America on nutrition, healthy cooking and baking techniques, flavor dynamics and food and wine pairing. Also as part of our commitment to your dining experience, we feature Classically Caring Cuisine,™ exclusive selections that are generally lower in sodium, fat or sugar, yet high in flavor.

Our menu offers a wide variety of options to suit your tastes and preferences, including regional favorites, traditional home-style meals and new recipes. The community features convenient, contemporary dining venues—Twenty One, a spectacular penthouse dining room, and an elegant private dining room, plus brand new Arrosti casual bistro-style dining and Café Biscotti. They are the perfect places to read your mail, celebrate a special occasion, catch up with your neighbors over coffee or linger over an evening gelato.

Executive Chef Jim Smith, CEC, CDM, CFPP. As Executive Chef, Jim Smith oversees every aspect of the culinary program for Classic Residence by Hyatt at La Jolla Village, including menu creation, food preparation and the management of therapeutic diets. Jim's menus feature healthy and taste-tempting selections based on resident preferences. Jim's culinary expertise was developed and enhanced with Hyatt Hotels and in 5-star dining venues. He has completed the Certified Executive Chef certification with the American Culinary Federation. He is also a certified dietary manager and certified food protection professional.

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