Come along with Season 3 Next Level Chef winner Gabrielle (Gabi) and our Ember & Rye culinary team to learn about the entire farm-to-table process that transpires for you at our restaurant.
Taking place at J.R. Organics, a beloved local farm rooted in sustainability and family tradition, this immersive tour offers a firsthand look at where our ingredients begin—right from the soil. During the tour, their team will share the story and history behind their multi-generational farm, known for growing vibrant, certified organic produce in the heart of Southern California.
Chef Gabi, a plant-based chef and educator, will partake in the exploration and provide insight into how seasonality and locality influence her cooking. Raised in an agricultural town and trained at the Institute of Culinary Education’s Health Supportive Culinary Arts program, Gabi brings passion, knowledge, and creativity to every dish she creates.
Spaces are limited, reserve your spot today!
When: June 4 at 10:00 am
Where: J.R. Organics
31030 Rodriguez Rd, Escondido, CA 92026
Join us for a flavorful afternoon with nonother than Chef Richard Blais and the award-winning Chef Gabrielle “Gabi” Chappel, winner of Season 3 of Fox’s Next Level Chef.
Gabi, a seasonally driven, plant-forward chef will lead the demo with her signature blend of culinary creativity and approachable techniques. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch with wine and cocktails, featuring fresh, vibrant ingredients and Gabi’s unique take on flavor-forward vegetable dishes.
This intimate grilling demo is designed to show you how to give vegetables bold personality on the grill—perfect for summer inspiration.
Spaces are limited, reserve your spot for this special culinary experience!
When: June 5 from 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Join us for dinner at Ember & Rye, and enjoy an evening curated for hospitality professionals and our local community. Experience a 3-course prix fixe menu paired with a glass of wine, the perfect way to start your week. Gather your friends, unwind in our dining room, and connect with others in the industry.
When: Every Monday from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mark this milestone with a one-of-a-kind celebration at Ember & Rye. Featuring a welcome beverage, a family-style lunch or dinner menu, a custom cake in school colors, vinyl music, and a gift for the graduate—all in a stunning indoor or outdoor private setting. Designed with both elegance and fun in mind, our Graduation Celebratory Package offers a memorable dining experience for graduates and their loved ones.
When: Offer valid from during the months of May & June
For details and availability please contact Rio Castro Gordon by calling 760.603.6909 or emailing rio.castrogordon@hyatt.com.
Want to savor a memorable evening at Ember & Rye while ensuring your children are safe and entertained? Our special offer allows parents to enjoy a relaxing dinner while their little ones are cared for by our trusted babysitters, affectionately known as the "Munchkin Minders." Children will enjoy light snacks and beverages as part of this experience.
When: Select dates from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy a waived corkage fee at Ember & Rye on Wednesday nights! Savor delicious steaks and coastal cuisine with the perfect pairing—your own wine, no strings attached. Reserve your table today.
When: Every Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Come along with Season 3 Next Level Chef winner Gabrielle (Gabi) and our Ember & Rye culinary team to learn about the entire farm-to-table process that transpires for you at our restaurant.
Taking place at J.R. Organics, a beloved local farm rooted in sustainability and family tradition, this immersive tour offers a firsthand look at where our ingredients begin—right from the soil. During the tour, their team will share the story and history behind their multi-generational farm, known for growing vibrant, certified organic produce in the heart of Southern California.
Chef Gabi, a plant-based chef and educator, will partake in the exploration and provide insight into how seasonality and locality influence her cooking. Raised in an agricultural town and trained at the Institute of Culinary Education’s Health Supportive Culinary Arts program, Gabi brings passion, knowledge, and creativity to every dish she creates.
Spaces are limited, reserve your spot today!
When: June 4 at 10:00 am
Where: J.R. Organics
31030 Rodriguez Rd, Escondido, CA 92026
Join us for a flavorful afternoon with nonother than Chef Richard Blais and the award-winning Chef Gabrielle “Gabi” Chappel, winner of Season 3 of Fox’s Next Level Chef.
Gabi, a seasonally driven, plant-forward chef will lead the demo with her signature blend of culinary creativity and approachable techniques. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch with wine and cocktails, featuring fresh, vibrant ingredients and Gabi’s unique take on flavor-forward vegetable dishes.
This intimate grilling demo is designed to show you how to give vegetables bold personality on the grill—perfect for summer inspiration.
Spaces are limited, reserve your spot for this special culinary experience!
When: June 5 from 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Join us for dinner at Ember & Rye, and enjoy an evening curated for hospitality professionals and our local community. Experience a 3-course prix fixe menu paired with a glass of wine, the perfect way to start your week. Gather your friends, unwind in our dining room, and connect with others in the industry.
When: Every Monday from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mark this milestone with a one-of-a-kind celebration at Ember & Rye. Featuring a welcome beverage, a family-style lunch or dinner menu, a custom cake in school colors, vinyl music, and a gift for the graduate—all in a stunning indoor or outdoor private setting. Designed with both elegance and fun in mind, our Graduation Celebratory Package offers a memorable dining experience for graduates and their loved ones.
When: Offer valid from during the months of May & June
For details and availability please contact Rio Castro Gordon by calling 760.603.6909 or emailing rio.castrogordon@hyatt.com.
Want to savor a memorable evening at Ember & Rye while ensuring your children are safe and entertained? Our special offer allows parents to enjoy a relaxing dinner while their little ones are cared for by our trusted babysitters, affectionately known as the "Munchkin Minders." Children will enjoy light snacks and beverages as part of this experience.
When: Select dates from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bring your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy a waived corkage fee at Ember & Rye on Wednesday nights! Savor delicious steaks and coastal cuisine with the perfect pairing—your own wine, no strings attached. Reserve your table today.
When: Every Wednesday from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Richard Blais is a successful chef, restaurateur, James Beard nominated cookbook author and television personality. Blais currently co-stars alongside Gordon Ramsay on FOX's hit cooking competition, Next Level Chef, and is widely recognized as the first winner of Bravo's Top Chef All-Stars. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and trained at The French Laundry, Daniel, Chez Panisse, and el Bulli. Blais is the James Beard Award-nominated author of “Try This at Home: Recipes from My Head to Your Plate,” as well as his second cookbook, “So Good.” His most recent cookbook, “Plant Forward: 100 Bold Recipes For A Mostly Healthy Lifestyle” was co-written with his wife Jazmin and published in October 2023. Blais has appeared on “Today,” “Good Morning America,” “The Rachael Ray Show” and “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.” He also has been featured in The New York Times, InStyle and Food & Wine. When not on set, in the kitchen or at home with his family, Blais may be found traveling cross country performing his live “stand up cooking” show to enthusiastic audiences nationwide.
Bringing more than 20 years of esteemed culinary experience to the Ember & Rye table, Executive Chef Jonathan Bautista is a proud San Diego native and James Beard Foundation Awards semifinalist nominee with a deep-rooted understanding of the region’s refreshing and flavorful dining scene. In this new venture with Ember & Rye, Chef Bautista will showcase his award-winning talent and decades of relationships with local San Diego farmers, produce growers, and markets to create a new iteration of the esteemed Ember & Rye dining experience, in collaboration with Chef Richard Blais. Celebrating his Canadian Filipino background, Chef Bautista’s innovative new offerings blend signature flavors through seasonings, local ingredients, and unique cooking techniques, resulting in a fresh take on Ember & Rye’s beloved menu of vintage steaks, fresh seafood, and seasonal vegetables. Chef Bautista is most excited to introduce refined American cuisine through a vintage club-inspired lens, beautifully paired with creative specials and tableside presentations, engaging programming and unique culinary activations for members, guests, and locals alike.
Experience Ember & Rye in one of our two private dining rooms offering space for up to 14 guests and another space for up to 50 guests. Experience the vintage steakhouse flavors while surrounded by the 18th green of Aviara Golf Club. Dine overlooking the Battiquitos Lagoon while soaking in California’s sunsets.
Wine Spectator's Restaurant Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer interesting selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. We are thrilled to share that our Richard Blais Steakhouse, Ember & Rye, made the list!
7447 Batiquitos Drive,
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-603-6908
11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Daily
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Daily
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Daily