Steak It 'Til You Make It

What to know, what to wear and what to order at Vulture.

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Welcome to Chow Now, giving you a sneak peek and insider tips for new restaurants we're super excited about.

San Diego’s new fine dining gem is secretly vegan and it’s got freezer martinis, tinytinis and tableside cherries jubilee.

What to Know:

Kory Stetina and the crew behind sci-fi tiki bar Mothership and heavy metal flagship Kindred are back at it, this time with Vulture, an over-the-top, plant-based fine dining spot that feels like a dinner party hosted by a surrealist art collector.

Hidden behind a 10-seat jewel box of a diner called Dreamboat, this University Heights newcomer is more neoclassical fever dream than your standard tasting menu haunt. This theatrical spin on a bygone era is a glamorous escape from the real world with abstract floral patterns, bold colors and detailed millwork.

The menu? Retro, with a twist. Think cocktail meatballs, steak Diane and cherries