A Culinary Vision.

A Culinary Vision.

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Meet the Chef

Executive Chef Franck Tasic

Exceptionally innovative and passionate about food, Chef Franck Tasic brings years of luxury hotel culinary experience to his role as Executive Chef for the InterContinental Hotel in San Diego, where he oversees Garibaldi, Vistal, and Layover. Hailing from France, Chef Tasic’s cooking style blends traditional French cooking techniques with a more modern California approach, highlighting seasonal produce and ingredients.

Chef Tasic has had many notable accolades throughout his career, including the opportunity to make over-easy eggs for President Barack Obama, which were flown in on Air Force One.

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Get the local seafood experience

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