The minds that brought you Hillcrest’s Cafe W and the chef who brought small plates dining to San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter Via Confidential Restaurant and Loft are excited to announce their newest project “Bite”. Bite is located at 1417 University avenue in Hillcrest just east of Richmond avenue and promises to bring a new level of dining excitement to the area. Chef Chris Walsh has a long history in Hillcrest and San Diego and hopes his newest creation will tantalize the taste buds in a whole new way. Long known for his unique Asian and Latin American influenced tapas Walsh is going back to his roots by creating a menu influenced largely by Northern Italian and French Bistro fare designed to be paired with a large selection of Italian, French and California Wines. The bar will also feature up to eight house infused sakes for those who prefer a “cocktail” over wine. Chef Walsh was one of the first in San Diego to offer dinners Sake Cocktails as an alternate to Wine and Beer. One of the most exciting beverage enticements will be the daily champagne happy hour offering several selections of bubbles by the glass at very affordable prices. Bite will feature sidewalk patio dining, a contemporary lounge and a community/singles table that can accommodate up to 12 guests in addition to a dining room that incorporates both tables close to the action as well as romantic hideaways. The design, which chef Walsh (who is also doing all the design) describes as Mid Century Modern Industrial. Think graphic design, clean lines and a color palate of Vanilla, Saffron, Dijon Mustard, Extra Virgin Olive oil and Bittersweet Chocolate.

Chef Chris K. Walsh was born in Northridge California, the son of a commercial fisherman and a former Restaurateur, He was a very precocious youngster and once he became interested in a topic he learned everything he could about it whether is was gardening, astronomy, lapidary or cooking. As a youth he dreamed of being a veterinarian but his love for cooking over took that goal in high school. Chef Walsh’s latest project is called Bite – Modern California Bistro and Wine Bar. Opened in May of 2007, Bite brings Walsh’s love for small plates and his culinary roots in French and Italian cuisine “Full Circle”. Bite’s offerings are a bit more rustic in approach, allowing the quality and freshness of the ingredients to shine thru. Featuring cuisine from the birthplace of wine production, he offers an eclectic selection of wines by the glass and bottle at affordable prices.