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Carlsbad’s crown

Lilo (Carlsbad)

Jun 19, 2025
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GETAWAYS • Carlsbad

The Skinny: 22-seat Lilo is the culmination of chef Eric Bost and restaurateur John Resnick's transformation of a sleepy Southern California surf town into a culinary mecca. The duo now operates four restaurants (Wildland, Jeune et Jolie, and Campfire) within walking distance of one another on State Street. Lilo, which opened last mon…

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