Chef Dominic Tedesco has spent his 32-year career working for celebrity clients with specific, high-end tastes in Las Vegas. Prior to a trip to La Jolla last year, the Kentucky born-and-bred chef of Italian descent hadn\u2019t spent much time in California. Like most visitors, during the last day of his trip he caught himself and fianc\u00e9, Elsa, enamored with the Pacific Ocean\u2019s aquamarine lure. “This is the spot,” he recalls telling her. “Something about this seems right.” On their walk back from Scripps Park, Tedesco noted several turnkey restaurants in the Village. Without her knowledge, he took down the numbers and called the broker. Despite his best efforts, the first two spaces he made bids on did not work out \u2013 to his credit, possibly for the better. He finally landed a gem of a 6,000-square-foot restaurant space, formerly known as Roppongi Sushi, and has made it his life\u2019s work to provide a family-style restaurant catering to the needs of the community.
\nDominic\u2019s Table, located at 875 Prospect St., Ste. 102, draws from Tedesco\u2019s heritage while focusing on “world cuisine.” Be careful using words like “fusion” to describe this form of service, however, because that is definitely not the case at this establishment. “\u2018Fusion\u2019 would imply that I\u2019d take a Korean dish, and add elements of Italian or French cuisine,” said Tedesco. “At Dominic\u2019s Table, we are offering my life through cooking. Having worked for clients with demanding tastes and backgrounds, I pride myself in the ability to cook traditional cultural dishes.”
\nTedesco was raised in Louisville, Ky., along with his eight brothers. His father, a former soldier in Mussolini\u2019s army and P.O.W. at Camp Atterberry in Indiana, eventually brought his mother over from Palermo after receiving citizenship. The chef recalls a warm childhood in which his parents, well-respected, welcoming immigrants who ran a chain of Italian restaurants, were always willing to help out their fellow man. “I can distinctly remember a regular who used to come in every night, who was typically cheerful,” said Tedesco. “One night, he came in and was not himself, in a sad state. My mom and dad made sure to take care of him, and before he left he was smiling ear-to-ear again. I was 9-years-old and I asked my mom to teach me how to cook like that. She said she would, so long as I \u2018put my heart completely into it,\u2019 which I do.”
\nTranslating that sentiment into food is natural for Tedesco, as he has perfected his world menu throughout his culinary existence. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Dominic\u2019s Table\u2019s extensive menu ranges from classics like French toast, pancakes and bloody Mary\u2019s to steamed pork buns, cheese plates, fish and chips, pizzas, shrimp and grits, and countless other dishes.
\nDon\u2019t see something on the menu? Tedesco will gladly prepare it for you. If he doesn\u2019t have the ingredients on hand, he will assure you to have it the next time dining, with ample notification, of course.
\n“It\u2019s about the experience,” said Tedesco. “I have great food, but the experience is a whole other thing. Our aim is to be a local place for business and personal meetings, celebrations, or even unplanned evenings. I cook food from all over the world. During my time at MGM, our pizzas won a \u2018Best International Pizza\u2019 award.\u2019”
\nAnd his pizzas are a force to be reckoned with. For this reason, Tedesco will be competing in a challenge in Ocean Beach on Monday, Aug. 27, with some of the best pizza chefs from around the world in the field.
\nNot only does Dominic\u2019s Table offer a multitude of menu options, but also the notion of “lower prices, bigger portions.” With Tedesco\u2019s versatile, well-versed culinary mind at the helm, diners can assuredly find something to suit all of their party\u2019s needs \u2013 even take out. “Our food is the way I\u2019ve seen things, through my eyes,” he said. “I think that my menu truly reflects that.” Where: 875 Prospect St., Ste. 102;
\nWhen: Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m;
\nContact: 858-352-6811 or dominicstable.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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