3 weeks Ago By Kamal Jenkins
San Diego's dining landscape is reaching for the skies with the much-anticipated opening of Communion, the new rooftop restaurant perched atop the Sasan building in Mission Hills, slated to start serving patrons tomorrow. Featuring a menu by executive chef Mike Moritz, who comes with a history at local culinary strongholds, the restaurant is set to offer an array of global dinner options, including a vegan-friendly roasted beet "filet" and dry-aged duck breast, as reported in a recent EATER article. Aside from varied edibles, Communion is positioned to provide a compelling cocktail experience with concoctions like 'Yama’s Reign', which combines Japanese gin and yuzu liqueur.
Beyond the culinary, stunning views from the eighth-floor setting are anticipated to underscore the experience, described as giving "the neighborhood its own rooftop spot for cocktails" by the same EATER feature . The excitement around the Sasan building's offerings continues with Paradis on the ground floor—already open—transforming daily from a quaint daytime café into a European-inspired pintxo bar by night. With seating for 50 and designed by the local firm Design Perspectives, Paradis envelopes visitors in what Jacquee Renna Downing, the establishment's owner, hopes will be "a European sidewalk café vibe," according to San Diego Magazine .
At the heart of both venues is a focus on collaboration and a rich culinary pedigree. Downing, who used to own Pacifica Del Mar with her late husband, brings a personal connection to the project, expressing a desire to "bring our roots back to San Diego," as revealed in an interview with San Diego Magazine. Meanwhile, tapping into her expansive wine network, Downing aims to offer a list that narrates the significance behind each selection, highlighting the food, wine, and cocktail pairings with a storytelling approach.
"What tastes good," is the main criteria for the list, Downing told San Diego Magazine . Capturing the buzz on social spaces, an Instagram post by sandiegomag offered a glimpse of what to expect, highlighting a 360-degree city view and a "seafood-forward menu" at Communion. It teases potential diners with images of the establishment and a nod to the "restaurant in the clouds," lifting expectations ahead of the grand opening.
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