Hannah George

1 week ago | modernluxury.com | Hannah George

HANDEL’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAMFounded by Alice Handel in Youngstown, Ohio, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream has since become a beloved staple, and lucky for San Diego locals, four shops are strewn across the region. Dive into 48 rotating monthly flavors, including decadent creations like bananas foster, chocolate-covered strawberry, peanut butter and jelly, taro and tiger stripes. The dairy-free and vegan crowd can also partake with vibrant sorbets and rich, nut milk-based options.

2 weeks ago | modernluxury.com | Hannah George

Gregorius Pineo dining chairs and a custom head chair in Kreativhaus’ Dedar Edelweiss fabric surround a Dennis & Leen table in the dining room. THE DETAILSWhile the Dana Point property offered a solid foundation, it still required a hands-on transformation to achieve the client’s desired look. “The biggest challenge was taking the bones of a French Provincial home and transitioning it into a more traditional and classic aesthetic,” points out Fleming.

2 weeks ago | modernluxury.com | Hannah George

The playful exterior of Stella Jean’s ice cream shop. STELLA JEAN’SIn Costa Mesa, you’ll find two locations of Stella Jean’s, where small-batch ice cream is crafted by hand using locally sourced ingredients. Order seasonal ice cream flavors, like crème fraiche and clementine cake, or familiar favorites, such as gluten-free brown butter pecan, to pile high in cups or homemade waffle cones. Word on the street is that the mango sticky rice flavor alone is worth the trip.

2 weeks ago | modernluxury.com | Hannah George

Freed’s BakeryThis gleaming South Las Vegas shop may look new, but the Freed’s name has been synonymous with tastiness in the city for more than 50 years, and it’s still a Fried family operation. The bakery makes thousands of wedding cakes a year, but we go for a taste of classic New York: linzer tarts, rainbow cookies, black and whites, delectable rugelach and creamy, crunchy cannoli.

2 weeks ago | modernluxury.com | Hannah George

This charming small business brings the best of French baking to San Diego. For a mid-morning pick-me-up, drop by for a cappuccino and flaky chocolate croissant, or grab a box of trio bites to try a selection of their delicious offerings. Extraordinary DessertsFor over 30 years, this San Diego staple has provided the area with all its baked good needs.