We’re a group of like-minded individuals brought together by a shared pursuit:
progressing the social landscape of San Diego for the better.
We set out to create not restaurants and bars, but public gathering spaces that help cultivate our neighborhoods through the fostering of creativity, dialogue, questions and conversations. More than houses for innovative menus and handcrafted drinks, our projects are meant to be incubators for meaningful interaction.
Though each of our concepts has a unique identity, at the core of every property are a focus on quality-driven products and a social environment built to encourage the sharing of ideas. CH Projects comprises sixteen distinct concepts — Craft & Commerce, Ironside, El Dorado, Noble Experiment, Neighborhood, Underbelly, Polite Provisions, Soda & Swine, False Idol, PTY, Born and Raised, Raised by Wolves, Morning Glory, and J & Tony’s Discount Cured Meats and Negroni Warehouse. Two new projects, The Reading Club and Seneca, are coming soon to the rooftop of the InterContinental hotel on the downtown waterfront. Every CH project is driven by a similar philosophy that substantive conversation and connection are at the heart of any decent society.
We’re not interested in trends, importing or recreating another city’s ethos, or becoming “the next big” anything; our vision is neither rented nor revolutionary. Our goal is deceptively simple: to contribute to the dynamic and culture of the city, elevate communication, and cultivate memorable experiences.
Down to the smallest detail, we believe in every single thing we sell. The things we do not offer (vodka, televisions, ketchup) don’t signify a void or an arrogance, but rather a conscious decision to create a superior experience in their absence—a more flavorful cocktail, a more thoughtful dialogue, an informed connection between patron and place. We only share what we’re passionate about.
Anyone can serve food for a price, relying on exhausted contemporary designations like “farm-to-table” and “mixologist.” Our business is not restaurants or even the bottom line; it’s hospitality, a convivial and open reception of patrons that become friends. Feeling connected to an enterprise and its success begins with feeling welcome and comfortable. We aim to instill a strong sense of organic pride and ownership in our employees, as well as our patrons. CH Projects is not about being all things to all people; from our staff to our diners to our local partners, everyone is making a conscious decision to be here.
We’re glad you’re here.
kat humphus
kelly bisbee
natalie sawyer
clint martin
jesse peterson
rachel davis
arsalun tafazoli
chris arzola
jon francese
brian eastman
miguel higuera
josé bravo
fernando guzman
hillary hestead
matt shellhart
garrett vomfell
adriana avila
baylea morgan
jason mcleod
alicia perry
yara lamers
jordan beall
jana mcleod
kennedy
evan schwimmer
anthony schmidt
matt bone
chiara barbagallo
shannon partrick
dane danner
james rodgers
will pidd
lisa gerson
mackenzie morineau
tim sanchez
betty dank
taylor leage
russell rummer
lamar kumangai
keivon dashti
froiya cabrera-lopez
real people, do real things.
We're always looking for good people that can teach us something. Working together is always better than working apart. If you think you have something to contribute, reach out.
Work with us