
Yearning for a Parisian Escape? Looking to experience the city of lights and romance? Let your San Diego Gay Travel Examiner share you one of his favorite hidden secrets of San Diego’s culinary world, Bleu Boheme presented by owner & visionary Philippe Beltran.
Blue Boheme – Philippe Beltran
What is the message of Bleu Boheme?
Bleu Bohème is one of Philippe Beltran neighborhood’s oriented restaurants. The Bleu Bohème concept was designed to create a feeling of France's past generations. It mixes the Bohemian & Artistic Free Spirited of Paris Left Bank where Philippe was raised with the roots and tradition of the rural areas.
Bleu Boheme has won numerous awards and has garnished many rave reviews from San Diego Magazine "Best New Restaurant" "Best French" Best Neighborhood Restaurant" to 944 magazine "The Philippe factor", 944 Platinum Awards 2008 and Riviera Magazine "From Paris With Grub", Rage Magazine.
How do you make French food work in San Diego?
Bleu Bohème focuses on serving accessible, affordable and comforting French food. The menu reflects both traditional and seasonal Bistro classics as well as earthy country food, prepared and served by a personable and friendly staff. The decor is earthy and warm creating a soulful ambiance, inspired by our Bohemian personality.
What dish do you love to recommend?
I am actually very excited about a dish coming up this summer.... It is served on a board and it is Grilled Pork Chop, served with Caramelized Onions and fresh thyme and a small side of French Fries!

What inspired the candles, was it a moment in time? Your customers rave about them!
Romance... Soul... Warmth... Happy Wandering. World travel and its pleasures. Items brought back from different places for decors; great stories shares with others and very importantly, simple yet delicious recipes from different cultures. Our mission is humble for people traveling into each our restaurants to experience it as a place of wellbeing and happiness.
Anything we should keep our eyes open for in the future?
I am building a couple great neighborhood restaurants this year -
Cuisine du Voyage in Mission Hills.
Papa Nanou is a “World Travel” Restaurant and Bar. A journal of foods, music and flavors from around the world that I have gathered throughout my travels.
Rustica, an Artisan Italian Kitchen concept I am looking to build in North park.
Photo Credits - Bleu Boheme, Philippe Beltran