Chef Nick Balsamo spent 15 years training alongside renowned chefs in Asia and managing restaurants before opening Rosemarie’s where Wagyu sliders and duck fat Nashville hot sauce earn national Top 100 recognition.
The restaurant operates at 3852 Mission Boulevard where “lil’ masterpieces” – miniature sandwiches on Turano brioche – get made with Wagyu beef, house-made duck fat sauces, and fresh-cut ingredients daily.
Opened by Chef Nick after Army service and culinary school, this spot earned Yelp Top 100 US Restaurants recognition through sliders that balance quality ingredients with post-surf, post-beer Mission Beach culture.
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