The haunting description of the restaurant Herringbone in La Jolla centers on the friendly ghost of its former owner, businessman C. Arnholt Smith, who once used the building as a car dealership. Contractors reported feeling a presence and seeing unexplained shadows during renovations, and the current management accommodates the ghost by leaving a drink in an empty bar stool, believing Smith still resides there. The ghost is identified as C. Arnholt Smith, nicknamed "Mr. San Diego," the original owner of the property and a prominent businessman. During renovations, contractors noted an unexplained presence and saw shadows. The restaurant's management is aware of the ghost and even leaves a drink in an empty bar stool for Smith, acknowledging his continued presence. Smith's former business was an Oldsmobile dealership on the property. After the dealership closed, Smith's son converted it into a wine business, and the property remained vacant after the son's business closed. Smith's ex-wife allegedly refused to sell the property while his spirit remained there.