There is something magical about the start of a new year, with 12 months ahead to fill with fresh ideas, exciting outings and the promise of new connections. In the world of hospitality marketing, we’ve been working on 2017 plans for some time now, so with January finally here, we've got big things happening.
We're proud to start off the year with so many client openings to look forward to. With new concepts and expansions of current brands, and even collaborations between restaurant groups, our client roster will be growing by leaps and bounds. We are pleased to announce the following new openings for the first half of 2017:
Farmer's Table (Opening January 2017)
8141 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
Farmer's Table is what La Mesa has been hungering for, bringing together fresh, local flavors and unique recipes to create innovative spins on time-tested family favorites. Celebrating the farm-to-table concept, Farmer's Table will prove that food doesn't need to be complicated to be good, and the owners will strive to let the natural flavors speak for themselves. "'Honest food done right' pretty much sums up our mission, says co-owner Alberto Morreale.
www.farmerstablelamesa.com
Monkey King (Opening January 2017)
467 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Slated for a January 2017 opening, San Diego's Gaslamp will be home to a much needed, chill-minded, Asian-inspired restaurant and lounge. Its name, Monkey King, is dredged in our city's fascinating Chinese heritage. With an urban-sleek vibe and diverse menu, Monkey King will satisfy diners who are craving off-the-chart, Asian-inspired small plate dishes that invoke Eastern regions from around the globe. Spins on Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Malaysian, and Fijian cuisine will utilize only the freshest organic produce. Their down-tempo lounge setting exudes a seductive style, and the team will provide excellent customer service amid their boldly stated cuisine.
www.monkeykingsd.com
Waterbar (Opening February 2017)
4325 Ocean Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109 in Pacific Beach (former Joe's Crab Shack)
Waterbar will be an unrivaled oceanfront restaurant and bar spanning the boardwalk in a prime Pacific Beach location, where Grand Avenue meets the beach, just south of Crystal Pier. Floor-to-ceiling windows invite unobstructed views of the sea and sky, and the expansive indoor space evokes an energetic ambiance, where locals and visitors can gather together to eat, sip and socialize. The menu will put shellfish center stage, with East Coast, West Coast and Baja influences.
www.waterbarsd.com
Grater Grilled Cheese Del Mar (Opening Mid-January to Early March)
3545 Del Mar Heights Rd, San Diego, CA 92130
With locations in Mission Valley, La Jolla and a catered food truck, San Diego's first gourmet grilled cheese shop is opening its third location in the Del Mar Highlands Towne Center. Grater Grilled Cheese is home to the unique, chef-inspired twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich using all organic and locally sourced ingredients by Chef Gaston Corbala.
Grater Grilled Cheese was inspired by the food truck "Greengo Grilled Cheese" that has been on the roads since 2011. With his culinary and cultural background, the founder Gaston Corbala realized that there will always be a special place for grilled cheese sandwiches in everyone's stomachs and he created what is now San Diego's only gourmet grilled cheese shop and truck.
www.gratergrilledcheese.comPark 101 Carlsbad Village (Opening February 2017)
3040 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
This upcoming February, the burgeoning Carlsbad Village community will be unveiling an expansive 8000 sq. ft. multi-level, plaza style restaurant and lounge complex to the neighborhood. Park 101 will be unlike anything in the area, bringing a fresh dining, drinking and "grab and go" concept to this coveted seaside village. Kid-friendly and dog friendly, the unique plaza is expected to be a landmark destination for neighbors and visitors to the area.
For "on the go" guests, the Market will feature an old fashioned, street-side walk-up window, serving a hearty list of take-away treats such as hot tri-tip sandwiches, ready-made juices, fresh espresso and coffee, ice cream sandwiches, as well as irresistible handmade doughnuts.
Visitors can meander across the plaza, where Park 101's indoor/outdoor Garden Pub will offer a variety of up to 32 local tap beers and a wide selection of regional wine offerings. The casual setting will invite the opportunity for a relaxing time of fun with friends and family.
Also on the property, Park 101 Barbecue will serve as a "go-to" spot for lip-smacking ribs and a rack of meat-centric BBQ specialties. Cooked to perfection, their signature sauce and methods will be inspired by the talents, traditions and recipe secrets of pitmaster greats who have made their way to the top of the food chain.
Park 101's Tamarack View Deck will rise above it all, featuring a rooftop lounge with fire pits and cozy seating areas, where gourmet snacks and million-dollar views of the vibrant Carlsbad Village will be served daily.
Breakfast Republic East Village (Opening February 2017)
707 G Street, San Diego, CA 92101 (former Zanzibar Café space)
Breakfast Republic Carmel Valley (Opening April 2017)
6025 Village Way, Suite F101 San Diego, CA 92130
With locations in North Park, Liberty Station and Encinitas, Breakfast Republic continues to raise feathers in San Diego as the top spot to enjoy the most important meal of the day.
The menu at Breakfast Republic represents a collection of travel- and nostalgia-inspired dishes served up with a twist that is uniquely their own. All of the eggs cracked come from happy chickens who reside at a family farm in Ramona, supporting the claim that everything they serve at BR is flappin' good.
Their avant-garde approach to decor is innovative and inviting, featuring a living wall emblazoned with a rooster on the run. And the furnishings are comfortable. The only things that customers need to do is roll out of bed and show up hungry, because the staff is there to brighten everyone's morning and are certainly the kind of people you don't mind waking up to.
www.breakfastrepublic.comNorth Park Breakfast Company (Opening April 2017)
3131 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
North Park Breakfast Company is expected to hatch in January 2017, bringing a unique collection of menu items, refreshing cocktails and drinks that are both delicious and healthy. Guests will enjoy an elegant-casual atmosphere, inviting all who enter to wake up and face the day in style.
Founder and owner of Rise & Shine Restaurant Group, Johan Engman, created a space that is inviting and intuitive with industrial concrete walls, cozy couch seating, a tall succulent living wall, high wood-beamed ceilings and a street-front, garage-style door that opens onto the bar. A second-floor deck will add volume and an open-air option.
Breakfast Company will feature inventive menu selections and diners can look forward to a full liquor license where mix masters will serve local craft beers, unique cocktails and a host of non-alcoholic drinks that will be both healthy and delicious. North Park Breakfast Company will rise to the top of the food chain as a leading breakfast hotspot.
www.breakfast-company.comPizza Republic (Summer 2017)
2726 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Pizza Republic is an upcoming Neapolitan style pizza restaurant that will also serve fresh house-made pasta and house cured meats. It is situated next door to another Rise & Shine restaurant Group property, the original Breakfast Republic location.