The Fisher’s Group has officially opened their first U.S. location with Fisher’s San Diego in the Little Italy neighborhood. Fisher’s is committed to providing the freshest and highest-quality seafood to its guests and promises a culinary experience combined with elegance and Mexican seafood inspiration.
Two Ducks is a new pop-up fine dining outdoor culinary experience, presented by brothers Danny and Dante Romero, formerly of Wormwood in North Park. The 10-course tasting experience seats 20 guests at a time and focuses on a menu of fantastically whimsy bites based on French techniques and Mexican culinary influences.
The Heights recently opened its doors in the Little Italy neighborhood. The restaurant embraces the laidback essence of San Diegans and aims to make all guests feel like family. Led by Michelin Star Chef Davide Cimarottaf, The Heights’ menu is inspired by coastal European dishes.
Husband-and-wife duo Niccolò Angius and Cesarina Mezzoni, and longtime friend Giuseppe Capasso, who brought the buzz-worthy Cesarina to Point Loma, are set to unveil its newest location, Elvira, later this year. Named after Niccolò’s self-made great-grandmother, Elvira looks to center its cuisine around traditional Roman cuisine as an osteria-pizzeria concept. The restaurant’s design will have elements of historic Roman eateries and will bring a European feel to Ocean Beach.
NOVO Brazil Brewing Company is scheduled to open a new brew pub location in the Westfield Mission Valley Mall later this year. The menu will feature Brazilian classics, such as empanadas, skewers of Brazilian BBQ, coxinha (chicken croquettes), and picanha (prime sirloin) alongside traditional bar fare. There will be more than 60 taps serving NOVO beers and its counterpart, NOVA kombuchas, hard seltzers and cocktails.
Anni Venti La Trattoria is now open in Lemon Grove. The three Gagliano brothers named the restaurant after their family’s original restaurant in Palermo, Italy, where each of the brothers grew up working. The brothers bring years of culinary experience to each of their dishes, putting a modern twist on Italian favorites.
A new Italian restaurant, Aromi, has opened in the heart of La Mesa. The menu gives a fresh take on classic Italian dishes, and Chef and partner Francesco Mancino is dedicated to using the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. The restaurant offers both indoor and patio seating, allowing guests to dine in their ambiance of choice.
Husband and wife duo chefs Elliott and Kelly Townsend have debuted Long Story Short in the North Park neighborhood. The menu will be updated regularly, depending on what they are able to source locally and seasonally from several purveyors, including Chino Farms in Rancho Santa Fe and Saraspe Seafoods in Mission Bay.
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