Overview: Gaslamp Quarter offerings
The restaurant’s pretty design details will soon begin emerging at what used to be the Gaslamp Fish House
A chain of upscale Dubai-based restaurants known for their permeating pink color scheme and intense floral décor will make its U.S. debut in the Gaslamp Quarter in early summer.
Saya Brasserie Cafe marks the spot for gold-dusted cappuccino, Greek omelets, steak bowls, and “cascading cakes.” The restaurant’s pretty design details will soon begin emerging at what used to be the Gaslamp Fish House at 411 Broadway.
Hillcrest welcomes a new Indian restaurant
Curry Nation, at 3650 Fifth Ave., has completed its soft opening to rave reviews from those seeking cuisine from both northern and southern India. The indoor-outdoor restaurant took over the space previously occupied by Swami’s Cafe.
Look for coveted dishes such as kofta balls in Mughlai curry; spicy “chicken 65” and shahi paneer simmered in “royal creamy gravy.”
About half the menu offers vegetarian options.
A sight for sore eyes
A prime piece of property that was boarded up for years at the northeast corner of University Ave. and 30th St. in North Park is coming alive as designers prepare the building for A’L’ouest French restaurant.
Owner-chef Brad Wise of Trust Restaurant Group is behind the venture, which will transport visitors to France with a menu of beef tartare, steak frites, and other classics.
We poked inside the expansive space and chatted with metalworkers who said most of the interior remodel should be completed in a few weeks.
The restaurant is slated to open for business by mid-May.
Churro mania
How many sugar-dusted churros can you eat in two minutes and 17 seconds?
If you can chow down a big number in that amount of time, consider entering the churro-eating competition at 7 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 17 (Fat Tuesday) at El Chingon in the Gaslamp Quarter.
Gift cards for the restaurant will be awarded to the top three winners. Entry is free, and online pre-registration is required.
Did you know…
…that the East Village location of Krisp Beverages + Natural Foods has a full bar and lounge area for customers to imbibe craft cocktails, beer, and wine?
Situated in the west section of the store, the bar seats about five people. Several tables near it provide additional seating.
During happy hour (2 to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday), tap beers are $5, and cocktails such as espresso martinis and margaritas are $7 each.
