On the heels of announcing the conception of Animae, a new Asian restaurant slated to open downtown by the end of the year, Herb & Wood creators Puffer Malarkey Restaurants are revealing that it will give a new North County sibling to its first-born Little Italy restaurant. Scheduled to debut by Early 2019, Herb & Sea is moving into a 6,500-square-foot building on D Street just off Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas.
The team will be thoroughly remodeling the art deco-styled building, which is in much need of repair. Co-founder Christopher Puffer shared, “We want to bring the building back to its original glory and give Encinitas a dining venue they will be proud to have in their community.” With a design inspired by one of Puffer’s favorite childhood spots, the historic Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Maine, the restaurant is aiming for an atmosphere that combines a coastal fine dining experience with a friendly neighborhood vibe.
As the name suggests, Herb & Sea will have a significant focus on seafood. A reflection of co-founder/executive chef Brian Marlarkey’s affinity for the ocean, fishing and surfing, the restaurant will feature a custom oyster bar and a range of raw seafood. The menu will be rounded out by dishes familiar to those who have dined at Herb & Wood, including plates based on wood-fired cookery as well as housemade pasta, pizza and desserts.
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
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Sounds Great. Welcome!!!
ReplyDeleteNo liquor license? That way they won't add to the drunks downtown.
ReplyDeletegood on them for preserving deco architecture and keeping the space a modest size.
ReplyDeleteThe same cannot be said for the monstrosity a few blocks south, the one that looms over I Trulli.
New subdivision by David Meyer.
ReplyDeleteProject: Weston Subdivision
Location: 510 and 514 La Costa Avenue, Encinitas, California
Project Applicant: DCM Properties, Inc.
Project Case Number: 15-222 TMDB/DR/CDP
Density bonus Meyer following his usual operating procedure.
ReplyDeleteNice view, for some, looking over the lagoon to Carlsbad and the ocean.
I believe a couple or so prime lots are staying with the Weston family or even more likely with the developer.
It is hard to imagine any affordable units will ever be built there. Just push them off on some Vulcan Ave neighborhood. Pack them in elsewhere sounds about right.
In lieu fees, if they cannot be done away with, should at least equal the value of the homes in any given project.
Minimum 20% affordable with the higher number the better for density bonus to qualify.
Not another BAR moving onto Second St! That would be a total disaster in the making.
ReplyDeleteIt's a restaurant.
Deletethis is going to be crazy expensive so likely not too many people stumbling out of there drunk on 100 dollar bottles of wine. I'm sure I'll want to try it. I'll start saving now
ReplyDeletecool. it will keep you off the streets.
ReplyDeleteParking will be in the adjacent neighborhoods, as this place has none. The same with the vegan/beer joint across from La Paloma - it'll be parking wars!
ReplyDeleteCan’t wait to uber there to sample the food and bev.
ReplyDeleteI like riding my bike to downtown... but stay off Hwy101, its a know slaughterhouse.
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