La Plancha puts serious sear on its menu
Jason Howard and Mike Prout, along with third partner Jonathan Fritts, are gearing up to open St. John’s newest restaurant. La Plancha del Mar takes over the old China Shack space on the second floor of The Marketplace.
Chef Mike has a serious steel plate grill that sears at 600 degrees, and he’s promising killer tuna and rib eyes.
The guys say their menu will be inspired by Southern France and Southern Italy, but they also aim to keep the prices reasonable and working-class locals friendly.
They’ll try a soft opening later this week, but the official grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24th starting at 5:30.
Read our interview with Mike, and learn about this way cool black sand and sea urchin bar, here!
January 19th, 2009 06:40
La Plancha del Mar looks very cool. I can’t wait to try it.
Good luck to Jason, Mike and Jonathan in this new venture.
January 19th, 2009 09:12
good luck. look forward to stopping in in May. I would think that location would lend itself to serving lunch. Will they be doing that?
January 19th, 2009 09:17
WOW!! Regarding the bar, clever and creative guys! I am sure the menu will be the same!!
Best of Luck!
January 19th, 2009 11:45
Sounds cool, I hope it works out well. I wonder how much foot traffic they’ll get? Any idea of the rental rates or square footage?
Cheers, RickG
January 19th, 2009 12:08
good luck to all of you
hope to see you in may.
very cool bar.
January 19th, 2009 17:28
Good luck guy’s – can’t wait to try it
Pia
January 20th, 2009 13:58
We’ll be doing lunch service from 11:30 until 2:00 Monday through Friday. Can’t wait to see you there!