They’ve successfully done barbecue and upscale seafood, so why not add Vietnamese? Lamberts and Perla’s co-cwners Larry McGuire and Thomas Moorman have launched a new restaurant group (McGuire Moorman Hospitality) and announced a new restaurant called Elizabeth Street Café, a casual eatery serving simple Vietnamese cuisine in an environment inspired by a cozy French neighborhood café.
Housed in the old Bouldin Creek Coffee House space, Elizabeth Street Café is scheduled to open this spring. McGuire Moorman Hospitality has designed Elizabeth Street Café to evoke the feel of French Colonial Hanoi, bringing it to life in a completely rebuilt space designed by Jamie Chioco that emphasizes landscaped outdoor seating areas and an intimate interior. Open from the early morning hours to midnight, the café will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Elizabeth Street Café’s breakfast menu will include freshly baked croissants, pastries and breads, from Pastry ChefAlexandra Manley, as well as a selection of teas and gourmet coffees including Vietnamese drip coffee, a dark-roast brew combined with sweetened condensed milk.
The moderately priced lunch and dinner menus will feature classic Vietnamese meals highlighting locally sourced proteins: McAllen Ranch Beef, Niman Ranch Pork, and San Miguel Seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. Daily specials will include Vietnamese curries, crepes, and rice wraps. Elizabeth Street Café will serve beer, wine, and sakes to complement the light and fresh menu offerings.
Yum, I absolutely cannot wait to try it!! Since going happy-meat-only, I haven’t had much Vietnamese food, but I love it. I’m so excited!
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