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La Planche change over
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 12:57 pm
by EagleRayLover
Here's the latest news on La Plancha. Their lease has not been renewed so the owner of SunDog has decided to take over their spot and will keep the name for about a month during transition. They will then close for renovations and return as Virgin Fire ( or that was the name as of Sunday). They plan on keeping Sun Dog for breakfast and lunch and Virgin Fi will be a dinner spot. I know the head chef and he is not only a great chef but an amazing guy!!
Re: La Planche change over
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 1:19 pm
by Nancy_B
Thanks, Leslie!
I'm out of the loop - where is La Plancha going?
Re: La Planche change over
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 2:52 pm
by KTinTX
Interesting. I know you told us about this latest when we were walking dogs last week, but we spoke to Jason on Saturday and their sous chef on Sunday and neither brought it up. I'm assuming Jonathan will continue to focus on Zero Sushi and Jason will somehow partner with Sundog?
Re: La Planche change over
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:16 pm
by DonnaM
When will this happen?
Re: La Planche change over
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 3:39 pm
by mbw1024
Wow, this is really sad news for La Plancha. Have they made this announcement somewhere that I missed? I feel so badly for them assuming this was not their choice, which from the sounds of it does not seem to be.
Re: La Planche change over
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 9:17 pm
by scotties
That is exciting news! We absolutely LOVE Sundog Cafe and usually go there at least a couple times when we go to STJ. You are right...the chef is amazing! We will look forward to visiting the new restaurant in the future. Thanks for the update
Re: La Planche change over
Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:12 pm
by EagleRayLover
La Plancha was for sale but no bites. I don't think this announcement has been made but I have the inside scoop because I'm Tight with Chef's GF!
Re: La Planche change over
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:38 am
by Teresa_Rae
The whole situation is so sad...I'm assuming this is a latent affect of Mike's death? I wonder about his wife and kids...just heart-wrenching.
Re: La Planche change over
Posted: Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:32 am
by Xislandgirl
I am happy for the Sun Dog folks. They are good people and I wish them well.
I have to say, the last time we ate at La Plancha, we were pretty disappointed. The food quality had really gone down and the service was not good at all.