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<\/a>The Royal Caf\u00e9<\/strong> en Colina de los banqueros<\/strong> has switched from an exclusive coffee house to a wine-centric restaurant specializing in farm-to-table breakfasts and evening noshes. Co-owner Markus Ferraro, a former manager at Wine Steals in Hillcrest, describes the new interior design as \u201cArt Deco New York meets European caf\u00e9.\u201d With ingredients sourced locally, the menu includes pancakes made with quark cheese, a French scramble served with ratatouille and a European-style breakfast sandwich constructed with eggs, sage cheddar and a choice of meats.<\/p>\n A focused beer selection is also in the offing, along with a wine program built around new selections introduced every Thursday. In addition, custom mimosas based on five different juices are available, along with coffee drinks. 3401 First Ave., 619-501-4715<\/em>.<\/p>\n Famous for its house-made Italian entrees and decadent desserts, Nunzi\u2019s<\/strong> en Cresta de la colina<\/strong> has moved Downtown on Third Avenue, a stone\u2019s throw away from the San Diego Civic Theatre. In doing so, owner Nancy Daniele partnered with her mother within a caf\u00e9 she operated for the past 11 years. The new, combined venture has been named Nunzi\u2019s @ Al Teatro Panini Grill<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cI moved my baking equipment and I\u2019ll be bringing the flavors of Hillcrest to the new location,\u201d said Daniele, adding that she\u2019ll oversee dinners and Sunday brunch while her mom cooks the meals for breakfast and lunch. 1254 Third Ave. 619-230-1485.<\/em><\/p>\n Plumbing issues that delayed The Whole Hog<\/strong> from opening in late summer have been resolved, and its owners are now ready to launch the Hillcrest sandwich shop on Nov. 20. Chef-partner Graham Fleming will roll out an initial menu featuring about 10 different sandwiches that capture various smoked meats, such as Carolina-style pulled pork sourced from a Julian farm and Texas-inspired brisket. The lineup will also include Cubanos and salmon BLTs. 3749 Park Blvd., 619-929-6962.<\/em><\/p>\n The popular family-operated wine bar, Jake\u2019s on 6th<\/strong>, will permanently close on Nov. 15. \u201cWe gave it our all in the last six years and my parents are getting ready to retire,\u201d said Jennifer Totah, who helped run the Hillcrest operation with two siblings. \u201cIt was a hard decision to close and we\u2019ll definitely miss seeing a lot of familiar faces.\u201d No word yet on who will take over the space. 3755 Sixth Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n Much to our surprise and bewilderment, Taste of Italy<\/strong> en Cresta de la colina<\/strong> has gone poof. Ditto for its Torrey Hills location. The spaces are dark, the phone numbers no longer exist and the web site has disappeared. Taste of Italy in Rancho San Diego, however, remains open although it operates under different ownership.<\/p>\n The once-tiny kitchen at Plumeria Vegetarian<\/strong> en University Heights<\/strong> has moved next door into a significantly larger kitchen used by the former American Voodoo restaurant. The adjoining space was taken over entirely by Plumeria, resulting in much-needed additional seating as well. 4661 Park Blvd., 619-269-9989.<\/em><\/p>\n
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