Spoon Bar & Kitchen

spoon bar & kitchen is a chic, modern american bistro with french overtones featuring forward-thinking cuisine from the land and sea. owner and executive chef john tesar’s vision involves several unique dining experiences, including a full a la carte menu served in the main dining room; a built-in raw bar offering oysters and interesting shellfish from waters around the globe; a chef’s table in the private dining wine room touting a customizable chef’s menu; and an interactive chef’s counter overlooking the open kitchen where diners can enjoy a chef’s tasting menu or sample experimental dishes. -- eater national named spoon bar & kitchen one of “the 25 most anticipated restaurant openings of 2012.” -- the 60-seat dining room features textured plaster walls, antique mirrors, rounded banquettes and a sleek marble bar. the focal point will be an eclectic piece of art adorned with spoons donated by notable chefs from across the country. the interior, designed by breckenridge taylor, exudes