Exclusive: Michael Mina Chokes Up Talking About His Return to Aqua
Mina made his name at Aqua in the late 90s, and now, having bought the place, he returns triumphantly with the new Restaurant Michael Mina on October 19.
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Confirmed: Michael Mina Becoming Bourbon Steak
Michael Mina is abandoning fine dining for the moment, turning his eponymous restaurant into a high-end steakhouse and reopening Michael Mina as a more casual concept.
Mon Dieu!: An Enormous New Brasserie Is Coming to 101 California
A new Balthazar-esque brasserie is on its way in 2011 from the Whisk Group.
Former Aqua Chef to Open Plate Shop In Sausalito
Former executive sous chef at Aqua Kim Alter will be opening a new restaurant in late July.
Michael Mina Announces Plans for Aqua and His Eponymous Restaurant
Well, the aforementioned rumor is true and chef Michael Mina confirms for the Scoop his plan to turn Restaurant Michael Mina at the Westin St. Francis into a steakhouse, à la his Vegas venture Stripsteak. He'll be keeping a couple...
Michael Mina to Become a Steak House?
Michael Mina is likely to shutter and reopen as a high-end steakhouse.
Aqua’s Assets Sold, Mina Definitely Doing Something Else With the Space
Aqua assets and name are sold off to new restaurant group as Mina takes over lease on 252 California.
Updated: Aqua Is ‘Temporarily Closed,’ Ladies and Gentlemen
A phone message states that Aqua is closed "temporarily," but we suspect a longer closure and complete re-concepting.
Updated: Michael Mina to Close His Eponymous Restaurant?
Rumor has it Michael Mina at the St. Francis will shutter at month's end.
Aqua, Gitane, and Ubuntu Drop Off Chron’s Top 100; Adesso, Frances, and Nombe Join the List
Some familiar notables of 2009 like Beard nominees Frances, RN74, and Flour + Water are predictable additions; new deletions include Fonda, Kokkari, and Ton Kiang.
Michael Mina Retakes the Helm at Aqua
The celebrated and Michelin-starred chef returns to take over the restaurant that made him famous.
Facing Tons of Empty Tables, Aqua Offers a $20.10 Lunch; Bet on the Super Bowl to Win Wine Fest Tickets
• Aqua's gotten pretty tumbleweedy at lunchtime, and they're now offering a $20.10 prix fixe lunch to lure "post-downturn" business diners. [WSJ] • Michael Bauer submits an informal review of Yountville's Redd on his blog, after patting them on the...
Dry Creek Kitchen Taps Sonoma Native as Chef
Dustin Valette tapped new chef de cuisine at the Charlie Palmer restaurant.
Bacchus Group Acquires Aqua
After Aqua lost its chef and subsequently its Michelin stars, the company that's been managing it since August has acquired the restaurant. It's been a rough year for Aqua, where an ownership feud within the family of founder Charles Condy...
Michelin: Lack of Consistency Cost Mina His Star
The new Michelin Guide is larger overall, but the top tiers have shrunk, with Aqua and Restaurant Michael Mina both leaving the two-star list.
Aqua Reinstates Lunch Service With Business in Mind
New menu features a la carte items as well as business lunch prix fixe
What You Missed at (the Rest of) SF Chefs.Food.Wine
Check out the spread at San Francisco's answer to the Aspen Food & Wine Classic.
