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OCEANSIDE: Cohn group restaurant expected in late November
Project overlooks Oceanside pier
By PAUL SISSON - Staff Writer | Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5:05 PM PDT ∞
37 comment(s) Increase Font Decrease Font email this story print this story A worker with Wheelan Construction Co. surveys plans for 333 Pacific, a restaurant with sweeping views of Oceanside's waterfront that is being built on the ground level of the Wyndham timeshare building at Pacific Street and Pier View Way. (Photo by Paul Sisson - Staff Photographer) OCEANSIDE ---- Delayed but not derailed, an upscale restaurant that plans to capitalize on one of the city's most picturesque ocean views should open in late November.
So said David Cohn, co-owner of the Cohn Group, which has been working on the restaurant ---- called 333 Pacific ---- on the ground level of Oceanside's new Wyndham timeshare building at Pacific Street and Pier View Way.
The location is perhaps the best in the city, with a 180-degree view of the Oceanside Municipal Pier and beachfront.
The Cohn Group announced in August 2007 that it would open a restaurant on Pacific, but Cohn said it took a little longer than he thought to settle on a menu and decor for the new eatery.
"We are working with an architect and designer from Seattle, and that took a little longer because of the distance," Cohn said. "We wanted to get this one just right, and we wanted to make sure that this is what's right for the area."
He said the menu of 333 Pacific will feature steak and seafood and will feature upscale, modern decor.
"We're going after kind of a big city look, but certainly comfortable, not intimidating," Cohn said. "It's going to be dark and light woods, beautiful fabrics ---- that kind of look."
Upscale dining on Oceanside's waterfront has seen a renaissance since January 2007, when Vigilucci's Osteria opened on Mission Avenue. Next came the hip new Harney Sushi restaurant in the city's new Oceanside Terraces building next to Regal Cinemas.
Cohn said that, with additional plans to build additional upscale restaurants nearby, it made sense to get in early.
David Nydegger, director of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, said it has been gratifying to see fine dining blossom downtown. But he added that the district will not see its ultimate flowering until the city completes its two-block Westin beach resort project with developer S.D. Malkin.
"So much down there is contingent on that project. Once it gets entitled and you start seeing them dig holes in the ground, then we're really getting to the conclusion," Nydegger said.
For now, 333 Pacific will ease into the local scene.
Cohn said the new 7,000-square-foot restaurant, including two private dining rooms, will be open only for dinner at first, but will hopefully begin offering lunch and brunch menus as business picks up. He said John Nye, who is associated with King's Fish House, which has a location in Carlsbad, will serve at the restaurant's head chef.
Prices at 333 Pacific are likely to range from $25 to $35 per entree, though that price may be adjusted as opening day draws closer.
The Cohn Group is no stranger to fine dining in San Diego County. The group operates 11 restaurants in the region, including the Prado in Balboa Park and Island Prime on Harbor Island.
Island Prime serves steaks and seafood and has an expansive eastward-looking view across San Diego Bay to the city skyline.
Cohn said 333 Pacific, with its view of the city pier and the Pacific Ocean, is most similar to Island Prime and will feature a similar menu.
"It will probably be a little bit less expensive, and the menu will probably be a little bit broader," Cohn said.
OCEANSIDE: Cohn group restaurant expected in late November : North County Times - Californian
Project overlooks Oceanside pier
By PAUL SISSON - Staff Writer | Wednesday, August 13, 2008 5:05 PM PDT ∞
37 comment(s) Increase Font Decrease Font email this story print this story A worker with Wheelan Construction Co. surveys plans for 333 Pacific, a restaurant with sweeping views of Oceanside's waterfront that is being built on the ground level of the Wyndham timeshare building at Pacific Street and Pier View Way. (Photo by Paul Sisson - Staff Photographer) OCEANSIDE ---- Delayed but not derailed, an upscale restaurant that plans to capitalize on one of the city's most picturesque ocean views should open in late November.
So said David Cohn, co-owner of the Cohn Group, which has been working on the restaurant ---- called 333 Pacific ---- on the ground level of Oceanside's new Wyndham timeshare building at Pacific Street and Pier View Way.
The location is perhaps the best in the city, with a 180-degree view of the Oceanside Municipal Pier and beachfront.
The Cohn Group announced in August 2007 that it would open a restaurant on Pacific, but Cohn said it took a little longer than he thought to settle on a menu and decor for the new eatery.
"We are working with an architect and designer from Seattle, and that took a little longer because of the distance," Cohn said. "We wanted to get this one just right, and we wanted to make sure that this is what's right for the area."
He said the menu of 333 Pacific will feature steak and seafood and will feature upscale, modern decor.
"We're going after kind of a big city look, but certainly comfortable, not intimidating," Cohn said. "It's going to be dark and light woods, beautiful fabrics ---- that kind of look."
Upscale dining on Oceanside's waterfront has seen a renaissance since January 2007, when Vigilucci's Osteria opened on Mission Avenue. Next came the hip new Harney Sushi restaurant in the city's new Oceanside Terraces building next to Regal Cinemas.
Cohn said that, with additional plans to build additional upscale restaurants nearby, it made sense to get in early.
David Nydegger, director of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce, said it has been gratifying to see fine dining blossom downtown. But he added that the district will not see its ultimate flowering until the city completes its two-block Westin beach resort project with developer S.D. Malkin.
"So much down there is contingent on that project. Once it gets entitled and you start seeing them dig holes in the ground, then we're really getting to the conclusion," Nydegger said.
For now, 333 Pacific will ease into the local scene.
Cohn said the new 7,000-square-foot restaurant, including two private dining rooms, will be open only for dinner at first, but will hopefully begin offering lunch and brunch menus as business picks up. He said John Nye, who is associated with King's Fish House, which has a location in Carlsbad, will serve at the restaurant's head chef.
Prices at 333 Pacific are likely to range from $25 to $35 per entree, though that price may be adjusted as opening day draws closer.
The Cohn Group is no stranger to fine dining in San Diego County. The group operates 11 restaurants in the region, including the Prado in Balboa Park and Island Prime on Harbor Island.
Island Prime serves steaks and seafood and has an expansive eastward-looking view across San Diego Bay to the city skyline.
Cohn said 333 Pacific, with its view of the city pier and the Pacific Ocean, is most similar to Island Prime and will feature a similar menu.
"It will probably be a little bit less expensive, and the menu will probably be a little bit broader," Cohn said.
OCEANSIDE: Cohn group restaurant expected in late November : North County Times - Californian
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