Concentrics Restaurants has announced the opening of two newest concepts — Ios Greek Kitchen in Charlotte, N.C., and Juniper & Ivy in San Diego, Ca.
A partnership between Concentrics and Martin Sprock, Ios Greek Kitchen is a full service Greek-inspired restaurant. The menu features salads, pitas and entrees such as Grilled octopus with garlic butter, potatoes black olives and tapenade sauce; grilled lamb lollipop pita with shallot and parsley salad; and sautéed freshwater trout with cous cous salad, marinated vegetables, watercress and balsamic tomato dressing, to name a few. The bar program will offer local North Carolina craft beer and a craft cocktail menu. Menu development was completed by Concentrics’ Chef Nick Oltarsh, who is currently Executive Chef at ONE. midtown kitchen and oversees overall kitchen operations for Concentrics Restaurants.
Ios Greek Kitchen is Concentrics Restaurants’ first concept in the Charlotte market.
Additionally, Concentrics has partnered with Juniper Hospitality and Top Chef All-Stars winner Richard Blais to open Juniper & Ivy (J&I), a modernist American restaurant on the outskirts of San Diego’s historically rich Little Italy neighborhood. Set in a converted 1920s sawtooth warehouse, J&I offers a refined-yet-playful dining experience.
J&I’s dinner menu has its basis in centuries old and classic techniques, elevated by modernist elements. Fueled by Blais’ creative energy, the menu will evolve daily based on the chef’s ever-changing inspiration and will highlight the region’s bountiful fresh ingredients sourced from Baja to Vancouver. Guests may choose from offerings such as Charred Black Grape “Toast” with Ricotta, Hyssop and Ice Wine Vinegar, Coachella Dates with Lamb Bacon, Chevre and Coffee, and the San Diego Chicken with English Pea Gnocchi, Chanterelle Mushroom and Torrey Pine Needle. The bar program features craft cocktails and an expansive wine list with varietals from all over the world.
In the past five years, Concentrics Restaurants has become a significant national presence with current and in-development concepts in Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, Chicago, St. Louis and more.
