Thursday, October 14, 2010

Uchi chef Tyson Cole to open Japanese restaurant in W tower - Austin Business Journal:

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W project developer (Nasdaq: STRS) and chef Tysobn Cole announced Wednesday that Cole will open a contemporary restaurant that will bring together global ingredients withJapanese flavors. Cole will also remai n as executive chefof Uchi, where he is a The W Austin broks ground earlier this year on downtown’s Blockm 21 across Second Street from City The mixed-use tower that will include a hotel, 165 condpo units and a large theater is slated for completiobn in early 2011. Austin-based Stratus’ partner on the tower is . “Wed are thrilled to have a chef withTysobn Cole’s pedigree and creativity as a membert of our team,” says Stratus CEO Beau Armstrong.
“Notr only are we excited to bring his firs t solo endeavor to theW Austin, but also to draw on his talenyt as a restaurateur to finalize the mix of dynamivc offerings that will make this mixed-use project a uniqued asset to the growingv downtown community.” Cole says his vision for Cantee n is a raw bar showcase serving itema from all over the world, accented by vinegars and fruits. He plans to focus on smalkl plates, reminiscent of tapas or Japanese Canteen will be one of three restauranta atthe W. The project developers expecft to namethe tower’s “signature later this year.

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