On April 25, the bistro closed at 155 S. Main St. in the historic district after its five-year lease expired.
Hasenjar said the new restaurant would offer extended hours of operation, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to offset higher rent expenses.
A full bar and sit-down dinner will supplement the bistro’s lunch traditions.
“You’re kind of just taking a leap of faith. That all my original customers will come back and I’ll get a lot of new customers,” she said.
Hasenjar looked forward to the opening of an El Pueblo and Sammy’s Burgers and Beers in the former Encore building in the same shopping center, but near Main and Remick Boulevard, the main entrance to the Settlers Walk development.
“The more draw that’s up that way, we can help each other out,” she said.
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