Chefs Hope to Open Lakeshore Restaurant with Kickstarter Funding

Two former chefs from Scala's Bistro in San Francisco hope to open a Mediterranean-American restaurant in the Lakeshore area, Ken Katz reports in the latest issue of the Splash Pad Newsletter.

Jennifer Biesty and Tim Nugent aim to raise $100,000 toward Shakewell Bar & Kitchen in the next three weeks through Kickstarter, the newsletter says. They've already raised more than $30,000.

The restaurant will serve lunch, dinner and weekend brunch along with seasonal cocktails, the Kickstarter site says. Read more about Shakewell Bar & Kitchen here.

The newsletter also gives an early look at plans for the tenth anniversary of Splash Pad Park at Lake Merritt, scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 20. Among the events: at least five live bands and, in the beer-wine area, kegs from Linden Street Brewery. 

Volunteers are needed for the anniversary steering committee and for a work day at the park on Sunday, Aug. 18. See the newsletter for details of how to volunteer.

Also in the July 30 edition of the Splash Pad Newsletter:

—Opening day at The Star on Grand pizzeria.

—Possible changes ahead at the Grand Lake Farmers Market.

—And lots more business and community news from the Grand Avenue and Lakeshore neighborhoods.

See the new Splash Pad Newsletter here. To subscribe, send an email to info@splashpad.org.

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