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ENCINITAS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

Encinitas restaurateur and chef, Wade Hageman, and his wife Kristi announce plans to open a new Asian-inspired restaurant called Open House Asian Kitchen in Moonlight Plaza at the corner of Encinitas Boulevard and South Coast Highway 101 in early 2017. The Hagemans have estimated they will be hiring about 50 employees for the new neighborhood eatery.

The restaurant brings an innovative twist to Asian style food and will draw inspiration from Thai, Korean, Chinese and Japanese cuisines. The restaurant will feature a craft beer selection, handcrafted cocktails and wines that pair perfectly with Asian-inspired dishes.

“This restaurant concept is new to our area and Kristi and I are really excited to bring this style of cuisine to Encinitas,” said Wade Hageman. “As long-time residents of this great coastal city we take pride in our restaurants and are motivated by our long-term patrons who enjoy quality farm-to-fork food and new combinations of flavors. Our goal with Open House Asian Kitchen is simple: create a restaurant at the wonderful Moonlight Plaza that feels open and welcoming – as if you received an invitation to relax and enjoy delicious food with family and friends at your neighbor’s place near the beach.”

Open House Asian Kitchen at Moonlight Plaza is within walking distance to renowned Moonlight Beach and will serve lunch and dinner seven days a week. Patrons will enjoy an open courtyard, inviting bar area, and plenty of parking.

“We as a family are so very thankful to be associated with such high-quality restaurateurs as Wade and Kristi Hageman. Their level of professionalism and commitment to our community will be an exciting contribution to the Plaza,” said Lee Rotsheck, representative for Moonlight Plaza. “The Hageman Restaurant Group’s renovation of Moonlight Plaza will deliver a creative concept that is as innovative as it is inviting. We have no doubt it will become a favorite restaurant for locals and visitors alike. We look forward to the grand opening of Open House Asian Kitchen in early 2017.”

About Moonlight Plaza

Located on the South Coast Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas a few blocks from popular Moonlight Beach, Moonlight Plaza is owned by a third-generation Encinitas family that values community and strives to provide a space for quality, local businesses. Plaza merchants include locally owned restaurants, professional services and small-scale retail stores.

About the Hageman Restaurant Group

The Hageman Restaurant Group is owned and operated by Wade and Kristi Hageman, and has been serving new twists on classic cuisines at its restaurants in Encinitas since it launched Blue Ribbon Artisan Pizzeria in the Lumber Yard in 2010. The Craftsman Tavern was then opened in 2012 to serve farm-to-fork cuisine in a family-friendly pub style on El Camino. The group’s newest restaurant, Open House Asian Kitchen, will open in the Spring of 2017 in the Moonlight Plaza on Pacific Coast Highway and will feature an Asian-inspired menu. All the Hageman Restaurant Group eateries focus on building imaginative flavors using locally sourced produce and proteins, with a full offering of local craft beers and handcrafted cocktails. Visit: Blue Ribbon Pizzeria, The Craftsman Tavern and Open House Asian Kitchen.

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