Mission Hills may have lost Parallel 33 last January, but in July a new restaurant — The Red Door — will open in the former restaurant’s space on West Washington Street. San Diego restaurateur Ric Libiran (Market St. Café & French Bakery, Café Bleu) has partnered with Chef Brian Johnston (Star of the Sea Room, El Bizcocho, Top O’ the Cove, Mille Fleurs) to create what Libiran described as “an elegant but comfortable and casual neighborhood bistro.”
The menu will feature American comfort classics with a contemporary style of preparation, presentation, and use of fresh, quality ingredients, Libiran said. The Red Door’s wine list will focus on eclectic, small-production wines from around the world, offered by the glass and half glass.
The Red Door is located at 741 W. Washington St. More information about The Red Door can be found on the web site. — Caron Golden
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Comment by: John Butcher Posted: August 18, 2009, 9:29 am
We visited The Red Door shortly after it opened. Were we pleased? You bet!! The meals were excellent and the service the best in San Diego. We enjoyed a great cream of mushroom soup, lettuce wedge salad, brined pork chop (huge) and a San Diego version of jambalaya with shrimp and polenta. We passed on the dessert menu, but couldn’t resist a peek on our way out. Next time we’ll start with the sweets. We recommend this restaurant to everyone we can.