Grupo Hunan to debut Lucrezia Italian eatery in San Diego’s Westfield UTC this summer.
Grupo Hunan’s renowned hospitality empire is set to open its next Italian restaurant in San Diego by this summer, taking over the 7,500 square-foot, ground-level space of Larsen’s Steakhouse at the Westfield UTC mall in La Jolla. This new upscale eatery will be called Lucrezia, named after their founder’s first Italian restaurant, and will offer a different vibe than the company’s other three Italian concepts, such as Prosecco Tavola Rustica, Negroni Trattoria Italiana, and Trastevere Ristorante Italiano. The restaurant will be decked in luxurious and trendy designs, serving dishes created in collaboration with culinary partner Caccio Pizza & Rotisserie.
Pepe Cuaik, the founder of this Mexico City-based group, opened the first Chinese restaurant in Mexico City in 1993 named Hunan. Now, Grupo Hunan boasts of nearly two dozen restaurants in Mexico City, including Nobu’s multi branches, a restaurant in Cabo San Lucas, another in Guadalajara, and a new Mexican restaurant named Alma at The Grove in Los Angeles. Lucrezia will be their second restaurant in the U.S.
The team at Grupo Hunan is working on transforming the previous dark space into a bright Italian-style restaurant, ready to open its doors this summer. Lucrezia is reported to offer a trendy and luxurious ambiance with dishes to match. The menu will offer an array of antipasti, fresh seafood, Neapolitan pizza, and a wide variety of fresh pasta dishes. The Italian-inspired full bar will feature cocktails, beer, and a vast wine list. The creative minds behind this new eatery have pulled out all the stops to create a restaurant that will appeal to everyone.
According to reports, Lucrezia, spanning a total of nearly 10,000 square feet, is only the beginning for Grupo Hunan’s expansion in the United States. The company is reportedly in the works of acquiring more high-profile restaurant spaces throughout urban cities in the United States. This expansion is an excellent opportunity for the U.S. market to experience flavors that the city of Mexico has enjoyed for a long time.
In closing, Lucrezia is expected to be the talk of the town when it opens its doors in the upcoming months. Grupo Hunan’s expansion throughout the United States brings the flavors of Mexico to the community stateside. With a new take on Italian cuisine and luxurious style, Lucrezia will undoubtedly become a new favorite among locals and visitors alike visiting the Westfield UTC mall in San Diego’s La Jolla UTC area. To find out more information, visit lucrezia.us.
