We recently brought on Director of Communications, Blake Mackay, who will help head up the PR efforts and ongoing communications strategy for California 88. Blake has an impressive resume and has worked with some of the best in food & beverage (including Atelier Crenn, April Bloomfield, Botanica, Otway, and many others). She is well-loved by all who work with her. We feel super fortunate to have her on the team!

We’re also in the midst of hiring a marketing/branding team to help us flesh out our marketing and social media strategy for the launch. And we’re selecting the interior design color palette and finishes with our designer Lisa Boone.

Our anticipated opening is in Fall 2018. The cause of the delay is just the complexity of NYC building code, and our expediter had requested a few changes to our HVAC and exhaust system. In addition, the landlord has been and is out of the country until 7/9 so application won’t be submitted until he returns in a week and half.

We look forward to giving you even more updates in the weeks to come!