Southerleigh’s Haute South will soon move a little farther in its namesake direction.
The hospitality group behind the flagship Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery and other Pearl restaurants will close its Haute South location at The Rim on Nov. 15 before reopening it next month at Make Ready Market in the city’s booming River North district. The move will reimagine Haute South in a fast-casual setting and bring a full bar along with its renowned fried chicken to the downtown food hall.
“Make Ready is a destination that attracts curious, food-loving guests who appreciate quality, creativity and a great dining experience,” Southerleigh Hospitality Group cofounder Jeff Balfour said in a news release. “This move gives us an opportunity to bring the best of Haute South to a more approachable, fast-casual setting while staying true to our Texas Gulf Coast roots. It’s also an important step in our vision for growing the concept and expanding our presence in the fast-casual dining landscape.”
The new incarnation of Haute South will continue to serve popular menu items, including its signature fried chicken and raw oysters. Fried chicken sandwiches, Texas Gulf shrimp baskets, pimento queso and caviar will also join the lineup.
During a daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m., oysters will be available for $1.50 each, Southerleigh Gold Lager for $3, margaritas for $4 and a Tsar Nicoulai caviar bump for $9.
“Haute South captures what we love about San Antonio’s food scene: local roots, great food, and a loyal following,” Make Ready Market general manager Jenine Cournoyer said in the release. “Their full bar is a welcome addition to Make Ready, and we’re excited to have them in River North.”
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