Ari Weiswasser, the chef behind Stella and Glen Ellen Star, plans to open a fast-casual burger and fried chicken restaurant on Sonoma Plaza in May. The restaurant, called SMASH, will occupy the historic Taub Outpost building on First Street West.
The menu is expected to include smashburgers, fried chicken sandwiches, fries, milkshakes, craft cocktails and boozy shakes.
The restaurant will offer both dine-in service and takeout, with an eye toward al fresco dining in the nearby plaza. SMASH will also supply food for the existing upstairs bar, the Beacon at Taub Outpost.
“After years of cooking seasonal, ingredient-driven menus, we loved the idea of creating something more playful and casual,” Weiswasser said. His business partner, Spencer Waite, is also part of the venture.
The restaurant will be located at 497 First St. W. in Sonoma.