St. Anthony Lodge’s extremely Anticipated New Restaurant Esencia is Now Open
St. Anthony Lodge and James Beard-nominated chef Leo Davila Announce New Restaurant Esencia is Now Open.
Esencia’s new idea will have fun the merging of cultures, mirroring San Antonio’s various make-up.
WHAT:
James Beard-nominated Chef Leo Davila and the St. Anthony, a Luxurious Assortment Lodge – a AAA 4 Diamond historic resort situated within the coronary heart of downtown San Antonio – are happy to announce the opening date for its new restaurant idea, Esencia. The 130-seat restaurant is now open,contained in the luxurious St. Anthony Lodge. The restaurant is now taking on-line reservations through Open Desk.
Esencia will mirror the culinary spirit of modern-day San Antonio – various, dynamic and deeply rooted in historical past, creating an expertise that feels unmistakably native, but globally impressed. The method blends the flavors and traditions of Spanish, Mexican and Asian cultures – all rooted in Chef Leo’s Chinese language and Mexican heritage – with a New American sensibility celebrating innovation, native substances and the artwork of cultural storytelling by means of delicacies.
Award Profitable Chef
Chef Leo, who has made a reputation for himself with a number of award wins, celebrated ideas and one other latest James Beard Award nomination, is thrilled to take the helm of the newest restaurant to grace the halls of the St. Anthony Lodge. Beneath his path, the menu at Esencia might be a vibrant celebration of the state’s wealthy culinary panorama, showcasing prime Texas beef, wild recreation, Gulf seafood and recent heirloom greens.
The menu will function specialties together with, however not restricted to:
Carne Asada served with Wagyu flank steak, potato pavé, avocado salad, Asian chimichurri and multi-colored heirloom corn tortillas.
Pork & Apple made with apple and pasilla mole, signature home cured pork stomach, pickled Honeycrisp apple, apple compote, wok fried veggies and leafy lettuce.
Beef & Broccoli that includes tartare-style Asian-spiced Wagyu beef, broccoli mole, miso aioli, pickled purple onion and rice paper.
Duck & Flower served with hibiscus & Texas pecan mole, Asian spiced sous vide duck breast, wok fried veggies, spiced pecans and jasmine steamed rice.
Smoked Seafood Crudo with a jasmine tea smoked seafood medley, seasonal fruit, ponzu, candied jalapeño, pickled fruit, roasted walnuts, salsa macha and rice paper.
Drinks:
Esencia’s beverage program will showcase a dynamic mixture of Asian spirits, tequilas and mezcals, Texas whiskeys, beers and an intensive collection of wines. Visitors can discover ingenious cocktails comparable to, however not restricted to:
Steal My Soul – Herradura Reposado, Home Gochujang Syrup, Contemporary Lemon Juice, Easy, Peychaud’s Bitters
Lychee Me-Tini – Empress Gin, J.F. Haden’s Lychee Liqueur, Lychee Syrup, Contemporary Lime Juice, Home Rose Water Easy
The Chairman – Garrison Brothers x Anacacho Espresso & Cantina Single Barrel Bourbon, Home Roasted Corn Cobb Syrup, Mole Bitters, Smoke
A thoughtfully curated and various wine program will pair with the distinctive taste profiles of Chef Leo’s menu. The wine program spotlights 4 key areas – Texas, the West Coast, Mexico and choose Worldwide producers – highlighting the distinctive qualities and flavors every area gives.
WHEN:
Esencia now open to the general public.
Hours of operation for Esencia are:
Tuesday – Thursday: 5 p.m. – Final Seating at 10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 5 p.m. – Final Seating at 11 p.m.
Closed Sundays and Mondays
Reservations
Reservations could be made through OpenTable.
WHERE:
Esencia is situated on the St. Anthony Lodge
300 E Travis St., San Antonio, TX 78205
MORE:
Esencia’s inside design is a considerate reflection of San Antonio’s deep historic roots and its vibrant, multifaceted tradition, mirroring the restaurant’s culinary philosophy. Spanish influences, from the cantera stone fountain within the middle of the restaurant, to wrought-iron detailing and extra could be seen all through the house, paying homage to the Canary Islanders that settled in San Antonio greater than 300 years in the past.
The house might be adorned with a rigorously curated colour palette, that includes heat but muted shades comparable to terracotta, sage inexperienced, varied teals and creamy off-whites, amongst others. Native artist Regina Moya was commissioned to create sundown clouds on the ceiling, giving the house an atmospheric aesthetic. Esencia’s fundamental eating room brings again the unique supposed design which mimics the looks of a Spanish courtyard, with heat lighting and olive timber positioned all through to assist create a way of place.
