KiKi, an upcoming restaurant from the owners of Soul Gastrolounge, will open Thanksgiving week. The name of the restaurant is inspired by co-owner Andy Kastanas’ mother, whose nickname is KiKi. The term is also used to refer to an intimate gathering of friends. The restaurant, a modern American bistro, will serve food with Greek and French influences.

KiKi is directly below Soul in Plaza Midwood, on the corner of Central Avenue and Pecan Avenue in the former Twenty-Two space.

“It will definitely be small plates, shared plates — what we’ve always been known for and what we think we’re good at,” says co-owner Lesa Kastanas. “Where it’s going to diverge, it will be much more dialed in than the Soul menu.”

The two cuisines the new restaurant focuses on won’t be a fusion, Kastanas says, rather foods inspired by the heritage of both countries and ways that the two cuisines have borrowed from one another. Plant-based dishes will also feature heavily on the menu, including vegan options.

Current executive chef at Soul Jay Pound will be executive chef over both restaurants. Kel Minton, beverage director of the new concept as well as Soul, will spend most of his time in an intimate bespoke cocktail bar to the side of KiKi. He’ll also oversee Kiki’s bar, which will have a draft cocktail and beer and wine focus. There will also be a rotation of taps that feature house-made, non-alcoholic options, including sodas and tonics.

Read more about the restaurant from our earlier story here. —Kristen Wile

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