Food choices kick off with the obligatory cadre of small helpings dubbed “snack” plates that go for a $2 discount at happy hour. That said, any neighborhood would love a swell watering hole like Nick’s, so at least it mimics a winner.Īs with J-Fat, Yard House, and other canteens of this ilk, Reunion’s fare is not chef-driven, but menu-focused, relying on a tightly vetted and consistent cast of dishes. Given that operating partner Scott McIntosh is a seasoned veteran of our dining scene, with a dossier that includes stints with Asada, Nick’s, and Claim Jumper, it’s no shock that Reunion’s single-page menu of feel-good American classics is brazenly close to Nick’s in format and scope. It’s an older, local crowd-the coveted frequent-diner demographic that restaurants can’t thrive without, especially in sleepy North County. I see holdover Canyon customers and lots of new faces, too. Somehow, the refreshed floor plan also includes plenty of cozy booths with a measure of privacy.
A ribbon of mirror expands the interior, reflecting daylight from oversize windows on one wall.
The patio bustles, the reception desk welcomes.
More customers, more staff, and a smart redesign lend energy and lightness to the formerly subdued restaurant space.
Wow, this is a bar transformation, a marked upgrade in skills, ingredients, and attitude. My pal’s bloody mary is aggressively spicy, and sports a bacon-wrapped jalapeno and a Slim Jim baton. My lower Manhattan-a well-stirred mix of rye and bitters-comes with an ice sphere, drunken cherry, and canny repartee from the bartender. But, after one sip at the very busy bar, I’m unexpectedly impressed. So I expect my first visit to be bittersweet at best. By the time Reunion Kitchen Drink took over in December, my melancholy advanced to full-blown cynicism. After Rich Mead’s Canyon Restaurant shuttered last fall, the vacancy grew more irksome with each passing week. Plus, catch up with the Bravo app.It sure stings when a prized neighborhood hang closes. Watch new episodes of RHOBH Wednesdays at 8/7c and streaming on Peacock. “Life will dictate when I need to leave.” “This was a landing spot,” she explained. Still, she may not stay there for too much longer.
“It’s just big enough for my dog and myself. In a recent interview with, Erika shared her favorite qualities of the home. “I love that it’s a little Spanish bungalow with a cute pool in the back and a cabana,” she said. There’s nothing to do.” Now, however, it seems she’s settled in nicely. To see exactly what the home looks like on “interview day,” press play on the video.ĭuring an August 2021 episode of RHOBH, Erika opened up about her drastically different living arrangements, explaining, “I haven’t lived alone in almost 30 years. While the living space is transformed with tons of lighting and furniture moved around, the kitchen doubles as an area for her glam team to work. In the clip, Erika shows how her living room and kitchen are set up while preparing to film RHOBH interviews. However, the Bravo Insider video above shows it like never before. Since Erika Jayne moved into a new home last year, viewers have seen peeks of her abode on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.