Above Board
Wherever great minds gather, there should be drinks, too. Find both at Above Board, The Square’s central watering hole, for good pours and high spirits. Grab a seat; you’re always welcome here.
THE SQUARE CATERS!
The Square can host and cater a variety of cultural and corporate events - from parties and concerts to tastings and trade shows.
We source local, seasonal and organic products. We use ethically sourced ingredients.
Email: [email protected] to book!
Wherever great minds gather, there should be drinks, too. Find both at Above Board, The Square’s central watering hole, for good pours and high spirits. Grab a seat; you’re always welcome here.
Rubén García
Grilled sausages and veggies, pan con tomate — and allioli, of course. Chef Rubén García offers Spanish street-food hot off the open-flame.
Organic ingredients and the highest antioxidant green teas. Brindle Boxer's Kombucha is traditionally fermented and crafted by hand in small batches.
Rubén García
Chef Rubén García brings open-fire Spanish cooking with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients–like his abuela did–to his debut restaurant.
Tom Wellings and Camila Arango
Premium pizzas whole and by-the-slice, apps, salads, and drinks. Pluma’s Tom Wellings and Camila Arango elevate their takeout sensation into a proper parlor.
Rubén García
Hand-cut jamón Iberico, cheeses, croquetas, and charcuterie. Experience iconic Spanish ingredients cut by the hand of Chef Rubén García.
Rubén García and Richie Brandenburg
Churros and soft serve, sweet and simple. Street food treats inspired by the heritage of The Square visionaries Richie and Rubén.
Masaaki Uchino
Classic sushi with creative touches like caviar, wagyu, and truffles. Chef Masaaki “Uchi” Uchino exits the Nakazawa kitchen to roll out a more casual restaurant all his own. KIYOMI is an independent establishment. Not affiliated, associated, or connected with any UCHI restaurant group or its affiliates.
Victor Nazar Navarro and Nakita Reid
Fuel your day with Jamaican & Venezuelan specialty lattes, breakfast & more.
Welcome to Shoals Market, your new friendly neighborhood store. Come by for some good wine, pastries, salads, and sandwiches! Shoal's does custom orders—from birthday cakes and fancy desserts to party snacks and sandwiches. Take advantage of their FREE tasting series every Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Located in Casa Teresa's bar area, Tapas Bar directly links to the small-plate culture of Chef Rubén García's Spanish upbringing.
Teresa Padilla and Geraldine Mendoza
Tlayudas, Birria, Cemitas, and Tacos. José Andrés Group vets Teresa Padilla and Geraldine Mendoza serve up authentic Central Mexican.
John Mooney
Fried chicken, deep-sea snapper, superfood juices, sweets, and libations—Bidwell Chef John Mooney brings Polynesian flavors to the mainland.
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