Rossi's 1906 site getting a new restaurant in Sonoma
Aiki Terashima and Max Young are partnering in a new concept – the Reel Fish Shop & Grill – in the former Rossi’s 1906 location in Sonoma to open in January.
Chef Aiki Terashima says, “I am absolutely honored to have the opportunity to see my dream restaurant come to life in such a historic place. We will be focused on bringing fresh, delicious and sustainable seafood to the community of Sonoma. “
Of the partnership, Max Young said, “I am so excited to be partnering with Aiki and his team. His vision, concept and food will take a place I love to the next level. This is a great step forward and we can’t wait to get the place open.”
New operating partner and chef Terashima has been revamping the space, making it lighter and fresher and adding TVs, new tables and seating and reconfiguring the kitchen to create a comfortable and inviting space where locals can come and hang out with their friends and families, eat great food, drink craft beers and cocktails, watch sports, listen to great music and dance the night away.
The new menu will include seafood classics like buttery New England lobster rolls, house-made cioppino, fish and chips,and fish tacos, plus Terashima’s fresh ahi poke, salmon curry and some sushi creations. They will also offer sticky ribs, crispy chicken wings and local free-range steaks. “Our goal is to have something on the menu for everyone” including kids, says Terashima.
Terashima’s 15-year restaurant history began in San Diego, where he and wife Hillary owned and operated Sushi Catering Company and a sushi bar within Bay Park Fish Company, which they sold when they decided to move back to Petaluma, Terashima’s hometown. For the past seven years Terashima trained under and worked with Chef Morimoto in Napa and was part of the opening team of Roka Akor in San Francisco.
Most recently, Terashima has partnered with Sal Chavez at Picazo Café where he freshened up the space, expanded the menu, helped create an award winning burger and plans to launch a Picazo Cafe Food Truck with Chavez this month.
