San Antonio chef Jennifer Dobbertin is opening Jue Let, a cocktail concept at Pearl named after the Chinese chef who served as a father figure to James Beard. The new bar will offer a concise food menu with a focus on bar snacks and small plates, designed to pair well with cocktails.
San Antonio chef Jennifer Dobbertin is opening Jue Let , a cocktail concept at Pearl named for James Beard ’s Chinese father figure. Dobbertin, who is a first-generation Chinese American, learned about Jue Let after being named a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2023, according to the release. Jue Let will offer a ‘concise food menu’ with emphasis on bar snacks, small plates and cocktail-friendly fare, according to the release.
Interior design work will be done by Lake|Flato, the architectural firm behind Best Quality Daughter. Lis Forsythe, the creator of Best Quality Daughter’s bar program, will serve as beverage director for Jue Let. Daniel Perez, the general manager at Best Quality Daughter, will maintain his position at the restaurant while taking on the role of director of operations at the new bar.Dobbertin started her culinary career on the opening team of the Asian fusion concept Hot Joy in 2013. She opened Tenko Ramen, the city’s first fast-casual ramen spot, at Pearl in 2017. Since launching Best Quality Daughter in 2020, Dobbertin has been a repeat James Beard Award semifinalist, with additional nominations in the “Emerging Chef” category in 2023 and the “Best Chef: Texas” category in 2024. \“I have been dreaming up my next concept at Pearl for the last few years, and I am so excited to finally share it with the world ... We are eager to unveil more details of our new concept when the time is right,” Dobbertin said. “Until then, please stay tuned for this exciting new chapter.
Jue Let Jennifer Dobbertin Pearl James Beard Cocktail San Antonio Restaurant New Opening
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Spirit Airlines to Offer San Antonio's First Nonstop Flights to San JuanSpirit Airlines will launch San Antonio International Airport’s first nonstop service to San Juan, Puerto Rico, on March 5. The year-round service will operate up to four days a week. The new flight will also mark Spirit’s continued expansion in San Antonio, which includes seasonal routes to New Orleans, Miami, and Tampa from February to March.
Read more »
Wembanyama Named San Antonio Sportsman of the YearVictor Wembanyama's impact on the Spurs and San Antonio has earned him the prestigious title of Sportsman of the Year.
Read more »
Josh Abbott Band Named Grand Marshals of 2025 San Antonio Battle of Flowers ParadeThe Josh Abbott Band has been announced as the grand marshals for the 2025 San Antonio Battle of Flowers Parade. The band expressed excitement and honor at being chosen for this cultural tradition, noting the unique spirit of San Antonio. This year's theme is 'Melodies in Bloom - A Texas Serenade,' and many floats will pay tribute to Texas artists. The parade, which started in 1891, honors the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto.
Read more »
7 San Antonio restaurants named semifinalists for 2025 James Beard AwardsSan Antonio’s culinary scene is sizzling with excitement over 7 local restaurants being named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards.
Read more »
San Antonio TV News: A Year of ChangeSan Antonio viewers experienced a significant shakeup in their local TV news landscape in 2024. Longtime favorites departed stations like KSAT-TV, KENS 5, and KABB Fox SA, while fresh faces arrived, ready to cover the next chapter of San Antonio stories.
Read more »
San Antonio's Fab Four: Boxing's Best in 2024A look back at the achievements of San Antonio's top four boxers, Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez, Mario Barrios, Ramon Cardenas and Floyd Schofield, in 2024. The group combined for seven wins and one draw in eight bouts, with Rodriguez and Barrios winning world championships. 2025 holds exciting prospects for the Fab Four.
Read more »