{"id":95198,"date":"2025-12-20T09:43:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T09:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/95198\/"},"modified":"2025-12-20T09:43:16","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T09:43:16","slug":"new-chef-driven-restaurant-katerina-opening-in-stone-oak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/95198\/","title":{"rendered":"New chef-driven restaurant Katerina opening in Stone Oak"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"KaterinaKaterina will emphasize bold flavors and approachable elegance. Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ Katerina<\/p>\n

Katerina, a chef-driven restaurant led by local culinary talents, will open in early January in the former Frida Restaurant space in Stone Oak, officials with the new business said Thursday. \u2018<\/p>\n

The owners told the Current the restaurant, located at 18740 Stone Oak Parkway, will emphasize bold flavors, inventive dishes and approachable elegance. However, they didn\u2019t share a grand opening date. <\/p>\n

Helmed by chefs Justin Manzi \u2014 a Culinary Institute of America graduate with experience at Cover 3 and Goodfolks \u2014 and Greg Carter, a San Antonio native who\u2019s worked in Michelin-starred kitchens, Katerina promises a menu that balances creativity with comfort.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"Maple-peanutMaple-peanut butter pie is among the dessert items at the new restaurant. Credit: Courtesy Photo \/ Katerina<\/p>\n

Guests can expect dishes including coriander-crusted duck breast, calamari and wood-roasted Wagyu meatballs, Katerina officials said. Other menu items will include ginger-soy Brussels sprouts, prosciutto and fig pizza, shrimp Katerina and maple-peanut butter pie.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Katerina\u2019s dining experience will be paired with a curated beverage program and a hospitality team focused on creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where every guest feels seen, the owners also said. <\/p>\n

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