Monarch Restaurant co-owner Jeff Orbin has provided us with a few more details about the changes to come at the Maplewood restaurant. First, the new southern-inspired menu by chef Josh Galliano will only be offered in what Orbin referred to as the “casual area,” which includes the bar and bistro at the front of the restaurant. The new southern bistro menu is still being developed, but it will include more than 12 “share plates” and snack plates, 12 entrée items, plus salads and soups. However, patrons sitting in the casual area will still be able to order from the other upscale dining menu. Dinner guests in the main dining room will be able to order off the standard dining menu or opt for the tasting menu.

As far as changes to the interior, Orbin stated that the bar will be set up to facilitate live music in a couple of areas and that TVs will be added in the bar to “casual it up.” Orbin and co-owner Aaron Teitelbaum will release further design details in the weeks ahead.

– Ligaya Figueras

By Katie O’Connor

Tags: Aaron Teitelbaum, Jeff Orbin, Josh Galliano, Monarch Restaurant

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