Rick Lewis dubs new restaurant Grace Meat & Three

Chef Rick Lewis’ forthcoming restaurant has a name: Grace Meat & Three.

As Sauce reported earlier this month, Lewis and his wife, Elisa Lewis, left Southern to strike out on their own at 4270 Manchester Ave., in The Grove, the former home of Sweetie Pie’s.

“Grace means good will and good virtue, and it’s the prayer we say before we eat,” Rick Lewis said. “We thought it represents the sense of community we’re trying to achieve.”

Lewis said he’s working on recipes right now, but expect to see traditional meat and three fare front and center at Grace, including fried chicken, barbecue and meatloaf. Vegetarian options will be available as well, and sides will encompass a rotating array of seasonal ingredients.

Lewis said the project is on track for an August opening. “We’re on schedule as of right now,” he said.

The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday and eventually offer Sunday brunch and a Sunday family-style dinner.

Matt Sorrell is a staff writer at Sauce Magazine.