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Exclusive: Michael Mina Chokes Up Talking About His Return to Aqua

As many of you should know by now, Michael Mina is relocating and reconcepting his eponymous restaurant, reopening in the former Aqua digs on October 19. Mina made his name as executive chef at Aqua in the 90s, and as he discusses in this exclusive video interview, leaving that post was incredibly difficult and emotional, and returning there now as chef-owner is a major triumph. “To have the chance to have that back again is… beyond exciting,” Mina says. Look also in the video for a partial glimpse of the still under construction, brand new Michael Mina at 252 California Street.

Details about menu changes at the new Michael Mina to follow.


Earlier: Michael Mina Announces Plans for Aqua and His Eponymous Restaurant [Grub Street]
Remembering Michael Mina, Version 1.0 [Grub Street]
What to Eat at Bourbon Steak, Opening Thursday [Grub Street]
Aqua’s Assets Sold, Mina Definitely Doing Something Else With the Space [Grub Street]

Exclusive: Michael Mina Chokes Up Talking About His Return to Aqua