It’s finally happening. Rumors of an almighty food and culture juggernaut—chef Andrew Bachelier and some lanky, amiable hero guy (and former pro skateboarder) named Tony Hawk—have been swirling for two-and-a-half years. They call it Chick & Hawk: a fried chicken sandwich and casual gourmet what-chefs-eat spot in Leucadia.
Bachelier was the founding chef at Jeune et Jolie. He left during the pandemic to be with his family and then resurfaced with the absolutely killer open-air brunch patio called Atelier Manna (get the blue fin tiradito and the porridge).
Tony Hawk skates, impersonates himself on social media, gives noogies to the laws of aging, and is quietly one of the most prolific restaurateurs in San Diego, having supported many of the city’s top chefs.
Then their dream was delayed. And delayed. And delayed. Problems with the city and permits and gods…