Urban Table, from the BRGR team, now open


Today is the official opening day for Urban Table, the new concept by the team behind BRGR, at 8232 Mission. The opening date was delayed a week, says partner Alan Gaylin — who operates the business with Glynn Roberts — so that an additional air-conditioning unit could be installed on the roof. Smart thinking when the heat is again punishing. It was already 100 degrees when I got to the restaurant this afternoon. Inside, though, the suburban Urban Table is nice and cool inside.

Gaylin and two Phoenix-based designers created the interior, which utilizes airy, cool shades of white, gray and charcoal to complement natural wood. The comfortable banquettes have puffy pillows, and lots of mirrors are there to help you see the exceptionally attractive young staff. You might almost feel guilty diving into that slab of carrot layer cake or a big sandwich and house-made chips when they’re delivered by a waiter with a 30-inch waist.

Then again, maybe not.

Categories: Dining, Food & Drink