After briefly closing in January for essential HVAC system upgrades, Gypsy Kitchen and The Southern Gentleman are reopening on Monday, Feb. 3. Gypsy Kitchen’s reopening also unveils a fresher, lighter look with notable design improvements that create a more inviting and contemporary atmosphere for patrons to enjoy.

To welcome back guests during its reopening week, Feb. 3-11, Gypsy Kitchen is offering one complimentary hummus and flatbread per table. On Friday, Feb. 7, the eatery is throwing a Big Reveal Party with passed hors d’oeuvres in the bar area, half-priced bottles of wine all evening, live music from 5-8 p.m., and other surprises.

The Southern Gentleman reopens its doors with a special Welcome Back prix-fixe menu of guest favorites and a sneak peek of spring dishes over Feb. 3-11. The $40 per-person menu highlights include Little Gem salad, deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, braised short ribs, Creole-spiced redfish, pineapple-glazed pork chop, and shrimp and grits. The featured beverage is the Simply Southern old-fashioned mixing Southern Proper Hospitality Group’s Knob Creek Private Barrel bourbon, bacon fat washed with candied peppercorn bacon for $18.

The January hiatuses for both restaurants allowed for replacing and modernizing the HVAC systems, ensuring more comfortable and climate-controlled environments, particularly during warmer months. Kim Fong, Southern Proper Hospitality Group’s director of art and style, seized the opportunity to update Gypsy Kitchen’s interior design as well, brightening the color palette and freshening the look and feel with softer, more feminine touches.

“Our team has spent the past few weeks immersed in a design refresh for Gypsy Kitchen,” says Chris Hadermann, Southern Proper Hospitality Group managing partner and CEO. “While it was a small window of time, that focused attention will significantly impact the atmosphere and guest experience.”

New design elements and décor include vintage artwork and family photos displayed on a growing collage wall, antique mirrors, light fixtures, and modernized textiles such as wallpaper and drapery that signal a lighter, more subtle take on the gypsy aesthetic. 

“Just like the beautiful collections of a well-traveled gypsy, the details of our design will continue to develop and evolve,” adds Fong.