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sola

Carol Wallack, former chef at Deleece, is opening Sola January 26. She's enlisted Keith Olsen and Cynthia Vranas, the team behind the decor at Hot Chocolate and MK; look for hues of rust, amber and orange with plenty of textural accents. The dining room will feature a raised platform area with luxe drapes, and there will be a custom-made L-shaped banquette. Good news for those who hate loud restaurants -- special acoustic work is in the works so the room will be conversation friendly. The seasonal menu will be very straightforward with California flair and plenty of Asian and Hawaiian flavors. Look for choices like peppered tuna with black beluga lentils, balsamic soy syrup, shiitake mushrooms and snow peas or braised short ribs with glazed Brussels sprouts and truffle-laced white polenta. Most entrees will top out around $20. Wallack is targeting the carryout aspect, there will be curbside service for diners on the go (once the loading zone is in place).