Food and Drinq

According to a Liquor Control Board filing, Owen Kamihira of Bar Ferdinand is taking over Deuce, across the way at Northern Liberties' Liberties Walk.

So I called him and he spilled:

Name will be El Camino Real, a "Mexican border bar" themer, focusing on the Kings Highway -- northern Chihuahua and Texas. Real Texas BBQ, he says. Opening is expected in about six weeks. All you chefs, put down the phone. He's hired someone.

Kamihira also is planning an itzakaya across the street. He's also in lease negotiations for a "fresh local gastopub" at 44th and Spruce Streets; he's considering the name Local 44.