Alison two, under construction in the former Marita's Cantina at 424 Bethlehem Pike in Fort Washington, is sticking to its "summer opening" timeline, as owner Alison Barshak says, "You will be able to wear white shoes to the opening."
She's hired as chef Bill Lewis, whose most recent stop was opening Erie’s Twelve O’One Restaurant & Wine Bar. (The restaurant says it's between websites now. Here's a blurb about Lewis and the restaurant that I found on the web.)
Lewis, who will run the day to day at Alison two, also cheffed and managed at 33 East in Williamsport and at restaurants and resorts in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Denver, Portland, Oregon and Baltimore. One of Barshak's vendors got them together.
Since both Barshak and Lewis are well-traveled, the daily-changing menus will reflect various international cuisines. The restaurant will have a full bar and is not BYOB, but will offer 36 private wine lockers.
As reported previously, the chef at Alison in Blue Bell is Anthony Bonett, formerly of Opus 251 and Oceanaire.
Follow the restaurant's progress at Barshak's blog.