Carnitas' Snack Shack Opens in North Park, San Diego!
December 5, 2011
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — On Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 at 11am, Chef Hanis Cavin and Sara Stroud open Carnitas’ Snack Shack, their first joint venture, in the North North Park Pork neighborhood of San Diego. “The Shack,” as it’s affectionately called by locals, is a new San Diego restaurant that serves slow food-inspired, pork-centric American cuisine, snacks and craft beers. Over the years Hanis and Sara (and Carnitas!) have earned the respect of their colleagues through hard work, creativity, and dedication to their community. Each year, they participate in many charity and outreach programs, educational field trips to local farms like Olivewood Gardens, school programs and food events such as Chef Celebration, the Emilio Nares Foundation, San Diego Center for Children, Mama’s Kitchen, San Diego Food Bank and California Restaurant Association Mentoring Program.
About Chef Hanis Cavin
Born and raised in San Diego, Hanis Cavin is known locally for his culinary talents. Early on, Hanis’ home economics teacher told him that he had a talent that should not be wasted. Inspired by his teacher’s advice, Hanis attended the New England Culinary Institute in Montpelier, Vermont. After college, Hanis began to polish his skills at the American Seasons Restaurant in Nantucket. But his love for San Diego — and warm weather — brought him back to the West Coast, where he began working as Executive Chef at Triangles, located in University Towne Centre.
In 1996, Hanis became the Chef de Cuisine at Mixx in the Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego. His love for Pacific Cuisine began to flourish in 1998, when he went to Pacifica Del Mar restaurant. In 1999, Hanis began working for Kensington Grill and played a major part in the opening its sister restaurant Chive in the Gaslamp Quarter of downtown San Diego. In 2000, Hanis moved on to become the Executive Chef at Dakota Grill, also in the Gaslamp District. Missing his passion to cook Pacific Cuisine, he landed at Pacific Coast Grill. Hanis later rejoined the Urban Kitchen Group’s Kensington Grill in 2007 and subsequently earned the honorable award of Chef of the Year, 2009 from the California Restaurant Association.
About Carnitas the Pig
Carnitas Speck is Hanis and Sara’s pet mini pig, and the inspiration for their new restaurant. He first gained notoriety as a mere piglet when adorably cute videos of him were posted on YouTube. Within weeks, Carnitas’ videos went viral and gained nearly 1 million views in total!
Carnitas the Vegan Pig likes long walks, veggies and craft beer.
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ADDRESS:
Carnitas’ Snack Shack
Tail Waggin’ Good! Local Farm-Fresh Food, Drink and Snacks
2632 University Avenue
North Park
San Diego, CA 92104
Call 619-294-PORK (7675)
Open Wed – Mon 12PM – 12AM, Closed Tuesdays
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LINKS
For the Media (logos, photos): http://carnitassnackshack.com/presskit/
Website: http://carnitassnackshack.com/
Menu: http://carnitassnackshack.com/menu/
Twitter: @CarnitasSnacks
Twitter page: http://twitter.com/CarnitasSnacks
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CarnitasSnacks
Yelp: http://www.yelp.com/biz/carnitas-snack-shack-san-diego