According to Sonoma Magazine, John Toulze and Sondra Bernstein of The Girl & The Fig are taking over the former Maya restaurant space at 101 E Napa Street, near establishments such as Caddis Wines Sonoma, Cochon Tasting Bar, and Pangloss Cellars.
Maya’s owners announced the impending closure in a Facebook post, writing, “Yes, we will be retiring after 28 years in this industry. We thank you all for all the support you have given us over the years… Fig will be taking over the space at the end of September; we wish them the best.” Maya’s last day of service will be September 21.
For locals who are unfamiliar with their soon-to-be neighbor, The Girl & The Fig was opened by Bernstein in 1997 in Glen Ellen, California. The concept serves French cuisine, and light menu offerings include salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Lunch and dinner plates range from pastis-scented steamed mussels and frites, to bone-in pork schnitzel served alongside caramelized peaches and green tomatoes. It currently operates at 110 West Spain Street in Sonoma…