Hazel, a rustic Mediterranean-inspired restaurant from Jim and Michele Wimborough, is getting ready to reopen in Occidental at 3688 Bohemian Hwy.
The new location will move into the former home of Barley & Hops, following a temporary closure at 3782 Bohemian Hwy, according to a recent liquor license application. Co-owner Michele Wimborough tells What Now that there is no exact opening date yet, as the team is still navigating county approvals. Hazel’s return marks a continuation of the Wimboroughs’ vision to create a community-focused restaurant where local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients are central.
Jim and Michele Wimborough have cooked in Bay Area kitchens for over 15 years, including Zut! on Fourth, Grand Café, and Boulevard. Hazel represents their long-held dream of opening a small-town restaurant where they could raise their son, Graham, who is all grown up now…