Chop Suey Lounge & Ginger Roots, a modern dining and cocktail concept, is getting ready to reopen in San Diego at 2877 University Avenue.
The restaurant will reclaim the historic home of the original Chop Suey Peking Cafe, which first opened in 1931 and became one of North Park’s longest-standing Chinese-American restaurants, according to a press release. After a $2 million restoration, the restaurant is scheduled to reopen later this year. Founding partners Jacquelyn Kelly and Jason Bess are leading the project, which honors the legacy of the original cafe while offering a contemporary dining and cocktail experience. Customers can expect craft cocktails, premium spirits, and elevated Asian-fusion cuisine across two distinct spaces.
The 3,500-square-foot venue preserves the building’s historically designated exterior while introducing a fully reimagined interior. Warm wood finishes, layered lighting, and a redesigned layout create a setting that transitions naturally from dinner to cocktails and late-night entertainment. Chop Suey Lounge will feature a lively, cocktail-focused environment with live jazz, DJs, and rotating local entertainment, reflecting the glamour of mid-century lounge culture…