Michelin‑trained chef Jason Pringle has quietly slipped into Healdsburg’s town square with Juju’s, a Moroccan‑inspired dinner pop‑up that sets up shop in the Acorn Café kitchen after hours. The concept keeps things deliberately low‑key: counter‑service, walk‑in only, short shareable plates, simple cocktails and even a kids’ menu, all drawn from recipes he learned from his grandmother, Juju. For now, it is a temporary setup while Pringle hunts for a permanent home in town.
As reported by Sonoma Magazine, dinner runs from 5 to 8:30 PM Thursday through Sunday in the Acorn Café space on the plaza. The Acorn Healdsburg site outlines the café’s after‑hours program and lists the address at 124 Matheson St., confirming the walk‑in, counter‑service format. Sonoma Magazine notes that the arrangement lets Pringle cook his family recipes without the pressure or fuss of fine‑dining plating.
Menu and mood
According to Sonoma Magazine, the menu at Juju’s includes dishes like roasted lamb tagine and poulet roti, alongside mezze, grilled octopus and tarte flambé. Prices run from around $12 for cocktails up to about $52 for a whole roast chicken. Plates are designed to share and lean into bold spices, balanced by classic technique and seasonal side dishes.
The drinks list is short and focused, with cocktails that nod to Morocco, including the Atlas Spritz and Marrakech Garden. Service stays casual and efficient with an unreserved, counter‑style setup that caters to the plaza foot traffic rather than lingering, white‑tablecloth dinners…