The veteran Orange County chef and restaurateur recently purchased the building, and plans to remodel and relaunch it as a second iteration of the iconic Tavern House brand next year.
The concept will feature a menu of regional favorites such as risolis, or Brazilian empanadas, coxinhas, aka croquettes, and thin-crust pies or pasteis.
Mike Yi was initially eyeing Costa Mesa and Yorba Linda, however, the franchisee pivoted once a location on the border of Placentia and Brea was secured.
Having just announced its lease agreement on May 22, the internationally-renowned Brazilian steakhouse is upping its Los Angeles metro footprint to eight.
The La Habra-based company has only been around for a few years but already enjoys recognition from the Food Network, Thrillist, Orange County Register, and more.