The Schtick at Louis Corner Is No Schtick
Briefly

Louis Corner opens in South End, emphasizing classic American cuisine over modern dining trends. Co-owner and chef Jesus Preciado expresses a desire to provide nostalgic dishes reminiscent of childhood. The restaurant offers Southern specialties like oysters Rockefeller and jambalaya, while New England classics include lobster rolls and fish and chips. The establishment aims to create an atmosphere reminiscent of traditional American dining, complemented by an all-American wine list featuring selections from Virginia, New York, and California.
"Some people need dishes their grandmas cooked when they were children," says co-owner and executive chef Jesus Preciado, emphasizing the nostalgia for traditional American cuisine.
"[Traditional] American cuisine has been disappearing" in favor of "new trends" and "crazy dishes," highlights Preciado, pointing to a return to classic American flavors.
For New England flavors, Preciado is planning lobster rolls for the lunch menu and fish and chips served with malt vinegar—a nod to Ireland and New England.
The drink menu features an all-American wine list: a Virginia cabernet, New York riesling, and California merlot, solidifying the commitment to classic American themes.
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