New Bar On Needham Street: Goodbye Mick Morgans, Hello Grande Kitchen

NEWTON, MA — Mick Morgan's pub is no more, at least in Newton. Following months of renovation, the makeover and name change is complete. The Irish pub has been traded out for a modern American fare and bar.

The same owners revamped the spot nestled just off of Needham Street and now Grande Kitchen + Bar is open for business. The owners appear to be the same, but the vibe, complete with a new chef and menu are revamped. (Sign up for more like this at the Newton Patch Newsletter)

Adam Kube, formerly of Bastille Kitchen, has taken over as executive chef. Kube first entertained the idea of becoming a chef during extended visits with his aunt and grandmother who kept him and his siblings busy by letting them help cook. He attributes this early introduction to growing up to become a chef, he says.

Kube was recognized by Zagat in their 2013 annual, ’30 Under 30’ list as one of Greater Boston’s ‘Hottest Up and Comers.

Starters include items like grilled oysters for $9, porcini arancini with red pepper sofrito and mozzarella for $9 and spring rolls, and there are salads such as the $14 Toasted Quinoa with hearts of palm, apricots, pistachios, kale chips and chimichurri.

Entrees include anything from the Atlantic salmon ($26) to cheeseburgers ($15) prosciutto-wrapped cod ($28). The restaurant also features flatbreads like the tomato plum ($14) to the Cajun Crab ($18).

The lunch menu offers sandwich options, and there are kids menus and gluten-free items. On the weekends Grande also serves brunch, complete with drinks and cocktails (yes, they have mimosas).

Grande Kitchen + Bar is open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Brunch on Sunday starts at 10 a.m.. The restaurant closes at 10 p.m.

The Sharon Mick Morgan's is still up and running.

Image via Google Maps, 2011