Tracy Borkum’s collection of CUCINA restaurants are known for combining the flavors of Italy with the organic freshness of Southern California. CUCINA’s from-scratch menus, include shareable portions of luxurious house made pasta, innovative pizza, cleverly crafted large plates, an elevated selection of antipasti, dolci, and a signature cheese and salumi program. Dynamic, diverse and fun, our wine program features 200+ labels from around the world, with an emphasis on Italian and California varietals. Our goal is to share value with our guests, and celebrate those behind the label: on the farms and in the wineries. Our environments evoke a modern Italian kitchen-meets-charming bohemian eatery, complete with open kitchens, large alfresco patios, communal seating, spacious bar areas and intimate table settings. These carefully curated emporiums draw inspiration from a myriad of different elements, including natural materials, free-spirited gardens, vibrant patterns, whimsical lighting and bold graffiti style art installations. Most of the hand-picked vintage finds found within the CUCINA venues are readily for sale. Additionally, guests may order the chair they are seated on or the table they are dining around plus a plethora of artisanal gifts at our online retail portal, Urban Kitchen SHOP. Unencumbered by the conceptual parameters of a free-standing restaurant, Urban Kitchen Catering expands our chefs’ creativity by designing menu themes of all-genres, including Americana, Farm-to-Table, Mediterranean, Latin-Fusion, Asian, Traditional and Modern. As exhibited in our restaurants, Urban Kitchen Catering espouses an unwavering integrity standard of enhanced customer service, attention to detail, value and quality of ex*****on. We are wholly committed to sustainable and local farming, organic practices, fair trade, and upholding a dynamic and diverse work environment. Urban Kitchen Group Mission: “to successfully craft the perfect dining trifecta: exceptional food and superior service in imaginatively designed environments.”
