SONO Italian Restaurant to Open in North Park

Ocean Mohamadi and Executive Chef Nino Cusimano, the husband-and-wife team behind North Park brunch favorite Flora, are set to open their second restaurant and pizzeria, SONO, a modern Italian dinner spot at 2835 University Ave. in North Park on Saturday, March 14.

Named for the Italian word meaning “I am,” SONO features a menu rooted in the flavors of Sicily, Rome, and Naples. Chef Cusimano’s modern Italian dishes of elevated classics shaped by innovative techniques and presentations. The menu draws from Sicily, Rome, and Naples, and includes house made pastas, artisan pizzas, and housemade focaccia served tableside. Signature dishes include Pizza Sono with salsiccia, friarielli arrostiti, bufala, shaved parmigiano, and toasted walnuts; Homemade baked gnocchi with pomodoro sauce, eggplant, basil, and fresh mozzarella di bufala; and Polipo Croccante with crispy octopus, potato purée, and pea sauce.

Mohamadi leads the cocktail program, featuring seasonally driven classics with house infusions designed for slow sipping and late nights.

SONO will be open seven days a week from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit www.sononorthpark.com or follow @sononorthpark on Instagram.