–Frank Cueva, the Paso Robles contractor and owner of Central Pacific Construction, LLC, recently announced the completion of two major projects at Mistura Restaurant in San Luis Obispo. The projects include adding a special Chef’s Table room and a pisco distillery to the popular Peruvian-influenced restaurant.
“We built both spaces in a section of the existing restaurant,” said Cueva. “Completely framing two sections to create the new dining room and the distillery. The project included installing windows, flooring, walls, electrical wiring, outlets, switches, lighting, and all of the plumbing and wiring for the distilling equipment. The pisco distillery is adjacent to the new dining room and in full view for guests to observe the distilling process.”
Mistura Restaurant is the brainchild of Chef Nicola Allegretta, along with his wife, Jackeline Ortiz De Zevallos-Allegretta. The couple also owns Mama’s Meatballs and a catering company. Chef Nicola has garnered national recognition through Mistura Catering, appearances at prominent food industry events, and charitable work. Guy Fieri recently featured Mama’s Meatballs on his Food Network show.
“Restaurant construction and remodeling is definitely one of our specialties and this bold, stylish project has been a perfect match for us. It’s deeply rewarding to be able to help a local business grow and expand. Especially since Mistura got its start here in Paso Robles,” said the contractor.
The Chef’s Table room is designed as a private dining experience for up to 10 people. The Mistura-Pisco distillery is positioned between the Chef’s Table room and the main restaurant, in full view of guests who can see the beautiful copper distilling equipment.
“Installing distilling equipment required our team to have knowledge and experience with kitchen, plumbing, and ventilation installations,” said Cueva. “Although a distillery isn’t exactly a kitchen, the equipment still needs to be plumbed and ventilated appropriately and there must be enough room for employees to move around safely. Plus there are zoning regulations and health and sanitation regulations that must be taken into account. And, since the distillery is open to view by Mistura’s guests, the room needed to be attractive as well.”
Pisco has been a favored spirit of Peru and Chile since at least the 16th century, distilled from grape juice, unaged, and similar to grappa or cognac. Some pisco aficionados say it’s similar to tequila, due to its earthy, herbal tones. Mistura’s house-made pisco is an ingredient in many of the restaurant’s specialty cocktails. Bottles of pisco can also be purchased.
The Paso Robles contactor team has been serving the construction needs of the Central Coast since 1997. Services include all types of residential, commercial, kitchen, bathroom, restaurant, retail, office, rental and industrial projects, from ground-up construction to remodeling. A general contracting firm, Central Pacific Construction manages the entire project, including assisting with acquiring the permits, overseeing inspections, and working with code inspectors.
The team has a reputation for excellent service, bold and stylish designs, strong attention to detail and a meticulous work ethic. Always striving to deliver work on time and within budget is another reason the company has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
The company has also recently completed projects for Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts and Mountain Mike’s Pizza in Kettleman City, as well as other projects for locally-owned restaurants.
Central Pacific Construction LLC
440 Via Del Salinas
Paso Robles, CA 93446
(805) 471-4749
