Kettner Exchange

About the Business

Specialties

Kettner Exchange has joined the ranks as the latest culinary addition to the Little Italy neighborhood. From the people who brought Syrah and Analog downtown and Firehouse to Pacific Beach, owner and restaurateur Matt Spencer introduces Kettner Exchange, boasting progressive American cuisine and a unique menu of craft cocktails. This $3.6 million project will have multiple niches for dining and lounging, including the only rooftop lounge and patio in Little Italy with views to San Diego Bay. Daily live music, great eats and distinctive drinks will comprise the Kettner Exchange experience out the gate. Award-winning Head Chef Brian Redzikowski brings sophistication and unparalleled experience to the restaurant. Redzikowski has worked for some of the best restaurants and chefs in the country, including New York City's acclaimed Le Cirque 2000 and the 17 million dollar Yellowtail Restaurant in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino.

History

Established in 2014.

Open date: October 29, 2014

Meet the Manager

Business owner information

Willam K.

Manager

William Kettner was a Democratic Congressman representing the 11th district in the early 1900's who, during his service, secured funds for the dredging of the San Diego Bay, the construction of the All American canal and a Panama-California Exposition (for which Balboa Park was built).Although a shrewd politician, he won friends easily with his warm personality. He was know for addressing colleagues as "brother", earning him the nickname of "Brother Bill" in San Diego and Washington. When he got to Washington many official documents referred to his hometown as "Santiago," by the time he left the whole country had it right. He was so successful in those early years that by 1914 the name of the United States armored cruiser California was changed to the USS San Diego.He was known as an honest man, an intelligent negotiator and most importantly a friend.