Santa Monica gets a new soul.

Eater reported yesterday that Chef Andrew Kirschner will open his new restaurant, Tar & Roses, in Santa Monica by early December, and we're particularly excited by the following details: "we're told that the 'soul' of the restaurant is its wood-burning oven.  Kirschner plans to burn a slew of different woods (almond, apple, olive, oak, walnut) to impart flavor on food, and every day the menu will list the daily choice of wood."  Wildwood can't wait to taste the results.  Kudos, Kirschner!