18 Aug Ciao, SONO! Forbes-Recognized Chemistry PR Signs North Park’s Hottest New Italian Restaurant
Say ciao to North Park’s newest Italian restaurant. Chemistry PR, named by Forbes as one of the best PR agencies in America, is proud to add SONO to its growing lifestyle portfolio. The boutique public relations agency, with offices in San Diego and Los Angeles, specializes in lifestyle, retail, real estate, and travel brands across California and beyond.
SONO is the second venture from Ocean Mohamadi and Nino Cusimano, the husband and wife team behind North Park brunch favorite Flora. Located at 2835 University Ave in San Diego’s vibrant North Park neighborhood, the modern Italian restaurant takes its name from the Italian word for “I am.” That sense of identity carries through every detail — from a menu rooted in Southern and Central Italian traditions to a cocktail program designed for slow sipping and late nights.
Executive Chef Cusimano directs a menu drawing inspiration from Sicily, Rome, and Naples. Shared plates, house made pastas, artisan pizzas, and house focaccia served tableside anchor the experience. Signature dishes include Pizza Sono, homemade baked gnocchi with pomodoro, eggplant, and fresh mozzarella di bufala, and Polipo Croccante with crispy octopus, potato purée, and pea sauce. Meanwhile, Mohamadi spearheads the cocktail program, reworking timeless classics with seasonal ingredients, house infusions, and milk-clarified and fat-washed preparations.
The interior, curated by Cassandra Builer of Huntress Decor — who also designed Flora — blends organic woods and concrete floors with leather, hand-applied finishes, and pops of pattern in an understated nod to 1970s glamour, accented by chrome, deep burgundy, and muted blue.
Chemistry PR Founder and CEO Audrey Doherty noted, “Chemistry PR has always been drawn to brands with a strong point of view, and SONO is no exception. This partnership is a natural fit for our lifestyle portfolio and our growing influencer relations practice.”
As the restaurant’s PR agency, Chemistry PR will support SONO through media relations, influencer relations, and event planning — helping introduce the modern Italian concept to the San Diego dining scene. To learn more about Chemistry PR’s lifestyle and restaurant clients, visit chemistrypr.com. Interested in working with Chemistry PR? Connect with the team today