California’s Mendocino Farms Will Debut Sustainable Salads and Sandwiches in Rice Village | Eater Houston

"An L.A.-born sandwich-and-salad shop known for responsibly sourced California ingredients is opening its first location outside the Golden State in Rice Village, replacing Nao Ramen and slated to debut in 2019. The concept centers on salads and sandwiches built with responsibly raised meats, plus vegan and gluten-free options, and blends Americana classics—tuna melts, BLTs, and roasted chicken sandwiches—with Asian and Italian twists like chicken and pork belly bánh mì and tempeh or prosciutto-and-mozzarella sandwiches. The brand highlights its “artisan” partners, sourcing bread, salumi, and poultry from humane, sustainable, family-owned operations in California." - Alaena Hostetter