The former Mike's Smokehouse location on Clairemont Ave. will become "The Public House Kitchen and Catering," with remodeling to begin in July.

The building that once housed Mike’s Smokehouse will become a new eatery this fall. The Public House Kitchen and Catering is the latest venture by Jack Schulte, who is currently general manager at Yankee Jack’s at Princeton Valley Golf Course and previously spent nearly 20 years at Sweetwaters. Schulte says remodeling will begin in July at 2235 N. Clairemont Ave., which was home to Mike’s from 1997 until the barbecue joint closed in early 2014. The Public House will be “kind of a Panera on steroids,” with homemade soups, salads, and unique sandwiches, as well as blue-plate specials, Schulte says. The establishment will also have eight tap beers, including local brews from the likes of Lucette, Sand Creek, and the Brewing Projekt. In addition, the restaurant will offer scones, muffins, and gourmet coffee starting at 7am each day and will serve Sunday brunch. Schulte plans to operate his catering business out of the restaurant’s expansive kitchen as well. You can expect drastic remodeling inside and out before The Public House opens to the public in October.