A new tavern is slated to open in the space that formerly housed E.J.’s Garden Bistro.

Floyd Loomis, who previously served as chef at Asiago’s Ristorante in Boise, plans to open the new Browne’s Tavern in mid April at the old E.J.’s location, which closed last fall shortly after its one-year anniversary. Built in 1901 as a residence, the building anchors the northeast corner of the intersection of West Pacific Avenue and South Cannon Street in the heart of Browne’s Addition.

Loomis is partnering with Mary Moltke, owner of Roberts Mansion Bed and Breakfast next door. The tavern will provide catering services for the mansion, and its gardens will be available for tavern customers.

The casual eatery will serve eclectic fare with a wide international influence­. Entrées include chicken breast stuffed with house-made sausage, red curry risotto, and duck with blood orange reduction, roasted tomatoes and artichoke hearts.

 Breakfast items include a breakfast burrito with house-made sausage, and pastries and scones, including some from Chaps. Appetizers feature a warm charcuterie plate, Milanese rice balls, chevre-stuffed mushrooms and house-smoked salmon chutney. The menu also offers a variety of salads, desserts, pastas and lunch specials.

The restaurant opening is still several weeks away. Meantime, there are job openings for line cooks, prep cooks, servers, a sous chef, bartender and bar manager. For more information or to apply, email Loomis at stormpeak34@gmail.com.