On Monday we reported that Lisa Nakamura is opening Allium in the view-boasting Orcas Island space that formerly held Christina’s. I have had a chance to speak with Nakamura since then, and learned that (former) Herbfarm pastry chef Anna Harlow will be joining her in the venture. (Know a pastry chef in need of a job? The Herbfarm is hiring.)

Nakamura says Allium will be a homey, casual restaurant and that desserts will be “recognizable, but with a twist.” So for example she’ll have key-lime pie, but with coconut tossed into the crust. “I like desserts that feel like going home,” she said.

The wine list will be a combination of international and domestic bottles, with a range of by-the-glass options. She’ll also do half bottles, “so people can switch from white to red without feeling guilty about buying two whole bottles.” Nakamura is working with local breweries to design the beer list and is creating a list of custom nonalcoholic drinks as well.

Allium will start out as a dinner-only restaurant, but add lunch and brunch when staffing permits. Nakamura hopes to open just before Memorial Day weekend.