Urban Hearth to double capacity with Inman Square expansion

State of play: Urban Hearth's new space at 1281 Cambridge St. will have roughly 57 spots, between the bar, tasting area, dining seats and a salon area for patrons to gather, Miller says.

• The Inman Square space's kitchen will also have more room to store foraged plants and other fresh ingredients the farm-to-table restaurant uses, Miller says.
• It'll also have more breathing room for back-of-house staff.

What they're saying: "It's a real relief," Miller tells Axios.

• The pressure to expand ramped up after her James Beard nomination, which triggered a groundswell of new customers.
• "It makes us sad to turn people away," she added. "There's only so many bodies you can fit in this space."

What's next: Miller aims to start selling small batches of buttermilk biscuits, tomato jam and other items once the restaurant opens.

• Barring any surprises, Miller says she anticipates hiring more staff as she scales up the business.

What we're watching: Miller plans to keep Urban Hearth's current Massachusetts Avenue location and launch a new restaurant, but she hasn't finalized the details.