This morning
The Stew broke news that Bistro 110 will be closing for good this August. Hold back your tears, Tony Mantuano of Spiaggia and Terzo Piano, is moving in! While Bistro 110 had a long run, around for nearly 24 years, the quaint yet grandiose, French-focused Gold Coast fixture will be missed. A la Paris Club and Bistronomic, it's apparent that less stuffy, heavy-hitting restaurants like Brasserie Jo and Cafe Des Architects are being given new life through a visionary chef.
Montuano recognizes the need for constant re-invention and leaped at the opportunity to scoop up Bistro 110's space. Nameless for now, his new venture "will feature small-portioned, lighter dishes suitable for a quick bite with a nice glass of wine." Sounds spot on as more and more Chicago eateries move toward modest, shared portions complimented by authentic wine and spirits.
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| With Chef Tony Mantuano, President Obama has often proclaimed that Spiaggia is his favorite restaurant |
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| Bistro 110 closes in August of 2011 |
really? unless I mistaken, everything Mantuano had his hands in closed - except for Spiaggia which Bartoloto brought to new heights. maybe he is getting a bone for the miami gig not going through. overrated!
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