Critics Consider Bado’s Cucina, Fadz Sandwich Shop

IN THE NEWS: The Post-Gazette reports the closing of Cafe Allegro on the South Side, while Munch goes to Fadz Sandwich Shop. www.post-gazette.com … The Tribune-Review reviews Bado’s Cucina (3825 Washington Road, Peters), Five Guys Burgers and Fries (1029 Freeport Road at the Waterworks Mall in Pittsburgh, near Fox Chapel and also 117 S. Bouquet […]

Closings Include Old Town Grill & Bistro, Bistro Thyme

IN THE NEWS: The Express-News’s John Griffin reviews Cool Café (at the Havana Inn, 123 Auditorium Circle; 12651 Vance Jackson Road) and reports the closings of Old Town Grill & Bistro (14436 Old Bandera Road, Helotes) and Bistro Thyme (1321 N. Loop), while Karen Haram details the upcoming Sept. 22 opening of Houlihan’s second location […]

Openings Include Tarantino’s, Pier 17, Houlihan’s

IN THE NEWS: The Star’s Joyce Smith reports the openings of Tarantino’s Gourmet Pizzas & Subs’s second location (417 E. 13th St.), Pier 17 Family Restaurant (13415 S. Blackbob Road, Olathe), Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches (11110 W. 75th St., Shawnee), Cantina del Ray (7100 Wornall Road), and Houlihan’s (16411 W. 119th St., Olathe). www.kansascity.com … […]

Mag’s Best of Indy Names Dom di Carlo’s Top Pizza

IN THE NEWS: In its December issue, Indianapolis Monthly’s Best of Indy 2007 includes Dom di Carlo’s as Best Pizza (654 Logan St., Noblesville, 776-6500). … Terry Kirts reviews Patrick’s Kitchen and Drinks (47 Boone Village, Zionsville, IN 317-733-8755), while Jody Wright visits Pipers Cafe & Grand Manor (2130 West Southport Road, Indianapolis, 317-888-7667, piperscafe.com). […]

Chains Houilihan’s, Chili’s Plan Area Expansion

IN THE NEWS: A Clarksville franchise restaurant developer for Houlihan’s Restaurants Inc. plans to open five of the eateries next year, at least two of which will open in Anne Arundel County. Chili’s Grill and Bar, meanwhile, is eyeing the Eastern Shore, western Maryland and Cecil County for new stores in 2008, the Baltimore Business […]