The latest on Abacrombie
Curious4food posted this comment a little while ago, and I thought it deserved a separate entry:
hi elizabeth. just curious, any new info on abacrombie?
Funny you should ask, because I was just working on that. ...
All I know for sure is that Abacrombie told the person who was checking the dining guide listings for us that the restaurant would reopen in January and Corks would be taking it over.
I've called Jerry Pellegrino, the owner of Corks, a couple of times and not heard back. This suggests to me that it may be true, but the details aren't nailed down or it's not a done deal in some other way. And nobody's talking until it is.
I also heard today that someone who worked for the Charleston Group may be the executive chef. Again, even if it is true, these things can change in the blink of an eye.
Who knows? Maybe this post will spur someone to give me a call and tell me what's really happening.
(Doug Kapustin/Sun Photographer)
Comments
I worked with the mystery former Charleston employee, an can assure you, they are in good hands. I ate there in March, just before I left for Germany, and it was delightful. The wine list is well thought out and very accessible to those with a little less vino confidence, and who don't want to spend a fortune on a bottle of wine they might not like. I fortunately had a pro who paired wine with each course, and it was amazing. At the time they were serving brunch which lasted through seven so restaurant employees could enjoy it after their shifts. Dessert, a course usually I don't go for, bowled me over. Four types of chocolate in different formats and espresso sugar glass (the best way I can describe it) was a beautiful and tasty touch. Service is excellent, you won't be disappointed.
Posted by: Isabel | May 27, 2008 8:23 PM