Next Sunday's review: Grano
Next Sunday I tell you about our dinner at the new Grano, the Hampden pasta bar that moved from 36th Street to larger quarters where Dangerously Delicious Pies Savory House used to be at 3547 Chestnut Ave.
I'm not sure what the status of the old location is. I know the Cuban shop/cafe or whatever it was going to be decided not to move in. Someone on this blog commented that the old location was still open, but when I called today no one answered, and there isn't a voicemail message that says it's Grano. ...
Anyway, we ate at the new location, which has basically the same menu, but offers an entree special every night like tuna or veal that costs a bit more than $20. There are also usually a couple of soups and appetizers that aren't on the menu.
I didn't eat at the first Grano, but this is more my kind of place, i.e. a little more elbow room. To see what I thought of our meal in the new digs, please read my review in next week's Arts & Entertainment section.
Be warned. As of this writing, the Grano Web site seems to be a work in progress.
(Christopher T. Assaf/Sun photographer)
Comments
can't wait...
Posted by: NotableM | November 15, 2009 7:28 PM
I drove by it any number of times this weekend and the old location was definitely still open and full of people. My friends ate there last night and they said the owner said they are planning on keeping both locations open at this point, so you can take that for what it's worth.
Posted by: Danielle | November 15, 2009 7:44 PM
Boy, that pasta picture doesn't look very appetizing. Even I know you don't serve pasta dry with a ladle of sauce on top.
Posted by: billy butterbean | November 15, 2009 8:43 PM
The bread sure looks great though! Love a crusty loaf of bread!
Posted by: Joyce W. | November 16, 2009 6:08 AM
I can't wait to read the review, but wish it were coming out a bit earlier as I'm having dinner there this week with some friends. Oddly enough, I can't seem to find a review online anywhere. This makes me wonder it it's so middle of the road it's not even worth commenting on.
Anyway, yes, both locations are open as Grano. I'm very disappointed to hear the Cuban place won't be opening. I was looking forward to it.
When I talked to the woman, It didn't sound like it was ever going to be more than a retail store except in the far, far vaguely possible future. EL
Posted by: Nik | November 16, 2009 11:12 AM