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This tidbit in from Kim Harwell: Alessio Franceschetti may have shuttered his namesake East Dallas restaurant, but the veteran chef and restaurateur isn't going very far. He's now on board as chef-consultant at Gordo's, the landmark Park Cities eatery that recently closed up shop on Lovers Lane for new digs in Preston Center. Gordo's core menu of Italian standards and thin-crust pizzas will remain the same, but expect to the see the native Italian's gourmet touch when it comes to daily specials. Mr. Franceschetti says that his deal with Gordo's is a long-term one, but what are the chances of another Alessio's being birthed in the future? "For the moment, I'm over that," he laughs, "but you never know what the future brings." The new location of Gordo's should be open by the end of July or early August. |
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Posted by Michael @ 6:54 PM Wed, Jul 16, 2008
I loved the food at Gordo's on Lovers Lane. But the cigarette smoke from the bar permeated through the entire restaurant. It turned me off from going there. If George keeps this one, (and, I doubt it) 100% smoke free, I'll be a regular. Otherwise.....