Italian Restaurant to Open at Former Palate

Mar March 5, 2013 at 04:18 pm

Palate came and went pretty quickly, it seemed.

Barbara March 5, 2013 at 04:24 pm

Not sure I'm excited about another Italian restaurant on State St and in the area!

Coach White March 5, 2013 at 07:07 pm

Another Italian restaurant? Why? Someone should count Italian restaurants in Newtown and compare the count to other cuisines. I'll bet it's over 80% Italian

David Waterstone March 6, 2013 at 12:46 am

Would love to have a good Indian restaurant in town. Glad the space isn't going to be empty for long, though.
Good luck to Trattoria Tiramisu and welcome to the area.

Bring Real Food to Newtown March 6, 2013 at 02:52 am

I'm glad it's not another typical organic-multigrain-foo foo-salad place. BUT........
Great! Newtown doesn't have enough Italian restaurants. I wonder if the menu will have French Onion, Calimari, Veal Parmesean and Tiramisu? Because we don't have *any* restaurants with that menu

Bring Real Food to Newtown March 6, 2013 at 02:54 am

Yes DW, a good Indian would be welcome. I've read about Jaffron in New Hope but never been yet. A good friend of mine owns and Indian restaurant and it's tough to make a living. Indian hasn't become mainstream like pizza or chinese. People in offices don't say "let's send out for indian" so much. Also soda and beverages don't sell well at Indian places. But yes, would be nice. FWIW in Lawrenceville NJ I've been to Shahi Palace. Pretty good.

2013 March 6, 2013 at 06:43 am

Welcome to Newtown !

2013 March 6, 2013 at 06:44 am

Best food in the world !

George March 6, 2013 at 03:47 pm

hope they can fix the acustics in 31 state street, service here was awful, in what resturant does the owner/chef serves you your entree ? could be a reason they closed. kitchen up stairs is a resturat nite mare just ask the folks over at Rouge, Oh ! you can't they closed too..

George March 6, 2013 at 04:06 pm

Want Indian food go to Dunkin donuts, and see if you get what you ordered, or try 7-11 you can pick your cumin spiced dog right off the rollers.

Alex G March 6, 2013 at 06:21 pm

Just what we need in Newtown ANOTHER Italian restaurant! What we need is a GOOD Mexican place.

Alex G March 6, 2013 at 06:22 pm

LOL!

boro biz owner March 6, 2013 at 10:50 pm

Kara- re the facebook posts, I understand the chef/owner is the former chef at Tutto Mario in Chalfont.

boro biz owner March 6, 2013 at 10:54 pm

Alex G, there's a national chain Mexican restaurant, Qdoba, opening in Village at Newtown (the chain restaurants are descending on Newtown en masse these days), but look at the vacancy next to Ota Ya (behind 7-11) for a great LOCAL chef opening a new, exciting Mexican restaurant experience...

the VOICE March 6, 2013 at 11:38 pm

Mexican food is terrible !

boro biz owner March 7, 2013 at 12:04 am

Oh wow, THE VOICE has spoken. Gee, I guess those of us who love Mexican food will just have to stop eating it because you don't like it....excuse me, I have to finish making tacos for dinner.

the VOICE March 7, 2013 at 12:22 am

Indian food sucks, too !

Alex G March 7, 2013 at 10:57 am

Boro Biz Owner - I know Qdoba is opening. I was hoping for GOOD Mexican, not a glorified Taco Bell.

boro biz owner March 7, 2013 at 11:19 am

Which is why I gave you the heads up to watch the former La Vita location, Alex- I've never been to a Qdoba, but I'm not thrilled by chain stores

Harry March 7, 2013 at 09:25 pm

I Can't believe I'm wasting my time giving "The Voice" the satisfaction writing this response in his trashing of my wife's deli calling her food "garbage". Becky's Deli, a small business that has been serving the local community for 30+ years must have something going for it for being around for so long. Nuf said. "The Voice", a person that hides under the veil of secrecy saying derogatory things certainly is a coward and must have issues and I'm sorry you do, perhaps you can seek help.
Kara, I'm apologize for my rant but this person sometimes is offensive and takes away from the awesome news and dialogue you have on the Patch. Good luck to Trattoria Tiramisu

Kara Seymour (Editor) March 7, 2013 at 09:43 pm

Hi, just for clarification I just deleted that comment because it violates our terms of use, i.e. personal attack

Jen V March 10, 2013 at 10:50 am

Best of Luck to all of the new businesses coming in to Newtown. So many of us appreciate your investment in our community! Our family loves to eat and shop here and bring friends and family from other towns. The variety keeps people wanting to come back, as well as having well established businesses to rely on! Thank you and we are looking forward to enjoying some new experiences!

PATTY TAYLOR March 10, 2013 at 04:10 pm

Kara, About George's comment about Dunkin Donuts?

the VOICE March 11, 2013 at 03:10 pm

Taco Bell is 10 Times better !

the VOICE March 11, 2013 at 03:12 pm

Just push for your Tatoo parlor in a one horse town !