Roberto Donna has had a rough few years. He went on Iron Chef America and fell flat on his face (he didn't even finish his dishes), though he later went back and defeated Morimoto. His long-admired restaurant, Galileo, was shuttered due to the building that housed it needing to be remodeled. He then went down to Crystal City and opened Bebo, a casual italian restaurant. Few who have gone have described this new venture to be anything less than a disaster. Add in rumors of financial concerns and bad management, and the dude is ready for a break.
I'm not sure his plan to re-open what was a pretty pricey restaurant (Galileo and the Laboratorio in the back) during these economic times will be that break, but he's giving it a chance. In April or May, Galileo will return to the space previously occupied by Butterfield 9 (another restaurant closed due to rumors of poor management and financial shenanigans). If Donna can pull this off, it will mean the return of one of the city's finest italian restaurants - one thing he has going for him is the Obama's are rumored to love italian food. If he doesn't pull it off... well it's looking like this is his last chance for success.
On another note - I ate at Central last night with Cheesehead, and always think three things when I leave. Wow that was good. I'm way too full. And good GOD that food is salty. I don't notice it as much when I'm there, but for the next 24 hours that I'm continuously thirsty. But damn if that tartare isn't worth it. (the sausage and potatoes were somewhat unremarkable)
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