Battistella's closing, relocating
You've got until Saturday, September 27 to get your gumbo fix at Battistella's New Orleans Kitchen (www.battistellaskitchen.com). Owner/chef Brian Battistella says the Raleigh Crabtree Inn, where his restaurant is located, has been sold and is slated to be torn down to make way for two new hotels. He's already looking for a new location.
In the meantime, Battistella is going out with a bang. For his restaurant's last few weeks at the current location, Battistella is offering a new, more ambitious menu - "the one I've wanted to do all along."
Greg Cox
Greg Cox is the restaurant critic for The News & Observer. He was born in El Paso, Texas, and grew up in North Carolina on a diet of Southern fried chicken (the real thing, cooked up in a big, black cast iron skillet), fried okra, sweet sliced summer tomatoes and the best biscuits on the planet. He has cooked, catered, waited tables and dined in Europe, Canada, Mexico and much of the U.S. (especially the South, Southwest and Midwest).
Comments
I really like that place.
Wed, 10/28/2009 - 11:02 — gavinwilliamsI really like that place. Looking forward to their new setup.
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Thanks for keeping us posted
Fri, 09/11/2009 - 15:41 — geremyThanks for keeping us posted on this, I've heard a rumor but I didn't really payed attention to it and now I learn it's true. It's a good thing they are only relocating, I loved that place.
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It's hard to find a place
Mon, 07/20/2009 - 12:25 — Lewis123It's hard to find a place like the previous one for Battistella. The relocation is a hard pill to swallow for the well established business.
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Well, apparently this
Tue, 06/23/2009 - 15:47 — gordmanWell, apparently this relocation is like a new beginning for Battistella is giving in that easy. Looking forward to see the new place.
Battistella
Mon, 09/22/2008 - 10:41 — msp (not verified)The gumbo is "fit to die for". We had the crayfish etouffee and dipped everything on the table in it... We have to find you a place to go soon. Not too far!!!! We're coming this week!!
Does anyone know if they
Wed, 09/17/2008 - 20:56 — Anonymous (not verified)Does anyone know if they found a new home?
Last night of Business @ Crabtree 9/27/08
Fri, 09/19/2008 - 14:51 — Anonymous (not verified)You have week left - go during the week when it's not so crowded. Try one of the specials - always a winner!
No word yet, but I'll spread
Thu, 09/18/2008 - 07:00 — gregcox (author)No word yet, but I'll spread the word as soon as I learn anything.
True New Orleans food
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 14:39 — Anonymous (not verified)Not like some of the other restaurants we've tried around here. Help the chef find a new location!
Find this Chef a home!
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 09:18 — rod1972-
Find this Chef a home!
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 09:01 — rod1972I crave good Cajun food and it is hard to find. I live on the coast here in NC and had printed off the article a few weeks back about this retaurant to try next trip up to Raleigh. I'll keep my eyes open for a new location for Battistella's (hopefully soon).
Mai Oui Cher!
Thu, 08/07/2008 - 09:02 — Anonymous (not verified)Someone please, please let Chef Battistella know of any location that may be suitable. We can't be denied our Gumbo fix!