Christopher Knable News Today

The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, January 28 through February 9.

Giobatta It was a sad day when chef Francesco Buitoni hung up his apron and closed the doors of his beloved Red Hook eatery. For nearly 15 years, Mercato showcased the fresh, bright flavors of Buitonis native Rome in delicious, deceptively simple dishes. But the seventh-generation pasta maker and two-time James Beard nominee is not done in the kitchen. Days before lockdown, he opened Giobatta Alimentari in Tivoli, an Italian restaurant and provisions market. The menu features warming soups, del...