EaterWire Midday Edition: Carmellini Taking Over Tasting Room Space

NOLITA— Ever since the rumors first arose that food media darling and rising star chef Andrew Carmellini would be leaving his three starred A Voce, the food world wondered where he would land. Though he has mentioned intentions of opening a small rustic Italian spot (and a space in Vegas), the where or when were never revealed. Until now. According to the agenda for the Community Board 2 SLA Licensing Committee, Carmellini will be opening up shop at 264 Elizabeth St. (the former space of the Tasting Room). As for the "when," that all depends on the CB2 and the SLA (and contractors, the DOB, etc. etc.) Here's hoping he has better luck with the space than the Tasting Room team, who found it hard to transition to the large space after their hole in the wall on East 1st.
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