Dinner.
And Hope
A Huge Success
Monday, September 15, 2008, 5-9pm
A sold out crowd enjoyed the new dinner
service at
The NoHo Bistro while helping to fund research for
a beautiful cause -
Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
The NoHo Bistro donated 50% of the
evening’s proceeds to benefit
The
Pediatric Cancer Foundation.
www.pediatriccancerfoundation.org
PCF volunteers were be present for questions
on extra donations
and volunteering opportunities.
BISTRO PRIX FIXE MENU - 3-course
meal - $26.00
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Bistro Moving
St. Petersburg Times - St. Petersburg, Fla.
NoHo Bistro
South Tampa Magazine
Neighborhood: NoHo
Eat something. You’ll feel much better.
“Sometimes, the spaghetti likes to be alone,” says
Tony Shalhoub’s character Primo in the Stanley Tucci movie Big
Night. To the discerning ear, suggests Primo, food
has the communicative power to inspire a recipe. Jessica
Raia-Long and Tina Hurless, co-owners of The NoHo Bistro, speak
fluent foodie and do what their ingredients tell them to do. “Our
menus change constantly depending on seasonal availability and
quality of ingredients,” says Tina, who learned the language
of food as a sous chef at a four-star restaurant prior to joining
The NoHo. “If something we need for a particular
dish isn’t available or up to our standards, we make something
else.”
Inspired by the individually unique, warm and friendly atmospheres
of bistros Jessica frequented while living in Europe, The NoHo
Bistro attracts people as much for the ambiance as it does for
the cuisine. Before closing for several months to relocate
to its new location, The NoHo had collected an amazingly loyal
following. It wasn’t unusual to hear lawyers debating
local politics with plumbers and hairdressers over rustic salads
and sandwiches, wine-scented soups and stews. All
were united by their common love for food and an uncommon desire
for the extraordinary. Having reopened in August in its
new location at 1714 N. Armenia, The NoHo Bistro is rapidly
expanding its constituency. “While we were closed
for the move, people complained about having withdrawals,” says
Jessica, who obtained her A.O.S. in Culinary Arts from New England
Culinary Institute, then developed her cuisine linguistics as
a cook, baker, sous chef and finally personal chef for 10 years
before opening The NoHo in 2003. “Now we hear comments
like, ‘I’m sooo glad you’re back. I
haven’t had a decent meal in months.’”
The individual personalities of the two owners are reflected
in the dishes they prepare, and their convivial, elegant approach
to fine cuisine is reflected in the overall vibe of the place. They
are as casual about serving up a side of practical advice as
they are couscous. “It’s like eating at your
sage Italian grandmother’s villa in Tuscany,” says
NoHo regular Mike Maddux, “whatever the issue, it’s
nothing that can’t be solved with great food.” |
