At the end of every month, we look back and take stock of restaurants that have opened and closed. (I know we're a few days into August already; forgive us!)
Though the crowds may have migrated north for the summer and the temperature has soared, things around here aren't as languid as you might think. In fact, it looks like July has been an apt month to open a restaurant. (East End Eats owner J.P. Ottino tells us that opening in the offseason gives management wiggle room to smooth out kinks and refine details.)
The proof? Let's go to the list:
Openings
Swank Mexican. . . At the Mall (July 28)
Souvlaki Fast Launches Second Location (July 28)
Jo Jo's Brings New Tacos to Lauderdale by the Sea (July 27)
Another Place to Go Greek at Gyroville (July 19)
Oak Fired Pizza Debuts at Mia's Grille (July 15)
Tony Sindaco's Spot by the Sea (July 13)
Closings
The Fire's Out at Smokehouse (August 5)
RIP Raw Kitchen (August 5)
Will Cafe Milano Reopen in October? (August 5)
Kona Grill Shutters (August 3)
The Lodge Loses Its Legs (August 2)
Anything we missed?
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