Osteria

[TheTravellers]

Stopped in for a drink last night and I really liked the place and vibe.

Very busy as well.

It's definitely become a popular place, especially for the NH crowd.

Thanks for the heads-up, I know to stay away now.

[Mr. Blue Sky]

It’s crowded and doing very well — obviously. We love Saturn Grill and it’s always hard now to find a parking place without walking a distance. That’s not bad, and we don’t mind walking, but it certainly goes to show how popular Osteria is right now. We’ll try it soon, but we usually hit NHP for Saturn Grill and Trader Joe’s. Both favorites.

[Swalell1960]

So, what space is Osteria moving into? I saw a reference in the Britton fb group that it was one of the old gas stations.

[Pete]

Pretty sure the new Osteria Diner is going into the old station at 814 W. Britton (SE corner of Francis), which is just to the east of what is now the center of all the businesses in the district.

But although the Osteria in NH Plaza is now closed, there have yet to be any building permit or license applications for this property, so whatever happens there won't be soon.

[OkieBerto]

Per Greg Horton, "In somewhat surprising news, Chef Jonathon Stranger is headed to Plaza District. Stranger said he's leased the original Aurora location -- owned by Aimee Struble and Jeff Struble -- and will open a newly redesigned and re-envisioned Osteria. He likened the transformation to what Kevin Lee did with Birdie's and Birdie's by Chef Kevin Lee: same name, new branding, new menu. Estimated open date is early Q1 '25."

I think this is such a bad move. I think Britton District would have been way better for the type of clientele he seems to want.

[rayvaflav]

I drove by yesterday and it looks like there's a new business in this old gas station on Britton Road.

[Nhampson]

I drove by yesterday and it looks like there's a new business in this old gas station on Britton Road.

Yes, The Flower Truck opened in that spot. Osteria will no longer be opening in Britton.

[The]

Yes, The Flower Truck opened in that spot. Osteria will no longer be opening in Britton.

Is it completely dead or just not happening in Britton?

[OkieBerto]

Is it completely dead or just not happening in Britton?

The rumor is that he is opening it in the Plaza with no plans for Britton as of now.