Caiola’s regulars–especially those who live in the neighborhood and have made this for over a decade their long-time local haunt–are still packing the place nightly enjoying a menu that has some similarities to the old Caiola’s referring to chef and owner Abby Harmon’s cooking before the sale to Damian Sansonetti and his wife and partner, the pastry chef Illma Lopez who bought the restaurant early this summer.

caiola's front

One suspects that eventually there might be major changes to the restaurant: the menu, the décor and perhaps a name change.  After all, its new owners, two very accomplished chefs and restaurateurs, will want to put their own imprint on this vital West End establishment.

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