Semolina's Bistro Italia on Magazine St. to close

[TheSpecialMan]

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Can't say I'm sorry to see it go; I never was a fan of the place.

I wonder what comes next. Here's hoping it isn't Gelato, Sushi, or a Coffeeshop.

[ratcheese]

I can't help but think of the original Semolina's and how good it was. I first ate there in probably 93? I still remember how amazed I was at there Mac and Cheese.

What ever happened to the concept of running one place, well? I always admired those folks who had the single establishment for years and took pride in their unique quality.

[NoNoNanette]

Honestly.... many ages when they opened up in Slidell, I walked in for dinner with dear old maw. Looked around, got "bad vibes" and left. Something about the place really, REALLY turned me off. (I almost ALWAYS give a joint the benefit of the doubt.... but, not Semolina's):whip:

[Lucie]

Finally ! That place was horrible. Beautiful room, but an Applebees underneath. I really like Zea's though. If the 3 taste buds put their energy behind this hi-brid like they did Zea, it might have done better. You can't open a boutique Italian restaurant and run it like an Applebees. These guys probably had money to experiment / test the market etc. They will probably try something different if they still have the lease. Maybe " Semolina Social Italian City" or something.

[BTG]

It is strange why they decided to let this concept go to crap after buying it back from the company that the sold it to.
Early on they did a good job with Semolina's.

[sbu22]

I never "got" Semo's - even back in the day when everybody was on it. Seemed like Benigan's with pasta. Sorry to see anybody go belly up, but I won't miss it.