02/19/2024
CIAO BELLA
Hi friends,
Allora is closing and our final regular service will be Friday, February 23.
Trust me when I tell you, this decision did not come easily. Recently I was presented with an opportunity to hand over the space to a different business owner and, given the timing and weighing of pros and cons, it was an opportunity I couldn’t pass by.
If you’re a regular with us, you’ll know that I have a young family and that the restaurants I’ve operated in this space have really been 2nd and 3rd children to me. I’m not going to lie, the past 6 years have been a marathon and the past 4 with COVID and the aftermath of it have really taken a toll. I find myself at a crossroads as I turn 35 this year and feel I owe it to myself and my family to put this dream to bed and move on with my life in a new (but still industry adjacent) career path.
While I am extremely sad to be saying goodbye to this chapter of my life, I am also incredibly excited for what the future holds. I can’t wait to be home with my family for dinner on a regular basis. I’m excited for the possibilities that lie ahead. Please make sure you’re following my account, , if you want to remain updated on what I’m up to.
I want to thank my staff, past and present, for being the lifeblood of these two restaurants. Every acknowledgement and award we’ve received is a direct and tangible result of their passion for our vision.
Thank you, our guests, for supporting a small local restaurant. Thank you for reviewing us. Thank you for telling your friends about us.
We truly go out on a high note, and I’m so grateful for that. While I am not at liberty to discuss the restaurant that will be taking our place, I am very optimistic that they will do well in this space and wish them nothing but the very best, please visit and support them!
I look forward to seeing you all over this week, please book reservations because we’re expecting (hoping) it to be busy as you all come to dine with us one last time. Note that we are closed this Thursday for a private dinner.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Josiah Tam, Chef/Owner