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Posted: October 5, 2012 8:30 AM
Tags: The Vistas at Park Meadows, The Counter, Root Down, Osteria Marco, Frank Bonanno, DIA, David Lindberg, Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria, 20 days of giveaways
Breaking News: Frank Bonanno's Next Venture
Frank Bonanno is at it again. He's adding yet another restaurant to an empire that already includes Mizuna, Luca d'Italia, Osteria Marco, Bones, Russell's Smokehouse, Green Russell, Wednesday's Pie, and Lou's Food Bar. But Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria, as the concept will be called, is Bonanno's first eatery outside of Denver proper.
The pizzeria (the menu of which looks a lot like Osteria Marco's) is going into the space once occupied by the Counter in the Vistas at Park Meadows. Sandwiched between the high-grossing Yard House and Brio, the eatery will seat nearly 100 diners inside and another 50 on the patio. There will be a salumi station (also à la Osteria Marco), a wood-fired oven, and an open kitchen. The decor will channel the Art-Deco Santa Maria Novella train station in Florence, Italy, with broad-striped tile floors, frosted windows overhead, and murals on the walls.
Executive chef David Lindberg, who worked on Luca d'Italia's pasta station for two years before moving to Seattle, is back to head up the kitchen. He's already stationed at Osteria Marco training on the pizza oven.
The pizzeria came to fruition when Osteria Marco lost out on a bid to open in Denver International Airport (that opportunity went to Root Down). But one of the investors in the DIA project later approached Bonanno to talk about partnering on a suburban eatery. Bonanno Brothers Pizzeria is slated to open mid- to late-November.
8401 Park Meadows Center Drive, Lone Tree, 303-790-9630
THIS STORY WAS PART OF 5280's 20 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS!
Bonanno Pizza...
Submitted by sarahcg on Sat, 2012-10-06 17:13.
...how can we go wrong? The only way this could be better news (for me) is if this new endeavor was coming to the northern 'burbs.
Lucky Us!
Submitted by karisworld on Sat, 2012-10-06 13:46.
For those who don't venture far from the burbs....they are in for a real treat! Could we get any luckier?
Congratulations, but...
Submitted by blahblahx1 on Sat, 2012-10-06 11:27.
One can only hope this growth will not start to impact his original restaurants
Mmmm Pizza...
Submitted by jasminelayton on Sat, 2012-10-06 10:18.
Great News
Submitted by denisej on Sat, 2012-10-06 07:56.
He always does a great job with his restaurants. Can't wait to try it.
Congratulations to Frank Bonanno!
Submitted by onerainiday on Fri, 2012-10-05 23:53.
Frank Bonanno is epicurean and creativity personified!
How fortunate are those of us who live in Denver and can
experience epicurean delights????
We want more!
Submitted by Parnassus on Fri, 2012-10-05 22:47.
Thanks for bringing more yummy fare closer to the south!
Worth The Drive
Submitted by ski2be on Fri, 2012-10-05 19:54.
Sooo Hungry
Submitted by lrenlow on Fri, 2012-10-05 19:20.
I've been to a couple of his other restaurants and this sounds just as good! Can't wait to try it.
Good, but still not the same as a NY pie
Submitted by Jayratner on Fri, 2012-10-05 19:17.
Having just moved here from Florida via NY, I am still looking for good pizza here in Denver. I hope Bonnano Bros will "deliver"...
Atencio and Artichoke Pizza
Submitted by jwgreco on Fri, 2012-10-05 18:27.
What a combo, salami pizza with artichokes and a necklace from John Atencio!
a perfect pair
Submitted by camelotc on Fri, 2012-10-05 17:52.
pizza and a beautiful silver braclet, thats what I'm talking about
John Atencio Jewelry - A Bracelet Perhaps
Submitted by tomwillingham on Fri, 2012-10-05 17:46.
Girls love bling. My wife of 43 years needs more bling. I think I've found her next piece of fine jewelry at John Atencio's.
I hope John Atencio's Bracelets Help Make My Wife's Day
Submitted by tomwillingham on Fri, 2012-10-05 17:42.
I have been looking for the appropriate gift to celebrate my 43rd Anniversay with my beautiful wife. I think I have found it. Thank you John Atencio Jewelry :-)
hooray!
Submitted by courtneylh on Fri, 2012-10-05 17:35.
looks like pizzeria locale to me... and hopefully just as good!
I LOVE Frank Bonanno!
Submitted by karissajohnson17 on Fri, 2012-10-05 17:10.
SO excited for yet another restaurant! Hooray!
Great idea - odd place
Submitted by ligoldman on Fri, 2012-10-05 17:03.
Good for those who live down south. We here in the dark, dangerous center of town love his existig restaurants!
Excellent News!
Submitted by maisyboomhobs on Fri, 2012-10-05 16:56.
We recently moved back to Denver South area and look forward to trying your new pizza restaurant. Love NY style, so you'll already have a fan in me! Looking forward to trying some of your other restaurants, as well! Best wishes to you!
Good to have some YUM in South Denver
Submitted by amyfromohinco on Fri, 2012-10-05 16:49.
This looks great!
small business' rock!!
Submitted by jfilogomo on Fri, 2012-10-05 16:45.
It's nice to have small non francise businesses succeed here in Denver....Good job Frank
The Prince of Prosciutto
Submitted by happytobeme on Fri, 2012-10-05 16:22.
Frank Bonnano is amazing! What will he succeed at next!? Thanks for choosing Denver as your home!
Yay!
Submitted by katierose2882 on Fri, 2012-10-05 16:10.
Everything Frank Bonanno touches turns to delicious! Excited for a new place to try :)
Pizza Props!
Submitted by jbaetke on Fri, 2012-10-05 15:55.
This sounds like a great new venture. Osteria Marco is one of my favorite restaurants, so this cannot be too far along...Sad to see it lose out to Root Down at DIA :(
Pizza
hope I'm entered
Flavia - Flavia, Klix, Saeco,
Flavia - Flavia, Klix, Saeco, coffee, espresso, cappuccino makers and bottled water coolers.
I visit Park Meadows regularly!
Cannot wait to try this place! I am at Park Meadows frequently and it will be a great place to stop for pizza!
New Pissa
I look forward to trying this place.
More pizza? Great!
Can't go wrong with another pizza joint in the Park Meadows area! Especially one that is an original instead of a chain. Looking forward to giving this one a try!
Bonnano pizza
Too bad he missed the opportunity at DIA
Great news!