Palms Grill to become Cafe Bellini

It will offer bottomless mimosas and bellinis, along with a full menu.|

The rumors started flying as soon a large banner appeared across the front of Palms Grill advertising “Coming Soon - Café Bellini.” Additionally, the banner stated that Café Bellini will be a bellini and mimosa bar that also serves food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

In a statement from the owners of Palms Grill, Lisa and Mike Shatnawi, they announced, “The new Cafe Bellini is opening up by a long time Palms Grill Sonoma manager. We will be on hand to ensure this transition is smooth and you will see many familiar faces.”

Lisa will stay on for a while to help with marketing and Mike will assist with operations and the menu. Lisa and Mike plan to continue operations at their Sonoma Palms Grill. “This was a very difficult decision for us and we ask that you welcome the new proprietors as warmly as you welcomed us,” said Lisa.

Fans of Palms’ classics like the Monte Cristo can breathe a sigh of relief because Lisa tells me it will remain on the menu. “I know that there will be new menu items that reflect current foodie trends as well as bottomless bellinis and mimosas. And as always, if you want something that may not be on the menu, please ask if it can be made,” continued Lisa.

With the new owner coming from the Palms Grill management family and with transition assistance from Lisa and Mike, I would imagine that those who were fans of Palms Grill in the past are likely to find Café Bellini to their liking.

See all of Houston Porter’s Tip of my Tongue column for this week.

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