Great news. Brio Italian Grille will be re-opening in Quaker Bridge Mall soon, according to the restaurant's official website. I have to be honest, I heard the rumor that it was opening again, but I didn't believe it. How many restaurants close and then open back up again as the same thing?

Not many. But, in this case, that's exactly what's happening. I called the restaurant to get the details and the rumor is confirmed, the re-opening date is Thursday, August 12th. The lovely woman I spoke with on the phone assured me that your Brio favorites would be returning like their Bruschetta Sampler, the Gorgonzola Lamb Chops appetizer, and the Tuscan Grilled Pork Chops. Sounds great to me.