Giuseppe’s Ristorante will celebrate a bittersweet Valentine’s Day; Feb. 14 marks the final day of service at the restaurant at 4141 S. Grand Blvd., in the Dutchtown neighborhood.
Giuseppe’s is closing to shift its focus on catering, according to a press release. Giuseppe’s vice president Eric Stockmann said the closing of the restaurant marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the company.
“The restaurant and the building that we’re in – that chapter is over,” Stockmann said. “But the new chapter is the same food, sauces and meatballs. We’re just going to carry it to people instead of having them come to us.” The company plans to sell the building on South Grand and move its catering operation to a “location that will enhance its opportunity for growth,” according to the release.
While Giuseppe’s currently caters to hospitals and corporations, Stockmann would like to see the company expand its catering operation to include weddings and other special events. Its catering menu has expanded beyond traditional Italian dishes to now include Mexican, Asian and American cuisines.
This article appears in February 2014.