Vincent’s Restaurant

Easy go – easy come.

OMG all of Vincent’s restaurants are dropping away, first Cucina di Milano in Morrisville and then Vincent’s on Creedmoor Road -- two of our favorite Italian restaurants.  Now gone. Gooooooooone.

After learning about the closing of Cucina, we went to Vincent Barresi’s flagship restaurant on Creedmoor, mostly to explore what it was like.  We loved it – but ours was a love heading headlong into regret, not because of the food, far from that – so delicious. Our regret came when our waitress told us that this was the restaurant’s very last night.  Tomorrow – no more.

After dinner, still feeling the savory warmth of that truly glorious, no frills Italian, just-like-grandma’s, cooking, I ventured over to ask Vincent, “What gives? Why the closings?”

True to his typical Italian courtesy, first he hugged and greeted us warmly, asked us about the food, and then proceeded to introduce his father, Dominick, who also worked the floor. Only then would he talk business.  People always come first.

With their lease coming to an end at that site, a decision had to be made.  Closing seemed the best option. 

But not to fear! 

A reincarnated Vincent’s is on its way in a new location, Glenwood South. The actual name is still under discussion, a so very Italian process where all the family participates, debates, argues, perhaps even shouts, but eventually confirms the final decision by the boss himself, a system of decision making I recognized from my own Italian in-laws. 

The new place will open before the beginning of April. What delightful news.

I’m so looking forward to seeing Vincent again, watching him as he oversees his new pride and joy.  And, let’s face it, I’m also looking forward to some of his old favorites like fettuccine Bolognese and shrimp scampi – so very good, and so comforting. The Creedmoor crowd will miss him greatly, but most had to get there by car anyway, now it’s just a bit further.

The new Vincent’s will feature many of the old favorite recipes – and perhaps even a few new dishes.  It will also feature a full bar – to my mind a change much to be appreciated. Vincent also assured us that easy parking will be right next door.

Look for the announcements for Vincent’s up-and coming-gotta-go-to place.