Fort Worth diners, get ready to savor the tastes of Italy without needing to ever board a plane. A husband-and-wife hospitality duo are preparing to transport local foodies to the shores of Naples through immaculately prepared cuisine. Dino and Megan Santonicola are bringing a new location of their celebrated concept Partenope Ristorante to the West 7th-area Artisan Circle development, with plans to open next year.
The 2949 Crockett Street restaurant will be Partenope’s third location, joining storefronts in Dallas and Richardson. The acclaimed Italian eatery will be taking over the space vacated by Fireside Pies.
Dino Santonicola kindly made some time to speak to What Now Dallas about getting ready to feed a whole new neighborhood. “We’ve had steady growth over the last few years in Dallas and Richardson, and we’ve built a team that’s ready for the next challenge.” he explains, adding “The opportunity in Fort Worth aligned perfectly with where we are as a company — and more importantly, we feel ready to share Partenope’s story with a new community.”…