After 25 years, the Fort Collins classic restaurant Panino’s got a citrusy rebrand and a makeover. Now known as Limonata by Panino’s, the restaurant has relocated to the unique building on 1002 S. College Ave. that was formerly occupied by The Post Chicken & Beer.
John Beck owned the Panino’s on 310 W. Prospect Road with his wife Marie Beck for 18 years before the location was torn down to develop an apartment complex. After months of uncertainty and strong considerations of closing the doors forever, the Colorado State University alums decided to carry on the legacy of the beloved Panino’s restaurant — but with a much brighter color pallet.
“What we’ve tried to do is bring a fresh take on what was and bring more of a coastal Italian-type feel to some of the cuisine. We wanted to try to be creative and create something new and also honor the past.” –John Beck, Limonata by Panino’s part owner…