Having passed their final inspection, Chase Restaurant at 1012 State Street is preparing to reopen following a 16-month closure. The longtime Italian restaurant shut its doors on October 13, 2024, after sustaining extensive smoke damage. Since then, owner Georges Bitar and his team have been working through renovations and final preparations to welcome customers back. “The Chase is coming back with a bang,” Bitar said. “It’s going to be the same Chase, but spiced up, and cleaned up.”
Bitar said the restaurant will retain its familiar menu and bar program, including popular dishes such as chicken piccata and eggplant parmigiana, along with its strong cocktail offerings. Outdoor seating will also remain available. Renovations are now in their final stages, with décor rehung, glassware reset and staff rehearsing service. “We’re going to be focused on the service and focused on quality,” he said. “It’s the same old Chase, just newer, cleaner and brighter.”…