By Jennifer Farnsworth
Jeff and Patty Novo’ will open a new restaurant in early 2018. They want people to feel one thing—at home.
Their vision for the pub-style place, Taverna Novo at 62 Beekman St., is a comfortable atmosphere where people will feel at home while enjoying quality food and drinks.
Patty Novo said “taverna” is traditionally a small, rustic tavern where guests may stop, get a warm meal and a glass of beer or wine. She said the intent is to create an Italian equivalent to a British pub.
“We want it to feel like a cozy place to stop in to. We want people to feel at home,” she said.
The location was formerly Beekman Bistro, owned by friends of the Novos, Tim Meaney and chef Dan Spitz. Jeff Novo said Spitz will be working with them as a consultant for the menu. The menu will focus on traditional, authentic rustic Italian dishes.
“We are still working the menu … It will have wood-fired pizzas, with the oven in the dining room, and authentic Italian dinner plates. There will be a new bar when you walk in,” he said.