Numero Uno

Excerpt from the press release, following the Uno Chicago Grill opening in Swampscott I missed last night…

“Boston, Massachusetts – October 23, 2007 – Led by restaurateurs with more than a hundred years of combined experience, Boston-based Uno Chicago Grill® is fast becoming one of the hottest restaurants in the country. On the heels of seven consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth, the company is launching an experiential revolution – something Frank Guidara, president and CEO of Uno Chicago Grill is calling Uno-Plus…

…Before entering the restaurant, diners are greeted by lush landscaping – large planters filled with seasonal blooms – that mirrors the foliage lining the streetscape of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. Within steps, they enter the dramatic three-story glass entryway of the new restaurant: Hanging above them, a Chicago sign, reminiscent of the original Chicago Theatre marquee. And, off the entrance, guests embark on the all-new “lounging of Uno,” a substantially larger lounge area that is sectioned off from the dining room. The new lounge, featuring plush seating, evokes a Midwestern charm and easy-going spirit. Next to the lounge is a window showcasing the kitchen, allowing guests the opportunity to witness Uno’s commitment to creating artisanal fare, and just past the kitchen, guests are greeted by a large, brick fireplace that offers all the comforts of home. Change is afoot at Uno Chicago Grill.”

Sounds interesting… if you check it out, let us know how it is.