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BELLA BLU
24 Honduras, Frenchtown Mall
(340) 774-4349
Moderate
Lunch, dinner
Contemporary Bella Blu's menu and spare décor would look
right at home in New York's Soho. A Mediterranean menu
has replaced the Austrian specialties of the previous occu-
pant (Alexander's Café), but since Alex still owns the space a
few items remain. Blue Corian tabletops, stainless steel
chairs and sleek white walls sparkle in the indirect lighting.
Local artwork is displayed. The inner dining room is air-con-
ditioned, and there are also a few outdoor tables. Lunch spe-
cials are spaghetti and meatballs, honey-fried chicken and
fresh fish sandwiches. The dinner menu adds lamb chops, fi-
let mignon and grilled shrimp, plus Austrian dishes like
schnitzel and sausages. There's a small bar and a good wine
list. Lunch 11 am-4 pm, dinner 5-10:30 pm. Closed Sun.
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Bella Blu hosts a monthly
art show
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The work of local artists is on display
both inside the restaurant and on the
patio, with refreshments.
TUSCAN GRILL
24 A Honduras, Frenchtown
(340) 776-4211
Moderate
Lunch, dinner
Adjacent to Bella Blu and similar in its contemporary décor,
Tuscan Grill, an Italian eaterie, is most popular at lunch
(11:30 am-4 pm), when well-dressed staff from nearby banks
and shops stop in. The two TV sets over the bar are invari-
ably set to a financial channel and ESPN. Singles often eat
at the bar. This is a small space and tables are in close quar-
ters so you can check out the homemade pizzas, panzanella
(Tuscan bread) salad, calamari fritti and steamed mussels.
Dinner entrées include chicken parmesan and veal marsala
