Avenue Bistro, the successor to L’Avenue at 1568 Bayview Ave., has closed for good. The departure sees the end for now of a busy and well-liked place for a full French cuisine menu. Fattening but appetizing dishes like roasted bone marrow found a clientele. But the end began last year when L’Avenue’s founder Otta Zapotocki departed and his wife continued. Then a second owner (Avenue Bistro) was found and produced similar fare. The operation seemed busy and the management energetic. Recently however, signs have appeared that it was difficult to find personnel. On May 17, the City’s Dine Safe program issued a Conditional Pass to the establishment citing significant infractions. Soon after, patrons were turned away with a handwritten note on the door saying that the restaurant was under renovation. They never re-opened. 1568 Bayview is now available for rent. Fans of southern European cooking may like Florentia on Mt. Pleasant or go next door to Verdi.
