Bon Chance, Hugo's!
The Portland Press Herald tells us today that the Hugo's as we know it is no more. It's hard to tell from the piece what motivated the change, but I can only assume their business suffers during the winter.
I'm greeting this news with mixed feelings. On one hand, I am pleased I'll be able to afford to eat there more often; on the other, I always loved the chef's tasting menu in concept and execution. I hope that the restaurant doesn't lose the ineffable character that makes it special.
But I wish them the best of luck.
EDITED: This entry sort of makes it sound like Hugo's is closing. It's not-- it's just changing the way it structures its menu. Apologies for any confusion!
