Tiverton's Bistro 524 to close

14aug30_524.pngIn an e-mail sent to patrons last night, owner Karen DeLeo announced that the popular Tiverton restaurant Bistro 524 will be closing on September 20. The restaurant, which opened in 2012, was run by DeLeo and co-owner and chef, Steven Osman who passed away earlier this year.

In the e-mail, DeLeo describes a "difficult journey" that began with the passing of her partner Osman, and thanks everyone who supported the restaurant.

Our family has loved Bistro 524 from the first time we visited, especially our son, Jack, who firmly believes that they make the best Mac & Cheese in the world (on the menu, it's Lobster Mac & Cheese, but they always make it for him without the lobster.) I'm a big fan of their Lemon and Pea Risotto.

We'll certainly be stopping by for dinner a few times over the next weeks, and I hope some of our friends and neighbors will do the same. Our thoughts go out to Ms. DeLeo, the wonderful staff of Bistro 524, and the family and friends of Mr. Osman.