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Asta to Open With Progessive Menu & 'At Home' Feel

The new restaurant is being opened by Shish Parsigian of Hi-Rise Bread and Alexander Crabb, sous chef at L'espalier.

on 47 Mass. Ave. is being transformed into a new progressive food restaurant with an exciting twist.

Co-owners Shish Parsigian of Hi-Rise Bread Company in Cambridge,  and Alexander Crabb, who served as the sous chef at , have plans for three, five and eight-course meals that will range from simple and affordable, to daring and delicious.

The idea is to offer a relaxed, casual environment that feels like “your kitchen away from home” with a refined menu full of creative dishes, Parsigian said.

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Asta, which stands for Alex and Shish Taste Adventure, will hopefully be open by September. The restaurant will seat about 45, and will serve dinner only, from 5:30 – 10 p.m. Eventually they plan on adding a Sunday brunch.


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