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Review: After a Kitchen Nightmares wake-up call, Panteleone’s proves that change is good

During last summer's Kitchen Nightmares makeover of Pantaleone's pizzeria on South Holly Street, chef Gordon Ramsay made many recommendations to owners Pete and Paulette Fafalios. And while Pete rejected some of Ramsay's suggestions, he took him up on others, and during the course of the show, Pantaleone's underwent big changes...
By Gretchen Kurtz
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During last summer’s Kitchen Nightmares makeover of Pantaleone’s pizzeria on South Holly Street, chef Gordon Ramsay made many recommendations to owners Pete and Paulette Fafalios. And while Pete rejected some of Ramsay’s suggestions, he took him up on others, and during the course of the show, Pantaleone’s underwent big changes in both its menu and its decor. Was it all worth it? Find out in this week’s restaurant review, now posted on Cafe Society.

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Gretchen Kurtz has worked as a writer for 25 years; during that time she’s stomped grapes in Napa, eaten b’stilla in Fez, and baked with Buddy Valastro, aka the Cake Boss. Her work has appeared in publications including Boulevard (Paris), Diversion, the New York Times and Westword. Our restaurant critic since 2012, she loves helping you decide where to eat and drink tonight.

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