And while they still run Joe’s Garage as it was, Little Glutton has gone, to be “replaced” by State Pasta and State Gelato, and Gover St Bistro, which mainly catered to functions, is now State Bistro, a fully fledged restaurant.
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Maunder and Lucas opened State Bistro on Gover St last week.
“It’s felt really good to have the place open as a bistro,” said Lucas, who has a background in marketing and hospitality. “We really fell in love with it.”
Lucas said she felt the businesses were helping reinvigorate the eastern end of town, which is growing in reputation as a spot to grab a bite to eat.