Ninfa's goes with throwback menu during renovations
After more than 40 years in business, iconic Tex-Mex restaurant Ninfa's on Navigation needs a little TLC in the form of some renovations to its kitchen. Rather than shut down for two or three weeks a move that would certainly confuse customers and come at a steep financial cost chef Alex Padilla has decided to operate with a limited menu that's inspired by what Ninfa Laurenzo served in 1973.
"The kitchen staff needs a more modern, up-to-date kitchen to cook in," Jonathan Horowitz, CEO of Ninfa's owner Legacy Restaurants, tells CultureMap. "At this point, we decided this is the time. Weve got to make it happen."
That work will begin February 9 and last for two or three weeks. It includes physical upgrades to the floors and drainage system as well as the installation of new kitchen equipment. Ninfa's will close at 4 pm on Super Bowl Sunday and remain closed all day Monday to prepare for the temporary switchover.
Source: CultureMap
