Circle is open

Just a heads up for those of you who have been wondering about this place: Circle, in the old Bob's Southern Bistro space, officially opened yesterday.

When plans for the restaurant were announced, reactions were mixed. With the closing of a beloved place, the new owner often comes in for some grief, even when the closing is the old management's choice -- see the B-Side. But Bob's has been gone for a while now, with former owner Darryl Settles focusing on newer venue the Beehive, and maybe we can all move on. (Though it will be strange to see the space kitted out in red banquettes and swirly blue carpets: picture here.)

The website doesn't offer much information, but executive chef will be Adam Gendreau, who worked with Jody Adams at Rialto; food will be French-ish. Expect a fresh wave of aggrieved mourning from former Bob's denizens, followed by Kubler-Rossian acceptance and several rounds of sugar-rimmed cocktails.