Once in a pretty blue moon

Steve Schultz will open Luna Bella for dinner tomorrow night (Friday, Oct. 12) at 2990 N. Swan Road on the north end of the Plaza Palomino.

What spent a decade as Metro Restaurants' Firecracker Bistro, then just four months as Bistro Philippe, will be the second restaurant for Schultz, chef/owner of Red Sky New American Cuisine, which has anchored the sound end of Palomino since 1999.

I can't remember the last time a restaurant opened the very month its owner told me it would when he/she announced the undertaking. Twelve to 18 months after the planned date is usually the case around here, though Schultz did tell me back in July that Philippe Trosch left his bistro in pretty good condition.

Wonder if the little awnings and street lamps are still in the dining room.

Luna Bella will serve its Italian cuisine for dinner on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and then beginning on Monday, will be open daily from 11 a.m to 10 p.m.

Reservations are suggested. The number is 325-3895.

Dabil:

• Parking: plenty
• Heart Healthy:  um ...
• Laptops: optional