What Happened To Luna Rossa On Court Street?

I had always intended to check out Luna Rossa, the Italian eatery at 552 Court Street near 9th Street.  I guess I must have missed my opportunity.
I walked past there about two weeks ago and saw that brown paper had been taped to the windows.  A sign indicated that it had closed for renovation and that it would soon open under new management.
I walked past there again over the week-end after a reader sent me the following message:
"Do you know what is going on with Luna Rossa on Court St.? They've been closed awhile now and they were one of my favorites in the hood. Would really hate to lose them for good."
No renovation is currently taking place and there is no indication that a new management is in any hurry to re-open.
Surprisingly, there is no mention of the closure on the restaurant's web site.

Though Luna Rossa was a bit off the beaten path, it seemed to have a loyal following.  Was it one of your favorites in the neighborhood as well?
Does anyone know what happened?



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Dosa Royale On Court Street Now Open

Dosa Royale, the new Indian restaurant at 316 Court Street opening its doors shortly before Christmas. Judging by the first reviews posted on Yelp, the food at this new eatery is pretty great.

Restaurateurs Thiru and Heather Rajamani, who already own Dino in Fort Greene, serve up curries and dosas, thin crepes made from black lentils and rice batter that are stuffed with vegetables and served with condiments.

The neighborhood has been missing a great Indian restaurant, so Dosa Royale is a welcome addition. Besides, it seems to be a great option for vegetarians.

Have you been there yet? What did you think? What do you think of the prices?



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