Gaetano Williams brings casual-upscale dining to Hamilton at Tano Bistro By Laura Leavitt Some chefs may order from only a few large vendors, but Gaetano Williams has made it his mission to get to know the food he wants to serve and its quality at the source. This extends to literally visiting the farms, walking through the meat processing sites, and sourcing unconventional items if they taste better than the norm. The result is the unique flavors and foods of Tano Bistro, which opened its second location in Hamilton in 2019. “Our commitment to quality is our hallmark, and we really try to live out that commitment,” says Williams, chef and owner at Tano Bistro. Williams and his wife Gina first started Tano Bistro in Loveland, OH. He brings over 40 years of background as a chef to the work he does, and opening a second location in Hamilton has expanded the ability to share
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their unique restaurant concept. With each season, different vegetables, fruits, grains, and meats are more plentiful and fresh in the market, so Tano Bistro changes the menu to take advantage of whatever is the most flavorful and ripe at the time. “I’d say we change at least 30 to 35% of the menu seasonally, if not more,” explains Williams. “We also run specials frequently.” Tano Bistro is located among other restaurants and shops below the Marcum Apartments. It is well-situated for foot traffic from Marcum Park, the Courtyard Marriott, and the RiversEdge Amphitheater. While Williams considers the Spooky Nook development an exciting part of Hamilton’s near future, he chose Hamilton for this second location because of the wider movement of growth here.
