Seems like just a few months ago I was invited to an opening for the new spot called TANGIER's. Now, news just in to CITYPEEK from neighbors seeing signs in the window, drivers by and then a call to the PR firm, Profiles Inc confirms Tangier’s Bistro Bar and Martini Lounge closed until further notice with this note:

“In June, Tangier’s Bistro Bar and Martini Lounge opened in Canton to stellar reviews and accolades for its innovative Northern French Moroccan cuisine. Since that time, visitors to Tangier’s have been treated to a unique dining experience reminiscent of the bistros of northern Morocco and the beaches of southern Spain. Over the past two weeks Tangier’s owner/operator Alan Suissa has encountered some difficult and challenging family issues unrelated to the restaurant. Unfortunately, those issues have caused an interruption in the ongoing operation of Tangier’s.

Suissa is working his way through these matters and expects to resume operation of the restaurant within the month.”

My husband and I tried this restaurant for the first time tonight. The food was amazing and the staff was friendly! We sat outside because it was nice and cool out, and because the bar was playing some very loud music. The food was great, however I do recommend that if there is just two of you to order about three things off the menu and share. The plates are small and come with no side dishes, so ordering a little bit of everything was the best option. The carrots and cauliflower they give you at the beginning of your meal was wonderful. My husband never eats carrots and he loved the mixture they were soaking in. I highly recommend this new restaurant!