Pewter Rose Bistro, 1820 South Blvd. in SouthEnd, will serve brunch on the Friday following Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 and on New Year's Day, Friday, Jan. 1, 2010.
Mama Ricottas Restaurant has hired Tom Dyrness as executive chef. Dryness is a graduate of Johnson & Wales, Providence, R.I. and most recently worked at Mimosa Grille.