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Ringling stars open Continental Cafe in Venice Florida
Elvin Bale and wife Jeanette of Ringling Bros plan the October 31 opening of Continental Cafe at 102 Shamrock Blvd in Venice. The European style eatery will offer German French Italian and English dishes with crepes pastries wine and imported coffee, and will host monthly fashion shows by Tres Chic. Jeanette will run the restaurant while Elvin continues circus work, with chef John Moore and a wine steward onboard. The 64-seat dining area features a European garden view and rear parking.
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Elvin Bale
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Jeanette
Shamrock Boulevard
Venice
U.S. 41
Mrs. Bale