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Romano's Macaroni Grill served the faithful at Northgate Mall until it closed in 2012 and was replaced for a blip by Spokane-based Twigs Martini Bar. Here's wishing better luck to the space's newest tenants, Mama Stortini's.
The local Italian chain with locations in Kent and Puyallup serves all manner of entrees, including crab cakes, sweet potato crinkle chips, baked spaghetti, and a gluten-free menu with several "pastabilites."