Argia’s will reopen for business on Thursday, February 14 with a special Valentine’s Day menu. The restaurant was recently purchased by Pragun Rana and Salina Rana who have renovated the Italian restaurant and added soundproofing panels to the main dining room. Aimee Suyehiro, one of the original owners, is continuing on with the restaurant as its executive chef. For more information, stop by to meet the new husband and wife owner/operators at 124 N. Washington Street or visit www.argias.com.

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