Cure Now Open at 5336 Butler Street

Cure on Opening Night. Photo from their Facebook page.

 Our newest commercial tenant, Cure is the latest restaurant to bring unique flavor to Lawrenceville. Opened in early January by head chef and owner Justin Severino, the restaurant combines flavors from local produce and finely cured meats to create a unique style of cuisine he refers to as "urban mediterranean". Severino has worked with several talented chefs, and in 2005 he opened a small charcuterie shop (a delicatessen-style meat shop) called Severinos Community Butcher in Santa Cruz, California. Today at Cure, he is focusing on using as many local products as possible to enhance the meat-heavy menu.

Cure's rustic interior and small dining room make for a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. In addition, the restaurant encourages guests to BYOB. While some guests may be intimidated by terms on the menu such as "confit", "harissa", and "saba", Severino told Pittsburgh Magazine in a recent article that he wants to “try really hard to make it extremely casual. I’d like it to be … inviting to anyone who wants to come in there—from the décor to the food—just approachable from anyone’s perspective.”

The menu is small, featuring 10-12 items, which allows Severino to change the offerings on a frequent basis. The variety is sure to keep guests coming back, as they will be eager to sample the latest creations from Cure's kitchen. Joe Edelstein of Wylie Holdings says, ”fine dining is a critical moniker of Upper Lawrenceville’s transformation plus", he adds, "the food is inventive and phenomenal!”

The men of Cure. Photo by Adam Milliron.

The restaurant space was once the Sunrise Cafe, "home of the $3.99 breakfast." But today Severino is leasing the building from Wylie Holdings, and there seems to be nothing but a bright future on the horizon for Cure.

Cure
5336 Butler Street
Lawrenceville, PA 15201
412.252.2595