Scapegoat (52 Maryland Plaza), the new and improved little sister to Scape Bistro, opened quietly in mid-June, giving a new twist to the more formal restaurant's Central West End location.
The February closure of Crepes Etc., which the owners of Scape previously operated in the space, made way for the new concept to become a reality: a full bar to alleviate the traffic Scape’s small bar receives on the weekends, along with small plates and drink-friendly food for sharing.
“The idea came along mainly because the Bistro bar is very small; it holds only about six people," says Trent Colquitt, the bar manager for both Scape and Scapegoat. "It tends to be a little bit crowded when weekends come along, so we thought it would be a good idea to actually have a bar.…