Worcester Restaurant Week. The winter edition of Worcester Restaurant Week will be held from Feb. 23-March 7. The price of a three-course meal in almost 50 local eateries is $23.15. Visit worcesterrestaurantweek.com for a list of participating restaurants.

Last call at The Saloon. The Saloon on Worcester’s West Boylston Street recently closed its doors. The restaurant occupied the site of the former Banana Joe’s. It was only open for a little more than six months and had two owners in that brief time. It’s a great location for someone who knows what they are doing.

Don’t pick this one. The Pic on Worcester’s Shrewsbury Street quietly closed its doors at the beginning of January. The business had been sold to Arthur Furtado, who unexpectedly passed away from complications due to diabetes.

Across the bridge. Another restaurant closed, this one in Shrewsbury. Buppa de Beppo, on the shores of Lake Quinsigamond, abruptly closed its doors in the middle of January. Maybe it was the astronomically high rent or the construction on the bridge that was the cause. Before that, Elsa’s, which was next door, also closed up shop.

Throw in your sombrero. We also hear the Ole, a Mexican eatery on Worcester’s Water Street, closed its doors at the end of the year. No word if anyone is moving into the space.

Changes at Ceres. Bill Nemeroff, the chef at Ceres Bistro, has left to work at Sturbridge Village. No word yet on who will take over his duties at the Beechwood.

The Urban feel. The Urban Kitchen + Bar, 225 Shrewsbury St., opened its doors on New Year’s Eve. The chef has created an exciting menu. The bar is a showpiece and features craft cocktails. The owner is George Voyatzis, who also owns Fish in Marlboro, probably the best seafood restaurant outside of Boston.

Don’t fall in. A new restaurant is going in on Water Street, right past The Perfect Game. Amici on Canal will be opening shortly.

Speaking of Water Street. We hear that Jose Murphy’s will not be reopening. Instead, a new owner, Jason Grayson, and a new concept will take the space.

Speaking of water. Birkbeck’s Waterfront Grill opened the first week of January on Worcester’s Mill Street. This has been the home of a few restaurants and is probably the only Worcester eatery on the water. Mike Birkbeck is the owner.

Front Street gets a new restaurant. Talyta’s Café recently opened at 20 Front St. in Worcester, directly across from City Hall. The café specializes in Mexican and Salvadorian food.

In more downtown news. Jak’s Pub, across from the Hanover Theatre, has a new owner. No word yet on any plans for the space.

In the ’burbs. Wilson Wang, who owns Baba on Worcester’s Park Avenue, was recently given a liquor license in Holden. He plans on opening Blue Fish Restaurant at 1134 Main St. No opening date has been set.

By Paul Giorgio