After 41 years, The Bank Mexican Restaurant and Bar, will undergo some changes over the next couple of days to become The Bank - Plates & Pours when it reopens with a soft opening on Thursday, Nov. 22. (Courtesy photo)
After 41 years of serving up authentic Mexican food to visitors in Old Town Temecula, The Bank Mexican Restaurant and Bar will be no more on Thursday, Nov. 21. Wait, don’t panic — owners Christy and Craig Puma aren’t closing their doors forever — they told the Valley News that they have reimagined the restaurant, taking it in a new direction. Starting Thursday, according to owner Craig Puma, the restaurant will become The Bank - Plates & Pours.He said they are making the change to “step up their game” to meet the demands of potential customers flocking to a burgeoning Old Town Temecula cuisine scene. The restaurant will close on Tuesday and Wednesday before reopening Thursday with a soft opening.When that happens, they will be debuting a brand new men
