Restaurant group closed for “reorganization” last night with no reopening dates set.
Ten restaurants in the Atlanta area will not open today after restaurant group Here to Serve closed for reorganization yesterday, according to a statement on the company’s website.
“We apologize for the inconvenience, we are working on reorganization. We hope to be here to serve you again soon,” the front page of the website reads.
Here to Serve owns Prime, Strip, Noche, Twist, Smash Kitchen, Coast Seafood, Shucks Oyster, and Wine Bar. Aja, the ownership group’s asian eatery in Buckhead, closed abruptly last month.
Part of the problems could be due to payroll and tax issues, according to an email obtained by 11 Alive. The report also states that some employees have not been paid for weeks of work.
Here to Serve has not yet said how long the restaurants will be closed or if the closures will be permanent.
Representatives of the restaurant group did not immediately respond to inquires seeking comment. We will provide additional information as soon as it becomes available.
Developing…
Update – October 8, 3:01pm: The Giving Kitchen has set up a fund to help provide emergency grants to those affected by the Here to Serve closings. Read more about how the money will help and donate here.
Update – October 9, 4:05pm: Leigh Catherall, owner of Here To Serve Restaurants, says all of her restaurants will remain closed in an interview with 11 Alive.
What do you make of the closings and which restaurant(s) will you miss most? Let us know in the comments section below!
It was expected since Tom left all restaurants to exwife in divorce settlement. Tom is in Florida.
Diner at Atlantic Station is officially closed. Do you know anything about M.Rouge, formerly Cafe Intemezzo. Been close for two months, in our neighborhood.
Hi Jason. No news yet on what will become of the Cafe M Rouge space. We’ll let you know when we know more! Also, I just spoke to a Diner representative and they are open and operating under their normal hours. They closed briefly last week to repair a leak after all the rain.
“…closures will be perminent.”
SPELLING
Whoops! Sorry for the slip. It’s been corrected now. Thanks, John, for pointing it out and reading What Now Atlanta!
This has come as a surprise as I was looking to partner with this organization to open my own restaurant. I guess I will look elsewhere. It’s a shame about twist and Strip. I thought Simon wanted Twist out anyway.
Leigh Catherall had contacted Philippe Haddad last December to purchase, and she would fiance the sale, of Coast in Buckhead. The closures have been coming since the divorce.
It is a shame I eat at twist last month and I ate at Noche quite frequently I also loved Aja one of my favorite restaurants I am so upset hope they come back.
Hi Colin –
The Giving Kitchen has set up a fund to help provide emergency grants to those affected. Anyone can donate via there website, and funds will go to help cover things like utilities and rent for those who’s income has disappeared overnight. Please update the post with a link to http://www.thegivingkitchen.org if you would!
Hi Fiona. Thanks so much for reaching out! The link has been added to the post and shared across What Now Atlanta’s social media platforms. We hope everyone affected can be helped out by the restaurant community and finds more work soon!
Hi Colin! Any word as to whether they plan to sell the restaurants or auction the equipment and fixtures?
Hi Erica! No word yet on what will be done with the spaces as almost no outcomes for the restaurants seem to have been ruled out so far. We’re following it all closely though and will update with any information as it becomes available!
Thank you so much for your reply!
Where exactly do people pick up there pay checks? i went to 2137 Manchester St NE at 4:00 pm, but nobody was there. Was i too late or was it the wrong place? nobody is letting anybody know anything.
According to a report from 11 Alive, employees can pick up their paychecks at the Here to Serve headquarters, which is at 2137 Manchester St NE, Atlanta, GA 30324 according to its website. Hope this helps!
Apparently, checks will be made available for pick-up again on Thursday, 10/15 at the 2137 Manchester address from 4:00-6:00PM. No word yet on if this will be for the full amount we are owed are not. Communication has been spotty at best…
The Omni Hotel at CNN Center is currently looking for an Assistant Restaurant and Bar Manager. We would love to help anyone who has lost their job due to the closures.