Kitchen 216 will close on April 25. The well-known modern soul food restaurant in Albany, New York, is preparing to close temporarily. The restaurant owner has shared an official closure announcement on social media.
Albany’s Kitchen 216 Sets Temporary Closure
After eight years of service, Kitchen 216 will temporarily close its Albany location. Owner Emry Young opened the restaurant in 2018 at 161 Washington Avenue.
Over time, the restaurant has built a following for its soul food menu. The menu includes popular dishes like lamb chops, fried chicken, and turkey wings.
Through an Instagram post, Young shared the closure announcement. He said, “We want to share that we will be closing for a short period of time.”
“As many of you know, we are expecting a new baby soon! During this time, we’ll be focusing on our growing family, as well as making some major systems and operational changes within the business,” the owner added.
The post also thanked the community, stating, “We are incredibly grateful for each and every one of you. Your loyalty and support over the past 8 years mean everything to us. This past year, especially, has been nothing short of amazing.”
Kitchen 216 Will Reopen as Sit-Down Bar Restaurant
Along with the closure announcement, Kitchen 216 shared an additional update.
The restaurant plans to reopen with a sit-down bar concept. The post read, “When we return, Kitchen 216 will be reopening as a sit-down bar restaurant, and we’re so excited for what’s ahead.”
The restaurant has not yet shared any specific date or details of the upcoming concept.
“We’ll continue to keep you updated on all important changes, including our reopening date,” assured the restaurant.
Until then, the restaurant has encouraged its fans to visit before the closure. “We will continue operating during our normal business hours — 11 AM to 10 PM — through April 25th,” said the restaurant owner.
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Following the announcement of the restaurant’s temporary closure, several customers shared heartfelt messages and well-wishes.
