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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Economy hits a local favorite
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
A lot of people in Fayetteville aren’t happy right now because a local (sort of) establishment is closing it’s doors.
June 28 will be the last day of business for the restaurant Village Cafe.
Tom Shaver, the owner for the past five years said there are many reasons for shutting down, some which are obvious.
“Our lease is up and everybody is cutting back. Every cost we incur is going up. For Fayette County, we are at the upper end of the market and our pricing is a little higher than some and when things slow down we are the first to get hurt.”
At the moment, Shaver has no plans to re-open in another location.
The original owner opened the restaurant in 1990 and Shaver bought it five years ago. “It’s been a good run,” he said. “We built a reputation as a really good restaurant and have had lots of really loyal guests, but clearly not enough.”
Here we go again. Another establishment is closing.
I haven’t eaten there in a long time, but I do remember the food being exceptional. It always reminded me of the kind of place my parents might have frequented-you know, it had a little bit of the dated dark look- but that didn’t take away from some amazing entrees and desserts.
Do you have any memories of Village Cafe you’d like to share?
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