Award-Winning Chef Closing 4 Restaurants, Including Beloved Steakhouse
Four restaurants owned and operated by James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Renee Erickson will be closing their doors in June.
General Porpoise, a donut and café chain under the same ownership, will also be permanently closing its Capitol Hill and Laurelhurst locations. "Hello dear friends, we are closing our Capitol Hill and Laurelhurst cafés this month. These decisions, while determined by different factors, were not made lightly. To all who baked us into your morning routines, stopped in for a treat or brought a friend–thank you," the company announced in a post on social media.
The Capitol Hill cafe will close its doors on June 19, while the Laurelhurst location closes on June 24.
Meanwhile, Bateau, a beloved steakhouse, and Boat Bar will also be closing their doors on June 19.
"Ten years sure does fly by. Thank you to all of our wonderful guests who have celebrated with us. To our amazing staff, past and present, thank you for all of your support and sharing your many talents with us over the years. And finally, to our key team members embarking on new opportunities, we wish you nothing but the best–good luck!" the restaurant announced.
It's not all bad news, though.
Bateau and Boat Bar will be closed for 3-6 months as the location undergoes a reimagining using space from the Capitol Hill location of General Porpoise. "This closure is part of a broader footprint re-imagining alongside @eatseacreatures’ locations @bateauseattle and @boatbarseattle. We are sad to see our original cafe go but we are excited to see the future for this little Capitol Hill corner," General Porpoise said.
"The closure is expected to last between 3-6 months. Both restaurants will return with renewed focus and fresh ideas–while staying true to the values and creativity that have made them beloved destinations," a statement from the collection of restaurants said.