Gargoyles closing

[firstfrost.livejournal.com]

I got the official email today:

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All Good Things Must End

It's with heavy hearts that we must say:

Gargoyles on the Square will be closing its doors after business hours on Tuesday, September 20th, 2011, as it is time for the Conforti family to move on.

We have had a terrific run thanks to wonderful, dedicated staff members and all our loyal customers over the years.
You are all considered a part of the "Gargoyles Family" and we will miss you all.

Thanks for the memories!
James, Pat and John

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Gargoyles was one of my favorite restaurants, with the crazy food and the fun waitstaff. I'll really miss them.

Comments

[ifotismeni]

awww! that is a shame.

[kdsorceress.livejournal.com]

Ohman. I really want to go to the last Sunday brunch, but it's going to be ridiculous, isn't it?

~Sor

[myselftheliar.livejournal.com]

Horrible! My favorite spot in Davis. Noooooooooooooooooooooo

[preraphaelite.livejournal.com]

Can somebody find out where the bartenders will be working next? I LOVE that bar beyond all reason.

[prunesnprisms.livejournal.com]

Yeah, worst news I've heard in a long while.

[lldald.livejournal.com]

Terrible, awful, horrible news. Paul recently mentioned something that should have clued me in. I expect we'll see him behind the stick again soon, hopefully not far from Davis, and hopefully with Maureen, Jessica, and others along as well.

[emcicle.livejournal.com]

that truly stinks. I did not go there as often as i would have liked, but the few anniversary dinners I have had there were quite tasty and always had me waiting for another special occasion to go again.

[josephineave.livejournal.com]

And here's info on the replacement restaurant: http://www.wickedlocal.com/somerville/features/x519373323/Gargoyles-on-the-Square-to-close-in-Somerville-after-16-years#axzz1XsSOSuT4

Painted Burro “a fun neighborhood restaurant that’s based on cuisine from Oaxaca, Mexico.”

[badseed1980.livejournal.com]

*throws hissy fit*

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I loved this place so much. I can't imagine not having Gargoyles there.

GOODBYE, HOISIN AND HONEY-GLAZED DUCK CONFIT. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. *sob*

[intuition-ist.livejournal.com]

well, crap. :(

[tsuki-no-bara.livejournal.com]

oh, that sucks. they made the best carrot soup i ever had.

[42itous.livejournal.com]

Oh how I will miss those waffle fries!

[maelithil.livejournal.com]

I was at Posto yesterday, got the scoop from the manager. Hooray!

Honestly? I thought Gargoyles was mediocre and the idea of good Mexican food is very, very appealing.

[molyflogs.livejournal.com]

I wondered if this was coming after Jason Santos left to open up Blue Inc.

[mjperson.livejournal.com]

"After 16 years, a restaurant has to reinvent itself to stay competitive – and in Davis Square that would prove expensive" – Conforti said.


Why is that? If the place is full every night, and the bar is constantly over-packed, why exactly do you need to reinvent yourself?

[wkathym.livejournal.com]

That was the ONLY restaurant in Davis that had a different vibe from all the other restaurants. The Foundry might be OK but it's so LOUD and the food suffers from the manic atmosphere -- it's wildly inconsistent.. I was really hoping some South-End type place might take a chance. Like a casual French Bistro. Or something like Chez Henri. Or some excellent Asian Fusion tapas place. Or even a Highland Kitchen vibe. Putting the food first, not trying to get a bunch of people in for just drinks and so-so food. Is it because there are so many students around? I really think Davis could support an excellent food joint. So is it just too expensive to open a place up in Davis unless a heavy-drinking crowd is factored in?

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[teko.livejournal.com]

A quick FYI: they just told me over the phone that while they'd planned on being open until the 20th, they "ran out of food and staff last night", so they're closed for good. Sigh.