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

[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?