Employees at ‘The Angry Chef’s’ Pub say September 30 was the restaurant’s last day.
Update – October 1, 5:47pm: The Family Dog did not open for business during its usual Thursday hours of operation today. The phone number listed for the restaurant is no longer in service, though no signage regarding a closing has been posted. An employee at nearby Rosebud, also owned by Eyester, said The Family Dog is “closed for now” but would not elaborate further.
Just two days after chef and owner Ron Eyester released a touching letter outlining his struggles in the Morningside neighborhood, it appears The Family Dog at 1402 North Highland Avenue NE has closed, according to multiple employees.
Amber DuPree, who works as a server at the restaurant, said on her Facebook page that the restaurant held a “Fare Thee Well” night for its final night in business on September 30.
“A bartender at The Family Dog said last night was their last night. They weren’t even serving food,” patron Jena Anton, who was at the restaurant last night, told What Now Atlanta (WNA) Thursday.
The Family Dog opened in 2010 directly across the street from Rosebud, Eyester’s other Morningside concept. His nearby pizza joint, Timone’s, closed this past July.
Inquires to various Family Dog representatives were not immediately returned.
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Diner was the piece of lead that brought his empire down. Really, really, bad decision. But we all make them. Best of luck rising from the ashes. The strong do it all the time.
I for one would be happy to see Ron pack up and leave town. These three prime neighborhood spots deserve restaurants with decent food and a modicum of respect for the customers. There is an opening here for fresh talent!