After 34 years in enterprise as a landmark restaurant on Canal Road, Palace Café has closed its doorways efficient instantly, introduced at this time by Dickie Brennan & Firm.
Within the resolution to instantly shut down, the restaurant group cites a latest court docket ruling that went in opposition to the Dickie Brennan household in a combat over the truthful market worth over its property lease and buy choices at 605 Canal St., the place the restaurant has operated since opening in 1991.
The restaurant’s lease included an settlement to buy the three-story constructing from its homeowners, Philip Werlein Ltd., owned by the Werlein household. Nonetheless, earlier than buying, the Dickie Brennan household needed the enhancements made by Palace Cafe’s operators to be factored into the acquisition value, however a disagreement introduced each events into court docket. In June, Decide Ellen M. Hazeur (Division A, Orleans Civil District Courtroom) dominated in favor of the Werlein household. That call is being appealed by the Dickie Brennan household.
“Mates, it’s with heavy hearts that we share that Palace Café will shut its doorways on July seventh,” wrote Lauren Brennan Bower, Dickie Brennan, and Steve Pettus in a Fb social media submit.
“This second comes not by alternative, however by circumstance. A latest court docket ruling tied to our 35-year lease has made it unattainable to proceed operations at 605 Canal. We’re interesting the choice and holding onto hope, however for now, we should say goodbye to this beloved nook of the French Quarter.”
Regardless of at this time’s resolution to close down the restaurant at 605 Canal St., the possession group didn’t rule out the restaurant presumably reopening at a later date.
“We’re not able to say Palace Café is gone endlessly. Ought to the fitting alternative come up, we’ll welcome it with open arms. Within the meantime, you’ll be able to nonetheless discover us doing what we love at our sister eating places throughout the town.”
Palace Café opened at 605 Canal St. in 1991. It was the primary restaurant to open in New Orleans from the Dickie Brennan & Co. restaurant group, which consists of Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, Bourbon Home, Tableau, Acorn Café, The Commissary, Pascal’s Manale, and Audubon Clubhouse.
“For 34 years, Palace Café has stood proudly on Canal Road as a vibrant reflection of New Orleans — our music, our meals, our individuals, our pleasure,” wrote Lauren, Dickie, and Steve. “Since opening in 1991 within the iconic Werlein’s music constructing, we’ve had the extraordinary privilege of serving tens of millions of visitors from around the globe and proper right here at house.
The possession group added: “We’ve witnessed weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, enterprise offers, adoptions, Mardi Gras Magic, and even a number of presidential visits. We’ve seen proposals (all of them stated sure!) and quiet moments that became lasting recollections. Being part of your lives has been the best reward of all. … Thanks, New Orleans, for 34 unforgettable years. You’ll all the time be a part of our story.”
