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[UPDATE] After 25 Years, ACME Bar & Grill Closes
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Jaya Saxena
Published Mar 15, 2011
Modified Mar 16, 2011
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Jaya Saxena
Published Mar 15, 2011
Modified Mar 16, 2011
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[UPDATE BELOW] Earlier today, EV Grieve reported that Cajun-food haven ACME Bar & Grill has closed, which shocked at least one reader. "I just ate there last night! Seriously - had catfish, green beans, corn bread and a pitcher of lemonade. Nothing seemed amiss and my dining partner and I were talking about how great the food is and that we should go there more often," wrote commenter Googla. An employee (who hung up before giving his name) told us, "We're already done. We just couldn't afford it anymore. Thanks for your patronage. Thanks for your thoughts."
ACME was known for their Louisiana-inspired menu, filled with oysters, po-boys and seafood gumbo. They were also extremely kind to refugees from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and held fundraisers to support the devastated city. General manager Tony told Fork In The Road that the space is "probably going to be a restaurant again." For the love of god, no Olive Gardens.
[UPDATE]They might just be renovating.
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