By LETRE SWEETING
Tribune Staff Reporter
lsweeting@tribunemedia.net
CAFE Matisse, a popular restaurant in the heart of Nassau, is closing down after 28 years in operation, according to owner Greg Curry.
Mr Curry confirmed the permanent closure of the eatery yesterday, but declined to comment further, saying he is not currently participating in interviews.
It is not clear how many employees will be affected by the closure.
The restaurant draws its name from famous French painter Henri Matisse, while it specialises in Italian food.
Its food is among the most highly rated in the country.
As rumours of its closure spread recently, some have taken to social media to lament.
“Tbh I haven’t been able to think straight since I found out Cafe Matisse is closing down,” said one Twitter user.
On Facebook, a user said: “My favourite restaurant is about to close its door for good in August 2023. I am going to miss them. The ambience, the servers, the food, everything!
Another Twitter user said: “I asked my boy if Cafe Matisse closure will open the door for someone to bring something new to the game and got a real answer. He said no. The closure of Cafe Matisse is the end of a standard among Nassau locals that we will never see again due the times. So sad, so real, so true.”
“The exact same servers have been on staff for the beginning of time. The staff retention speaks volumes about this brand. I love you, Cafe Matisse. I will miss you.”
Comments
John 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Well at least it closed in a fairly healthy economy. So it should not be too much of a challenge for workers to find jobs
John 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Who else find these ads one has to scroll down pass to make a comment here , offensive, irrelevant, nonsensical and even troublesome.
Sickened 10 months, 3 weeks ago
I do.
ThisIsOurs 10 months, 3 weeks ago
They're gross
bahamianson 10 months, 3 weeks ago
I do.
ExposedU2C 10 months, 3 weeks ago
LOL. I've never paid any attention to them because I scroll down so quickly to the comments.
As for Matisse closing, I stopped eating there many moons ago. Lousy location, declining quality of food and service, and ever increasing prices, were the main reasons I stopped patronizing the place well over a decade ago.
hrysippus 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Cafe Matisse is closing its doors, Greg is off to Eleutherian shores, Usually good resturants soon go downhill, . .. .The worser the food and higher the bill, ..But food at Matisse always stayed fine, , And the wait staff nade it a pleasure to dine. So it only remains to thank you all concerned, , Good luck with the next or retirement well earned.
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