07/08/2021
To say we’ve covered some ground at Craigie on Main (and Craigie Next Door) this past year is an insane understatement.
We’ve cooked our hearts out, weathered every possible storm and complication caused by the pandemic and the subsequent fallout, and yet we’re still swinging! I couldn’t be more proud of how nimble and adaptable we’ve been as a team and as a community.
It is with tremendous gratitude (and exhaustion!) I share that we’re going to take a much-needed break.
August is historically a quiet month at the restaurant so we’re going to push “pause” and take a vacation. Time away will give us the opportunity to think about what’s next here at Craigie (and elsewhere), knowing that the restaurant game has changed and our goals need redefining before we decide what chapter to write next. I’m also excited that all of us at the restaurant will be able to take some time away to be with our families and friends after an often rewarding, but also grueling, past eighteen months.
Cooking for you all is what has kept me going on the best days and through the toughest of times. You’ve been encouraging and supportive over the years - many of you were there back on Craigie Street! - and we have continued to flourish, evolve, and grow because of you. I sincerely appreciate you.
I’ll have more to share in the coming weeks and months, so stay tuned! I can’t wait to come back and tell you about what Craigie will be moving towards next.
In the meantime, get ready for a fun and tasty July. You all know me well enough by now — we’re not going to pause before we have a few more awesome meals!
Thank you for your assurances, inspiration, and understanding.
All the best,
Tony
