A popular Pennsylvania restaurant is closing its doors, and while it’s sad news, the good news it that many locals had great memories while it was in business. It’s always a downer when a favorite business closes, but especially when it’s a delicious food place. So, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I wish the owners all the best.
A locally-owner vegan restaurant, Primary Plant Based, has permanently closed. The spot, located at 161 West Girard Avenue, Kensington, Pennsylvania, was a favorite for vegan diners. They were known for their remarkable vegan food for all tastes.
“Dearest family, friends & patrons, the time has come to bid adieu. Primary will be closing permanently this week unfortunately,” the owners wrote on Instagram on Sept. 23.
They added, “This post is meant to be a very grateful thank you to all those that walked through our doors. Our goal since day one was to deliver creative, healthy, sustainable food with friendly, professional service in a relaxed and fun environment. I wholeheartedly believe we accomplished that. We’ve made lifelong friends with fellow coworkers and guests alike. The many humans I’ve personally met and had engaging, meaningful conversations with is staggering. I thank you for every second we shared.”
Looking at other Northeast closings, Chuck Lager America’s Tavern has permanently closed in Barrington Borough. The restaurant, which was located at 270 White Horse Pike, first opened in August of 2020 and closed on Sept. 16.
So, why are they closing? “It is really just the economy,” Michael Colby told the Courier Post. Colby was owner of the Chuck Lager Barrington location with his twin brother, Craig. They teamed with celebrity chef Fabio Viviani to open the restaurant. Now, the only Chuck Lager location outside of Florida is in Wilmington, Delaware. Meanwhile, they’re looking to expand into the Florida market even more with a new Fort Myers location.
“Cost of goods coming in the back door is almost double what it was a few years ago,” Michael added. “Utilities are outrageous. Without high volume, a restaurant can’t survive in this environment. When people have to choose between filling up their cars with gas, or going out to eat, there is really no choice. It is unfortunate as we loved Barrington and the people in and around it. The Orlando restaurant that closed was a franchised location, so that was not our decision.”
