BROOKSIDE POULTRY COMPANY ON EAST 63RD STRE WETILL CLOSE AT THE END OF JANUARY. THE OWNER AND HEAD CHEF SAYS THE PANDEMIC CREATED SEVERAL CHALLENGES. THERE HAVE BEEN STAFFING SHORTAGES, FEREW CUSTOMERS, SHIPPING DELAYS, AND SUPPLY PRICE INCREASES. >> IT JUST GOT TO THE POINT WHERE YOU COULDN’T PREDICT BUSINE.SS YOU COULDN’T DO A LOT OF THINGS AS WELL AS YOU COULD. IT IS TAKING A TOLL ON FAMILY LIFE, HOMEIF LE, YOU KNOW. LARA: THE LAST DAY FOR BROOKSIDE POULTRY WILL BE JANUARY 29. A NEW RESTAU
Brookside Poultry Co. to close in late January
Chef Charles d’Ablaing cited pandemic challenges for closing
Updated: 9:24 PM CST Dec 28, 2021
Brookside Poultry Co. announced Tuesday that it will close late next month.The restaurant, which is at 751 E. 63rd St., will close Jan. 29. Chef Charles d’Ablaing cited challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for closing.“We may emerge in a different space down the road with our fried chicken concept but for now, we’re taking a break,” d’Ablaing said in a news release. “All of us have experienced some type of challenge since March 2020 — our professional struggle has been to keep a strong and steady business during the pandemic. Our exceptional team has been instrumental in helping Brookside Poultry Co. provide excellent food and service.”The community’s support of my dream restaurant means everything to me, my wife, Silvia, and the Brookside Poultry team.”The restaurant will continue to honor previously purchased Brookside Poultry Co. gift cards through Jan 29.Chef Shaun Brady and Chef Graham Farris will open Brady & Fox’s, a casual, family-friendly Irish American restaurant and lounge, in the space during the first quarter of 2022.
Brookside Poultry Co. announced Tuesday that it will close late next month.
The restaurant, which is at 751 E. 63rd St., will close Jan. 29.
Chef Charles d’Ablaing cited challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic as the reason for closing.
“We may emerge in a different space down the road with our fried chicken concept but for now, we’re taking a break,” d’Ablaing said in a news release. “All of us have experienced some type of challenge since March 2020 — our professional struggle has been to keep a strong and steady business during the pandemic. Our exceptional team has been instrumental in helping Brookside Poultry Co. provide excellent food and service.
“The community’s support of my dream restaurant means everything to me, my wife, Silvia, and the Brookside Poultry team.”
The restaurant will continue to honor previously purchased Brookside Poultry Co. gift cards through Jan 29.
Chef Shaun Brady and Chef Graham Farris will open Brady & Fox’s, a casual, family-friendly Irish American restaurant and lounge, in the space during the first quarter of 2022.