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A little bit of Paris is leaving Findlay Market when French Crust Cafe & Bistro shuts down at 4 p.m. Sunday.
Founded by the late Chef Jean-Robert de Cavel, French Crust first opened as a small café on Vine Street in October 2013 before expanding into its full café and bistro at Findlay Market in October 2016.
For more than a decade, it has been a cornerstone of weekend brunches and everyday lunches.
Inspired by Parisian cafés, French Crust quickly became a neighborhood favorite, and an extension of the love and vision Jean-Robert and his wife Annette poured into their restaurants.
“This was not an easy decision,” said Annette de Cavel, owner of the deCavel Group, in a news release Friday morning.
“After Jean-Robert’s passing, I devoted myself to keeping our restaurants alive, as they were part of the dream we built together. French Crust has been filled with laughter, friendships, and countless memories.”
While French Crust is closing, Le Bar à Boeuf will remain open in East Walnut Hills.
“Findlay Market has so loved having French Crust in the neighborhood,” said Kelly Lanser, president and chief executive officer of Findlay Market.
“JR was a staple at the Market for so many years – he participated in our annual fundraiser, purchased products from our merchants, and was a fan favorite every year in the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade.”
Lanser said they look forward to supporting 3CDC in their efforts to find a new tenant in the space.
Reservations can be made by calling 513-455-3720 or through OpenTable.
Enquirer media partner FOX19 NOW provided this report.
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