A Connecticut restaurant is closing on Saturday, Aug. 1, according to a Facebook post by the business.
Rincon Taqueria announced the news this week, saying the closure was due to muncipal eminent domain, according to the post.
“As many of you may have already heard through local news reporting, the shop was acquired by the City of Norwalk through eminent domain late last year as part of the expansion of a public works project, and so the time has come to wind down the business,” according to Rincon Taqueria.
“But before we do, we would just like to take the opportunity to express our utmost gratitude to our customers and the community for the years of support.”
“Closing the shop this way was never something we anticipated,” Rincon Taqueria went on to say. “For the past 15 years, Rincon has been far more than a restaurant for us—it has been our home, our dream, and the place where our family has grown alongside yours.
“We truly believed we would have many more years here, serving the community we love. And while this news came as a heartbreak, it is also presenting us with an opportunity to pursue a dream we have carried for many years: to move closer to the surf and raise our two young children by the ocean, surrounded by their loving grandparents. We hope this next chapter will eventually lead us to a new home for Rincon, where we can once again share our food, our culture, and our hearts with the community.”
“This is not the ending we would have chosen, but we believe that every ending creates space for a new beginning. We hope you will carry a small piece of Rincon with you, just as we will carry each of you with us wherever the tide takes us next,” according to Rincon Taqueria.
The post has since received several comments lamenting the closing.
“Such sad news. We will miss you and your amazing food,” one person said. “I’ll miss your chips and salsa that never fail to impress. Your pork tacos that are so fresh and tasty. Your margaritas (I only allow myself to have one if I’m driving) and your cold cold beer.”
At this new CT cafe, nestled amid boutiques, there’s a distinct Italian flair. And an already popular patio.
“We hope to get back there before you close!” another said.
“Best of luck. I go waaaay back to your mom’s place in Rowayton bistro de sole,” said another. “Going to miss lunches at Rincon.”
“We enjoyed you for many years and were always treated like family!” another person said. “Best wishes for the future!”
Rincon also noted, “To every guest who has walked through our doors, thank you. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your birthdays, anniversaries, family dinners, first dates, celebrations, and everyday moments. You did more than support a small business—you became part of our extended family. The friendships we’ve built and the memories we’ve shared over the past 15 years are gifts we will cherish.”
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