This month witnessed a wave of restaurant closures, reflecting ongoing challenges within the culinary industry. Key closures include Chef Pat Pascarella's Bastone, which served West Midtown for three years, and Mac Lab Bakery and Cafe in Duluth, where owner Lan Cheng shared her struggles with burnout. Others include the original Taco Mac in Virginia-Highlands after 46 years, along with Char Korean Bar & Grill and Bartaco's West Midtown location. The trend emphasizes lasting impacts from COVID-19, rising operational costs, and personal challenges faced by restaurant owners.
In an emotional video on Instagram, owner Lan Cheng says she had "been feeling deeply burnt out. And despite trying different paths, I haven't found a sustainable way to grow it further."
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