After 15 Years, A Longtime Brooklyn Restaurant Is Closing

""We are so sad to leave after such an epic run, but our hearts are full of gratitude as we reflect on this incredible journey," the team behind Colonie-owners Emelie Kihlström, Elise Rosenberg and Tamer Hamawi-wrote in an Instagram post. The team wrote that the past 15 years had been 'amazing,' thanking their patrons for their support throughout the restaurant's long run."

"Colonie opened in 2011 at 127 Atlantic Avenue, just two blocks from the East River on the edge of Brooklyn Heights. Drawing inspiration from the history and character of the surrounding neighborhoods, the restaurant committed to supporting the New York food community by sourcing from as many local farms as possible. Over the years, Colonie earned numerous accolades, including topping New York Magazine's 'Best Brooklyn Heights' list."

"While the team did not share details about the closures on social media, they told Andrea Strong's Strong Buzz newsletter that rising business costs and changing dining habits in the post-pandemic landscape played a major role."

Colonie will close its Brooklyn Heights restaurant at the end of the month after nearly 16 years of operation. The restaurant opened in 2011 at 127 Atlantic Avenue and focused on seasonal New American small plates sourced from local farms, drawing inspiration from neighborhood history and character. Colonie earned accolades including topping New York Magazine's 'Best Brooklyn Heights' list. The owners also operated Pips and Hildur, both of which recently closed. The owners cited rising business costs and changing post-pandemic dining habits as major factors. The closure is part of a broader wave of longtime Brooklyn establishments shutting down.

Read at Brooklyn, NY Patch