Bartaco, a popular eatery in West Midtown, has closed its doors after a decade of service, marking the latest casualty in a wave of restaurant closures in the area. The closure comes amid challenges including declining in-person dining and increased operational costs, particularly parking fees. Bartaco's website expressed gratitude to patrons, indicating closure on May 5. This situation is part of a larger trend, with numerous establishments having shut recently, contributing to a growing concern over the local dining scene's sustainability.
"See you around! Thank you for being part of our journey at West Midtown - after 10 amazing years, we are no longer open."
Owners and chefs blame the lack of in-person diners and slumping sales, and many diners blame the lack of parking and rising costs to do so.
After an Eater Atlanta report on the rising costs of parking in the city, the Interlock in West Midtown announced on May 1 that it reduced its rates with hourly parking costing about $3.
In recent months, more than a dozen restaurants have closed in the neighborhood, with eight shutting their doors in January alone.
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