Ayesha Curry has faced business closures early in the year, yet her restaurant, International Smoke, thrives with loyal patrons during the NBA All-Star Weekend. Despite an atmosphere that feels somewhat outdated, the restaurant, known for its wood-fired menu and connections to high-profile fans like Barack Obama, remains a focal point for community support, evidenced by diners attending to show their allegiance to the Curry family. While challenges exist, the local following offers hope for the establishment's future.
It's not yet two months into the year, and famed restaurateur Ayesha Curry has already closed two more businesses in a culinary empire that has fallen like dominos.
However, if Thursday night's NBA All-Star Weekend crowd was any indication, her last remaining restaurant just may have the power to beat the odds.
A lively bar crowd, plus a rowdy nearby dinner for bankers and ballers, made the main dining room feel a bit sad and outdated by comparison.
‘Big fans of the Currys and want to support them,’ said Juvy Manzano of San Jose, who popped in with dining companion Samantha Soriano.
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