What happened to Crooks Corner?
What happened to Crooks Corner?
Crook’s Corner, the restaurant in Chapel Hill, N.C., that helped spark a renaissance in Southern cuisine starting in the 1980s, has permanently closed, Shannon Healy, an owner, said Wednesday.
Who owns Crooks Corner?
Shannon Healy
In 2019, Crook’s Corner was bought by a new ownership group including Crook’s former bar manager Shannon Healy, owner of Alley Twenty Six. The new owners brought in acclaimed Asheville chef Justin Burdett to build on Crook’s traditions with an eye towards the future.
What is there to do at Crook’s corner?
The Crook’s Corner bar, with its signature black and white tile, features craft cocktails, wines by the glass, North Carolina beers on tap, terrific sweet iced tea and Counter Culture coffee. A bamboo encircled patio with artist’s Clyde Jones’ critters, centered around a Bob Gaston created garden fountain, is open when the weather permits.
Why is Crook’s corner in Chapel Hill closing?
Tune in to WRAL on FOX 50 for detour info and updates from Brian Shrader. Chapel Hill, N.C. — Crook’s Corner has closed its doors after nearly 40 years in business, owners announced on Instagram Wednesday. Owners cited the COVID-19 pandemic as one of the reasons behind the restaurant’s closing.
Does Crook’s still serve shrimp and grits?
But never fear — iconic Crook’s dishes like Shrimp & Grits will always be served. The last Wednesday of each month we celebrate local food producers, writers and local ingredients with a special multi-course meal. Crook’s continues to live up to its national reputation as a temple of Southern cuisine.
What happened to Crook’s restaurant in Durham?
Smith and Hamer retired in 2019, selling the restaurant to new ownership that included local bar owner Gary Crunkleton and former Crook’s bar manager Shannon Healy, who also owns Durham’s Alley Twenty Six. Chef Justin Burdett took over as Crook’s chef at the time.
