When you think of your favorite Capital Region diner, what comes to mind? Is it your hometown hole-in-the-wall, local greasy spoon or maybe it s a little more upscale with fancier booths and modern interior. Diners come in all different shapes and sizes and the decor and menus might vary from place to place, but they have one thing in common: undeniable charm, good food, cozy comfort and a special place in our hearts.
Enter your number to get our free mobile app
The pandemic has been a massive challenge for the entire restaurant industry. Many restaurants are barely surviving, others closed their doors. Just last week it was reported that the very popular Malta Diner sadly had to shut down after nearly 25 years in business. Butw while many of us go to restaurants less today than a year ago, the love we have for the hometown diner is etched inside us forever.
New World Bistro Bar taking winter break timesunion.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from timesunion.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Malta Diner, Troy Pub Forced to Close
Two well-established and very popular Capital Region restaurants announced on Sunday that amidst the pandemic, they ve been forced to close their doors. While the hope in both cases is that they ll reopen in the Spring, much will need to change before that happens.
Enter your number to get our free mobile app
According to the Times Union, The Malta Diner and Ryan s Wake in Troy announced on Sunday that the pandemic forced them to close up the kitchen.
The Malta Diner, a family owned restaurant that has been in business for over 25 years, posted the heavy-hearted announcement on their Facebook page on Sunday. They explained to their loyal customers that the lack of business and staffing challenges have forced them to shut down until further notice. Hoping that more people feel confident in the spring, they re not ruling out reopening in a few months.
Two more restaurants announce indefinite closures lmtonline.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lmtonline.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.