Another downtown Grand Rapids business is calling it quits. Recently we told you that Panera Bread on Monroe Ave. closed down, joining other shuttered downtown spots like Biggby Coffee in McKay Tower and Rev Juice Bar on Ottawa Ave.
Now, after almost seven years in business, we are saying goodbye to at 144 Fulton St. E.
BOLD Cigar Bar Closing at 144 Fulton St. E.
Owner Caitlin (Kate) Casimiro broke the news on social media, letting regulars know that their final day will land on or before November 28th. That exact date depends on how fast their remaining cigar and drink inventory sells out, so once the shelves are cleared, the doors close for good.
We spoke to Caitlin Casimiro, who said her team has been so important to the business, calling them “loyal and hard-working”. She emphasized that “they didn’t deserve anything that is currently happening” and says the closing is “out of my hands”. She says her team “deserve(s) all the love and shout-outs possible. If it wasn’t for my team here, close family, friends, and incredibly supportive boyfriend, I don’t know if I could have held on this long.”…