Often, before a restaurant closes, there are signs, even if the restaurant never forermly announces the closure. Perhaps the food has started to fall off, or the atmosphere has dipped. This is especially apparent for long-time restaurants, as what once was good has, for one reason or another, started to slip. That’s exactly what happened with one local restaurant in Chandler, as, after over a decade of serving the public, it has officially closed.
On September 9, BLD Chandler announced that, after 13 years, it was officially closed. It made this announcement after the final days, so there wasn’t any opportunity for individuals to stop in for a final meal. However, the eating experience, according to some visitors, had gone downhill of late. Reviewers on both Yelp and Google complained about extreme fly problems – to the point of needing napkins to cover their food when not actively eating.
It is yet to be determined if this is an official “closing” or a rebranding. In the goodbye video, the staff states they will be back under the same roof, with the same bartending staff, with only a few tweaks. Either way, the longtime local favorite is officially no more.